Fairfield Public School District No. 112 Board of Education met Oct. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Fairfield Public School District No. 112, Wayne County, Illinois, held in the District Board Room, 200 West Center, Fairfield, Illinois, on Monday, October 21, 2019.
AGENDA #1 – Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by President Dan Coomer, who directed the Secretary to call the roll.
AGENDA #2 – Roll Call – The Secretary called the roll and the following members answered to their names as called and were found to be present:
Angie Koontz, Amy Sager, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
There being a quorum present, the President declared the Board of Education to be in session for the transaction of business.
OTHERS PRESENT:
E. Scott England, Superintendent; Sara Hanks, Leymone Hardcastle & Co.; Tom Mathews, Jr., Wayne County Press
AGENDA #3 – Citizens – Non-Agenda Items.
None.
AGENDA #4 – Approval of the Minutes – A motion was made by member Amy Sager that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular Meeting held on Monday, September 23, 2019 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Dan Coomer, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Amy Sager
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated September 30, 2019, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,226,294.65
Building Fund $489,568.33
Debt Services Fund $41,262.48
Transportation Fund $108,626.46
IMRF Fund $39,212.75
Working Cash Fund $243,406.22
Tort Fund $317,113.43
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $218,639.30
Total $4,684,123.62
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Salaries – Member Shane Neuman made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of October 2019, be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
5.3 Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, Member Amy Sager made a motion to approve the bills for payment. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Superintendent’s Report
6.1 Revenue Expenditure Report
Dr. England reviewed the Revenue to Expenditure Report as of September 30, 2019 with the Board. Dr. England informed the Board that the first installment of property tax money has been received.
6.2 Food Service Report
Dr. England reported on the August and September food service report to the Board.
6.3 Transportation Report
Dr. England reported on the September transportation report to the Board.
6.4 FY19 Audit Report
Sara Hanks, CPA from Leymone Hardcastle & Co. presented the FY19 financial audit to the Board of Education.
6.5 Social Media Night
Dr. England reported that the Fairfield City Police is hosting an informational night on the perils of social media and students.
AGENDA #7 – Principals’ Reports -
7.1 North Side School
Mrs. Gardner was attending the IPA Fall Conference so Dr. England delivered her report. Thirteen more students were screened for the pre-k program on October 3. The next round is scheduled to start November 4th. A waiting list of 23 students is being ranked and compiled. Pre-k visited Shreve’s pumpkin patch on October 1st. The pre-k program monitoring visit from the State has concluded. All requested documentation was able to be provided. Results should come in 6-8 weeks. The Fairfield Fire Department came to North Side to talk about fire safety as well as demonstrate equipment. Third grade walked to the library last week to learn more about the public library.
7.2 Center Street School
Mrs. Smith was attending the IPA Fall Conference so Dr. England delivered her report. Frontier Community College announced their essay finalists. Madeline Foster took first place and Isaac Anthony took second. Both baseball and softball advanced to the regional championship. The girls advanced to state where they lost a very close opening game. The Fairfield Fire Department also came to Center Street. Notes should be going home about the Veteran’s Day program that will be held in place of the 4th/5th grade Christmas concert. The Fall Music concert was a success last week with both choir and band having strong performances. The state XC meet was last Saturday. Ella Sager finished 7th overall which is the highest state finisher the school has had since starting XC. Hunter Kirk also medaled with a top 50 finish coming in at 40th place. The girls overall placed 17th and the boys placed 18th as a team.
AGENDA #8 – Board Members Request/Report
None.
AGENDA #9 – Action Items
9.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve the FY19 annual financial audit as presented by Sara Hanks, CPA from Leymone Hardcastle & Co. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Dan coomer, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #10 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement, or Dismissal of an Employee, Labor Relations, Collective Negotiations, Litigation, and Student Discipline (5ILCS 120/2a)
10.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:44 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:03 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Amy Sager, Dan Coomer, Shane Neuman
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to employ Ashlea Devoy as the district bookkeeper beginning in November 2019. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to employ Jesse Thornton as 5/6th Grade Boys Basketball coach for the 2019-2020 season. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #13 – Information Items. None.
AGENDA #14 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:25 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed
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