Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education met June 22.
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.
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:
Scott Foster, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Dan Coomer Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
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; Kristina Gardner, North Side Principal; April Smith, Center Street Principal; Tom Mathews, Jr., Wayne County Press
AGENDA #3 – Public Hearing on 2019-2020 Amended Budget. A motion was made by Member Jason McCulley to open the public hearing on the 2019-2020 amended budget. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
3.1 Public Comments None.
3.2 Approve 2019-2020 Amended Budget - A motion was made by Member Scott Foster to approve the 2019-2020 amended budget. The motion was seconded by Member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Scott Foster, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
3.3 Close Public Hearing - A motion was made by Member Amy Sager to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #4 – Citizens – Non-Agenda Items
None.
AGENDA #5 – Approval of the Minutes – A motion was made by member Scott Foster that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular Meeting held on Monday, May 18, 2020 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Dan Coomer, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz, Amy Sager Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Financial Reports
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated May 31, 2020, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,716,156.25
Building Fund $610,496.46
Debt Services Fund $31,017.66
Transportation Fund $155,882.16
IMRF Fund $188,847.24
Working Cash Fund $273.651.67
Tort Fund $348,444.91
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $248,836.13
Total $5,573,332.48
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
6.2 Salaries – Member Jason McCulley made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of June 2020, be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
6.3 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 Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Scott Foster Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #7 – Superintendent’s Report
7.1 Revenue Expenditure Report
Dr. England reviewed the REvenue to Expenditure Report as of May 31, 2020 with the Board.
7.2 Food Service Report
Dr. England reviewed the Food Service Report as of May 2020 with the Board. A significant jump in funds due to emergency food program reimbursement rate.
7.3 Transportation Report
Dr. England reviewed the Transportation report as of May 31, 2020 with the Board. He reported that not much maintenance has been involved since the fleet has been idle, but that Norlyn does have the fleet cleaned and prepped to begin the next year.
7.4 FY21 School Fees
Dr. England reviewed the FY21 School Fees with the Board. He recommended fees remain the same for the next year with no increases. Breakfast and lunch prices will remain the same as well.
7.5 Abolish Petty Cash
Dr. England recommended to the Board the abolishment of petty cash to close out the FY20 year.
7.6 Working Cash Fund Abatement
Dr. England recommended an abatement of $90,000 from Working Cash to Transportation to make the first lease payment on the 5 new buses.
7.7 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance
Dr. England recommended the Board use Gerlock & Associates for Voluntary Student Accident Insurance at no cost to the District.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 North Side School
Mrs. Gardner reported that summer maintenance is still underway and ahead of schedule. All K-2 classroom are finished. The computer lab has been removed to make room for the new Title room. The IPA Secretary Luncheon was cancelled this year, however, Tammy was recognized for her years of service. Skyward updates will happen as we rollover to the new year in July.
8.2 Center Street School
Mrs. Smith reported that summer maintenance is about half finished with room cleaning and waxing. Tuck pointing is currently taking place. She reported she has been researching new curriculum, finalizing master schedules, and planning for next year’s initiatives and goals for when in-person learning returns. Private graduations were a success with lots of gratitude and very little negativity.
AGENDA #9 – Board Members Request/Report None.
AGENDA #10 – Action Items
10.1 A motion was made by member Scott Foster to approve the FY21 School Fees as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to abolish the petty cash fund for the remainder of FY20. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz, Scott Foster Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
10.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve a resolution abating $90,000 from working cash to the transportation fund. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Dan Coomer, Scott Foster, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
10.4 A motion was made by member Scott Foster to approve the Voluntary Student Accident insurance provided by Gerlock & Associates. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Scott Foster Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – 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)
11.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:23 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz, Amy Sager, Dan Coomer Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 6:54 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, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Action Items
12.1 A motion was made by member Scott Foster to approve the increase on Bus
Driver Pay by $0.50/driver. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jason McCulley, Scott Foster, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz, Amy Sager Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
12.2 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to raise the daily sub rate pay to $80 for non-certified and $88 for certified. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Scott Foster, Amy Sager, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
12.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to employ Jamey Hodges as Assistant Boys’ Baseball and Basketball coach. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Amy Sager, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Scott Foster Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
12.4 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to employ Amelia Lingafelter as the boys’ head track coach. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
12.5 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to re-employ all extracurricular staff as presented. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jason McCulley, Scott Foster, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz, Amy Sager Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
12.6 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to approve a 1-year leave of absence for Mariah Vaughan from Assistant Softball Coach. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Scott Foster, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #13 – Information Items
Dr. England read a thank you card from an employee who lost her father. He gave an update legislative changes that will result in a calendar change.
AGENDA #14 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Scott Foster that the meeting adjourn at 7:06 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Scott Foster, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
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