Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education met Sept. 28.
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:
Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Amy Sager
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; April Smith, Center Street Principal; Kristina Gardner, North Side Principal; Tom Mathews, Jr., Wayne County Press
AGENDA #3 – Public Hearing on 2020-2021 Budget. A motion was made by Member Shane Neuman to open the public hearing on the 2020-2021 budget. The motion was seconded by member Carrie Newman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz, Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
3.1 Public Comments
None
3.2 Approve 2020-2021 Budget - A motion was made by Member Jason McCulley to approve the 2020-2021 budget. The motion was seconded by Member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Scott Foster, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Carrie Newman
Members Absent: Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
3.3 Close Public Hearing - A motion was made by Member Scott Foster to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Amy Sager
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 Shane Neuman that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular Meeting held on Monday, August 17, 2020 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. The motion was seconded by member Carrie Newman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Dan Coomer, Scott Foster, Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Financial Reports
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated August 31, 2020, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,473,957.25
Building Fund $513,203.84
Debt Services Fund $52,029.90
Transportation Fund $191,882.85
IMRF Fund $103,826.51
Working Cash Fund $183.836.07
Tort Fund $307,576.59
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $203,223.03
Total $5,029,536.04
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 September 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:
Shane Neuman, Carrie Newman, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
Amy Sager joined the meeting at 6:05pm
6.3 Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, Member Shane Neuman 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, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley Carrie Newman, Scott Foster
Members Absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #7 – Superintendent’s Report
7.1 Revenue Expenditure Report
Dr. England reported that there would not be a revenue to expenditure report until October after the current budget is approved.
7.2 Food Service Report
Dr. England reported that the first food service report would be in October when receipts for August and September could be combined.
7.3 Transportation Report
Dr. England reported to the Board that maintenance efforts on several buses experiencing issues through the month of August.
7.4 First Reading PRESS Policy 105
Dr. England and the Board held a first reading of PRESS Policy 105 and reviewed additions and revisions to board policies.
7.5 Itemized Salary Compensation
Dr. England reviewed with the Board the annual salary compensation/benefits report as required by the law.
7.6 Annual Bleacher Inspection
Dr. England reported to the Board that Kenny has completed the annual bleacher inspection on all bleachers in the district.
7.7 FY21 Risk Management Plan
Dr. England presented the FY21 Risk Management Plan as allowed by state statute.
7.8 Second Reading PRESS Policy 104
Dr. England and the Board held a second and final reading of PRESS Policy 104 and adopted said policies as the district’s.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 Center Street School
Mrs. Smith reported that the Title classes are up and running. Benchmark testing data returned a more favorable outcome than expected. Softball and baseball regions will be held in Salem starting tomorrow. Mr. Downes has completed the start of beginner 5th grade band. They’ll be starting soon.
Deficiencies went out last week. Shooting for a goal of below 15%, the school produced 26% students who had a mid-term deficiency of either a D or an F.
This is the same percentage as this time last year. Mrs. Smith concluded with a review of Parent/Teacher Conference changes.
8.2 North Side School
Mrs. Gardner reported that preschool screenings were last week. Only 13 students were screened. This is down significantly from last year. North Side currently has 31 students on distant learning. In giving a health update, only six students/staff are out on quarantine. Dental Safari will be at the school on October 5th and 6th. Mrs. Gardner concluded the report with an update on PTO searching for alternative events for this pandemic year.
AGENDA #9 – Board Members Request/Report
None
AGENDA #10 – Action Items
10.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve the FY21 Risk Management Plan as presented. 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, Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve PRESS Policy 104 as presented. The motion was seconded by member Carrie Newman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Amy Sager, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz, Scott Foster, Carrie Newman
Members Absent: None
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 6:31 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Carrie Newman, Scott Foster, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Scott Foster, Amy Sager, Dan Coomer, Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman
Members Absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Action Items
12.1 A motion was made by member Carrie Newman to accept the resignation of Misty Snyder as a paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley, Scott Foster, Carrie Newman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
12.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to employee Joann Loucks as a paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Scott Foster, Amy Sager, Carrie Newman, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #13 – Information Items
Dr. England informed the Board that the check came from the IMEA grant. The District also received a check from the insurance company for the damaged fire control panel. Dr. England said he would be pursuing bond refinance options and hopefully have more to report in October.
AGENDA #14 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:08 P.M. 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, Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz, Carrie Newman
Members Absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
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