Fairfield Public School District No. 112 Board of Education Met Dec. 14.
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, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, 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; Rhonda Clark, employee.
AGENDA #3 – Public Hearing Concerning Intent to Issue Working Cash Bonds. A motion was made by Member Shane Neuman to open the public hearing on the intent to issue working cash bonds. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
3.1 Public Comments
None.
3.2 Approve Intent to Issue Working Cash Bonds - A motion was made by Member Jason McCulley to approve the intent to issue working cash bonds. The motion was seconded by Member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
3.3 Close Public Hearing - A motion was made by Member Shane Neuman to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Scott Foster, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, 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 Jason McCulley that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 16, 2020 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Dan Coomer, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Financial Reports
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated November 30, 2020, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,690,592.04
Building Fund $601,914.71
Debt Services Fund $56,449.42
Transportation Fund $174,194.62
IMRF Fund $260,776.27
Working Cash Fund $203,993.71
Tort Fund $422,641.16
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $215,966.95
Total $5,626,528.93
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
6.2 Salaries – Member Shane Neuman made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of November 2020, be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Scott Foster, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #7 – Superintendent’s Report
7.1 Revenue Expenditure Report
Dr. England reported to the Board that 43% of revenue has been taken in while we have had 44% expenditures.
7.2 Food Service Report
Dr. England reported to the Board that the food service balance is a little over $42,000 in the black.
7.3 Transportation Report
Dr. England reported that only none of the buses had significant repairs for the month of November.
7.4 Second Semester Update
Dr. England reported to the Board the intent to continue with the same schedule for third quarter.
7.5 First Reading of PRESS Policy 106
Dr. England and the Board held a first reading of PRESS Policy 106.
7.6 Final Tax Levy
Dr. England presented the final tax levy to the Board with no changes.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 North Side School
Mrs. Gardner reported that kindergarten had their Thanksgiving feast in a modified version. North Side PTO held their Christmas Shoppe for kids. Rotary Christmas looks different, but still are able to help out thirty families.
Kindergarten eligible pre-k students will begin in person in January. Teachers and staff worked together to prepare students for this week of remote learning.
8.2 Center Street School
Mrs. Smith reported that the band marched in the Christmas parade and sounded good. Unfortunately, the Christmas music program has been postponed.
Academic progress through the winter is showing promising results. The new transitional program to help struggling learners got under way and will continue in the third quarter. Beta Club helped wrap Rotary Christmas presents.
AGENDA #9 – Board Members Request/Report
None.
AGENDA #10 – Action Items
10.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve the final tax levy as presented by the Superintendent. 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, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
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 Jason McCulley that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:29 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Scott Foster, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
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 6:36 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Scott Foster, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley, Scott Foster
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Action Items
12.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to employ Libby Lingafelter as an administrative assistant. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley, Scott Foster, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
12.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to employ Wyatt Borah 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, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #13 – Information Items.
Dr. England updated the Board on informal conversations with the architect. He also informed them about the Christmas gift idea for staff.
AGENDA #14 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 6:45 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Scott Foster, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Carrie Newman, Amy Sager
The President declared the motion passed.
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