Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education Met Jan. 11.
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, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Scott Foster
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; Tim King; Kings Financial
AGENDA #3 – Citizens – Non-Agenda Items
AGENDA #4 – 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, December 14, 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, Carrie Newman, Jason McCulley, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Amy Sager
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated December 31, 2020, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,725,352.33
Building Fund $585,235.17
Debt Services Fund $56,458.97
Transportation Fund $158,140.66
IMRF Fund $240,485.51
Working Cash Fund $204,050.61
Tort Fund $392,641.24
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $215,826.99
Total $5,578,191.48
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Salaries – Member Amy Sager made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of January, be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Carrie Newman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Carrie Newman, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
5.3 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 Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Carrie Newman
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Superintendent’s Report
6.1 Revenue Expenditure Report
Dr. England reported that 50% of revenue has been received while 53% has been expended.
6.2 Food Service Report
Dr. England reported that the food service is still in the black.
6.3 Transportation Report
Dr. England reported one maintenance done on the buses over the last month. 6.4 Statement of Economic Interest
Dr. England informed the Board they would have to fill out the annual Statement of Economic Interest forms which were provided at the meeting. 6.5 Second Reading of PRESS Policy 106
Dr. England and the Board held a second reading of PRESS Policy 106.
6.6 Junior Achievement
Dr. England recommended the Board approved an annual donation of $350 to Junior Achievement
6.7 Resolution Providing for the Issuance of Working Cash Bonds
Dr. England invited Tim King to give a short presentation regarding the sale of the working cash bonds.
AGENDA #7 – Principals’ Reports
7.1 North Side School
Mrs. Gardner reported that pre-k is now underway for four year olds. Most students and staff are back with only 8 students and 1 staff member in quarantine. Winter benchmark data is showing gains. And the after school intervention plan is underway.
7.2 Center Street School
Mrs. Smith reported that Character Incentive Recognition has been re-introduced. Scheduling is underway for the spelling and geography bee. She also reported positive gains with benchmark testing. 8th graders will hear from FCHS soon about high school next year. Numbers for the distant learners are at an all time low.
AGENDA #8 – Board Members Request/Report
Shane Neuman reported that WOVSED met in December via phone. Nothing of importance was discussed.
AGENDA #9 – Action Items
9.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to approve the PRESS Policy 106 as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
9.2 A motion was made by member Carrie Newman to approve a $350 donation to Junior Achievement. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Carrie Newman, Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
9.3 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve Resolution providing for the issue of $1,951,600 Taxable General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021A, and $2,560,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021B of School District Number 112, Wayne County, Illinois, for the purposes of increasing the Working Cash Fund and refunding certain outstanding obligations of said School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual sufficient tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchasers thereof. 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, Carrie Newman
Members Absent: Scott Foster
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 Carrie Newman that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:54 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Carrie Newman, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager
Members Absent: Scott Foster
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 7:08 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, Jason McCulley, Carre Newman
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to approve one (1) dock day for a Sandi Hinkle. The motion was seconded by member Carrie Newman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley, Carrie Newman, Angie Koontz, Amy Sager, Dan Coomer
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 This item was tabled by the Board until the February meeting.
11.3 A motion was not made due to no candidate for the position.
11.4 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to destroy all closed session audio recorded from August 2018 to June 2019. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley, Carrie Newman, Dan Coomer, Angie Koontz, Amy Sager
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Information Items.
Dr. England informed the Board about FFCRA days. He also informed the Board he would be meeting with the architects again.
AGENDA #13 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:16 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Carrie Newman, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley
Members Absent: Scott Foster
The President declared the motion passed.
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