Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met July 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
AGENDA #1 – Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by President Amy Sager, who directed the Secretary to call the roll.
AGENDA #2 – Roll Call
The Secretary call the roll and the following members answered to their names as called and were found to be present:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
Members absent: None
There being a quorum present, the President declared the Board of Education to be in session for the transaction of business.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rhonda Clark, Asst. Principal/Tech Coordinator; Yvette Combs, Teacher/Athletic Director; Stevey Ukena, Teacher; Jennifer England, Parent
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
Jennifer England approached the Board with concerns for her student.
AGENDA #4 – Approval of Minutes
4.1 This item was tabled due to an attachment error.
4.2 This item was tabled due to an attachment error.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated June 30, 2021, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,973,053.77
Building Fund $637,004.66
Debt Services Fund $125,296.38
Transportation Fund $236,011.97
IMRF Fund $213,531.09
Capital Projects $750,769.50
Working Cash Fund $1,716,014.76
Tort Fund $309,839.13
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $225,382.92
Total $8,186,904.18
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Payroll – Member Shane Neuman made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of July be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
5.3 Monthly Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, member Jason McCulley made a motion to approve the bills for payment. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Superintendent’s Report
6.1 Revenue Expenditure Report
6.2 Food Service Report
6.3 Transportation Report
6.4 Cafeteria Project Report
6.5 Fuel Bids for FY22
6.6 School District Depositories
6.7 Establish Petty Cash for FY22
6.8 Establish Board of Education Dates for FY22
6.9 Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan with American Fidelity
6.10 Purchase of Two New Vans
6.11 Alternative School Slot Fee
AGENDA #7 – Principals’ Reports
Center Street School
Upcoming Dates:
Coaches Meeting, Thursday, August 22nd
New Hire Orientation, Monday, August 2nd
Admin. Academy, Tuesday, August 3rd
Trainings for Staff- View Sonic, August 5th and Benchmark ELA, August 10th
Sneak Peek, 4 – 6, Wednesday, August 11th
I will be on Vacation to Colorado July 23rd – 30th – Available by email, text, or phone
7.2North Side School
Maintenance Report – Classrooms are clean. We are currently working on the hallways. They will then move to the gym and media room. They will have some other areas as the cafeteria project continues. We can’t thank Jimmy, Chuck and Greg enough for all their work cleaning and completing all the additional building projects this summer!
Our new teacher orientation will be held on August 2nd. During this time we meet with new staff to go over district policies, expectations, the handbook and building tours. We end with the mentors joining us for lunch. This is a great way to welcome our staff.
We are planning to allow staff to begin working in their classrooms on August 2. I know our staff is ready to get back in and prepare for this upcoming school year.
Sneak Peek will be held for Pre-K – 8 on August 11 from 4 – 6 pm.
We have had 189 students register online. Our expected enrollment is 238 for K – 3. We had 44 of our 51 Pre-K students register and 5 of our 8 EC students registered. Our Pre-K enrollment is down at this time however we do have students on a list to be screened this fall. We had 16 new students register
K – 3.
AGENDA #8 – Board Members Request/Report
None
AGENDA #9 – Action Items
9.1 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to accept the fuel bids from Wabash Valley FS at the Firm Price for Gasoline at 2.786 and Firm Price for Diesel at 2.928. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
9.2 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer to approve FNB and People’s National Bank as the Districts Depositories for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Jessica Oliver, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
9.3 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to establish petty cash for the FY22 school year as follows: Administration, $25; Center Street, $25; North Side, $100. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
9.4 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to accept the board meeting dates for the FY22 school year as presented and adjusted. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
9.6 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to purchase a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan for $24,188.60 plus trade-in and a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan for $26,728.60 plus trade-in from LeMond’s Chrysler Center, Fairfield, as presented for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
9.7 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve the Alternative School Slot Fee for the FY22 school year in the amount of $7,277. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #10 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee, Collective Bargaining, (5ILCS 120/2a)
10.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:40 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:14 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to employ Sarah Mayberry Estrada as a certified staff member for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.2 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to employ Lori Stewart as 5th grade ELA teacher for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to employ Delilah White as a long term substitute Special Education teacher for 6th – 8th grades for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.4 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to employ Heather Jake as a long term substitute Special Education teacher at North Side for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to re-employ the coaching staff for FY22 as presented. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3.1 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver to employ Eric Gruen as Assistant Coach/7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to employ Angie Hout as Assistant Softball Coach for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to employ Robert Black as Assistant Baseball Coach for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Informational Items
None
AGENDA #12 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:18 P.M.
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