Fairfield Public School District No. 112 Board of Education met Aug. 16.
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 called 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: Kristina Gardner, North Side Principal; April Smith, Center Street Principal; Rhonda Clark, Center Street Asst Principal/Technology Coordinator; and citizens Dana Felowitz, Rachel McCulley, Cindy Grimes, Brandi Lamp, Melissa Felowitz, Brandon Berghaus
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
3.1 Dana Felowitz approached the Board concerning the current mask mandate
3.2 Rachel McCulley approached the Board concerning the current mask mandate
3.3 Cindy Grimes approached the Board concerning the current mask mandate
3.4 Brandi Lamp approached the Board concerning the current mask mandate
3.5 Melissa Felowitz approached the Board concerning the current mask mandate
3.6 Brandon Berghaus approached the Board concerning the current mask mandate
AGENDA #4 – Approval of Minutes
4.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, June 21, 2021 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. 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.
4.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Thursday, July 1, 2021 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. 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.
4.3A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, July 19, 2021 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. 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 #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated July 31, 2021, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,671,989.61
Building Fund $618,559.06
Debt Services Fund $125,318.51
Transportation Fund $182,429.20
IMRF Fund $191,927.91
Capital Projects $705,853.82
Working Cash Fund $1,716,315.10
Tort Fund $307,927.01
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $225,422.55
Total $7,745,742.77
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 August be approved and ordered paid. 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.
5.3Monthly Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, member Dan Coomer 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 Return to Learn Plan
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
7.1 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer that the Board accept the Return to School Plan 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
The following members voted no:
Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Superintendent’s Report Continued
6.2 Revenue Expenditure Report
6.3 Food Service Report
6.4 Transportation Report
6.5 Cafeteria Project Report
6.6 Tentative FY22 Budget
6.7 Superintendent Search
6.8 Officials’ Pay Increase
AGENDA #7 – Action Items Continued
7.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board accept the Officials’ Pay Increase of $10 per contest as presented. 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.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 Center Street School
There was a good turnout at Sneak Peek. A lot of locker combination training and positive conversations.
Enrollment is 318 students at Center Street. 6 students are on quarantine due to possible exposure outside of school.
The start of school has been remarkably smooth. We held Colt Character Boot Camp
Baseball and softball teams started their seasons, baseball with a win. Softball is very young and in a building year.
8.2North Side School
Our first days back went well! The staff appreciated the meals and time to work in preparing for the school year. We met as a building to discuss plans for the start of the year and began with a fun scavenger hunt of seeing our school through the eyes of our students.
We were able to use the gym today for meals until our new addition is completed. The kitchen is coming along well.
North Side had our bus evacuation drills last Friday. This is one of our state drills we complete each year.
We held our Sneak Peek night for PreK – 3. We had great attendance for this event. There are currently 293 students enrolled.
Preschool begins on Wednesday, August 18. We currently have 58 students ready to begin on Wednesday; 40 in the morning session and 18 in the afternoon session.
April and I both attended our annual ROE Principal’s meeting with Sarah Boucek as the presenter going over the new laws for this school year and future years.
Our staff always does such an amazing job but the first few days of school they pitch in and go above and beyond to make those days a huge success.
AGENDA #9 – Board Members Request/Report
None
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 Dan Coomer that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 7:02 P.M. 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.
10.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:25 P.M. 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.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1.1 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver to employ Katelyn West as a paraprofessional 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.
11.1.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to employ Gracie Musgrave as a paraprofessional 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.
11.1.3 A motion was made by Jessica Oliver to employ Justin Hodges as a paraprofessional 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.
11.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to re-employ Beth Richards as cheer coach for the FY22 school year as presented. 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 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to accept the resignation of Cecily Attebery as paraprofessional at North Side 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.
11.4 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve FMLA leave to Danica Craddock as presented. 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.
AGENDA #12 – Informational Items
None
AGENDA #13 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:29 P.M. 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.
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