Fairfield Public School District No. 112 Board of Education met Sept. 20.
Here are 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 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
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; Tom Matthews, Jr., Wayne County Press; Matt Huber, citizen
AGENDA #3 – Budget Hearing
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to open the Public Hearing for the FY22 Budget. 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
3.1 Public Comments
3.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve the FY22 Budget as presented. 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
3.3 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to close the budget hearing. He 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #4 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
4.1 Mr. Matt Huber approached the board concerning mask mandates.
AGENDA #5 – Approval of Minutes
5.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, August 16, 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
5.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board of Education minutes for the Special Meeting held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Financial Reports
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated August 31, 2021, was presented as follows:
Education Fund$3,475,786.88
Building Fund $604,034.99
Debt Services Fund $125,342.85
Transportation Fund $167,179.56
IMRF Fund $170,318.75
Capital Projects $447,460.84
Working Cash Fund $1,716,613.08
Tort Fund $307,835.15
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $225,463.01
Total $7,240,035.11
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
6.2 Payroll – Member Dan Coomer 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 Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
6.3 Monthly 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:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #7 – Superintendent’s Report
7.1 Revenue Expenditure Report
7.2 Food Service Report
7.3 Transportation Report
7.4 Cafeteria Project Report
7.5 Superintendent Search
7.6 First Reading of Press Policy 107
7.7 Salary and Benefits Report
7.8 FY22 Bleacher Inspection
7.9 Risk Management Plan
7.10 Food Service Contract Amendment Adding Geff Grade School
AGENDA #8 – Action Items
8.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board accept the Risk Management Plan 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
8.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board approve the Food Service Contract Amendment to add Geff Grade School as presented. 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
8.3 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer to approve a resolution abating $300,000 from the working cash fund to the capital projects fund. 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #9 – Principals’ Reports
9.1 Center Street School
4th graders enjoyed Safety Day. 5th Grade Modified Tech Fest.
Title Academy classes are up and running. Overall our first Benchmark Test was not far off from our normal expectations.
SB/BB regionals this week.
5th Grade Band night is scheduled for next week.
8th Grade Recognitions for all three fall sports events have been held.
Mrs. Gardner and I became certified to teach/train staff in Safety Care. Currently holding certification classes with teachers.
Quarantine numbers have dropped dramatically on the shortened day schedule. 19 students on the list as of today with 5 returning tomorrow.
Truancy a growing problem since COVID issues have started. Meeting to start a pilot program with the ROE.
9.2 North Side School
Preschool screenings are coming up next week. We currently have 21 students signed up for screenings. Our program currently has 58 students so the additional 21 students we could add would get us to 79 for our total enrollment for PreK.
Health Report: We have 21 students out due to either quarantine, symptoms, exposure, or positive cases. We do have students participating in the test to stay program as well.
Dental Safari will be held next week as well on Wednesday and Thursday.
PTO met today to discuss activities and events for the school year. We are planning a Chili Supper/Open House and Dessert Auction for families on November 9. If the book fair is available we’ll have that as well. We are working on t-shirt orders later this week to have for kids by homecoming.
Safety Care: April and I attended training to become Safety Care trainers. We held our first staff training last week and will continue this week. Next week, we will hold refresher training for those staff that will expire in October.
AGENDA #10 – Board Members Request/Report
None
AGENDA #11 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee, Collective Bargaining, (5ILCS 120/2a)
11.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:38 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
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 6:56 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Action Items
12.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to accept the resignation of Lysa Clary as 5th/6th Girls Basketball Coach 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
12.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to raise the Bookkeeper’s salary to $23/hour for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager
The following members voted no:
Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
12.3 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to rehire Delilah White and Heather Jake as long-term substitutes for the month of October, 2021. 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
12.4 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to accept the resignation with regret of Libby Lingafelter as North Side Administrative Assistant effective 09/10/2021. 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
12.5 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer to employ Elizabeth Molt as North Side Administrative Assistant effective 09/23/2021. 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
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #13 – Informational Items
None
AGENDA #14 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:01 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
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