Fairfield Public School District No. 112 Board of Education met Jan. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Fairfield Public School District No. 112, Wayne County, Illinois was 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
There being a quorum present, the President declared the Board of Education to be in session for the transaction of business.
OTHERS PRESENT: April Smith, Center Street Principal; Rhonda Clark, Center Street Assistant Principal/Tech Coordinator; Tim Buss, IASB Representative
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
None
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, December 13, 2021 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated December 31, 2021, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,768,263.88
Building Fund $739,098.01
Debt Services Fund $175,935.98
Transportation Fund $231,422.28
IMRF Fund $383,535.16
Capital Projects $420,638.22
Working Cash Fund $1,246,880.40
Tort Fund $437,852.28
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $236,497.90
Total $7,640,124.11
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Payroll – Member Jessica Oliver 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 Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
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 Shane Neuman made a motion to approve the bills for payment. 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Superintendent’s Report
6.1 Superintendent Search
6.2 Revenue Expenditure Report
6.3 Food Service Report
6.4 Transportation Report
6.5 Cafeteria Project Report
6.6 Second Reading of Press Policy Issue 108
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
7.1 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer that the Board approve the Press Policy Updates 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 Center Street School
∙ Return to school included our tribute to pay respect to Fallen Deputy Sean Riley and family. The students were highly respectful.
∙ The Spelling Bee will take place January 27th at 1:45. The County Spelling Bee will be February 9th at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall.
∙ AimsWeb Plus Benchmark Report/Student Growth: Mary Sprague, Gayle McGehee, and I are pleased with the AimsWeb Plus Fall to Winter Benchmark results.
∙ Academic Watch List report
∙ Transitional After –school Program report
∙ LAB School Enrollment Report
∙ Planning for Summer School
∙ FCHS to do pre-registration with our 8th graders on January 25th. Orientation is February 2nd at 6:00 P.M.
∙ Athletics: Girls Basketball has wrapped up. Boys 8th Grade Night will be coming up either the 20th or 24th, but most likely the 24th. 5th/6th Girls and Boys Basketball is underway. Volleyball tryouts will be Tuesday, January 18th.
8.2 North Side School
∙ No report as Kristina Gardner was absent due to quarantine
AGENDA #9 – Board Members Request/Report
None
AGENDA #10 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee (5ILCS 120/2a)
10.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:39 P.M. 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 6:55 P.M. 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1 A motion was made by Jessica Oliver to rehire Grace Borah as a long-term substitute for the month of February, 2022. 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2.1 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to hire certified teacher Delilah White 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2.2 A motion was made by Jessica Oliver to hire certified teacher Heather Jake 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3 A motion was made by Jessica Oliver to accept the resignation of Kera Vinson as Assistant Volleyball 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to hire Alissa McConnaughhay as Assistant Volleyball Coach 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.5 A motion was made by Jessica Oliver to accept the resignation of Mike Mossburger as Paraprofessional. 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.6 A motion was made by Amy Sager to hire April Vela as 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.7 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to keep the written closed session minutes for the period of July 2019 thru June 2020 private, and to destroy the audio tapes of those same closed sessions for the period of July 2019 thru June 2020 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.8 A motion was made by Jessica Oliver to approve Josh Simms as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
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 7:00 P.M. 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
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