Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Feb. 28.
Here are 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
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 Assistant Principal/Tech Coordinator; Tim Buss, IASB Representative; Jamey Hodges, Citizen; Jeff Vaughan, WFIW Radio; Tom Matthews, Jr., Wayne County Press
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, January 17, 2022 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated January 31, 2022, was presented as follows:
Education Fund$4,004,503.43
Building Fund $715,685.65
Debt Services Fund $175,963.34
Transportation Fund $270,082.38
IMRF Fund $361,264.33
Capital Projects $321,513.78
Working Cash Fund $1,247,047.49
Tort Fund $427,070.40
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $215,131.56
Total $7,738,262.36
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Payroll – Member Jason McCulley made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of February 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, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
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 Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
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 LED Light Project
6.6 Graduation Date
6.7 FY23 Calendar
6.8 Gym Floor
6.9 TRS Resolution
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
7.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board approve the LED Light Project 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board approve the Graduation date of May 12 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, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.3 A motion was made by Member Jason McCulley that the Board approve the FY23 calendar as presented. 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.4 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board approve the TRS Resolution 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, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 Center Street School
Ethan Hungerford and Maci McConnaughhay will attend the IPA Breakfast Recognition
Sports: Colts finished the season getting 4th at state; Volleyball took 2nd place at the Albion and Hamilton County Invitationals; Track sign-ups have begun
8th Graders have been pre-registered for high school
Teagan Moyer and Ethan Hungerford represented Center Street in the Wayne County Spelling Bee
Prepping for the IAR assessments in April; Mary has been meeting with teachers during PLC meetings on Wednesday mornings
New stage curtains are hung and they look really nice
After-School Intervention Program: Enrollment is 28, adding 2-3 more for the fourth quarter
8.2 North Side School
The IPA Breakfast is on March 3rd. Brynlee Musgrave and Sophie Bruce will be attending from North Side. These girls are recognized for academics and hard work in the classroom. Both of these girls are helpful when substitutes are in the classroom and are students the teacher can always count on.
Kindergarten and First Grade attended the FFA petting zoo on Wednesday. They enjoyed their trip and came back talking about all the animals.
First Graders made a time capsule and the Historical Society came to the school and talked with the students and is keeping their time capsule until they are seniors on 03/03/2033.
Mrs. Hinkle has been implementing bully prevention activities into her Second Step lessons. The students also did an activity to support law enforcement. They made signs and wrote kind notes on hearts. A Wayne County deputy and a City Officer both came and had their picture taken with students. The posters then went with them to their departments.
North Side is finishing up the first session of the after school program. We are beginning our second session through the end of April. We have 37 students stay and participate in the program.
We are kicking off Dr. Seuss activities this week. PTO is hosting a movie night on Friday.
Mrs. Smith and I have been working with Renaissance for several months. Teachers were able to begin their pilot of the program in February and beginning this week will get to begin pilot of the rest of the program components. We feel this program will provide our teachers with more accurate data and interventions to improve student skills as it is individualized.
Jump Rope for Heart is kicking off this week as well. The goal is to raise $1500.
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 6:28 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 6:46 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to rehire Grace Borah as a long-term substitute for the month of March, 2022. 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, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by Amy Sager to accept the resignation of April Vela as 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to hire Mackenzie Henry as paraprofessional 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to re-hire Rhonda Clark as Assistant Principal/Technology Coordinator for the FY23 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, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Informational Items
None
AGENDA #13 - Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee (5ILCS 120/2a)
13.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:49 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
13.2 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:54 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #14 – Adjournment
A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:55 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, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
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