Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education met April 25.
Here is the agenda 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
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/Technology Coordinator; Jeff Vaughan, WFIW Radio; Tom Matthews, Jr., Wayne County Press; Joshua Kissen
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
None
AGENDA #4 – Approval of Minutes
4.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, March 21, 2022 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
4.2 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer that the Board of Education minutes for the Special Open and Closed Session Meetings held Wednesday, March 30, 2022 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated March 31, 2022, was presented as follows:
Education Fund$3,650,524.01
Building Fund $771,453.47
Debt Services Fund $192,586.58
Transportation Fund $255,154.98
IMRF Fund $331,706.10
Capital Projects $215,015.89
Working Cash Fund $1,249,092.01
Tort Fund $409,698.52
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $216,590.50
Total$7,291,822.06
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 April be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
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 Jessica Oliver 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Superintendent’s Report
6.1 Revenue to Expense Report
6.2 Food Service Report
6.3 Transportation Report
6.4 Cafeteria Project Report
6.5 Consolidated District Grant Application
6.6 District Reduction of Restraint and Time Out Committee
6.7 Tractor Purchase
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
7.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board approve the purchase of Transportation Software as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board approve the Consolidated District Grant Application as presented. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.3 A motion was made by Member Jason McCulley that the Board approve the District Reduction of Restraint and Time Out Committee (RTO) as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jessica Oliver, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.4 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board purchase a Kubota Tractor from Carter Turf and Tractor as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members abstaining from vote: Dan Coomer
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.5 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board approve the FY23 Food Service Contract with Sodexo as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jessica Oliver, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.6.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board approve the Interagency Food Service Agreement with Geff School as presented. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.6.2A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board approve the Interagency Food Service Agreement with Olney St. Joe as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jessica Oliver, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.6.3A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board approve the Interagency Food Service Agreement with Clay City School as presented. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1Center Street School
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities: Upcoming Conference Track and Regional Track
Illinois Assessment of Readiness Testing is completed
Spring Fling, sponsored by Jr. Beta Club was a success.
Field Trips: 6th Grade to Sam Dale Lake, 7th Grade to Evansville Otters, 8th Grade to Holiday World, 4th Grade to Bonnie IL Alpaca Farm, and 5th Grade to Beale Woods State Park
Additional Activities and Recognitions: Speech Contest Winners were Maci McConnaughhay (1st), Haylen Hutson (2nd), and Jaycee Couch (3rd).
8.2North Side School
North Side held Kindergarten pre-registration last week on Thursday and Friday. I will give an update next meeting as we had families we were still waiting on to pre-register and forms to be returned from current Pre-K students for Kindergarten next year. We had 12 that came in last week that were not in our preschool program.
Students who participated in Book It this year will have their pizza parties on Thursday.
We are working on finalizing plans for summer school. Currently, we have 27 students that have received letters for summer school. The hours for summer school are 8:00 – 12:00, Monday – Thursday. Summer school will begin on May 25 and go through June 30. NS has 4 teachers and 3 paraprofessionals each day working with students.
We met to seek parent input on the student handbook today. We will have the first reading ready at our next board meeting.
PTO News:
Purchasing a new piano/keyboard for Mrs. Mays to have at North Side.
PTO is holding a family folk dance night on May 17 in the gym at North Side.
Providing lunch for teachers on May 5 from La Fuente.
Providing lunch for our 3rd grade students on May 16 when they go to Center Street for their visit.
Planning a Back to School Swim Party in August.
End of the year events:
Teacher Appreciation Week
Field Day May 20
Pre-K last day May 11
Pre-K Graduation May 13 @ North Side 11:00 – 1:00
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 6:34 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
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 6:56 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to rehire Grace Borah as a long-term substitute for the month of May, 2022. The motion was seconded by member Jessica Oliver and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to accept the resignation of Ashlea Devoy as District Bookkeeper. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3.1 A motion was made by Amy Sager to accept the resignation of Danica Craddock as Certified Teacher. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3.2 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to accept the resignation of Tylar McKitrick as Certified Teacher. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4.1 A motion was made by Jessica Oliver to accept the resignation of Eric Gruen as 7th grade Boys Basketball Coach. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4.2 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to accept the resignation of Scott Foster as 7th grade Girls Basketball Coach. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.5 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to hire Joshua Kissen as Principal of Center Street School for the FY23 school year. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.6 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to hire Erin Stephan as School Social Worker for the FY23 school year. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.7 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to hire Rhonda Buchanan as interim bookkeeper for the FY22 school year. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.8 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to hire Doug McMeen as Janitor for the FY22 school year with salary to be set at a later date. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.9 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to Adopt a Resolution Naming Kristina Gardner and Rhonda Buchanan as Authorized Agents for IMRF. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Second Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee (5ILCS 120/2a)
12.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 7:04 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
12.2A motion was made by member Jason McCulley 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
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 7:14 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
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