Fairfield Public School District No. 112 Board of Education met May 16.
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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
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; Yvette Combs, Teacher/Coach/Athletic Director
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, April 25, 2022 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated April 30, 2022, was presented as follows:
Education Fund$3,713,599.19
Building Fund $749,535.87
Debt Services Fund $192,618.82
Transportation Fund $282,642.05
IMRF Fund $307,627.50
Capital Projects $215,061.48
Working Cash Fund $1,249,287.27
Tort Fund $393,594.11
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $216,625.82
Total $7,320,592.11
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 May be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
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 Jason McCulley made a motion to approve the bills for payment. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
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 First Reading of FY22 Amended Budget
6.6 First Reading of FY23 Student Handbook Changes
6.7 Retain District Auditor
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
7.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board retain the services of Leymone Hardcastle & Co, Ltd. as the District Auditor for $17,750 for the FY23 school year. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 Center Street School
Thank you to the school for providing us with a wonderful cook out on May 9th
Graduation: Thank you to all who could attend. We issued 59 diplomas the night of, 60 overall.
Congratulations to Emeri Sager for placing 2nd at State in the 1600 and 7th in the 800 as a 6th grader.
Third grade visited and toured the building today. We feel really good about their transition to Center Street next year.
Summer School enrollment is at 39 students. Mostly 4th grade.
The students and teachers are so grateful for the ability to go on field trips this year:
4th Grade – FNB for Junior Achievement and the Alpaca Farm at Bonnie, IL
4th/5th Grade AR – Skateland Rollersport
5th Grade – Beal Woods State Park Forestry
6th Grade – Sam Dale Lake Fish/Conservation Day
7th Grade – Education Day with the Evansville Otters
8th Grade – Holiday World
Monday is our final awards assembly for the 4th – 7th graders.
Mr. Kovacich won Coach of the Year with the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.
Mrs. Borah was honored as Lion’s Club Co-Educator of the Year.
All of our teachers were honored during Teacher Appreciation Week with food festivities.
8.2 North Side School
Our last day for PreK students was last Wednesday and we held graduation on Friday at North Side. We held the event on the front lawn with an hour of inflatables and then the graduation and lunch. The PreK staff and Para pros did a great job with the graduation event.
North Side will have our field day on Friday. Grace has planned a variety of activities for students to move to throughout the day. They will enjoy hot dogs, chips and ice cream. They are also able to enjoy tropical snow. This is always a fun day so we will hope for great weather.
The students have been practicing for folk dance night which is tomorrow night. They have been learning different songs and dances to teach their families.
North Side has approximately 22 students attending summer school in grades K – 3.
North Side has 10 students who will be recognized for perfect attendance.
Today, North Side wore green for Jayce Clark for Congenital Disorders Glycosylation (CDG) awareness day.
3rd Grade students visited Center Street today for their building tour. The students then came back to North Side and had pizza after their visit provided by PTO.
Preschool Screenings are being held Tuesday and Wednesday this week. All of our appointment times for the two days have been filled.
Kindergarten students had their families come in last week as they performed three plays: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and Peter Rabbit.
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 Jason McCulley that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:27 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, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
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 7:23 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, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1.1 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to accept the resignation of Mackenzie Henry as Paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.2 A motion was made by Dan Coomer to accept the resignation of Gracie Musgrave as Paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.3 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to accept the resignation of Crystal Houston as Paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.4 A motion was made by Heather Trent to accept the resignation of Kinsey Kollak as Paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to accept the Intent to Retire from Jim Garrett as Bus Driver. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3.1 A motion was made by Dan Coomer to hire Jennifer Hackney as Certified Teacher 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, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3.2 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to hire Laura Balding as Certified Teacher 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, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4 A motion was made by Dan Coomer to hire appoint Stacey Robbins as Special Education Coordinator 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, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.5 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to hire Selena Musgrave as Paraprofessional 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, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.6 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to hire Delilah White as 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the FY23 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, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.7.1 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to re-hire the Coaching Staff for the FY23 school year as follows:
Lori Ellis – Head Softball
Angie Hout – Assistant Softball
Bryce Kovacich – Head Baseball
Robert Black – Assistant Baseball
Kerri Meritt – Cross Country
Justin Hodges – Head Girls Basketball
Bryce Kovacich – Head Boys Basketball
Yvette Combs – Head Volleyball
Alissa McConnaughhay – Assistant Volleyball
Jesse Thornton – 5th/6th Boys Basketball
Laura Zurliene/McKenzie Conrad – 5th/6th Girls Basketball
Amelia Lingafelter – Boys Track
Justin Sanders – Girls Track
Beth Richards - Cheerleading
The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.7.2 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to re-hire Yvette Combs as Athletic Director for the FY23 school year. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.8 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve the salary increases as presented for all employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Informational Items
None
AGENDA #13 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Dan Coomer that the meeting adjourn at 7:29 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, Heather Trent, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Angie Koontz
Members absent: Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
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