Fairfield Public School District No. 112 Board of Education met July 18.
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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, 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: Joshua Kissen, Center Street Principal; Rhonda Clark, Center Street Assistant Principal/Technology Coordinator; 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, June 20, 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated May 31, 2022, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,548,129.83
Building Fund $681,294.21
Debt Services Fund $144,677.78
Transportation Fund $153,953.99
IMRF Fund $261,917.94
Capital Projects $159,614.91
Working Cash Fund $1,249,807.51
Tort Fund $392,425.36
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $216,502.10
Total $6,808,323.63
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Payroll – Member Dan Coomer made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of July be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, 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 FY23 Fuel Bid
6.5 First Reading of the FY23 Student Handbook Changes 6.6 School District Depositories
6.7 Establish Petty Cash for FY23
6.8 Alternative School Slot Fee
6.9 Designation of Individuals to develop the tentative budget for FY23
6.10 Authorization of the District to expend funds in order to cover the costs of salaries, materials and supplies
6.11 Center Street Gym Floor Update
6.12 Center Street Control Panel Update
6.13 Threat Assessment Team
6.14 Threat Assessment Plan
6.15 Contract Extension
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
7.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to accept the fuel bid from Wabash Valley FS of $3.52 for Octane (firm) and $4.49 for Diesel (firm) 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
7.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve FNB and Peoples National Bank as the District Depositories 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
7.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to establish petty cash for the FY23 school year as follows: Administration, $25; Center Street, $25; North Side, $100. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
7.4 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve the Alternative School Slot Fee for the FY23 school year in the amount of $7,277.00. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
7.5 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer to designate Kristina Gardner and Heather Phillips to develop the tentative budget for the 2022 – 2023 fiscal year. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
7.6 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer to authorize the District to expend funds in order to cover the costs of salaries, materials and supplies until the annual budget is adopted. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
7.7 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve the Threat Assessment Team Members 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
7.8 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve the Threat Assessment Plan 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
7.9 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer to approve a One-Month Contract Extension Without Pay for the Interim Superintendent 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 Center Street School
∙ All students that were enrolled in Summer School passed and were promoted to the next grade level
o Had an average daily attendance of approximately 25 out of 28 enrolled students
∙ Open gyms in the month of June for Boys/Girls Basketball, Volleyball and Cheerleading
o Hosted the Jr. High boys STRONG program
o Boys/Girls basketball participated in a Shoot-Out
∙ The Multi-Purpose room has moved from Room 26 to Room 20.
o Mrs. Balding will be occupying the former Multi-purpose room
▪ The new room is getting new flooring
o Mrs. Beal is moving down to Mrs. Eckleberry’s former room
o Mrs. Eckleberry is moving to Mrs. Wilkerson’s former room
o Mrs. Hackney is occupying Mrs. Stewart’s former room
∙ Custodians have done an amazing job getting things out to staff
∙ 63 completed or started online registration fro CS
∙ New online Registration for our athletics is up and running
∙ Registration will be tomorrow at North Side
∙ Sneak Peek is scheduled for August 10th from 4 pm to 6 pm
∙ Things done to get acquainted with building staff:
o Updating Beginning of Year Information
o Doing walkthroughs of the building
o Trying to memorize staff/students through the Yearbook
8.2 North Side School
In Mrs. Smith’s absence, Mrs. Gardner reported the following:
∙ The Playground Equipment has been delivered
∙ Maintenance is finishing up the floors in the building
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 Jason McCulley and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
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 6:43 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1 A motion was made by Amy Sager to accept the resignation of Avery McCulley 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2.1 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to employ Sierra Esmon as Paraprofessional 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2.2 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to employ Kyle Reel as Paraprofessional 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed
11.2.3 A motion was made by Dan Coomer to employ Crystal Wheeler 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2.4 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to employ Taylor Crowell as Paraprofessional 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed
11.3.1 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to employ Kelsey Hall as a long term substitute PASS Teacher at North Side 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed
11.3.2 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to employ Lori Kovacich as a long term substitute PE Teacher at North Side School 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to accept the Laborers’ Union Contract 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Informational Items
None
AGENDA #13 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the meeting adjourn at 6:50 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
The President declared the motion passed
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