Fairfield Public School District No. 112 Board of Education met Sept. 19.
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, on Monday, September 19, 2022.
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, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
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: Joshua Kissen, Center Street Principal; April Smith, North Side Principal; Rhonda Clark, Center Street Assistant Principal/Technology Coordinator; Tom Matthews, Jr., Wayne County Press
AGENDA #3 – Public Hearing on the FY23 Budget
3.1 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver to open the Public Hearing on the FY23 Budget. 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, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
3.2 Public Comments
None
3.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve the FY23 Budget as presented. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
3.3 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to close the Public Hearing on the FY23 Budget. 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, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #4 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
None
AGENDA #5 – Approval of Minutes
5.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, August 15, 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
5.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Thursday, August 25, 2022 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Financial Reports
6.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated August 31, was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,493,732.47
Building Fund $642,717.78
Debt Services Fund $144,738.36
Transportation Fund $183,331.41
IMRF Fund $213,021.14
Capital Projects $ 65,586.21
Working Cash Fund $1,250,337.23
Tort Fund $320,861.88
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $214,835.40
Total $6,529,161.88
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
6.2 Payroll – Member Dan Coomer made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of August 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, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
6.3 Monthly Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, member Dan Coomer 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:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #7 – Superintendent’s Report
7.1 Revenue to Expense Report
7.2 Food Service Report
7.3 Transportation Report
7.4 Second Reading of PRESS Policy 109
7.5 Salary and Benefits Report
7.6 FY23 Bleacher Inspection
7.7 FY23 Risk Management Plan
7.8 FNB Community Foundation Donation
7.9 Touchscreen Display Update
7.10 Center Street Boiler and Chiller
7.11 Maintenance Grant
7.12 North Side Cafeteria
7.13 Insurance Update
AGENDA #8 – Action Items
8.1 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve PRESS Policy 109 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
8.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve the FY23 Risk Management Plan 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
8.3 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer to accept the $1,000 donation from FNB Community Foundation for use on general items. 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, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #9 – Principals’ Reports
9.1 Center Street
Scholastic Book Fair raised a little over $2,800 and the library received $1,050 in Scholastic money to pull items from the book fair and order from the Scholastic catalog.
New gym was officially opened for use on Saturday, August 27th for the Girls Volleyball tournament.
Fourth Grade held their Safety Day on Friday, August 26th at the First Christian Church. Law Enforcement safety, farm equipment safety, electrical safety, etc. were taught
We held two ‘Make a Difference Days’ which helped raise money for the Splash Pad at Leo French Park. Hat Day and PJ Day raised a total of $351.
Held 8th Grade Recognition Nights for Baseball, Softball and Cross Country.
7th Grade held their Greek Games that go along with their Greek Mythology curriculum.
Held our Jr. Beta Club Induction Ceremony on Monday, August 29th and we had 24 new inductees and 18 returning.
Thursday, September 15 the Fifth grade participated in Tech Day at the First Christian Church. They built roller coasters, built robots with Legos, and created boats, etc.
Held one of our Fire Drills on Friday, September 16th. Out of the building in 2 minutes 57 seconds. Everyone was accounted for in 4 minutes 9 seconds
Second Fire Drill will be sometime during the week of September 26th
Our band participated in the Kiddie Parade on Saturday.
9.2 North Side
PTO sponsored a Back-to-School Splash which everyone in attendance enjoyed.
Title Academy classes are up and running. Have administered our first benchmark with the new Renaissance program.
PTO met September 1st to plan an upcoming Family Literacy Night on September 27th. Also began planning for the Chili Supper on November 10th.
Holding many team meetings to coordinate more uniformed grading practices.
Ag in the Classroom has started visiting. Kindergarten/Third grades have begun K-Buddies. The University of Illinois Extension Office will be visiting monthly in some classrooms to provide nutrition lessons.
FCC Students visited for High-Five Friday.
Enrollment is at 330 for North Side.
Dental Safari, a mobile dental program for all students, will be visiting us on September 29th and 30th.
I will not be at the next Board meeting in order to attend the annual IPA Fall Conference in Springfield, IL.
Discipline Update
AGENDA #10 – Board Members Request/Report
None
AGENDA #11 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee (5ILCS 120/2a)
11.1 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:22 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jessica Oliver, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Action Items
12.1 A motion was made by Dan Coomer to employ J’ne McGehee as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
12.2 A motion was made by Dan Coomer to employ Lori Kovacich, Grace Pollard, and Kelsey Hall as Long-term Substitutes for the month of September. 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, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
12.3.1 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to employ Kelsey Brendal 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, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed
12.3.2 A motion was made by Amy Sager to employ Angela Kissen 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #13 – Informational Items
13.1 Mrs. Gardner will be attending the Superintendents’ Conference at the end of the month.
13.2 The District received notice that our Preschool Program will not be monitored this year.
AGENDA #14 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:24 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, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed
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