Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Jan. 23.
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, January 23, 2023.
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:
Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
There being a quorum present, the President declared the Board of Education to be in session for the transaction of business.
OTHERS PRESENT: April Smith, North Side Principal; Joshua Kissen, Center Street Principal; Rhonda Clark, Center Street Assistant Principal/Technology Coordinator; Tom Matthews, Wayne County Press
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
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, December 12, 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: Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated December 31, 2022 was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,937,194.44
Building Fund $758,826.51
Debt Services Fund $ 70,058.87
Transportation Fund $259,135.43
IMRF Fund $354,376.62
Capital Projects $ 16,342.00
Working Cash Fund $1,272,896.07
Tort Fund $416,973.87
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $226,061.47
Total $7,311,865.28
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Payroll – Member Jessica Oliver made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of January be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
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 Dan Coomer 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: Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
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 Second Distribution Payment
6.5 Fingerprint System
6.6 FY24 Calendar
6.7 8th Grade Graduation Dates
AGENDA #7 – Principals’ Reports
7.1 Center Street
Tutoring has started back up again. Added some additional students to the roster and removed a couple. 41 students are currently enrolled.
5th and 6th grade boys’/girls’ basketball has started
Volleyball tryouts were recently held, and teams have now been established. Games will begin in February.
We have held a couple of pep assemblies for our boys’/girls’ basketball teams and our 8th graders across basketball, band, and cheerleading. Also, celebrating our girls’ basketball going to State.
The Boys Regional basketball game is scheduled for tomorrow at 6 pm. Championship game will be held on Thursday.
We will be holding our school Spelling Bee this Friday, January 27 at 2 pm.
We will be holding a Title Parent Meeting on Tuesday, January 31 where Mrs. McGehee will invite all parents whose children are enrolled in Title. She will be explaining what Title is about, what services the children receive and offering the opportunity for parents to ask questions about their child’s progress.
We will be holding a 5th/6th grade Coltbacker’s Tournament on Friday, February 3rd through Saturday, February 4th.
Winter Sports Awards will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:30 here at Center Street.
7.2 North Side
IPA Board Meeting Updates
Friday is the 100th Day of School
35 students enrolled and making progress in the after school program
New bus driver = new routes
Staff morale and goals
AGENDA #8 – Board Members Request/Report
None
AGENDA #9 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee (5ILCS 120/2a)
9.1 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:18 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
9.2 A motion was made by member Dan Coomer that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:26 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #10 – Action Items
10.1.1 A motion was made by Dan Coomer to re-hire Lori Kovacich and Grace Pollard as Long-term Substitutes for the month of January. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
10.1.2 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to hire Kelsey Hall as Certified Teacher for the FY23 school year. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
10.1.3 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver to accept the Intent to Retire from Jimmy Scott. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to keep the written closed session minutes for the period of July 2020 thru June 2021 private, and to destroy the audio tapes of those same sessions for the period of July 2020 thru June 2021 as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jessica Oliver, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Informational Items
AGENDA #12 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver that the meeting adjourn at 7:30 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Jason McCulley, Heather Trent, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Shane Neuman
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