Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Feb. 27.
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, February 27, 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, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
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; Stevey Ukena, Teacher; Angie Hout, Teacher
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
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, January 23, 2023 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, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated January 31, 2023 was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,971,534.80
Building Fund $780,135.71
Debt Services Fund $138,786.99
Transportation Fund $289,085.90
IMRF Fund $407,192.26
Capital Projects $ 16,345.75
Working Cash Fund $1,280,581.17
Tort Fund $407,898.16
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $233,506.66
Total $7,525,067.40
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 January be approved and ordered paid. 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, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
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 Shane Neuman 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:
Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
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 8th Grade Graduation Date
6.5 FY24 Calendar
6.6 North Side Tractor
6.7 Audit Search
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
7.1 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver to approve Graduation Date as Thursday, May 11, 2023. 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, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
7.2 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve the FY24 School Calendar as presented. 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, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 Center Street
Held the Center Street Spelling Bee on Friday, January 27. Kanyen Lingafelter was 1st place and Ellanie Vanway was runner-up.
The high school came over on Monday, January 30 to discuss with the 8th graders what their schedules could look like next year and some potential classes they could take.
Coltbackers Tournament for 5th/6th grade girls’ and boys’ basketball was held on Friday, February 3rd and Saturday, February 4th. They raised $8,300, and the funds used will help pay for various items needed for our school and sports. Uniforms, school picnic day, meals for teams who go to state, etc.
FFA presented to our 7th/8th grade students on Tuesday, February 21 about the program and the different types of activities that they could do if they joined.
5th – 8th grade students participated in the ROE Brain Games that took place in Carmi on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. They did engineering activities and were asked trivia questions for points. We had a 7th/8th grade group that earned enough points to place 3rd. They will advance to the Regionals which will take place in April.
Winter Sports Awards will be held this Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
Two Center Street students will be recognized at our annual IPA Student Recognition Breakfast this Thursday. Ellanie Vanway and Alesandra King are two 8th grade students who will be recognized for having high honors.
There will be a Volleyball Tournament this Saturday.
ISA Science Testing and IAR Testing are coming up in the month of March.
8.2 North Side
Wrapping up our after-school tutoring as the third quarter ends this week
Guest readers for the 100th day of school in Kindergarten.
North Side participated in a mini-pep assembly.
Pre-K is nearly fully enrolled at 112 students. Total building enrollment is 375.
Relocating grade levels within the building next school year. Plans in progress.
PLC Meetings: Studying guidance and discipline strategies for preschool as a group. Adding rigor to the curriculum using the science of reading. Howe to better report and assess learning in kindergarten.
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 Jessica Oliver that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:19 P.M. 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, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:38 P.M. 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, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1.1 A motion was made by Shane Neuman to re-hire Lori Kovacich and Grace Pollard as Long-term Substitutes for the month of March. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.2 A motion was made by Dan Coomer to hire Cheryl Bagwell as Center Street PASS Teacher for the FY24 school year. The motion was seconded by member Jessica Oliver, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.3 A motion was made by member Shane Neuman to approve the unpaid leave request from Lana Mays as presented. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.4 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver to accept the resignation of Beth Richards as Cheerleading Coach. The motion was seconded by member Shane Neuman, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Angie Koontz, Dan Coomer, Amy Sager, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed.
11.1.5 The motion to rehire Rhonda Clark as Assistant Principal/Technology Coordinator was tabled to reword the contract.
AGENDA #12 – Informational Items
AGENDA #13 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Shane Neuman that the meeting adjourn at 7:40 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Dan Coomer, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman, Heather Trent, Dan Coomer, Jessica Oliver
Members absent: Jason McCulley
The President declared the motion passed
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