Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met May 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Regular Board of Education Meeting; May 15, 2023
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, May 15, 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:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Angie Koontz, 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 – Board Vacancies
3.1.1 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to appoint Jamie Jones to the Board of Education to fulfill a partial term until 2025. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
3.1.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to appoint Erica Burris to the Board of Education to fulfill a partial term until 2025. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
3.1.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to appoint Brandon Berghaus to the Board of Education to fulfill a partial term until 2025. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Angie Koontz, Shane Neuman
The President declared the motion passed.
3.2 Oath of Office – All newly appointed members completed the Oath of Office.
AGENDA #4 – Roll Call – The Secretary called the roll and the following members answered to their names as called and were found to be present:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members Absent: None
There being a quorum present, the President declared the Board of Education to be in session for the transaction of business.
AGENDA #5 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
AGENDA #6 – Approval of Minutes
6.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, April 17, 2023 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
6.2 A motion was made by member Heather Trent that the Special Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, May 2, 2023 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:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
6.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Special Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, May 8, 2023 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #7 – Financial Reports
7.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated April 30, 2023 was presented as follows:
Education Fund $2,318,850.44
Building Fund $755,354.01
Debt Services Fund $182,425.57
Transportation Fund $265,249.69
IMRF Fund $392,208.43
Capital Projects $ 16,355.88
Working Cash Fund $1,284,581.26
Tort Fund $384,560.70
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $236,812.28
Total $5,836,398.26
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
7.2 Payroll – Member Jason McCulley 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 Heather Trent and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.3 Monthly Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, member Heather Trent 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:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #8 – Superintendent’s Report
8.1 Revenue to Expense Report
8.2 Food Service Report
8.3 Transportation Report
8.4 First Reading of FY23 Amended Budget
8.5 First Reading of FY24 Student Handbook Changes
8.6 Second Reading of PRESS Policy 111
8.7 District Auditor
8.8 Boiler and Chiller Update
AGENDA #9 – Action Items
9.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve PRESS Policy 111 as presented. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #10 – Principals’ Reports
10.1 Center Street
- Held several field trips within the last month. You can see all of those pictures on the Facebook page if you haven’t already.
- The Band and Choir Spring Concert was held on Thursday, April 27th and they sounded fantastic. Mrs. Mays and Mr. Downes have done a great job preparing these students.
- 3rd grade students came over to visit on Tuesday, May 2nd. They met their upcoming 4th grade teachers, got to see the different places throughout the building and even got to have recess with the 4th grade students.
- On Sunday, May 7th we held our Community Vespers Ceremony. It went very well, and had a lot of families and students in attendance.
- Center Street Picnic Day was on Monday, May 8th and we were able to spend the entire day outside. Students had a great time and we even gave a few teachers a pie in the face for raising money for a story that Mrs. White was reading in her class.
- Teacher Appreciation Week was great and we appreciated everything that the Board provided for us. Thank you!
- Held 8th grade Awards on Thursday, May 11th and then we did graduation walk through after that. Graduation took place later that night, and I thought that everything went very well. Students did a great job, and Center Street school was very well represented. The teachers and custodians did an awesome job decorating and setting everything up.
- Spring Sports Awards will be tomorrow night at 5:30 pm here in the gymnasium.
- 4th-7th Grade Awards Assembly will be held this Thursday, May 18th at 9 am in the gymnasium.
- 8th grade students will be taking their Holiday World trip this Thursday, May 18th.
- Last day with students will be this Friday, May 19th, which is a 1:10 pm dismissal time.
10.2 North Side
- PTO:
- April 21st Movie Night
- May 4th Folk Dance Night
- Meals for Teacher Appreciation
- Purchased Inflatables for Pre-K Graduation and Field Day
- Second Grade went to Bonnie to the Alpaca Farm
- Kindergarten Plays were a big hit with parents/grandparents/school
- Start Student Dinner – Former #112 Student recognized, Sara McGehee. Also, Educator of the year for two years in a row went to a #112 teacher, Mrs. Musgrave.
- Teacher Appreciation and Nurse Recognition was last week (meals, cards, and gifts).
- Preschool Graduation was held May 12th. Moved indoors due to possible rain. It was crowded, but went smoothly.
- Field Day has been moved to Thursday, May 18th due to the weather forecast.
- Red Carpet Student Celebrations will be held this week to recognize student accomplishments.
- Invitation to board members to meet with the principal individually to learn more about the North Side curriculum and grading system.
None
AGENDA #12 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee (5ILCS 120/2a)
12.1 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 7:01 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
12.2 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 8:10 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #13 – Action Items
13.1 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to accept the resignation of Angela Kissen as Paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
13.2 A motion was made by Jason McCulley to accept the resignation of Kerri Meritt as Cross Country Coach. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
13.3 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to hire Robert Black as Head Baseball Coach for the FY24 school year. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
13.4 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to re-employ the following coaching staff and Athletic Director for the FY24 school year:
Head Softball – Lori Ellis
Assistant Softball – Angie Hout
Head Girls Basketball – Justin Hodges
Assistant Girls Basketball – J’ne McGehee
Assistant Boys Basketball – Josh Simms
Head Volleyball – Yvette Combs
Assistant Volleyball – Alissa McConnaughhay
5th/6th Boys Basketball – Jesse Thornton
5th/6th Girls Basketball – Laura Zurliene/McKenzie Conrad
Girls Track – Justin Sanders
Athletic Director – Yvette Combs
The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #14 – Informational Items
AGENDA #15 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the meeting adjourn at 8:18 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed
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