Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Oct. 16.
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, October 16, 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, Erica Burris, Jessica Oliver, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
There being a quorum present, the President declared the Board of Education to be in session for the transaction of business.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rhonda Clark, Center Street Assistant Principal/Tech Coordinator; Tom Matthews, Wayne County Press; Bus Drivers: Justin Hodges, Cheryl Bruce, Lisa Friske, Brian Hallam, Jeanie Bell, Georgiana Fletcher, and Jim Garrett
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items - None
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 Thursday, September 21, 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, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated September 30, 2023 was presented as follows:
Education Fund $3,780,741.67
Building Fund $660,135.70
Debt Services Fund $135,273.25
Transportation Fund $191,186.20
IMRF Fund $293,866.31
Capital Projects $ 16,372.92
Working Cash Fund $1,285,919.61
Tort Fund $333,360.84
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $233,898.08
Total $6,930,754.58
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Payroll – Member Brandon Berghaus made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of October be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Erica Burris and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
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 Heather Trent, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
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 Bus Bids
6.5 FY23 Audit
6.6 Cafeteria Drop Ceiling
AGENDA #7 – Principals’ Reports
7.1 Center Street - None
7.2 North Side - None
AGENDA #8 – Board Members Request/Report
AGENDA #9 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee, Labor Relations, Collective Negotiations, Litigation, Public Office Vacancy and Student Discipline (5ILCS 120/2a)
9.1 A motion was made by member Brandon Berghaus that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:08 P.M. 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, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
9.2 A motion was made by member Heather Trent that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:38 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Brandon Berghaus and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #10 – Action Items
10.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to hire Grace Pollard, Sadie Powell and Julie Hutson as long-term substitutes for the month of October. 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, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by Erica Burris to hire Delilah White has Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach. The motion was seconded by member Brandon Berghaus, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
10.3 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to hire Robert Black as Boys’ Track Coach. The motion was seconded by member Erica Burris, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
10.4 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to hire Lauren Eckleberry as Paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Erica Burris, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
10.5 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to accept the resignation of Brian Belangee as Custodian. 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, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
10.6 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to accept the resignation of Geri Oliver as Paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Brandon Berghaus, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
10.7 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to accept the resignation of Cheryl Bruce. 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, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Informational Items – None
AGENDA #12 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the meeting adjourn at 7:47 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Brandon Berghaus, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley
Members absent: Jamie Jones
The President declared the motion passed.
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