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Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met May 10.

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, May 20, 2024.

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, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

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: Rhonda Clark, Center Street Principal/Tech Coordinator; April Smith, North Side Principal; Tom Matthews, Wayne County Press; Keith Colclasure, Chief of Police

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 Monday, April 15, 2024 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, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports

5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated April 30, 2024 was presented as follows:

Education Fund $2,382,868.56

Building Fund $849,836.00

Debt Services Fund $168,403.57

Transportation Fund $231,477.64

IMRF Fund $507,659.51

Capital Projects $0.00

Working Cash Fund $1,322,272.82

Tort Fund $393,932.74

Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $268,674.03

Total $6,125,124.87

There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.

5.2 Payroll – Member Jamie Jones 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 Brandon Berghaus, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

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 Erica Burris 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, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

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 First Reading of FY24 Amended Budget

6.5 FY25 Food Service Contract

6.6 Second Reading of PRESS Policy 114

6.7 First Reading of Board Policy 4.36: Tuition

6.8 Building Reports

AGENDA #7 – Action Items

7.1 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to approve the FY25 Food Service Contract as presented. 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, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

7.2 A motion was made by member Erica Burris to approve PRESS Policy 114 as presented. 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, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports

8.1 Center Street

Spring Concert

Teachers, Secretary, and School Nurse Appreciation Day

Track:

CONFERENCE: 6th-grade girls 4x100m relay team of Kirby Berg, Cami Zurliene, Ximena Martinez, and Harper Moore beat the Center Street record with a time of 1:01:29.

CONFERENCE: Emeri Sager is the conference champ in the 1600m, Emeri also won the 800m run

CONFERENCE: Jensyn Robbins is the conference champion in the long jump, she also won the 8th grade 100m, and is the conference champion in the 200m

REGIONAL: Emeri Sager wins the 800. Her time of 2:36.13 breaks the school record of 2:36.15, previously held by her sister Ella. Emeri Sager is the Regional 1600 run Champion with a time of 5:42

REGIONAL: Jensyn Robbins places 2nd in the 100m and 2nd in the 200m, Jensyn Robbins. She is the regional long jump champion with a jump of 15'

STATE: Emeri Sager places 4th in the 1600m and 8th in the 800m.

STATE: Jensyn Robbins placed 2nd at the State Track Meet in the long jump with a jump of 15’8.5”, her personal best

Lots of field trips and School Picnic day

Good turnout for Vespers. Thank you to Phillip Trent, who did an excellent job.

AR Parties, 60’s Day, Metric Olympics Day, 6th Grade Long Walk to water

Beta Club Spring Fling: 98 7th and 8th graders attended. Macie DJ, collected $276.00 for Hayden Kissen.

8th Honors Reception, 8th Grade Awards Day, and Graduation (hope you enjoyed my speech because you will hear it for the next 4-5 years)

4th through 7th Grade awards

Open Gyms

8.2 North Side

Thank you to the school for providing us with a wonderful end-of-year meal.

Preschool Graduation: We had 57 preschool students graduate. 41 of them will be entering our kindergarten program this year.

May 3rd we presented our traditional kindergarten plays for families. The school watched via livestream.

Third grade visited and toured Center Street on May 1st. Second Grade students visited the Jefferson County Historical Society on May 10th.

PTO helped to sponsor our Field Day on May 15th by purchasing inflatables. PTO also purchased the inflatables on preschool picnic day.

Our Student Recognition Celebration was held on the last day of school. Families attended.

We showed appreciation to our teachers the week of May 6th with several meals and treats.

Some of our new reading curriculum has arrived. All of our ELA teachers K-5th grade are scheduled to attend a week long training in July for the Orton Gillingham Plus presented in collaboration with the Carmi School District.

Closed Session:

Discipline

Retentions

Personnel

AGENDA #9 – Board Members Request/Report

AGENDA #10 – 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)

10.1 A motion was made by member Heather Trent that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:20 P.M. The motion was seconded by Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

10.2 A motion was made by member Heather Trent that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 6:57 P.M. 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, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #11 – Action Items

11.1.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to accept the resignation of Jasmine Moore 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, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

11.1.2 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to accept the resignation of Madison Lewis 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, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

11.1.3 A motion was made by member Erica Burris to accept the resignation of Mattie Osborne as Paraprofessional. 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, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

11.2.1 A motion was made by Erica Burris to hire Ashley Rutherford as Paraprofessional for the FY25 school year. 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, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

11.2.2 A motion was made by Heather Trent to hire Ashley Wright as Paraprofessional for the FY25 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, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

11.2.3 A motion was made by Brandon Berghaus to hire Shelby Johnston as Paraprofessional for the FY25 school year. 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, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

11.3 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to accept the resignation of Alex Brake as Certified Teacher. 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, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #12 – Informational Items – None

AGENDA #13 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Jason McCulley that the meeting adjourn at 7:07 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, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

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