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Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Oct. 21.

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 21, 2024.

AGENDA #1 – Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Vice-President Jason McCulley, 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: Heather Trent, Jason McCulley, Jessica Oliver, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: Amy Sager

There being a quorum present, the Vice-President declared the Board of Education to be in session for the transaction of business.

OTHERS PRESENT: None

AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items - None

AGENDA #4 – Approval of Minutes

4.1 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones that the Board of Education minutes for the Regular and Closed Session Meetings held Monday, September 16, 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: Heather Trent, Jason McCulley, Jessica Oliver, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: Amy Sager

The Vice-President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports

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

Education Fund $1,864,840.43

Building Fund $757,204.46

Debt Services Fund $131,915.02

Transportation Fund $ 99,765.55

IMRF Fund $377,887.92

Capital Projects $0.00

Working Cash Fund $1,323,651.19

Tort Fund $376,921.58

Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $258,572.57

Total $5,190,758.72

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

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

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

Members absent: Amy Sager

The Vice-President declared the motion passed.

5.3 Monthly Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, member Brandon Berghaus made a motion to approve the bills for payment. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Heather Trent, Jason McCulley, Jessica Oliver, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: Amy Sager (arrived at 6:10 pm)

The Vice-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 FY24 Audit

6.5 Second Reading of PRESS Policy 116

6.6 Child and Family Connections Interagency Agreement

6.7 School Improvement

AGENDA #7 – Action Items

7.1 A motion was made by member Erica Burris to approve PRESS Policy 116 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, Jason McCulley, Jessica Oliver, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

7.2 A motion was made by member Heather Trent to approve the Child and Family Interagency Agreement 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, Jason McCulley, Jessica Oliver, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

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 Jessica Oliver that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:19 P.M. The motion was seconded by 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.

9.2 A motion was made by member Heather Trent that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 6:40 P.M. 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, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Erica Burri

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #10 – Action Items

10.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to hire Julie Hutson and Kelsey Brendal as long-term substitutes for the months of October, November, and December. The motion was seconded by member Erica Burris, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Amy Sager, Heather Trent, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

10.2 A motion was made by member Erica Burris to hire Angie Hout as 5th/6th Grade 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, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Jessica Oliver, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

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 6:49 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, Jason McCulley, Jessica Oliver, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Erica Burris

Members absent: None

The President declared the motion passed.

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