Center Street School | Fairfield Public School District 112
Center Street School | Fairfield Public School District 112
Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met April 22.
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 Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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:
Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, 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; April Smith, North Side Principal; Karen Baker, Citizen
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
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, March 17, 2025 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, 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 March 31, 2025 was presented as follows:
Education Fund $2,376,253.11
Building Fund $957,905.54
Debt Services Fund $166,563.12
Transportation Fund $187,016.92
IMRF Fund $575,996.31
Capital Projects $0.00
Working Cash Fund $1,370,123.64
Tort Fund $458,137.86
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $297,207.96
Total $6,389,204.46
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 April be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, 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, Erica Burris made a motion to approve the bills for payment. The motion was seconded by member Caleb Higginbotham, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, 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 Consolidated District Grant Application
6.5 Graduation
6.6 Curriculum Report
6.7 Building Report
6.8 Insurance Report
6.9 Board Meeting Date Change
6.10 Board Vacancy
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
7.1 A motion was made by member Erica Burris to approve the Consolidated District Grant Application as presented. The motion was seconded by member Brandon Berghaus, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.2 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to approve the Elevate Science Curriculum as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
7.3 A motion was made by member Erica Burris to approve the Board Meeting Date changes as presented, making May 12 a Special Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #8 – Principals’ Reports
8.1 Center Street
• Scholastic Bowl finished 3rd in the County Scholastic Bowl Tournament at Frontier Community College.
• Since our last meeting we have finished volleyball and are almost done with track. We recognized 25 8th-grade track team members.
• ISA and IAR testing have taken place. Last year our district had the highest ISA scores in the county. I hope we can continue with that this year.
• We hosted the 7th - 8th grade dance. I think all of the kids had a good time.
• The music department put on their spring concert on April 15th. The kids did a good job.
• We have had our parent and teacher handbook meeting to discuss possible changes to the handbook for next year.
• Tomorrow is Secretary’s Day. I am so thankful for Jana. She makes my job so much easier. Heather helps with the office as well as the library, along with her main job of Special Education Secretary.
• Next week, we are hosting the Conference Scholastic Bowl tournament on Monday, the county speech contest on Tuesday, and the Regional Scholastic Bowl tournament on Wednesday.
• Gave each member a list of 8th grade dates to remember
• Lots of upcoming field trips
• Teacher Appreciation May 5th – 9th
• School Picnic May 12th
• Spring Sports Awards May 13th
8.2 North Side
• On 3/21 the school "Rocked Our Socks" in participation of National Down Syndrome Day alongside Arlington Rogers.
• PTO BINGA event raised $4,792. They sponsored the school egg hunt and the end-of-year field day bouncy houses.
• In March, we held a Good Citizenship Assembly with School Resource Officer, Daniel Hopper.
• 3rd Grade visited Country Mark. The 2nd grade is going to the Evansville Zoo on Friday, April 25th.
• Closed Session: Student Retentions
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 Jason McCulley that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:42 P.M. The motion was seconded by Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jason McCulley, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
10.2 A motion was made by member Erica Burris that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:29 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Action Items
11.1 A motion was made by member Erica Burris to hire Laura Zurliene as 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.2 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to accept the resignation of Shelly Borah as Beta Club and Enrichment Sponsor due to retirement. The motion was seconded by member Erica Burris, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.3 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to accept the resignation of Heather Waters as paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Caleb Higginbotham and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4.1 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to employ Stacey Blaine as paraprofessional for the FY26 school year pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Brandon Berghaus, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4.2 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to employ Lauren Eckleberry as paraprofessional for the FY26 school year pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Jason McCulley, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4.3 A motion was made by member Erica Burris to employ Elizabeth Weaver as paraprofessional for the FY26 school year pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.4.4 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to employ Samantha Coomer as paraprofessional for the FY26 school year pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Brandon Berghaus, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.5 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to approve the salary for Principal April Smith as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.6 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve the contract for Principal Rhonda Clark as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.7 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to approve the contract for Superintendent Kristina Gardner as presented. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.8 A motion was made by member Jason McCulley to approve the wages for non-certified staff as presented. The motion was seconded by member Erica Burris, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
11.9 A motion was made by member Brandon Berghaus to approve the wages for the nursing staff as presented. The motion was seconded by member Erica Burris, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jason McCulley, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #12 – Informational Items – Honors Banquet RSVP
AGENDA #13 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Erica Burris that the meeting adjourn at 7:35 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Jessica Oliver, Jason McCulley, Amy Sager, Brandon Berghaus, Jamie Jones, Caleb Higginbotham, Erica Burris
Members absent: None
The President declared the motion passed.
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