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Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met June 18.

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 Wednesday, June 18, 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, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

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

AGENDA #3 – Public Hearing – A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver to open the Public Hearing on the 2024 – 2025 Amended Budget. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (Via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

3.1 Public Comments

3.2 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to approve the 2024 – 2025 Amended Budget as presented. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

3.3 A motion was made by member Jessica Oliver to close the Public Hearing on the 2024 – 2025 Amended Budget. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #4 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items

AGENDA #5 – Approval of Minutes

5.1 A motion was made by member Karen Baker that the Regular and Closed Session minutes from the Special Board of Education Meeting held on Monday, May 19, 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, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #6 – Financial Reports

6.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated May 31, 2025 was presented as follows:

Education Fund $2,101,515.34

Building Fund $926,301.84

Debt Services Fund $135,436.75

Transportation Fund $178,165.27

IMRF Fund $539,808.45

Capital Projects $0.00

Working Cash Fund $1,375,886.73

Tort Fund $397,197.94

Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $298,458.10

Total $5,952,770.42

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

6.2 Payroll – Member Jamie Jones made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of June be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

6.3 Monthly Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, Trinity Fry made a motion to approve the bills for payment. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #7 – Superintendent’s Report

7.1 Revenue to Expense Report

7.2 Food Service Report

7.3 Transportation Report

7.4 Second Reading of PRESS Policy 118

7.5 Second Reading of FY26 Student Handbook

7.6 FY26 Fees/Registration Dates

7.7 Food Service Bid

7.8 Authorization of the District to Expend Funds

7.9 Medication Authorization

7.10 FY26 Insurance Rates

7.11 School Treasurer Bond

7.12 Summer Projects

AGENDA #8 – Action Items

8.1 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to approve PRESS Policy 118 as presented. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

8.2 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to approve the FY26 Student Handbook 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, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

8.3 A motion was made by member Karen Baker to approve the FY26 School Fees as presented. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

8.4 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to award the Food Service Contract to Sodexo as presented. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

8.5 A motion was made by member Karen Baker to authorize the District to expend funds in order to cover the costs of salaries, materials, and supplies until the annual budget is adopted. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

8.6 A motion was made by member Trinity Fry to approve the Medication Authorization Form as presented. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call)

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

8.7 This motion was tabled.

AGENDA #9 – Principals’ Reports

9.1 Center Street

• Ended the year with AR parties and the 6th grade field trip to the zoo.

• We held 4th Quarter Awards, where we had a large crowd of family and friends.

• Honored Shelly Borah at our end-of-the-year dinner for retirement

• The staff field trip was great and appreciated by everyone.

• We took our secretaries to Rend Lake College for the IPA Secretary’s Luncheon on June 3rd to show our appreciation for all they do throughout the year.

• Attended an AI Training on June 5th. It was very informative.

• ELA & Math STAR Spring Results

• North Side

• Summer Tasks – ISBE Reporting, Renewals, Scheduling, Classes

• Preschool Volunteer Program

• IPA Model Student Handbook Updates

• Retentions: 2 Kindergarteners, 1 First Grader

• Recognitions/PreK Graduation

AGENDA #10 – Board Members Request/Report

AGENDA #11 – 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)

11.1 A motion was made by member 

Jessica Oliver that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:52 P.M. The motion was seconded by Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Rachel Ewing (via Audio Call

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham

The President declared the motion passed.

11.2 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 7:36 P.M. The motion was seconded by member 

Jessica Oliver, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing (left audio call at 6:52)

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #12 – Action Items

12.1.1 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to accept the resignation of Caitlin Herald as paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.1.2 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to accept the resignation of Sierra Davis as paraprofessional. The motion was seconded by member Trinity Fry, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.2 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to accept the resignation of John Wicker as Band Teacher. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.3 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to accept the resignation of Morgan Bowers as School Nurse. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.4 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to accept the resignation of Jayzale O’Neal as 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.5 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to accept the resignation of Beth Richards as Beta Club Sponsor. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.6.1 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to hire Raya Horton as Paraprofessional for the FY26 school year pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: 

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.6.2 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to hire Jessica Sidener as Paraprofessional for the FY26 school year pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: 

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.7.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to hire Stevey Ukena as Beta Club Sponsor. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: 

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.7.2 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to hire Robert Black as Beta Club Sponsor. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.8 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to hire Lori Ellis as Enrichment Sponsor. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: 

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.9 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to hire Lindsay Kinsolving as School Nurse for the FY26 school year pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Trinity Fry, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: 

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.10 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to hire Dewayne Kissner as Assistant Baseball Coach pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Trinity Fry, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: 

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.11 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to hire Justin Pavot as Band Teacher for the FY26 school year pending background screening results. The motion was seconded by member Amy Sager, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: 

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.12 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to hire Marybeth Eckleberry as Special Education Coordinator/Assistant Principal 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, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

12.13 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones to approve the Contract Agreement of the Special Education Coordinator/Assistant Principal as presented. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: 

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

AGENDA #13 – Informational Items

AGENDA #14 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Jamie Jones that the meeting adjourn at 7:46 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Trinity Fry, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:

Jessica Oliver, Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker

Members absent: Caleb Higginbotham, Rachel Ewing

The President declared the motion passed.

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