Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Feb. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District Number 1, Macon and DeWitt Counties, Illinois, (Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District No. 1) convened on February 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Argenta Oreana Middle School/High School Library at 500 North Main Street, Argenta, Illinois pursuant to notice of regular meeting having been given in due form of law with Todd Armstrong, President, in the Chair, and with a legal quorum as follows: Susan Daley, Dawn Decker, Christine Sample, Jeff Schroetlin, Cory White and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Mike Williams, Principal; and Jackie Rose, Principal.

Student recognition occurred.

Public comments were provided.

Dawn Decker/Cory White, second, made a motion at 6:16 p.m. to enter closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings ACT – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(2), which permits a closed session to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific certified and/or non-certified employee(s) of the public body and collective negotiating matters. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Susan Daley, second, made a motion at 6:45 p.m. to reconvene the regular meeting. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the January 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Jeff Schroetlin/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve payroll and bills. The roll vote: Susan Daley yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to accept the following resignations: Misty Salmons as elementary school cook, April Bacon as middle school language arts teacher effective at the conclusion of the school year, April Bacon as middle school assistant track coach, and Kelly Allen-Smith as elementary school cross categorical teacher effective at the conclusion of the school year. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to employ: Gabriele Wegmann as elementary school administrative assistant; Jessica West as elementary school 3-hour cook; Kaitlynn Landrus Horn as elementary school Alternative Study supervisor; Casey Kelshiemer as elementary school 3-hour lunchroom/playground supervisor; Matt Rigg and Steve Rodgers as bus drivers contingent upon completion satisfactory to the Board of predicate legal requirements for employment, including fingerprint-based background check, and employment history review; Crystal Green as high school girls track coach; Jodi England as middle school scholastic bowl coach; Megan Mixell as middle school track coach; Kalynn Prather as district teacher (assigned to middle school PE) on the first day of the 2024-2025 school year, contingent upon completion satisfactory to the Board of predicate legal requirements for employment, including proof of licensure, endorsement, fingerprint-based background check, and employment history review. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve the unpaid leave request as presented for Shari Mariner. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to adopt the Board Policies and Revisions as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the employee health insurance renewal with BCBS of Illinois. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the Northern Illinois Independent Purchasing Agreement (NIIPC) restated articles of joint agreement and bylaws. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 school year budget authorization for the Superintendent. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to approve the facility improvement project for the elementary school roof partial replacement as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve a three-year bus lease with Midwest Transit as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion at 6:59 p.m. to enter closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings ACT – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), which permits a closed session to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific certified and/or non-certified employee(s) of the public body. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion at 7:52 p.m. to reconvene the regular meeting. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the administrative compensation and contracts as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion at 7:53 p.m. to adjourn. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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