Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Feb. 9.
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 9, 2026 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, Alanna Duncan, Christine Sample, Jeff Schroetlin, Paige Sheraden, Cory White and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Tucker Mathieson, Principal; Mike Williams, Principal; and Erin Hargrove, Assistant Principal.
The pledge of allegiance and student recognition occurred.
Staff comments were provided.
Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion 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; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Cory White/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:32 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Christine Sample/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to approve the January 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Paige Sheraden/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve payroll and bills. The roll vote: Susan Daley yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of Ryan Howland as district counselor effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the maternity leave/unpaid leave request for Taylor Azzarelli as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Jeff Schroetlin/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve the 2026 employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Alanna Duncan/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the certificate of resolution-section 125 premium only cafeteria plan as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the budget authorization for the Superintendent. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Cory White/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to approve the final reading and adoption of board policies and revisions as presented (Agenda Exhibit A). The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Christine Sample/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to approve the removal of the existing sign at the Elementary School and the installation of a new digital sign for a total cost not to exceed $130,000. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-no; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Cory White/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to approve the amendment to the Macon-Piatt Special Education Joint Agreement as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the discipline improvement plan for ISBE as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to approve the facility usage request for the Argenta-Oreana Youth League as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Cory White/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion at 6:40 p.m. to enter closed executive 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; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 7:10 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve ESP compensation for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Jeff Schroetlin/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to approve compensation and contract extensions for Mr. Williams, Mr. Mathieson and Mrs. Hargrove as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion at 7:11 p.m. to adjourn. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
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