Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met March 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 March 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, 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.
A School Code Mandate Waiver Application Hearing regarding the utilization of School Improvement (SIP) Days was held at 6:09 p.m.
Susan Daley/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to adjourn the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Staff comments were provided.
Comments from the public were provided.
Paige Sheraden/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion at 6:24 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; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Christine Sample/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:54 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Comments from the Administrators were provided.
Susan Daley/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to approve the February 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Christine Sample/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; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of Clay Haurberg as Varsity Football Coach. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Alanna Duncan/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to employ Thomas “TJ” Schroeder as Varsity Football Coach. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to approve the summer worker wages as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the School Code Mandate Waiver Application for SIP Days as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Paige Sheraden/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to approve the facility improvement project to install shot clocks in the Middle School gym for a total cost not to exceed $15,000. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Jeff Schroetlin/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the facility improvement project to install a new phone system in all district buildings for a total cost not to exceed $20,000. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the AOEA for Health Insurance as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Alanna Duncan/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the 10-Year Health Life Safety Survey Report as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Christine Sample/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to approve the facility usage requests for the Argenta Oreana Youth League baseball/softball and the Class of 2027 Post Prom as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
Susan Daley/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.
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