Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Jan. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
President Stephanie Guerrero called the January meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.
Administration
Also present: Superintendent Jonathan Field, Sangamon Valley Middle School Principal Jonathan Downing, Sangamon Valley Intermediate School Principal Kristina Sommer, and Sangamon Valley Primary Principal Bethany Wellbaum.
Pledge to the Flag
Ms. Wellbaum led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Visitors
President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were Gretchen Cromwell.
Closed Session
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:02 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Adjournment
Josh Hilbert moved and Jessical Browning seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:21 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Minutes
Matt Wood moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to employ Allisa Wiley as a full-time at-will benefitted paraprofessional effective January 21, 2026. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Jessica Browning moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
IASB Update
Stephanie Guerrero presented the Board with an IASB update.
Principals’ Report
Building Principals presented updates to the Board. (January Building Reports)
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Field discussed the following items with the Board:
- Strategic Plan update
- Bus Barn update
- Ameren Lighting Incentive Program
- Bus Purchase/Trade-in
School Calendar
Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to adopt the FY 2026-2027 School Calendar as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Minutes
Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to keep the closed session minutes from July 2025 through December 2025 closed. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
HS Graduation
No action was taken on the motion to set HS Graduation date.
MS Promotion
No action was taken to set MS Promotion date.
Press Policy Update
Jeff Stahl moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to adopt PRESS Policy Update 120 as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Vehicle Sale
Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve selling 2010 Dodge Caravan through a sealed bid process. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Hutchins Excavating
Josh Hilbert moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to accept a bid not to exceed $9,800 from Hutchins Excavating for installation of sidewalk around the pre-K playground at SVP. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Macon Piatt Special Education Cooperative
Jessica Browning moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to approve the amended Macon Piatt Special Education Cooperative agreement as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Jessica Browning moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board-meetings/january-21-2026-regular-meeting
