Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Aug. 13.

Here is 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 August 13, 2018 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 Todd Armstrong, President, in the Chair, and with a legal quorum as follows: Summer Boyd, Maria Lightner, Dick Logue, Dan Miller, Lori Sprague, and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Patrick Blair, Principal; Amanda Ryder, Principal; and Mike Williams, Assistant Principal.

Comments from staff occurred. Administrative reports were presented.

Maria Lightner/Dick Logue, second, made a motion at 6:14 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 or specific certified and/or non-certified employee(s) of the public body. The roll vote: Summer Boyd-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dan Miller/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 7:03 p.m. The roll vote: Summer Boyd-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dan Miller/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve the July 9, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes as proposed. The roll vote: Summer Boyd-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dan Miller/Summer Boyd, second, made a motion to approve payroll and bills. The roll vote: Summer Boyd- yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Dan Miller, second, made a motion to accept the resignations of Annell Gibson as RtI Aide; and Sesha Shonkwiler as 5 hour Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor. The roll vote: Summer Boyd-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Dan Miller, second, made a motion to hire Sherry Miner as district teacher conditional upon and subject to the results of a criminal background investigation; Alexis Ziegler as district school nurse conditional upon and subject to the results of a criminal background investigation; Kathleen Outzen as district social worker conditional upon and subject to the results of a criminal background investigation; Stacey Sharrow as RtI aide; Delores “Lori” Comp as 5 hour Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor; and Bus Drivers Eric Pierceall, Tricia Swafford, Robert Park, and Samantha Leathers. The roll vote: Summer Boyd-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Facility Improvement Project updates were presented.

Lori Sprague/Summer Boyd, second, made a motion to approve Atlas Lock to replace lock and key at the MS/HS and both concession buildings for $12,082. The roll vote: Summer Boyd-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Mr Jones gave the FY19 Budget Presentation.

Maria Lightner/Summer Boyd, second, made a motion to adopt the Crisis Management Plan as presented. The roll vote: Summer Boyd-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dan Miller/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:31 p.m. The roll vote: Summer Boyd-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Dan Miller-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/235698/Aug_18_Board_Minutes.pdf