Macon Reporter

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

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 November 12, 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: Maria Lightner, Dick Logue, Lori Sprague, Rory Tipsword, and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; and Amanda Ryder, Principal.

Student Recognition occurred. Administrative reports were presented.

Dick Logue/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion at 6:18 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: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong- yes.

Rory Tipsword/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:33 p.m. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

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

Rory Tipsword/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to hire Payton Prahl as MS/HS custodian and Kaleb Renfro as JH Assistant Boys Basketball coach. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to approve volunteer coaches Kyle Logue for JH assistant basketball coach and Jason Kirby as HS assistant softball coach. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Rory Tipsword/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to adopt the estimated tax levy to place on public display. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Rory Tipsword/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to set the Property Tax Levy Hearing for Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Library. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

School report card information was presented.

Rory Tipsword/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve the seniority list as presented. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Rory Tipsword/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to adopt board policies 4.80 

Accounting And Audits; 4.80ap1 Administrative Procedure-Checklist For Internal Controls; 4.80ap2 Administrative Procedure-Fraud, Waste, And Abuse Awareness Program; 4.140 Waiver Of Student Fees; 6.60 Curriculum Content; 6.60e Exhibit-Notice To Parents-Guardians Of Students Enrolled In Family Life And Sex Education Classes; 6.120 Education Of Children With Disabilities; 6.135 Accelerated Placement Program; 6.135ap Administrative Procedure-Harassment Of Students Prohibited; 7.50 School Admissions And Student Transfers To And From Non-District Schools; 7.180ap1 Administrative Procedure-Prevention, Identification, Investigation, And Response To Bullying; 7.180ap1e1 Exhibit-Resource Guide For Bullying Prevention; 7.180ap1e2 Exhibit-Be A Hero By Reporting Bullying; 7.480ap1e3 Exhibit-Memo To Staff Regarding Bullying; 7.180ap1e4 Exhibit-Memo To Parents-Guardians Regarding Bullying; 7.180ap1e5 Exhibit-Report And Exclusion Requirements For Common Communicable Diseases; 7.280e3 Exhibit-Prevention Of Staphylococcal Infections For Schools; 7.310ap Administrative Procedure- Guidelines For Student Distribution Of Non-School Sponsored Publications; Elementary Schools; 7.315ap Administrative Procedure-Guidelines For Student Distribution Of Non-Sponsored Publications; High Schools; 7.330 Student Use Of Building- Equal Access; 7.340ap1 Administrative Procedure-School Student Records; 7.340ap1e1 Exhibit-Notice To Parents-Guardians Of Their Rights Concerning A Student’s School Records; 8.20ap Administrative Procedure-Community Use Of School Facilities

Dick Logue/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to approve the senior trip request to Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells April, 5 2019 as presented. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Rory Tipsword, second, made a motion to approve the facility usage requests as proposed. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:04 p.m. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Rory Tipsword-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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