Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education Met Oct. 14.

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 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, Jeff Schroetlin, Heather McConnell-Smith , Lori Sprague, and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Patrick Blair, Principal; Amanda Ryder, Principal; and Michael Williams, Assistant Principal.

Comments from staff occurred. 

Administrative reports were presented.

Comments from the public occurred in which Justin Phillips and Tara Daniels addressed the board in regards to remote learning and getting the kid back in school.

Maria Lightner/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion at 6:47 p.m. to enter closed session pursuant to the Open Meetings ACT – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3), which permits a closed session to consider the selection of a person to fill a public office/school board member. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell- Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

The meeting reconvened at 7:26 p.m. with the following members in attendance: Maria Lightner, Dick Logue, Jeff Schroetlin, Heather Smith, Lori Sprague, and Todd Armstrong

Heather McConnell-Smith/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to appoint Cory White to fill the school board vacancy created by the resignation of Summer Boyd. Cory will serve as a school board member until the next regular school election, which will be held on April 6, 2021. The roll vote: The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

The Oath of Office was Administered by Board President Todd Armstrong.

Maria Lightner/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to appoint Dick Logue as Board Vice President. The roll vote: The roll vote: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-abstain; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to enter closed session at 7:30 p.m. 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: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith- yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

The regular meeting reconvened at 7:41 p.m. with the following members in attendance: Cory White, Maria Lightner, Dick Logue, Jeff Schroetlin, Heather McConnell-Smith, Lori Sprague, and Todd Armstrong.

Heather McConnell-Smith/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve the September 14, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell- Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to approve payroll and bills. The roll vote: Cory White-yes; 5931Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to hire Stephanie Sargeant as Pre-K Family coordinator. The roll vote: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to adopt the Return to School/Remote and Blended Learning Day Plan as presented. The roll vote: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Jeff Schroetlin/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Whitemore Road District for snow removal for the 2020-20201 school year. The roll vote: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve the FY20 Annual Financial Report as presented. The roll vote: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Lori Sprague/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to table the adoption of the Memorandum of Understand for In-Person Learning. The roll vote: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Lori Sprague/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to approve the change of the 2020-2021 Semester Exams at the high school as proposed. The roll vote: Cory White-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. The roll vote: Cory White- yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1001862/Oct_20_Bd_Minutes.pdf