Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Nov. 9.

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 , Cory White, 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.

Jeff Schroetlin/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion at 6:29 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: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong- yes.

Maria Lightner/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:41 p.m. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

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

Dick Logue/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of Shirley Wallace as district treasurer. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Jeff Schroetlin/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to hire Michelle Kaufman as District Treasurer. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to adopt the Proposed/Estimated 2020 Levy that is on display in the district office from November 9, 2020 to December 14, 2020. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion that the Property Tax Levy Hearing be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in Argenta-Oreana Middle/High School Library. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

School Report Cards were discussed.

5933 Dick Logue/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the Seniority List as presented. The roll vote: Maria

Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong- yes.

First Reading board policies occurred.

Jeff Schroetlin/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding for In-Person Learning as presented. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the Grading Policy recommendation as presented. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the Bus Leases from Midwest Transit Equipment as presented. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the Emergency Health Life/Safety Amendment for the demolition of Kimler Gym as proposed. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the asbestos removal in Kimler Gym by Ideal Environmental not to exceed $125,000. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Heather McConnell-Smith/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve the demolition of Kimler Gym by a highly qualified demolition company up to $750,000. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin- yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to adopt the Resolution Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Capital Expenditures to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of an Obligation to be Issued by the District. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve the disposal of unneeded items as proposed. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to follow current Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines in regards to extracurricular activities during COVID-19. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Cori White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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