Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education Met Jan. 11.

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, Jeff Schroetlin, Heather McConnell-Smith , Lori Sprague, Cory White, and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; and Sean German, Principal.

Staff comments were shared.

Maria Lightner/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion at 6:01 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; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/ Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:13 p.m. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Jeff Schroetlin/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to approve the December 14, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes and the November 18, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes as presented. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin- yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Maria Lightner/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to approve the resignation of Kristin Reynolds as MS Scholastic Bowl coach. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to hire Allyson Bragg as RtI Aide. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to approve a Resolution providing for the issue of $4,885,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021A, of Community Unit School District Number 1, Macon and DeWitt Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the District and altering and reconstructing school buildings and purchasing and installing equipment therein for fire prevention and safety, energy conservation and school security purposes, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin- yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to table the resolution authorizing and directing the execution of one or more Escrow Agreements in connection with the issue of Taxable General Obligation Refunding School Bonds, Series 2021A, of the District. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to approve a Resolution declaring the intention

to issue $1,640,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds of Community Unit School District Number 1, Macon and DeWitt Counties, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School District, and directing that notice of such intention be published in the manner provided by law. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Updates occurred on Kimler gym demolition. No action needed.

Cory White/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion at 6:20 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 of specific certified and/or non-certified employee(s) of the public body. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion at 7:18 p.m. to reconvene the regular meeting. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Heather McConnell-Smith/Lori Sprague, second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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