Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education Met April 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 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 with 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; Sean German, Principal; Patrick Blair, Principal; and Amanda Ryder, Principal.

Administrative Reports were presented.

Lori Sprague/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion at 6:14 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.

Maria Lightner/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:37 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/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve the March 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes and the February 16, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Lori Sprague/Jeff Schroetlin, 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/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of Hannah Millington as High School Assistant Girls Basketball 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/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to hire Amber Baker as Pompon/Bomberettes coach; Derek Crawford as Middle School Girls track coach; and Macie Gillis as district teacher for 2021-2022 conditional upon and subject to the results of a criminal background check.

Maria Lightner/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve Mark Kaufman as volunteer boat captain for the bass fishing team. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Mr Jones provided updates on bidding for the Kimler Gym project.

Lori Sprague/Heather McConnell-Smith, second, made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the AOEA for hourly rate changes as proposed. The roll vote: Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Heather McConnell-Smith-yes; Lori Sprague-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

First reading of Board Policies and Revisions occurred.

Todd Armstrong/Cory White, second, made a motion to remain in the Okaw Middle School Athletic Conference. 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 adjourn at 6:44 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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