Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education Met July 12.

Here are 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: Susan Daley, Dawn Decker, Maria Lightner, Dick Logue, Cory White, and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; and Sean German, Principal.

Administrative reports were presented.

Public comments occurred. Tara Daniels addressed the board about mask requirements for the upcoming school year; Justin Phillips addressed the board on concern about multiple topics; Danielle Reed addressed the board regarding concerns with curriculum and instruction; and Chelsea Bruns addressed the board on multiple topics.

Dick Logue/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to enter closed session at 6:13 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: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to reconvene at 6:55 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve the June 14, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong yes.

Dawn Decker/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve payroll and bills. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of David Sanders as Middle/High School custodian; Angie Ridgeway as Elementary School secretary; Kristin Reynolds as 7th/8th grade Language Arts Teacher; and Kathy Wimer as Middle School Title I/Interventionist Teacher. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to hire Benjamin Leo Pate as Elementary School evening custodian conditional upon and subject to the results of a criminal background investigation; and Conner Haltom as Varsity Football Coach. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve ESP starting wages as recommended. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong yes.

Cory White/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to approve the bid from Flessner Floors for $7,875 to strip and polish the MS/HS kitchen floor. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to set the budget hearing for September 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Library. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve the property, general liability, automotive, and workers’ compensation insurance renewal premium not to exceed $195,721. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

First Reading of Board Policies occurred.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to adopt a Resolution to Governor JB Pritzker requesting Local Control and Immediate Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation Measures for the 2021-2022 school year as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Dawn Decker,second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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