Macon Reporter

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

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 on January 11, 2022 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, Jeff Schroetlin, Cory White, and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; and Amanda Ryder, Principal.

Comments from staff occurred.

Administrative reports were presented.

Susan Daley/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion at 6:07p.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: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve the December 13, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to hire Brittany Powell as high school special education teacher aide and Clay Haurberg and Ron Houser for Co-2nd Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to approve volunteer coaches Conner Haltom and Dan Bergfeld for High School Baseball. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

No action needed on the 2021-2022 Return to Learn Plan.

Susan Daley/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to approve the Elementary School and Middle School/High School HVAC upgrade improvements not to exceed $41,150 by Clow Control as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve final reading and adoption of board policies 2.20 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD; INDEMNIFICATION; 2.110 QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS, AND DUTIES OF BOARD OFFICERS; 3.40 SUPERINTENDENT; 4.60 PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS; 4.160 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS; 4.165 AWARENESS AND PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND GROOMING BEHAVIORS; 4.170 SAFETY; 4.175 CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDER; SCREENING; NOTIFICATIONS; 5.30 HIRING PROCESS AND CRITERIA; 5.50 DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE; E-CIGARETTE, TOBACCO, AND CANNABIS PROHIBITION; 5.90 ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILD REPORTING; 5.100 STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; 5.120 EMPLOYEE ETHICS; CONDUCT; AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 5.125 PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA; USAGE AND CONDUCT; 5.150 PERSONNEL RECORDS; 5.185 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE; 5.200 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND DISMISSAL; 5.220 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS; 5.220AP ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES-SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS; 5.250 LEAVES OF ABSENCE; 5.330 SICK DAYS, VACATION, HOLIDAYS, AND LEAVES; 6.60 CURRICULUM CONTENT; 6.60AP1 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM; 6.60AP1E1 NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION EDUCATION; REQUESTS TO EXAMINE MATERIALS; WRITTEN OBJECTION(S) AND OR OPT-OUTS; 6.100AP DISSECTION OF ANIMALS; 6.120 EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES; 7.60 RESIDENCE; 7.60AP1 CHALLENGING A STUDENT’S RESIDENCE STATUS; 7.70 ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY; 7.80 RELEASE TIME FOR RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION OBSERVATION; 7.160 STUDENT APPEARANCE; 7.180 PREVENTION OF AND RESPONSE TO BULLYING, INTIMIDATION, AND HARASSMENT; 7.190AP5 STUDENT HANDBOOK-ELECTRONIC DEVICES; 7.200 SUSPENSION PROCEDURES; 7.210 EXPULSION PROCEDURES; 7.240 CONDUCT CODE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; 7.260 EXEMPTION FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION; 7.280E2 REPORTING AND EXCLUSION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES; 7.290 SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION AWARENESS AND PREVENTION; 7.290AP RESOURCE GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SUICIDE AND DEPRESESION AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAM; 7.310 RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLICATIONS; ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; 7.310AP GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT DISTRIBUTION OF NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED PUBLICATIONS; ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; 7.340 STUDENT RECORDS. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to approve the facility usage request as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Cory White, second, made a motion at 6:28 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: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 7:13 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. The roll vote Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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