Macon Reporter

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Nov. 14.

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 November 14, 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, Dick Logue, Cory White, and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Patrick Blair, Principal; Jackie Rose, Principal; and Michael Williams, Assistant Principal.

Student Recognition occurred.

Cory White/Dick Logue, second, made a motion at 6:12p.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; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong yes.

Maria Lightner/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 6:44 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/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the October 11, 2022 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.

Cory White/Susan Daley, 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/Cory White, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of Michelle Kaufman as district treasurer. 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 hire Emily Enloe and Emy Stewart as Co-HS PBIS internal coaches; Mason Johnson as MS/HS evening custodian; Natalie Conway as bus driver; Jennifer Albright as district treasurer conditional upon and subject to the results of a criminal background investigation; David Heinz as high school 2nd assistant boys basketball coach; and Mikhael (Mikey) Goodman as elementary school secretary conditional upon and subject to the results of a criminal background investigation. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve maternity/unpaid leave for Amanda Mendez as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Maria Lightner/Todd Armstrong, second, made a motion to adopt the estimated levy as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Todd Armstrong/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to set the Property Tax Levy Hearing for Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm 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.

School report cards were presented.

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

Susan Daley/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the Senior Trip to Chesterfield, MO as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to approve the proposal for an additional PreK classroom as provided by the grant 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/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to approve the installation of new lights at the softball field not to exceed $40,000 with contributions from Argenta-Oreana Booster Club and Argenta-Oreana Youth League as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Maria Lightner-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding with Richland Community College as the district reunification site 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/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; Dick Logue-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong yes.

Dawn Decker/Maria Lightner, second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:29 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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