Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Sept. 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 September 11, 2023 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, Dick Logue, Christine Sample, Jeff Schroetlin, Cory White, and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Mike Williams, Principal and Tucker Mathieson, Assistant Principal.

Student recognition occurred.

The FY24 Budget Hearing was held.

Staff comments were provided.

Susan Daley/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the August 14, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Dick Logue/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to accept the resignations of John Berry and Derald Park as bus drivers. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the increase in the length of the aide work day as proposed. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to adopt the FY24 budget as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Todd Armstrong, second, made a motion to approve the 2023 Administrator & Teacher Salary & Benefits Report as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve the contract with QNS for district technology needs not to exceed $70,000 for the FY24 school year. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample yes; Dick Logue-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

One facility improvement project was discussed.

Dick Logue/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve facility usage requests from the A-O Youth League Basketball/Volleyball and the A-O Booster Club. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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