Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Oct. 10.

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 October 10, 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 Dawn Decker as acting President and with a legal quorum as follows: Susan Daley, Christine Sample, and Jeff Schroetlin. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Mike Williams, Principal; Jackie Rose, Principal; and Tucker Mathieson, Assistant Principal.

Student recognition occurred.

Todd Armstrong joined the meeting at 6:07 PM and resumed the meeting as President, in the Chair.

Susan Daley/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion at 6:09 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; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion at 6:17 p.m. to reconvene the regular meeting. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the September 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to accept the resignations of Christian Brooks and Kimberly Stephenson as bus drivers. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to hire the following: John Sparks as custodian; and Dana Camfield and Nola Trimmer as bus drivers, contingent upon completion satisfactory to the Board of predicate legal requirements for employment, including fingerprint-based background check, and employment history review. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the FY 2024 School Maintenance Grant to be used for roof repairs at the Elementary School. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Todd Armstrong, second, made a motion to approve the Health Life Safety Amendment for the roof repairs at the Elementary School. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Jeff Schroetlin/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve utilizing Keith Engineering for coordinating/managing the Elementary School roof repairs. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to approve one facility usage request. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to adjourn at 6:28 p.m. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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