Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Nov. 13.

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 13, 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; Jackie Rose, Principal; and Tucker Mathieson, Assistant Principal.

Student recognition occurred.

Staff comments were provided.

Dawn Decker/Cory White, second, made a motion at 6:11 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; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion at 6:36 p.m. to reconvene the regular meeting. 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/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the October 11, 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.

Susan Daley/Todd Armstrong, 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.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to accept the retirement of Crystal Sunderland as Elementary School Administrative Assistant effective March 29, 2024. 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.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of Jillian Daley as Sixth Grade Volleyball Coach. The roll vote: Susan Daley-abstain; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the substitute bus driver signing and retention stipend 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.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to adopt the Proposed/Estimated 2023 Levy, which will be on display in the District office from November 13, 2023 to December 11, 2023. 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.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the Property Tax Levy Hearing on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Argenta-Oreana Middle/High School Library. 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.

Building level administrators provided a review of the school report cards.

Cory White/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the Teacher Seniority List 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.

Susan Daley/Todd Armstrong, second, made a motion to approve the Senior Class trip in March 2024 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.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the AOEA as presented for Physical Education at the Elementary School. 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/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education for the “Option Three Alternative Program” for truancy 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.

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the early graduation requests presented for two students. 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/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to adjourn at 7:16 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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