Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Dec. 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 December 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: Dawn Decker, Dick Logue, Christine Sample, Jeff Schroetlin 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.

A Property Tax Levy Hearing was held.

Dawn Decker/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion at 6:14 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: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong yes.

Dick Logue/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion at 6:27 p.m. to reconvene the regular meeting. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the November 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Jeff Schroetlin/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to alter the retirement date for Marilyn Montague to May 3, 2024. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to accept the resignations of Eric Burcham as Assistant Technology Coordinator, Emma White as Alternative Study Supervisor and Christina Field as High School Varsity Volleyball Coach. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to employ Cal Case as Middle School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve an unpaid leave for Marilyn Montague tentatively scheduled for February 5th through April 1, 2024. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve changes to substitute bus driver signing/retention stipends and route pay as presented. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Todd Armstrong/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve a Resolution abating a portion of the tax heretofore levied for the year 2023 to pay debt service on General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2017A, of the Community Unit School District Number 1, Macon and DeWitt Counties, Illinois. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to adopt the Final Tax Levy as presented. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to keep closed session minutes confidential. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Jeff Schroetlin/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve a new copier lease as presented. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to adjourn at 6:33 p.m. The roll vote: Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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