Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Aug. 12.

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 August 12, 2024 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, Dick Logue, Christine Sample, Cory White and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Mike Williams, Principal; Jackie Rose, Principal; and Tucker Mathieson, Assistant Principal.

Susan Daley/Dick Logue, second, made a motion at 6:06 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, and/or dismissal of specific certified and/or non-certified employee(s) of the public body. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion at 6:10 p.m. to reconvene the regular meeting. The roll vote: The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the July 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes and the July 22, 2024 Special Board Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to accept the following resignations: Shari Mariner as Pre-K Aide; Julie Stowers as Middle School/High School 3-hour cook; Tara Grider as Elementary School Aide; and Greg Lawson as High School Boys Soccer Coach. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to employ the following: Lindsey Walker as Pre-K Aide; Kaylee Shane as 5-hour playground/lunchroom supervisor; Misty Skeffington as Special Education Classroom Aide; Jessica Houser as High School Varsity Football Cheer Coach; James Dalluge as High School Boys Soccer Coach; and Brittany Mitchell as bus driver 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; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the following volunteer coaches: Jason Allen, Graham Danyus, Alan Hupp and Shawn Tibbs for High School football; and Andy Lawson for High School boys soccer. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dick Logue/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to approve three facility usage requests for the A-O Booster Club, BSA Cub Scouts and Argenta-Oreana Youth League basketball and volleyball as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Dick Logue, second, made a motion at 6:19 p.m. to adjourn. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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