Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Oct. 15.

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 15, 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, Dawn Decker, Christine Sample, Jeff Schroetlin and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; and Jackie Rose, Principal.

Dawn Decker/Susan Daley, 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) & (c)(2) 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 and collective negotiating matters. 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 at 6:23 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.

Jeff Schroetlin/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the September 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Dawn Decker, 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.

Dawn Decker/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of Amanda White as RtI paraprofessional/aide. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to employ the following: Hillary Odom as district teacher on November 1, 2024, contingent upon completion satisfactory to the Board of predicate legal requirements for employment, including proof of licensure, endorsement, fingerprint-based background check and employment history review; and Jessica Houser as High School Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Cheerleading Coach. 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 FY 2025 School Maintenance Project Grant was presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Jeff Schroetlin/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to separate board policy 2.265 Title IX from the board policies and revisions included on agenda Exhibit A. 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 board policy 2.265 Title IX on agenda Exhibit A. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-no; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the remaining board policies and revisions on agenda Exhibit A. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to adopt the board policies and revisions (agenda Exhibit B) as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-no; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the facility usage request for the A-O Youth League Cheerleading as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

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