Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Nov. 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 November 11, 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, Dick Logue, Christine Sample, 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.

Public comments occurred.

Dawn Decker/Susan Daley, 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, and/or dismissal of specific employee(s) of the public body. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion at 6:23 p.m. to reconvene the regular meeting. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the October 15, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Susan Daley/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to accept the resignation of Jennifer Hupp as lunchroom/playground supervisor. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to employ the following: Jennifer Hupp as RtI paraprofessional/aide; Amber Jump as district teacher on December 2, 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 Tristan Steffen and Brianna Pearson as Co-PBIS Internal coaches. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Todd Armstrong/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to adopt the Proposed/Estimated 2024 Levy, which will be on display in the district office from November 11, 2024 to December 9, 2024. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Todd Armstrong/Christine Sample, second, made a motion for the Property Tax Levy Hearing to be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 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; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Building level administration provided a review of school report cards.

Susan Daley/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; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the Senior Class trip as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing and directing the sale or disposal of personal property in accordance with 105 ILCS 5/10-22.8. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve the transfer of ownership of the Argenta batting cage to the Village of Argenta. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Dawn Decker/Dick Logue, second, made a motion to approve one early graduation request as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

The First reading of Board Policies and Revisions (Exhibit A) occurred.

Dawn Decker/Christine Sample, second, made a motion at 6:43 p.m. to adjourn. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Dawn Decker-yes; Dick Logue-yes; Christine Sample-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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