Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met May 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 May 12, 2025 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.

Cory White/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to approve the April 14, 2025 Regular Board 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.

Todd Armstrong/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to adopt the canvassed board election results 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.

Proclamation of Election Winners occurred.

Acknowledgement of Retiring/Departing Board Members occurred.

Dick Logue/Dawn Decker, second, made a motion to adjourn sine die. 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 appoint Todd Armstrong as President Pro-Tem. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

The meeting was called to order.

Oath of Office was administered to new Board Members.

Todd Armstrong/Cory White, second, made a motion to adopt the resolution regarding terms of officers to be two years. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to elect Todd Armstrong as school board president. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Todd Armstrong/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to elect Cory White as school board vice-president. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to elect Susan Daley as school board secretary. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong yes.

Jeff Schroetlin/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to appoint Jennifer Albright as school board treasurer. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to set the regular meeting date and time for the second Monday of every month at 6:00 pm. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Cory White/Todd Armstrong, second, made a motion to accept the following resignations: Nicole Schroeder as middle school history teacher and PBIS coach effective at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year; Dana Camfield as bus driver; J. Daniel Dalluge as soccer coach; Morgan Bailey as elementary school alternative study supervisor; and Jackie Rose as elementary school principal effective June 30th. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Todd Armstrong/Cory White, second, made a motion to approve the facility improvement projects as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the final 2024-2025 calendar as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-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 intergovernmental agreements with ROE #39 as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to approve the memorandum of understanding with the AOEA for golf contingent upon a minimum participation level. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the facility usage request for Midstate Soccer Club as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion at 6:35 p.m. to adjourn. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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