Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Sept. 8.

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 September 8, 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, Alanna Duncan, Christine Sample, Jeff Schroetlin, Paige Sheraden, Cory White and Todd Armstrong. Also present: Damian Jones, Superintendent; Sean German, Principal; Mike Williams, Principal; Tucker Mathieson, Principal; and Erin Hargrove, Assistant Principal.

The Pledge of Allegiance and student recognition occurred.

The FY 2026 Budget Hearing was held.

Comments from Administrators were provided.

Jeff Schroetlin/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the August 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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

Susan Daley/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to accept the retirement of James Riggs as the middle/high school custodian. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Susan Daley, second, made a motion to employ the following: Jessica Bush as high school special education aide, Allison Miller as middle/high school custodian, and Aliyah Taylor as middle/high school 3-hour cook 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; Alanna Duncan yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Christine Sample/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to adopt the FY 2026 Budget as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Christine Sample, second, made a motion to approve the Administrator & Teacher Salary & Benefits Report as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to approve the final reading and adopt the Board Policies and Revisions (Exhibit A) as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Cory White/Jeff Schroetlin, second, made a motion to approve the facility usage request for Argenta-Oreana Youth League basketball as presented. The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

Susan Daley/Christine Sample, second, made a motion at 6:16 p.m. to adjourn. The roll vote: The roll vote: Susan Daley-yes; Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Jeff Schroetlin-yes; Paige Sheraden; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.

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