Macon Reporter

Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Oct. 14.

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

The Pledge of Allegiance and student recognition occurred.  

Comments from Staff were provided.  

Cory White/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to approve the September 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting  Minutes. The roll vote: Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd  Armstrong-yes.   

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

Cory White/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to accept the resignations of Stephanie Miller as RtI teacher,  Meghan Durst as 5th grade teacher effective December 9th, and Jessica Houser as high school varsity boys and girls  basketball cheerleading coach. The roll vote: Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory  White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.  

Christine Sample/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to employ Ronda Bundy as district teacher effective  October 24th, 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. The roll  vote: Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.  

Cory White/Alanna Duncan, second, made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with AOEA  as presented. The roll vote: Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory White-yes; and Todd  Armstrong-yes.  

Christine Sample/Paige Sheraden, second, made a motion to approve the facility usage request for Argenta-Oreana  Kids Wrestling Club as presented. The roll vote: Alanna Duncan-yes; Christine Sample-yes; Paige Sheraden-yes; Cory  White-yes; and Todd Armstrong-yes.  

https://www.argenta-oreana.org/documents/district/school-board/minutes/24920