January 21, 2026 Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

President Stephanie Guerrero called the January meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.  Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.

Administration

Also present: Superintendent Jonathan Field, Sangamon Valley Middle School Principal Jonathan Downing, Sangamon Valley Intermediate School Principal Kristina Sommer, and Sangamon Valley Primary Principal Bethany Wellbaum.

Pledge to the Flag

Ms. Wellbaum led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Visitors

President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors.  Visitors present were Gretchen Cromwell.

Closed Session

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:02 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Adjournment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessical Browning seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:21 p.m.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Minutes

Matt Wood moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to employ Allisa Wiley as a full-time at-will benefitted paraprofessional effective January 21, 2026.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Jessica Browning moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

IASB Update

Stephanie Guerrero presented the Board with an IASB update.

Principals’ Report

Building Principals presented updates to the Board. (January Building Reports)

Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Field discussed the following items with the Board:

• Strategic Plan update

• Bus Barn update

• Ameren Lighting Incentive Program

• Bus Purchase/Trade-in

School Calendar

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to adopt the FY 2026-2027 School Calendar as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Minutes

Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to keep the closed session minutes from July 2025 through December 2025 closed. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

HS Graduation

No action was taken on the motion to set HS Graduation date.

MS Promotion

No action was taken to set MS Promotion date.

Press Policy Update

Jeff Stahl moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to adopt PRESS Policy Update 120 as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Vehicle Sale

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve selling 2010 Dodge Caravan through a sealed bid process. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Hutchins Excavating

Josh Hilbert moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to accept a bid not to exceed $9,800 from Hutchins Excavating for installation of sidewalk around the pre-K playground at SVP. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Macon Piatt Special Education Cooperative

Jessica Browning moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to approve the amended Macon Piatt Special Education Cooperative agreement as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Jessica Browning moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

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Regular Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge to the Flag — Mrs. Sommer

4. Recognition of Visitors

5. Closed Session

6. Personnel

   1. Resignations

   2. Employment

      1. Paraprofessional for Middle School

7. Consent Agenda

   1. Approval of minutes

   2. Payment of bills

   3. Treasurer’s report

8. IASB Report — President Guerrero

9. Building Reports — Principals

10. Superintendent’s Report

    1. ISBE Summative Designations

    2. FY 26 School Improvement Plans

    3. 2025 District Tax Levy payable 2026

    4. 2026 Truth in Taxation hearing

11. New Business

    1. Adoption of the 2025 District Tax Levy payable 2026

    2. Consider setting HS graduation date

12. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM

13. Adjournment