Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board met July 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Meeting Convened

The Board of Education of School District No. 172, Adams County, Illinois, met in regular session on July 25, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Office, Room 214, 1416 Maine Street, Quincy, Illinois, in said school district.

Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by President Ali, who directed the secretary to call the roll. On the call of the roll, the following members were present and answered to their names: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup and Whitfield; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared a quorum was present.

Moment of Silence

President Ali declared a moment of silence and reflection.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mary Griffith.

Focus on Students – Good Things Going On!

Good News Report - Public Information Officer Raquel Piazza reported on a kick ball event for Teen Reach honor roll students to be held tomorrow afternoon at Flinn Stadium. The event is hosted by President Ali and will include pizza after the game. The dedication ceremony for Iles is August 4 at 10:30 a.m. and Rooney’s will be at 10:30 a.m. on August 11. Special thanks were given to Board Member Carol Nichols and Public Information Officer Raquel Piazza for their work on planning these ceremonies, inviting special guests, and publicizing the events.

Questions and Comments

President Ali opened the meeting to questions and comments to members of the Board, by members of the public and employees of the district, in compliance with state statutes.

Jeff Kerkhoff distributed some information and commented on the Northwest Ordinance and Next Generation Science Standards.

Teen Reach Director Dennis Williams thanked Superintendent Webb and Board Member Nichols for participating in the Teen Reach Food Fight. He said it was so rewarding for the kids. He introduced Chris Turner who will be working with the Teen Reach Program.

New Board Member

President Ali announced the recommendation to appoint Shelley Arns to fill the Board vacancy created by the resignation of Sandi Rose. Shelley is a former teacher in the district and has served as a volunteer in many areas including the District Discipline Committee, PTA, Superintendent Search Committee, Dream Big Committee and the building campaign. He said she is a well- respected community member who is familiar with Quincy and the school district.

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member McNay to appoint Shelley Arns to the Board vacancy. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

President Ali administered the oath of office to Shelley Arns.

New Member Committee Appointments

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member McNay to appoint Member Arns as chairperson of the Discipline Committee and Co-Chair of the Curriculum Committee. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Consent Agenda

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Whitfield to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:

a. Treasurer’s Report – June 2018

b. Minutes –June 27, 2018

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. Real World STEM and STEAM Tech Field Trip – April 26-29, 2019

e. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: June 23 through July 20, 2018 (Information Only)

On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Reports of the Superintendent

1. Trophy Properties. Jason Wallingford, Trophy Properties and Auction Services, presented a summary of the on-line property auction process. The auction will run on line for 30 days and potential bidders are required to register before bidding. An inspection day will be scheduled during the 30 days to allow interested parties to tour the property. The sale will be marketed locally and nationwide through the internet and social media. The District, as the seller, can reject or accept any bids.

2. Competency Based Education Update. Student Services Director Carol Frericks reported that the application for Competency Based Education has been completed and submitted to ISBE. This program will offer more flexible learning opportunities for high school students. Some options include remote educational programs, work-based learning, and online or blended learning. Students will be more engaged in their learning experiences allowing more differentiation, student choice, and personalized learning options at varied paces. All learning pathways will be aligned to a common set of standards. A teacher committee has been formed to plan implementation.

3. Update on District Moves. Superintendent Webb reported that district support staff, teachers and principals have done an amazing job with moving and preparing for the opening of the K-5 schools. Many teachers and principals have spent their summer hours working in the buildings getting ready for the new year. He recognized just a few of the heroes. He gave special thanks to Carol Frericks and her team for developing the transition plan which is in full execution mode. Dane Barnes, Maintenance Director, and his team of custodians and maintenance staff, have done a yeoman’s job and are ahead of schedule moving teachers’ boxes and furniture. Dan Ware, Information Technology Coordinator, has been extremely tenacious with Comcast to get internet service up and running at the new schools. Construction Supervisor Dave Wombles is overseeing all the school construction projects and works tirelessly watching over the details. Special gratitude was given to Board Member Richard McNay for providing trucking service for delivery of the new furniture. Everyone involved is to be commended for their hard work as Quincy Public Schools moves forward to an exciting year with K-5 schools.

4. School Based Health Care. Member Troup reported that the Wellness Express is scheduled to be at the Meet the Teacher and Back to School events to provide required physicals and immunizations for students. QPS nurses will be contacting at-risk families to make appointments and Skylert voice, text and email messages will be sent to parents. The advisory committee reviewed a funding opportunity through The Collaboration for Healthy and Thriving Students Grant to provide services to more at-risk families.

Building Committee

The Building Committee report was presented by Chairperson McNay. An update on the building projects and the 10-Year Health Life Safety roof and doors project at Junior High was presented. The committee reviewed recommendations for six additional items for the JH roof project and adding silicon seal to terra cotta coping.

Roof Project Additions

It was recommended by the Building Committee and moved by Member McNay to approve the following for the QJHS roof project: roof turrets on gym, overbuild skylights, mechanically attach insulation, infill framing of windows, clean, prepare and paint cast iron panels, seal window frames and add a silicone sealant to terra cotta coping to add 20 year warrant to the seal – total cost $59,421. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay:

None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee report was presented by Chairperson Bailey. The committee reviewed the spring student growth report, valedictorian qualifications and discussed MAP and PARCC testing for grades 6-8.

Finance Committee

Superintendent Webb presented the Finance Committee report. The committee reviewed the financial reports and check register. A recommendation was presented for food and non-food bids for the 2018-2019 school year. Mr. Whicker presented information on the 2018-2019 tentative budget. He explained that the tentative budget was prepared with a conservative approach regarding revenues and expenditures. He noted that the budget would be fluid for the next couple of months, as some large revenue figures are not yet available, and multiple grants are still in the application phase. He said the assumptions for the tentative budget include that the district receives an additional $430k in Evidence Based Funding, Corporate Property Replacement Tax remains level, and that the district receives the equivalent of a full year’s worth of state mandated categorical payments. The budget also incorporates a 2.0% increase in salaries, and 3.5% increase in health insurance benefits. Overall, the 2018-19 Tentative Budget is a balanced budget.

Food Bids

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member McNay to approve the bids for food and non-food for 2018 as presented (Doc. Reg. No. 3017). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Policy Committee

The next Policy Committee meeting is August 14 – 4:00 p.m.

Discipline Committee

The Discipline Committee will meet August 27 – 4:00 p.m.

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee has scheduled nine meetings during the upcoming school year. The next meeting is August 8 – 4:15 p.m.

2018-2019 Tentative District Budget

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Troup to approve the Resolution on the Tentative 2018-2019 Quincy School District Budget and set hearing date as August 29, 2018 (Doc. Reg. No. 3018). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

2018-2019 Tentative Special Education Association Budget

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member McNay to approve the Resolution on the Tentative 2018-2019 Special Education Association Budget and set the hearing date for August 29, 2018 (Doc. Reg. No. 3019). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Collaboration for Health and Thriving Students Grant

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Bailey to approve submission of the Collaboration for Healthy and Thriving Students Grant. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Contract Extension

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member McNay to approve a one-year extension to Superintendent Roy Webb’s contract which extends the contract to June 30, 2023 (Doc. Reg. No. 3020). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Executive Session

At 7:10 p.m., it was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Ali that the Board suspend the rules and go into executive session to discuss: a) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the School District; b) collective negotiating matters between the School District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; d) the sale or lease of property owned by the District; g) student disciplinary cases; i) pending, probable, or imminent litigation; and j) attorney/client privilege. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resumption of Rules

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Troup to resume the conduct of the regular meeting under rules. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Student Discipline

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Bailey to adopt the recommendation made in executive session regarding a suspended expulsion agreement for one QJHS student. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay,

Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Memorandum of Understanding

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member McNay to approve the Memorandum of Understanding #8 between Quincy Federation Local 809 and the Board of Education regarding School Psychologists (Doc. Reg. No. 3021). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Agreement with Trophy Properties and Auction Services

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Troup to the agreement with Trophy Properties and Auction Services to conduct the auction of Washington School, Dewey School lots behind Dewey School and personal surplus property (Doc. Reg. No. 3022). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel Addendum

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Whitfield to approve the Revised Personnel Addendum. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member vote Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Adjournment

At 8:50 p.m., it was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Nichols that the regular meeting adjourn. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. and the regular meeting was duly adjourned.

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