Quincy Reporter

Adams County School District 172 Board met May 22.

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 May 22, 2019, 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, and Whitfield; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. 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 Brad Funkenbusch.

Focus on Students – Good Things Going On!

Superintendent Webb highlighted several athletes attending state tournaments, graduating seniors who recently signed employment contracts with Sharkey, ADM, and Forklift of Liberty, and the math team competing at the state level.

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 provided copies and commented on a 1918 8th grade exam, the article in Time Magazine about education in Quincy from 1975, indoctrination of students, and climate change. He also commented on the consolidation of the District’s Curriculum, Discipline and District Improvement Team into one quarterly meeting beginning in June.

Consent Agenda

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

a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2019

b. Minutes –April 24 and April 29, 2019

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: None

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

Reports of the Superintendent

1. June 6 Celebration. Superintendent Webb said the last day for staff is June 6. A celebration will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Junior High Morrison Theater to hear highlights from each school, honor retirees and recognize several special award winners.

2. Leadership Positions. Superintendent Webb introduced Dr. Todd Pettit who is recommended as Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts for the 2019-2020 school. He will work with Director Kathi Dooley prior to her retirement in June 2020. Todd is a Quincy native and a graduate of Quincy High School and Quincy University. He received his Master of Education Degree from Indiana University and his Doctorate from St. Louis University. For the past seven years, he has served as the principal of Kreitner Elementary School in Collinsville, Illinois and prior to that, he was an assistant principal in Collinsville. He has been a music education specialist in the Collinsville District and in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has served as a director of music at several churches and community organizations. Todd said he is eager to return to his family and hometown to share skills, expertise and educational leadership to enhance Quincy’s renown music program. He is looking forward to once again becoming a member of the Blue Devil family and continuing the strong tradition of excellence in the QPS music and fine arts programs. It was announced that Brad Funkenbusch is recommended to replace Cindy Crow as principal of Iles Elementary School for the 2019- 2020 school year. Brad has been with the District since 2006. He was a teacher at Baldwin School and principal at Dewey School for five years prior to the school closing last year. He is currently the School Administration Manager (SAM) at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary. Other leadership appointments for 2019-2020 include Kim Mast as Reading Recovery Teacher Leader and Academic Intervention Coach. Erica Maynard is recommended as Assistant Director of Curriculum/Instruction and Assessment. Sara Cramer will be the Early Childhood Director, working with Julie Schuckman next year prior to Julie’s retirement in June 2020. Tammy Stegeman will be appointed as the SAM at Baldwin School.

3. School Based Health Care. President Ali reported that an update on families and Hot Spotting efforts was presented to the group by the Community Health Workers at the May meeting. They will continue to work with the families during the summer. Representatives from the Tracy Family Foundation attended the meeting. The sub group continues work on creating videos to highlight the Hot Spotting Program within the community.

Building Committee

The Building Committee report was presented by Chairperson McNay. An update was presented on the Baldwin and Denman Elementary projects. The committee reviewed the lone bid submitted for the QJHS front porch renovation project. Dates for meeting for the new fiscal year were discussed.

Reject QJHS Front Porch Bid

It was recommended by the Building Committee and moved by Member McNay to reject the bid received for the QJHS front porch renovation and rebid the project. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Building Committee Meeting Schedule

It was recommended by the Building Committee and moved by Member McNay to meet in July, August, September, and October 2019 (since the last two new buildings are yet to be completed) and then in January and April 2020. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Curriculum Committee

Chairperson Bailey presented the Curriculum Committee report. A proposal for a grade weighting approval process was presented. A committee will review rigor and content in determining whether a class should be grade weighted or if it needs revision. After initial approval, all grade weighted courses will be reviewed every third year or when a teacher change occurs. A QHS AP Biology textbook will be available for review in the Student Services Department for one month and considered for adoption next month. There was not a quorum for the Curriculum Committee.

QHS Grade Weighted Course Approval Process and Form

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Whitfield to approve the QHS Grade Weighted Course Approval Process and Form. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Finance Committee

A monthly financial update and cash summary report was presented to the Finance Committee. Chief of Business Operations Ryan Whicker presented the monthly financial update and cash summary report to the committee. The district’s health insurance renewal with Egyptian Trust includes a 6% increase in premium. The 2018-19 amended budget and annual working cash abatement was reviewed. The purchase of a wheel chair accessible 2015 bus was recommended.

Purchase of School Bus

It was recommended by the Finance Committee and moved by Member McNay to approve the purchase of a previously owned and used 2015 Bluebird Vision with bulk head A/C with wheelchair accessible at a purchase price of $49,500. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Policy Committee

Co-Chair Whitfield presented the Policy Committee report. The committee discussed background checks for volunteers and students requesting name changes. The February/March 2019 Policy Service Updates were reviewed, and the committee recommends the policies lay on the table until the next meeting.

Discipline and Human Relations Committees

The Discipline and Human Relations Committees did not meet in May.

Resolution Abatement

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member McNay to approve the Resolution Abating $452,892 from Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund (Doc. Reg. No. 3079). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution Tentative Amended 2018-2019 Quincy School District Budget

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Bailey to approve the Resolution on Presentation of the Tentative Amended 2018-2019 Quincy School District Budget and set hearing date as June 26, 2019 (Doc. Reg. No. 3080). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution Tentative Amended 2018-2019 QAVTC Budget

It was moved by Member Whitfield and seconded by Member McNay to approve the Resolution on Presentation of the Tentative Amended 2018-2019 Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center Budget and set hearing date as June 26, 2019 (Doc. Reg. No. 3081). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution Tentative Amended 2018-2019 WCR Budget

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Whitfield to approve the Resolution on Presentation of the Tentative Amended 2018-2019 West Central Region Budget and set hearing date as June 26, 2019 (Doc. Reg. No. 3082). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution Tentative Amended 2018-2019 Special Education Association Budget

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Bailey to approve the Resolution on Presentation of the Tentative Amended 2018-2019 Special Education Association Budget and set hearing date as June 26, 2019 (Doc. Reg. No. 3082). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Executive Session

The Board did not go into executive session.

Student Discipline

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Bailey to adopt the recommendation regarding pre-expulsion agreements for two QHS students. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel Addendum

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

Adjournment

At 6:29 p.m. it was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Bailey that the regular meeting adjourn. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Bailey, McNay, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Members Arns, Nichols, and Troup. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the regular meeting was duly adjourned.

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