Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met April 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 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, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared a quorum was present. All members were present telephonically per COVID-19 guidelines with the exception of President Ali.

Moment of Silence

President Ali declared a moment of silence and reflection.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Secretary Phyllis Stewart.

Questions and Comments

President Ali opened the meeting to questions and comments to members of the Board, by members of the public. Mr. Jeff Kerkhoff commented on Earth Day, ice age predictions from the 1970’s, and the 232nd anniversary of the Federalist Papers. He said something positive during the stay-at-home order is parents and grandparents are more involved in their children’s education.

Consent Agenda

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

a. Treasurer’s Report – March 2020

b. Minutes – March 25, 2020

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: March 21 through April 17, 2020 (Information Only)

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

Reports of the Superintendent

Update on the District and Calendar. Superintendent Webb reported there have been over 57,000 meals distributed to students so far. He said Food Service Director Jean Kinder and her team have done an amazing job. He commented on the leaders and teachers who have been providing the remote learning which had to be created from scratch. He complimented Dan Ware and his team for getting over 600 laptops ready to distribute to families. The last day for students is May 26 and a remote end of year celebration for staff will be held on May 27. There will be summer school remote learning provided for students who qualify. Some small groups of special education students will meet in the summer. Moving forward to next school year, Curriculum Director Kim Dinkheller and her team will be reviewing curriculum for any needed changes due to students not in class the last quarter.

Board Committees

There were no committee reports.

Naming of the Dale Koontz Building Trades Classroom

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Troup to approve naming the Dale Koontz Building Trades Classroom (dedication will be planned at a later date). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Flinn Stadium Concrete and Joint Repair

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Bailey to approve the bid for Flinn Stadium concrete and joint repair as submitted by NMC Masonry General Construction for the combined bid and alternate bid in the amount of $199,567.00 (Doc. Reg. No. 3127). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Piping Replacement QJHS

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Troup to approve the bid submitted by Vinson & Sill Inc. base bid and alternate bid total of $446,935 to replace piping at Quincy Junior High School (Doc. Reg. No. 3128). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Electrical System Replacement QJHS

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Nichols to approve the bid submitted by Brown Electric in the amount of $1,797,000.00 to replace the electrical system at Quincy Junior High School (Doc. Reg. No. 3129). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Interfund Loan from Working Cash to Transportation Fund

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Troup to approve the Resolution Authorizing Interfund Loan of Monies from the Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund in the amount of $750,000 (Doc. Reg. No. 3125). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Lease of Drivers’ Education Vehicles

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Nichols to approve the lease of Drivers’ Education vehicles through Enterprise for three cars at a cost of $349.61 per month for three years (Doc. Reg. No.3130). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

First Amendment Irrevocable Pledge Agreement – Flinn Athletic Facility

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Ali to approve the First Amendment to Irrevocable Pledge Agreement to School District No. 172 (Doc. Reg. No. 3126). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Appointment of IASB Resolution Delegate

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

Executive Session

There was no executive session.

Personnel Addendum

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

Adjournment

At 6:25 p.m., it was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Troup that the regular meeting adjourn. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, McNay, Nichols, and Troup; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member Whitfield. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the regular meeting was duly adjourned.

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