Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met May 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting Convened

The Board of Education of School District No. 172, Adams County, Illinois, met in special session on May 20, 2020, 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, Nichols, Troup and Whitfield; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. 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 President Ali.

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 his former teacher Charlotte Stroot and the 232nd anniversary of the Federalist Papers.

Consent Agenda

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

a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2020

b. Minutes – April 22, 2020

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: April 18 – May 15, 2020 (Information Only). There were none.

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

Reports of the Superintendent

Update on Remote Learning. Superintendent Webb commended all the teachers and staff who have really stepped up to support and provide learning opportunities for students during this unprecedented time. He read just one of numerous emails he has received from parents expressing gratitude to teachers for their support of students. He thanked the central office team who has done a fantastic job. The virtual graduation of the class of 2020 will be broadcast on WGEM Fox May 22 at 5:00 p.m. The end-of-year staff celebration will be broadcast on May 27 at 8:30 a.m. via Facebook and YouTube.

Board Guidance Building Fund. The Rooney PTO would like to expand the playground for their students. Superintendent Webb explained that the PTO will fund the majority of the cost at $10,000 and the District would need to provide $2,000 for the project. The playground would be completed this summer. Superintendent Webb also reported on the recommendation to replace the intercom and phone system at QHS. The wiring costs would be $22,000 and $20,000 for licensing. This project would be paid through the Tort Fund and remaining building project funds. There were no objections or concerns from the Board regarding these projects.

Board Committees

There were no committee reports.

Resolution on the 2019-2020 Amended QAVTC Budget

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Arns to approve the Resolution on the 2019-2020 Amended Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center Budget and set hearing date as June 24, 2020 (Doc. Reg. No. 3131). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution on the 2019-2020 Amended WCR Budget

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Arns to approve the Resolution on the 2019-2020 Amended West Central Regional Budget and set hearing date as June 24, 2020 (Doc. Reg. No. 3132). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution on the 2019-2020 Amended Special Education Association Budget

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Arns to approve the Resolution on the 2019-2020 Amended Special Education Association Budget and set hearing date as June 24, 2020 (Doc. Reg. No. 3133). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution on the 2019-2020 Amended School District 172 Budget

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Arns to approve the Resolution on the 2019-2020 Amended School District 172 Budget and set hearing date as June 24, 2020 (Doc. Reg. No. 3134). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Motor Fuel Bids

It was moved by Member Nichols and seconded by Member Bailey to approve the escalating bid for motor fuel as submitted by Energy Petroleum Company for a total of $145,321.50 (Doc. Reg. No. 3135). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Asbestos Removal - QJHS

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Troup to approve the bid submitted by Triple A Asbestos Services (Doc. Reg. No. 3137). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Revised 2020-2021 School Calendar

It was moved by Member Whitfield and seconded by Member Nichols to approve the Revised 2020- 2021 School Calendar (Doc. Reg. No. 3139). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Revised District Improvement Plan

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Arns to approve the Revised District Improvement Plan. (Doc. Reg. No. 3136). The plan was revised to include provisions for remote learning. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

QHS Music Course Additions for 2020-2021

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Nichols to approve the following music course additions for 2020-2021: Music Appreciation, Fundamentals of Music (Music Theory 1), Piano Lab 1, and Beginning Guitar (Doc. Reg. No. 3138). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution Authorizing Intervention in Assessment Appeal

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Arns to approve the Resolution Authorizing Intervention in Assessment Appeal filed before the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Doc. Reg. No. 3141). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Position Reductions

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Troup to approve the following position reductions: part-time Public Information Officer position and three positions at QHS. These are open positions that are not being refilled for the 2020-2021 school year. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried

Executive Session

It was moved by Member Troup and seconded by Member Bailey 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, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resumption of Rules

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

Non-Union and Administrative Salaries for 2020-2021

It was moved by Member Bailey and seconded by Member Nichols to approve the non-union and administrative salary increase for the 2020-2021 school year as presented (Doc. Reg. No. 3142). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Bailey, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following member was absent: Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel Addendum

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

Adjournment

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

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