Quincy Reporter

West Central Community Unit School District #235 Board of Education met July 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by President Arnold at 6:00 pm in the ElementaryCafeteria. The following board members answered roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye;Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye, via Zoom; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye.President Arnold declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Markey,J. Kirby, J. Peters, S. Tucker, A. Frieden, M. Frakes, K. Lafary, via Zoom. Also presentwere several staff and community members.

President Arnold then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDAMotion by Clark, seconded by Lenahan to approve the agenda as presented. Roll call:Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye;Spence, aye. Motion carried.

RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUEST FOR PRESENTATION

There were no comments from the audience.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Superintendent Markey once again cautioned the Board that approving a plan that did not allow for the requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education, including six feet of social distancing, to be followed could be considered willful and wanton negligence, and that the District and each Board member could be held individually liable.Superintendent Markey again communicated to the Board that she recommended ahybrid Reopening Plan where students are separated into two groups with one group attending in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays, the other group attending in-person onThursdays and Fridays, and with Wednesdays being a Remote Learning Day for all students. She communicated that this plan would allow for greater social distancing both on the school bus and in the school buildings and would reduce the risk of exposure toCOVID-19 by having half of the students in attendance at one time. She communicated that this would also allow a slower approach to in-person learning, allowing the staff to more efficiently implement the other requirements and guidelines as outlined by theIllinois State Board of Education. Superintendent Markey told the Board that a full-in person plan would not allow for six feet of social distancing, and she did not recommend going with a plan that would not allow for six feet of social distancing to be followed.

ACTION ITEMS

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Bigger to approve the resolution affirming reopening ofschool plan for the 2020-2021 school year with students will attend in-person two (2)days per week and remote learn three (3) days per week as presented. Roll call Bigger,nay; Clark, nay; Lenahan, nay; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, nay; Spence, nay; Arnold, aye.Motion failed.

Motion by Spence, seconded by Schaley to approve the resolution affirming reopening of school plan for the 2020-2021 school year with students will attend in-person five (5)days per week as presented. Roll call: Clark, aye; Lenahan, nay; Lumbeck, nay;Schlaey, aye; Spence, aye; Bigger, nay; Arnold, nay. Motion failed.

Motion by Spence, seconded by Bigger to approve the resolution affirming reopening of school plan for the 2020-2021 school year with students will attend in-person four (4)days per week and remote learn one (1) day per week as presented. Roll call: Lenahan,aye; Lumbeck, nay; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Arnold, nay. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Spence to approve opening a bank account at MidwestBank in Oquawka for the purpose of collecting registration and fee payments via RevTrak as presented. Roll call: Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye;Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the following board policy revisions on1st reading: 1. Policy 2:125 – Board Member Compensation; Expenses 2. Policy 2:125-E2 Exhibit – Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form 3. Policy 2:125-E1Exhibit – Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form 4. Policy 2:160 – BoardAttorney 5. Policy 2:160-E Exhibit – Checklist for Selecting a Board Attorney 6. Policy2:220 – School Board Meeting Procedure 7. Policy 2:220-E2 Exhibit – Motion toAdjourn to Closed Meeting 8. Policy 2:220-E6 Exhibit – Log of Close Meeting Minutes9. Policy 2:220-E9 Exhibit – Requirements for No Physical Presence of Quorum andParticipation by Audio or Video During Disaster Declaration 10. Policy 2:70-E Exhibit –Check for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment 11. Policy 4:180 – PandemicPreparedness 12. Policy 4:50 - Payment Procedures 13. Policy 5:60 – Expenses 14.Policy 5:60-E Exhibit – Employee Expense Reimbursement Form 15. Policy 5:60-EExhibit – Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form 16. Policy 5:150 – PersonnelRecords 17. Policy 5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment 18. Policy 5:280 –Duties and Qualifications 19. Policy 6:135 – Accelerated Placement Program 20. Policy6:280 – Grading, Promotion, and Retention 21. Policy 7:40 – Nonpublic SchoolStudents, Including Parochial and Home Schooled Students 22. Policy 7:130 – StudentRights and Responsibilities 23. Policy 7:190 – Student Behavior 24. Policy 7:325 –Student Fundraising Activities 25. Policy 7:340 – Student Records 26. Policy 7:345 –Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security 27. Policy 7:70 –Attendance and Truancy 28. Policy 7:90 – Release During School Hours 29. Policy 8:10– Connection with the Community 30. Policy 8:110 – Public Suggestions and Concerns31. Policy 8:30 – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property 32. Policy 8:80 – Gifts tothe District. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold,aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Board members were asked to contact Superintendent Markey with any future agenda items.

CLOSED SESSION

There was no closed session.

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Spence, seconded by Clark to accept the letter of retirement from JaneAlexander effective August 16, 2024 as presented with thanks for her service to thedistrict. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Specne, aye; Arnold, aye;Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried.Motion by Clark, seconded by Spence to accept the letter of resignation from Rachael Allaman as an elementary teacher effective immediately as presented with thanks for herservice to the district. Roll call: Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye;Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to accept the letter of resignation from JennyAdair as West Middle School Student Council Sponsor as presented. Roll call: Schaley,aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye.Motion carried.

FUTURE MEETING DATE

The Board was reminded that the next regular scheduled meeting is August 19, 2020.The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Spence, seconded by Clark to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. The vote was unanimous.Motion carried.

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