Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board met July 1.

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 Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Office, Room 214, located at 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, McNay, Nichols, Troup, and Whitfield; and the following member was absent: Member Bailey. Whereupon the President declared a quorum was present.

Pledge of Allegiance

President Ali led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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. There were none.

Revised 2020-2021 School Calendar

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

2020-2021 School Year Discussion

Board members discussed the State mandate for students and staff to wear masks as the preferred face covering. Face shields may be allowed in some cases. Federal funding through the CARES Act Covid Relief and other financial issues were discussed.

Adjourn

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

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