Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met June 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of School District No. 172, Adams County, Illinois, met in special session 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, Brock, McNay, Nichols, and Whitfield; and the following member was absent: Member Petty. Whereupon the President declared a quorum was present.

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 and employees of the district, in compliance with state statutes. There were none.

QJHS Elevator Repair

Superintendent Webb explained the only elevator at Quincy Junior High School malfunctioned on June 7, 2021. The elevator is critical to the junior high and our students. We have several students that are in wheelchairs. We also deliver meals and supplies using the elevator. The junior high has 1500 students and 100 staff. This is the only elevator for ADA accessibility.

This is considered an emergency and we will be using an authorized service agent, Barnard Elevator, so a bid is not necessary. The cost is estimated to be approximately $50,000.

Resolution Emergency Health/Life Safety Funding

It was moved by Member Ali and seconded by Member McNay to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Emergency Health/Life Safety Funding Request and Authorization (Doc. Reg. No. 3693). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Nichols, and Whitfield; and the following member was absent: Member Petty. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Adjourn

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

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