Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met Feb. 23.

Here are 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, McNay, Nichols, Petty, and Whitfield; and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared a quorum was present.

Moment of Silence

President Ali declared a moment of silence and reflection.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Pettit.

All State Musicians Recognition

QHS All State Musicians were honored by the Board. Dr. Pettit announced their names and presented the honorees with certificates from the Board. These students were among 1,500 students selected for the ILMEA All-State Programs. QHS has one of the highest number of students selected throughout the state of Illinois. QHS students honored include Zoe Agrimonti, Garrett Embree, Eric Gottman, Isabella Green, Cole Herman, Courtney Johnson, Landon Kanauss, Nathaniel Lawler, Clara Louthan, Madison McClain, Max Miller, Sierra Miller, Cshentella Oliver, Ethan Rodgers, Caleb Schinderling, Elaina Smith, Donovan Spencer, Beck Steinke, and Preston Trinh.

Arrival of Member Brock

Member Brock arrived at 6:05 p.m. which was duly recorded by the Board Secretary. Contract with New Superintendent

President Ali introduced Dr. Todd Pettit as the new superintendent and presented information regarding the five-year contract with Dr. Pettit. The contract begins July 1, 2022. It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member McNay to approve the five-year contract with Dr. Todd Pettit (Doc. Reg. No. 3727). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Nichols, Petty, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Questions and Comments

President Ali opened the meeting to questions and comments to members of the Board, by members of the public. There were none.

Consent Agenda

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

a. Treasurer’s Report January 2022

b. Minutes – January 26, 2022

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: January 22 through February 18, 2022 (Information Only).

On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Nichols, Petty, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Reports of the Superintendent

1. School Update. Life is good in QPS when you are conference champs in boys basketball. Three key leadership positions are now open, and work will begin immediately to find replacements for the music director, Rooney principal, and The Academy director.

2. District Improvement Plan Draft. The District Improvement Plan will be presented through the District Improvement Committee.

3. Passing of a team member, Nathan Calvert, custodian at ECFC. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and ECFC families.

Building Committee

The Building Committee did not meet.

District Improvement Committee

The District Improvement Committee did not meet due to weather. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 10.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee did not meet.

Approve Finance Committee Member

It was moved by Member Ali and seconded by Member Petty to approve Amber Uppinghouse as a new member of the Finance Committee. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Nichols, Petty, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee did not meet.

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee did not meet.

Annual Grants and Allocations

It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member McNay to approve the following annual grants and/or allocations: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title I, Title II, Title IV Part A, Title I Neglected, Title I Delinquent, Title IV Part D Enhancing Education through Technology, Title I School Improvement Grant 1003(a), Special Education IDEA Flow Through, IDEA PreK, Head Start, Early Childhood Block Grant, Truants’ Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP), Regional Safe Schools-Subcontract, Adult Education and Family Literacy, WCR Carl Perkins, WCR Career and Technical Education Improvement Grant, QAVTC QPS Perkins Sub-Grant, QAVTC CTEI Sub Grant, QPS CTEI Sub-Grant, Ag Incentive Grant, Ag Three Circles Grant, 21st Century Community Learning Center, Advanced Placement, School Library Per Capita Grant, Tracy Family Foundation Grants, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II), ARP-LEA American Rescue Plan (ESSER III), ARP- IDEA American Rescue Plan (ESSER III), Afterschool Programs, and Community Foundation Grants, Ag Incentive Grant for Middle School, WCR CTE Career Exploration, and WCR CTE Education Pathway, and After School Grant. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Nichols, Petty, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Roof Bid for Board of Education Office Building

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Ali to approve the Roof Bid for the Board of Education Building as submitted by Goerlich Roofing Inc. for a total of $412,200.00 (Doc. Reg. No. 3728). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali,

Arns, Brock, McNay, Nichols, Petty, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Student Discipline

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Arns to adopt the recommendation for a pre-expulsion agreement for one QHS student. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Nichols, Petty, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel Addendum

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

Adjournment

At 6:23 p.m., it was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Petty that the regular meeting adjourn. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Nichols, Petty, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the regular meeting was duly adjourned.

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