Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met May 18.

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, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member Whitfield. Member McNay was present telephonically. 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 Mayor Troup.

QF#809 Contract July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025

It was moved by Member Nichols and seconded by Member Arns to approve the QF#809 Contract for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 as presented (Doc. Reg. No. 3738). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, McNay, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Exit of Member McNay

Member McNay exited the meeting telephonically after the QF#809 Contract vote at 6:05 p.m. which was duly recorded by the Board Secretary.

Presentation of Quincy Gemstone

Mayor Troup presented Superintendent Webb with the Quincy Gemstone in recognition of his leadership throughout the pandemic.

Questions and Comments

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

Consent Agenda

It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Petty to approve the following items on the Consent agenda:

a. Treasurer’s Report

b. Minutes – April 27, 2022

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: April 23 through May 13, 2022 (Information Only)

Reports of the Superintendent

Graduation. May 27 will be graduation at 6:30 p.m. at Flinn Stadium.

Last Day of School/End of Year Celebration Video. Thursday, June 2 is the last day of attendance for students and Friday, June 3 will be the last day for teachers. We will be celebrating staff with an end of year video highlighting events from each building during the past year and honoring each retiree. A link to the video will be provided on June 3.

Transitions Downsizing. Five or six of these students will be moving back to Quincy Public Schools. We are working on reconfiguring a location for these students at QHS since they are all high school age.

Refunding/Refinance of Bonds. The refunding or refinancing of the $9.785 million in bonds issued in 2014 saved district taxpayers $420,000.

Building Committee

The Building Committee did not meet in May.

District Improvement Committee

The District Improvement Committee did not meet in May.

Finance Committee

Co-Chairperson Nichols presented the Finance Committee meeting report. The committee reviewed the monthly financial update, cash flow summary, and check registers. The Finance Committee recommended approval of the escalating bid from Energy Petroleum Company.

Motor Fuel Bids

It was recommended by the Finance Committee and moved by Member Nichols to approve the escalating bid for motor fuel as submitted by Energy Petroleum Company for a total of $633,462.00 (Doc. Reg. No. 3739). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee did not meet in May.

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee did not meet in May.

Resolution on the 2021-2022 Amended QAVTC Budget

It was moved by Member Nichols and seconded by Member Arns to approve the Resolution on the 2021-2022 Amended QAVTC Budget and set hearing date as of June 22, 2022 (Doc. Reg. No. 3740). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution on the 2021-2022 Amended WCR Budget

It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Ali to approve the Resolution on the 2021-2022 Amended West Central Regional Budget and set hearing date as of June 22, 2022 (Doc. Reg. No. 3741). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali,

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

Resolution on the 2021-2022 Amended Special Education Association Budget

It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Nichols to approve the Resolution on the 2021-2022 Amended Special Education Association Budget and set hearing date as of June 22, 2022 (Doc. Reg. No. 3742). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution on the 2021-2022 Amended School District 172 Budget

It was moved by Member Nichols and seconded by Member Petty to approve the Resolution on the 2021-2022 Amended School District 172 Budget and set hearing date as of June 22, 2022 (Doc. Reg. No. 3743). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Executive Session

At 6:19 p.m., it was moved by Member Ali and seconded by Member Arns 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; c) the purchase or lease of real property for the use of 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, Brock, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resumption of Rules

At 7:20 p.m., It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Nichols to resume the conduct of the special meeting under rules. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Non-Union and Administrative Salaries for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025

It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Petty to approve the non-union and administrative salary increases for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 as presented (Doc. Reg. No. 3744). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Student Discipline

It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Nichols to adopt the recommendation made in executive session for pre-expulsion agreements for four QHS students and expulsion for one student from The Academy. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Nichols, and Petty; and the following members voted Nay: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel Addendum

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

Adjournment

At 7:23 p.m., it was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Ali that the regular meeting adjourn. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, Nichols, and Petty; 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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