Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met July 19.

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 on July 19, 2023, 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 Arns, 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 Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following member was absent: Member Ali. Whereupon the President declared a quorum was present.

Moment of Silence

President Arns declared a moment of silence and reflection.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member McNay.

Questions and Comments

President Arns 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.

Consent Agenda

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

a. Treasurer’s Report

b. Minutes –June 21, 2023

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. IHSA Annual Membership

e. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: June 18 through July 14, 2023 (Information Only)

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

Arrival of Member Ali

Member Ali arrived at 6:02 p.m., which was duly noted by the Board Secretary.

Reports of the Superintendent

• Summer Work Updates

• ECFC Playground is complete.

• Central Services work continues, having completed the inside concrete for the bus bays.

• Baldwin Auditorium Sprinkler Riser Project is on schedule.

• QJHS Freezer/Cooler Project is beginning site preparation.

• QHS Sped Bathroom Renovations are on schedule.

• Building cleaning is progressing with the goal of completion during the first week of August.

• Summer School

• Community partners Quincy Service League and Altrusa visited the K-5 Summer Academy. Students were treated to class story time and an end of program carnival.

• Students were happy to be back at Junior High building for Summer Academy after several years at QHS due to construction projects.

• QHS Summer Learning Opportunities included credit recovery, new course credit and driver’s education

• Start of School

• August 14 and 15 start Teacher Institute days

• August 16 students’ first day

• More District News

• Teachers and school staff from Rooney, Iles, and most recently Denman, attended the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia thanks to a grant from the Tracy Family Foundation.

• Current KidzPacks Coordinator Jessica Dedert is stepping back from the position and working with volunteers and QPS support to transition the program to new leadership.

Building Committee

The Building Committee did not meet in July.

District Improvement Committee

The District Improvement Committee did not meet in July.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee did not meet in July.

Policy Committee

Chairperson Whitfield reported that the Policy Committee met in June and reviewed the June 2023 PRESS Updates from IASB Policy Service. The following policies were laid on the table to be approved at the August meeting.

2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Services

4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery

4:100 Insurance Management 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline

6:10 Educational Philosophy and Objectives

7:275 Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment

7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

7:330 Student Use of Buildings – Equal Access

2023-2024 Food/Non-Food Items Bid

It was moved by Member Ali and seconded by Member Arns to approve the lowest bids for food/ non-food items from Kohl Wholesale at a cost of $1,031,686.32. (Doc. Reg. No. 3831). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

2023-2024 Milk Bid

It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Ali to approve the bid for milk from Prairie Farms at a low escalator cost of $283,262.50. (Doc. Reg. No. 3831). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

2023-2024 Bread Bid

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Brock to approve the bid for bread from Kohl Wholesale at a cost of $64,231.84. (Doc. Reg. No. 3831). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

2023-2024 Produce Bid

It was moved by Member Ali and seconded by Member McNay to approve the bid for produce to Central Illinois Produce at a cost of $1.50 for full case and $1.00 for broken case over average market price range listed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market. (Doc. Reg. No. 3831). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Executive Session

At 6:09 p.m., it was moved by Member McNay 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; g) student disciplinary cases; i) pending, probable, or imminent litigation; j) attorney/client privilege or other matters appropriate for a closed meeting pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resumption of Rules

It was moved by Member McNay and seconded by Member Arns to resume the conduct of the regular meeting under rules. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Student Discipline

It was moved by Member Whitfield and seconded by Member Arns to adopt the recommendation made in executive session regarding the pre-expulsion agreements for two QJHS students and the modification of an expulsion for a QHS student. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Revised Personnel Addendum

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

Adjournment

At 6:48 p.m. it was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Arns that the regular meeting adjourn. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Brock, McNay, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

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