Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met Oct. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of School District No. 172, Adams County, Illinois, met in regular session on October 25, 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 Ali, Arns, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared a quorum was present.

Moment of Silence

President Arns declared a moment of silence in recognition of staff losses.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Arns.

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 Whitfield and seconded by Member Ali to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:

a. Treasurer’s Report – September 2023

b. Minutes –September 27, 2023

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: September 23 through October 20, 2023 (Information Only)

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

Reports of the Superintendent

The Super’s 8.

1. Teachers across the district are conducting parent teacher conferences. This is a time for school staff to check in with parents to identify growth opportunities and celebrate student achievement.

2. Congratulations to the Quincy Senior High School Marching Band on an EPIC season performing “Off the Rails”. They have wrapped up their competitive season and had the MOST successful marching season in the HISTORY of the school... BRAVO!!

3. The Illinois Association of School Boards division meeting was hosted at Rooney Elementary this quarter. IASB was treated to music from the QHS Wired String Ensemble, charcuterie cups from QATVC culinary arts students and greeted by 5th grade ambassadors from Rooney.

4. The QHS Blue Devil Football team is headed to the playoffs after having their first undefeated regular season since 1935.

5. Teachers from Baldwin, Iles and Denman have each received Operation Innovation awards from the Optimist club this year. Teachers from across the district can apply for a $150 grant awarded each month to assist in innovative classroom projects.

6. The Academy has adopted a new logo. Now staff and students can enjoy their very own gear and show their school pride.

7. QAVTC partnered with John Wood, GREDF and the Workforce Innovation Board to host MakerFest 2023. Area high school students visited with local employers to learn more about manufacturing employment opportunities.

8. This month’s school spotlight is Quincy Junior High School’s Principal Brenda Fleer.

Spotlight on QJHS.

Principal Fleer shared details about the QJHS Cookbook Fundraiser sponsored by their amazing PTO. The original concept was presented to them by a current QJHS student. Anyone who has a connection to QJHS is welcome to submit up to 5 recipes. The cookbooks will be sold for $20 in December and will make great Christmas gifts with the funds raised directly benefiting students. QJHS will also host their annual Haunted Halls Friday, October 27 from 6-8pm. Families are invited to come and trick-or-treat and bring a donation or canned goods to support the Fall Harvest Food Drive.

Building Committee

The Building Committee did not meet.

District Improvement Committee

The District Improvement Committee did not meet.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee did not meet.

Discipline Committee

The Discipline Committee did not meet.

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee did not meet.

Approve Writing and Submittal of ISBE FY 2024 School Maintenance Project Grant

It was moved by Member Ali and seconded by Member Arns to approve the writing and submittal of the ISBE FY2024 School Maintenance Grant Project. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Approve MOU for Paraeducator Comp Time

It was moved by Member Whitfield and seconded by Member Arns to approve the MOU for paraeducator comp time (Doc Reg. No 3844). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Approve Vehicle Leases with Enterprise

It was moved by Member Ali and seconded by Member Petty to approve the vehicle leases with Enterprise for three maintenance vehicles and one mail van vehicle (Doc. Reg. No. 3845). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Executive Session

At 6:17 p.m., it was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Sethaler 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; f) emergency security procedures; g) student disciplinary cases; j) attorney/client privilege; and k) approval of certain closed session minutes for distribution to the public; 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, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resumption of Rules

It was moved by Member Whitfield 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, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Student Discipline

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

Parent Discipline

It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Petty to adopt the recommendation regarding a parent suspension (N.S.) from school grounds from 9/20/23-9/20/24. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Executive Session Minutes

It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Sethaler to approve the Resolution Authorizing Executive Session Minutes for Public Release from April 26, 2023 through September 27, 2023 and Authorizing Destruction of Records Closed Session more than Eighteen Months Prior to September 27, 2023 (Doc. Reg. No. 3846). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Ali, Arns, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None; and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member McNay. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel Addendum

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

Adjournment

At 7:29 p.m., it was moved by Member Whitfield and seconded by Member Petty that the regular meeting adjourn. The motion carried with all in favor and the regular meeting was duly adjourned.

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