Quincy Reporter

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met Jan. 22.

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 January 22, 2025, 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 (telephonically), Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following member was absent: Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared a quorum was present.

Moment of Silence

President Arns declared a moment of silence and reflection in memory of QPS employees Darlene Herman and Donald Durbin.

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.

Karla Hildebrand, parent of an 8th grade student at Quincy Junior High, expressed concerns that her daughter has been denied access to the QJHS band program.

Consent Agenda

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

a. Treasurer’s Report

b. Minutes – December 18, 2024

c. Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports

d. Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: December 14, 2024 through January 17, 2025 (Information Only)

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

Reports of the Superintendent

The Super’s 8 Highlights

1. Sixteen QHS Art students were selected for the 51st Annual High School Art Competition. The exhibit opens on February 1 from 1-3 at the Quincy Art Center.

2. Nukumori House students at Rooney have been selling Candy Grams this week so that students and teachers can send a message and sweet treat to brighten someone’s day. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Quincy Humane Society.

3. Friends of Jenni Moran hosted a trivia night last weekend in her honor. The event raised $1200 which will go to her daughter’s education fund.

4. The Blue Devil Wellness Committee hosted the Blue Devil Café last week at the Board Office where staff were treated to coffee, tea, hot chocolate and a chance to take a moment to visit with colleagues.

5. The KidzPack program, now run by Horizons, continued their hard work, packing bags with 18 essential items to distribute to students to access over winter break.

6. Students at Iles Elementary School will enjoy a unit in PE class on fishing. This was made possible by a grant from the QPS Foundation.

7. Always a favorite, students at ECFC got a visit from Tracy Schlepphorst and Ripley the dog.

8. While not new to the district, former Athletic Director Matt McClelland assumed his new role as director of QAVTC after Evie Morrison’s retirement in December.

Spotlight on QHS and The Academy—Multiple Pathways

QHS Principal Steinke and Academy Director Wells discussed the various pathways and opportunities available for our students to ensure their success as graduates. These initiatives provide personalized education experiences tailored to individual needs. These options include: · Flex Program

· Online Academy

· Graduate Assistance Program

· Open Learning Center

· College Career Readiness

· JWCC Smart Start

· Credit Recovery

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

It was recommended by the Policy Committee and moved by Member Whitfield to remove from the table and adopt the following October 2024 PRESS Policy revisions:

2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban

2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers

2:120 Board Member Development

4:30 Revenue and Investments

4:60 Purchases and Contracts

4:150 Facility Management and Building

4:170 Safety

5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria

5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act

5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting

5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct

5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline

6:60 Curriculum Content

6:135 Accelerated Placement Program

6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program

7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students

7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

7:200 Suspension Procedures-REFORMATTED

8:10 Connection with the Community

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

Seniority List for Licensed and Support Staff

It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Arns to approve seniority lists for licensed and support staff (Doc. Reg. No. 3919). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Food/Non-Food Bids

It was recommended by Member Sethaler and seconded by Member Petty to approve the bids for food and non-food items as submitted by Kohl’s Wholesale at a cost of $676,137.29 for Spring 2025 (Doc Reg. No. 3920). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolution in Support of Vision 2030

It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Dodd to approve the resolution in support of Vision 2030 (Doc. Reg. No. 3921). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Letter of Agreement for Community School Coordinators Stipend

It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Sethaler to approve the letter of agreement for community school coordinators stipend (Doc. Reg. No. 3922). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Resolutions Authorizing Intervention in PTAB Appeal and Proceedings

It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Sethaler to approve the resolutions authorizing intervention in assessment appeal filed before the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (Doc. Reg. No. 3923). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted

Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Departure of Member Brock Telephonically

Member Brock exited from the telephonic connection at 6:45 p.m., which was duly noted by the Board Secretary.

Samsara GPS Software

It was moved by Member Whitfield and seconded by Member Sethaler to approve the Samsara GPS software for buses at a cost of $60,413 per year for a 5-year contract (Doc. Reg. No. 3924). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Enterprise Lease for Driver’s Education Vehicle 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Dodd to approve the Enterprise agreement for the Driver’s Education Vehicle, 2025 Chevrolet Malibu for a forty-eight month lease at monthly rental cost of $583.10 (Doc. Reg. No. 3925). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Executive Session

At 6:48 p.m., it was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Petty 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; g) student disciplinary cases; h) the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students; 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 Arns, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following members were absent: Member Brock and Member Davis. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.

Departure of Member Sethaler

Member Sethaler exited prior to entering executive session at 6:49 p.m., which was duly noted by the Board Secretary.

Student Discipline

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

Personnel Addendum

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

Adjournment

At 8:08 p.m., it was moved by Member Dodd and seconded by Member Arns that the regular meeting adjourn. The motion carried with all in favor and the regular meeting was duly adjourned.

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