Shelley Arns, Board President | Quincy Public Schools
Shelley Arns, Board President | Quincy Public Schools
Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met April 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 on April 23, 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, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following member was absent: Member Brock. 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 President Arns.
Questions and Comments
President Arns 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 Dodd and seconded by Member Arns to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
a) Treasurer’s Report March 2025
b) Minutes – March 26, 2025
c) Check Register and JH/SH Activity Fund Reports
d) Acknowledge receipt of the Freedom of Information Log: March 22 – April 18, 2025 (Information Only)
e) IESA Membership
On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Reports of the Superintendent
The Super’s 8 Highlights
1. Students at the Academy have enjoyed using their new ping pong table as a recreation option for the last 15 minutes of their lunch break.
2. Kindergarten classes at Iles won the school-wide reading challenge, earning them an ice cream party and book for each student to take home.
3. I began my annual spring speaking tour at local service clubs this month. This year, I am joined by Mr. Steinke, QHS principal, as we highlight the various pathways students can take to graduate from QHS. Our goal is to provide options for their future endeavors.
4. Rooney students from Onraka have been holding a recycling drive for the month of April for their house purpose project.
5. Students from Baldwin visited QAVTC this month where the high schoolers set up stations to showcase the programs available there. The fifth graders learned about automotive technology, health occupation, welding, food service, and more.
6. Kinsey from the University of Illinois Extension Office visited Iles Elementary for Ag in the Classroom Day. Students made seed balls so that they can grow their own flowers at home.
7. A woodwind ensemble from Quincy University performed for the music classes at Lincoln Douglas this month.
8. Fifth graders from each of the five elementary schools will be participating in the inaugural House Showdown Spectacular on April 29 at Flinn Stadium. This gives students the chance to meet fifth graders at other schools before they become classmates at Jr. High next year.
Building Committee
The Building Committee did not meet in April.
District Improvement Committee
Chairperson Arns reported that the District Improvement Committee recommended several curriculum updates for the 2025–2026 school year:
• Early Childhood and Family Center: Approval was recommended to pilot the Frog Street Curriculum, which offers a structured, comprehensive program aligned with Head Start and Early Learning Standards. ECFC has used the Creative Curriculum for the past fourteen years.
• QAVTC Horticulture: The committee recommended approval of a Horticulture course to address a gap in FFA and agriculture-related offerings.
• Emergency Medical Responders Course: Approval was recommended for an Emergency Medical Responders course designed to introduce students to emergency response skills and serve as a bridge to the full EMT program.
• QAVTC Digital Graphics Course: A revised Digital Graphics course was recommended for approval to align with John Wood Community College expectations. The course will be split into two semester-long classes, Graphics I and Graphics II, both eligible for dual credit.
• Accelerated Spanish I/II: The committee also recommended approval of an Accelerated Spanish I/II course, which would allow freshmen to progress to AP-level Spanish by their senior year.
ECFC Frog Street Curriculum Pilot
It was recommended by the District Improvement Committee and moved by Member Arns to approve the ECFC Frog Street Curriculum Pilot Request for the 2025-2026 school year. (Doc. Reg. No. 3932). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
QAVTC Horticulture New Course
It was recommended by the District Improvement Committee and moved by Member Arns to approve the QAVTC Horticulture New Course Request (Doc. Reg. No. 3933). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
QAVTC Emergency Medical Responders New Course
It was recommended by the District Improvement Committee and moved by Member Arns to approve the QAVTC Emergency Medical Responders Course (Doc. Reg. No. 3934). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
QAVTC Digital Graphics Course Updated to Align with JWCC for Dual Credit
It was recommended by the District Improvement Committee and moved by Member Arns to approve the updated QAVTC Digital Graphics Course to align with JWCC for dual credit (Doc. Reg. No. 3935). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
QHS Accelerated Spanish I/II New Course
It was recommended by the District Improvement Committee and moved by Member Arns to approve the QHS Accelerated Spanish I/II Course (Doc. Reg. No. 3936). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee did not meet in April.
Discipline Committee
The Discipline Committee did not meet in April.
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee did not meet in April.
2024-2025 Amended Calendar/Set Last Day
It was moved by Member Dodd and seconded by Member Arns to approve the 2024-2025 Amended Calendar and to Set the Last Day for students as May 23, 2025, and the last day for teachers as May 28, 2025. (Doc. Reg. No. 3937). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Executive Session
At 6:16 p.m., it was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Davis 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; i) pending, probable, or imminent litigation; 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 Arns, Davis, Dodd, Petty, Sethaler, and Whitfield; and the following members voted Nay: None and the following member was absent: Member Brock. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Arrival of Member Brock
Member Brock arrived at 6:19 p.m. for executive session which was duly noted by the board secretary.
Resumption of Rules
It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Sethaler to resume the conduct of the regular meeting under rules. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock Davis, Dodd, 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 Minutes
It was moved by Member Petty and seconded by Member Davis to approve the Resolution Authorizing Executive Session Minutes for Public Release from October 23, 2024 through March 26, 2025, and Authorizing Destruction of Records Closed Session more than Eighteen Months Prior to March 26, 2025 (Doc. Reg. 3938). On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock Davis, Dodd, 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 Arns and seconded by Member Brock to adopt the recommendation made in executive session regarding pre-expulsion agreements for three students from QHS, and to modify the expulsion for a QJHS student to return to The Academy in the fall of 2025.
On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock Davis, Dodd, 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.
Personnel Addendum
It was moved by Member Arns and seconded by Member Sethaler to approve the Personnel Addendum. On the call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Members Arns, Brock Davis, Dodd, 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.
| PERSONNEL CODES
$$ - New operating Fund Position (increase in FTE) B - Paid for by Booster Clubs C - Change in classification or position O - Other P - New Project Fund position PERSONNEL ADDENDUM PR - Replacement for Project Fund position R - Replacement for vacant Operating Fund Position QUINCY BOARD OF EDUCATION S - Summer School APRIL 23, 2025 | ||||
| CERTIFIED | ||||
| APPOINTMENT (EFFECTIVE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR) | ||||
| 1 | PR | KELLY OBERT - TITLE 1 EXTENDED DAY TEACHER – LINCOLN DOUGLAS | 03/17/2025 | TIMESHEET, $30/HR, TITLE 1 ESSA GRANT FUNDS |
| 2 | PR | HANNAH MARKS - TITLE 1 EXTENDED DAY TEACHER – LINCOLN DOUGLAS | 03/17/2025 | TIMESHEET, $30/HR, TITLE 1 ESSA GRANT FUNDS |
| 3 | PR | TAWNYA SPARROW - TITLE 1 EXTENDED DAY TEACHER – LINCOLN-DOUGLAS | 03/17/2025 | TIMESHEET, $30/HR, TITLE 1 ESSA GRANT FUNDS |
| 4 | P | MARY CHRISTENSEN - PART TIME TITLE 1 TUTOR - ST. DOMINIC | 04/15/2025 | TIMESHEET, $30/HR, TITLE 1 ESSA GRANT FUNDS |
| 5 | R | KATIE HOGGE – 1ST GRADE TEACHER - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 6 | R | BRANDI PATTON – 4TH GRADE ACC. TEACHER - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 7 | R | BELYNDA BERNZEN – 2ND GRADE TEACHER - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 8 | R | ANJAY HEINECKE – SPECIAL ED TEACHER - QHS | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 9 | R | REBECCA KREGER – SPECIAL ED TEACHER - QHS | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 10 | R | HALEY RUTHS – SPECIAL ED ED (3-5) - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 11 | R | NICOLE BROWNING – KINDERGARTEN TEACHER - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 12 | R | TONYA BOKER – SPECIAL ED CROSS CAT - QJHS | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 13 | R | KRISTEN HOUSTON – 8TH SOCIAL STUDIES - QJHS | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 14 | R | KERI BERGMAN – 1ST GRADE TEACHER - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 15 | R | TABBATHA HILDEBRAND – 2ND GRADE - BALDWIN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 16 | R | TAMMY FRENCH – SPECIAL ED CROSS CAT (GRADES 3-5) - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 17 | R | ERIN ARMBRUSTER – SPECIAL ED TEACHER - ACADEMY | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 18 | R | JOANNA HOCHGRABER – INSTRUCTIONAL COACH - BALDWIN | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 19 | R | FLORENCE “DEE” FLEMING – PRE-K TEACHER - ECFC | 25-26 SCH YR | NO CHANGE IN SALARY |
| 20 | R | SHEA COYLE –3RD GRADE TEACHER - LINCOLN-DOUGLAS | 25-26 SCH YR | SALARY TBD |
| 21 | R | ANDREW WAGGONER – EDGENUITY TEACHER - THE ACADEMY | 25-26 SCH YR | |
| 22 | R | CATHERINE MILLER – 5TH GRADE ACC. - BALDWIN | 25-26 SCH YR | |
| 23 | R | EMY MONSALVE – 1ST GRADE TEACHER - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | |
| 24 | R | MORGANNE SHARROW – POSITION/SALARY TBD | 25-26 SCH YR | POSITION/SALARY TBD |
| 25 | R | TERESA MCDOWELL – ELA - QJHS | 25-26 SCH YR | |
| 26 | R | AMBUR EGER - TR (CBE) – SPECIAL ED AUTISM - QJHS | 25-26 SCH YR | |
| 27 | R | KAYLAH WARNEKA – HISTORY TEACHER - QHS | 25-26 SCH YR | |
| 28 | R | NATALIE IBERG – 1ST GRADE - DENMAN | 25-26 SCH YR | |
| RESIGNATIONS | ||||
| 29 | KELLY OBERT – 3RD GRADE TEACHER – LINCOLN-DOUGLAS | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 30 | COURTNEY ERFFT – 4TH GRADE ACCELERATED TEACHER – DENMAN | 06/30/2025 | ||
| 31 | TERESA “TRACY” ROSE – SPECIAL ED TEACHER – QHS | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 32 | KENDRA RAMSEY – 2ND GRADE TEACHER – ILES | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 33 | CHRISTIE WERT – 3RD GRADE TEACHER – ILES | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 34 | LOREIN KEELY – 4TH GRADE TEACHER – ILES | 03/28/2025 | ||
| 35 | WHITNEY EDWARDS – K-5 SPECIAL ED COORDINATOR – ILES | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | (RESIGNING STIPEND POSITION ONLY) | |
| LEAVE OF ABSENCE | ||||
| 36 | ALI ASKEY – TEACHER – QAVTC | 03/28/2025 – 05/14/2025 | ||
| 37 | JENNIFER OITKER -TEACHER – DENMAN | 03/18/2025 – 04/11/2025 | ||
| 38 | KAILEY RECKERS – TEACHER – DENMAN | 09/23/2025 – 12/16/2025 | ||
| 39 | ERIN DE SOUZA – TEACHER – QJHS | UPDATE | 03/15/2025 – 04/28/2025 | |
| 40 | SAYLOR DRAWE – TEACHER – BALDWIN | UPDATE | 02/11/2025 – 04/08/2025 | |
| RETIREMENTS | ||||
| 41 | KERRY KRAUS - SCIENCE TEACHER – QHS | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 42 | MILICENT DEMPSEY – SPECIAL ED COORDINATOR – QJHS | 06/30/2025 | ||
| EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | ||||
| CLASSIFIED | ||||
| APPOINTMENT (EFFECTIVE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR) | ||||
| 43 | R | TERI STEINKOENIG – SECRETARY – LINCOLN-DOUGLAS | 03/28/2025 | 203 DAYS, STEP 5, $17.97/HR |
| 44 | R | JOSHUA GIBLEON - GROUNDSKEEPER -DISTRICT | 04/07/2025 | 260 DAYS, STEP 0, $7,637.20 (61 DAYS) |
| 45 | O | HEATHER CANNADY - ASST. VOLUNTEER TRAP COACH – QHS | 25-26 SCH YR | VOLUNTEER COACH |
| RESIGNATIONS | ||||
| 46 | LOGAN GAINES – MID-DAY CUSTODIAN – DENMAN | 03/20/2025 | ||
| 47 | KAREN HOWELL – KITCHEN HELPER – QJHS | 03/21/2025 | ||
| 48 | LAUREN TAYLOR – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – DISTRICT | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 49 | MEGAN MAIN – ATTENDANCE AND ATHLETIC SECRETARY – QJHS | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 50 | BRIAN OITKER – TECHNOLOGY | 03/28/2025 | ||
| 51 | SARAH TIPTON – PARA – ECFC | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 52 | TINA SEAGO – PT CASE MANAGER – DISTRICT | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 53 | ANA FOX – PARA - QJHS | 03/28/2025 | ||
| 54 | KRISTIN HAMILTON – ASST. VOLLEYBALL COACH – QHS | 04/08/2025 | ||
| 55 | PATRICK CARROLL – SSFL – THE ACADEMY | END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| 56 | JORDAN BOYER – PARA – LINCOLN-DOUGLAS | 04/25/2025 | ||
| 57 | LISA BARNES – KITCHEN HELPER – ROONEY | 04/25/2025 | ||
| TERMINATIONS | ||||
| 58 | SHAMMIE WAGNER – CAFETERIA COOK – ROONEY | 04/16/2025 | ||
| LEAVE OF ABSENCE | ||||
| 59 | KAREN MASON – CAFETERIA COORD. – ILES | 02/25/2025 – 03/25/2025 | ||
| 60 | MARISA AHERN - PARA – QHS | UPDATE | 01/04/2025 – 03/24/2025 | |
| 61 | LACEY KAMPHAUS -SECRETARY – LINCOLN-DOUGLAS | 04/07/2025 – 04/17/2025 | ||
| 62 | ROSE FINLEY – SCHOOL NURSE – LINCOLN-DOUGLAS | 04/09/2025 – 05/22/2025 | ||
| 63 | CYNTHIA GOEHL – PARA -STUDY HALL - QHS | UPDATE | 10/17/2024 – 04/21/2025 | |
| 64 | CHEYENNE GRISSOM – PARA - QJHS | UPDATE | 01/07/2025 – 04/01/2025 | |
| 65 | SHAMMIE WAGNER – CAFETERIA COOK – ROONEY | UPDATE | 08/15/2024 – 04/16/2025 | |
| 66 | NANCY GALLAHER – TRANSPORTATION | UPDATE | 02/14/2025 - 04/02/2025 | |
| 67 | KAREN MASON – CAFETERIA COORD. - ILES | UPDATE | 02/25/2025 – 03/31/2025 WITH RESTRICTIONS | |
| 68 | LOUANN GOEHL – FOOD SERVICE - DENMAN | 04/01/2025 – 04/14/2025 | ||
| 69 | STEVEN MCNEILLY – MAINTENANCE | UPDATE | 03/12/2025 – 04/14/2025 WITH RESTRICTIONS | |
| 70 | ERICA DIETERLE – PARA – ROONEY | UPDATE | 02/27/2025 – 04/22/2025 | |
| 71 | STEPHANIE WHITE – STUDENT SUPPORT – QJHS | 04/11/2025 – END OF 24-25 SCH YR | ||
| RETIREMENTS | ||||
| 72 | SUSAN MAGGART – TRANSPORTATION – DRIVER | 08/01/2025 | ||
| DISCIPLINE | ||||
| 73 | BRIANA HELMS – PARA - ROONEY | 04/02/2025 –04/04/2025 | SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY | |
| 74 | BRIANA HELMS – PARA - ROONEY | 04/14/2025 –4/23/2025 | SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY | |
| 75 | BRIANA HELMS – PARA - ROONEY | 4/23/2025 | TERMINATION | |
The Board acknowledged the receipt of canvass and certificates of election from the Canvassing Board of Adams County, Illinois. (Doc. Reg. No. 3939).
Adjournment
At 8:05 p.m., it was moved by Member Arnsthat the regular meeting adjourn. The motion carried with all in favor and the regular meeting was duly adjourned.
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