Kristina Klingele

The Board recognized retiring staff members and received a community engagement update regarding the Quincy Together series. Official actions included the approval of tentative amended budgets for various educational districts and regions, an increase in school meal prices, and multiple service and infrastructure bids, including summer food service kits, fuel, and HVAC replacements at the Early Childhood and Family Center. Additionally, the Board processed various staff appointments, assignment changes, and resignations.

The board meeting agenda includes reports from the superintendent, staff, and standing committees, including building, district improvement, discipline, finance, and policy committees. Key finance items involve considering and approving meal price increases, summer food service meal kit bids, fuel bids, and HVAC replacement bids. Policy committee actions involve the approval of various district policy updates, including hiring processes, student conduct, and wellness programs. New business includes the consideration of resolutions for amended budgets for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and the appointment of an IASB delegate. The meeting also covers executive session discussions regarding personnel, collective bargaining, property matters, and potential litigation, as well as personnel actions such as staff hiring, contract approvals, and resignations.

The board meeting primarily focused on the appointment of a new superintendent and the authorization of a three-year employment agreement, effective July 1, 2026.

This School Improvement Plan outlines four key goals: increasing student achievement in Reading and Math through data analysis and professional learning; enhancing effective instruction by promoting student engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration; improving the learning environment by decreasing behavioral incidents and fostering a positive school climate; and strengthening partnerships with parents, families, and the community to support student success and involvement.

The Board of Education meeting included presentations on student leadership and common core standards. Key discussion topics included the Open Meetings Act training requirements for board members, impending board re-election details, and coordination regarding the superintendent vacancy. Reports were provided by the PTA, the Curriculum Committee regarding course additions, the Finance Committee concerning five-year financial projections and tax levies, and the Policy Committee regarding policy revisions. Administrative compensation plans for 2012-2014, the school library grant submission, and the Head Start Quality Improvement Plan were approved. The board also addressed student disciplinary actions and finalized personnel adjustments.