Quincy Public Schools

Quincy School Committee

Policy Subcommittee

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Coddington Building, School Committee Room

Mr. Doug Gutro, Chair

This Subcommittee meeting is a Meeting of the Whole.

AGENDA

1. Proposed Revised School Committee Policy Review: 9.11 Grading Systems ~Mr. Gutro

2. Proposed Revised School Committee Policy Review: 10.6 Middle & High School Attendance ~ Mr. Gutro

Members of the public can access the meeting in person or live on QATV Channel 22 or at qatv.org. The meeting will also be recorded for rebroadcast and posted on Friday, May 9, 2025 on the QPS YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@QuincyPS.

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Quincy School Committee

May 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

• Roll Call
• Pledge of Allegiance
• In Memoriam

II. Open Forum
An opportunity for community input regarding the Quincy Public Schools. Community in this context is defined as a resident of the City of Quincy, a non-resident parent of a student who attends the Quincy Public Schools, or a non-resident employee of the Quincy Public Schools. After providing their name and address, each speaker may present for no more than three minutes. Time may not be exchanged or yielded to others.

Residents or non-community persons may submit written statements (up to 300 words) to the School Committee at [email protected] by 4:00 pm on the day prior to the meeting. Written statements will be posted on the Quincy Public Schools website by noon on the day of the meeting. 

III. Superintendent’s Report

• Student Recognitions:
  • NQHS Academic Decathalon Team
  • ST Math Banner Competition
• DESE Math Leaders Network
• High School Athletics Update
• Quincy High School NEASC Letter
• Spring Concert Schedule
• Quincy Public Schools & City of Quincy Events:
  • English Learner Parent Advisory Council Meeting, May 8
  • Quincy High School Fashion Show, May 8
  • Snug Harbor Touch a Truck, May 10
  • High School Healthcare Program Pinning Ceremonies, May 12 & 20
  • Quincy-North Quincy High School Spring Recital Night, May 14
  • Lego Robotics Event for Grades 5-8, May 17
  • Montclair May Festival, May 17
  • Quincy Multicultural Festival, May 17
  • Quincy 400 Event:Quincy Symphony Orchestra, May 17
  • High School Future Educators Signing Ceremonies, May 19
  • Quincy High School Art & Visual Arts Show, May 19
  • Citywide Strings Concert, May 19
  • Community Fitness Night, May 20
  • Quincy Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Ceremony, May 20
  • Middle School Citywide Track & Field Meet, May 21
  • Parent Academy:Welcome to Kindergarten, May 22

IV. Old Business NONE

V. New Business

• City of Quincy FY2026 Budget Overview ~ Mayor Koch

• Quincy Public Schools Summer Programs ~ Dr. Perkins, Mr. Marani

• Updated QPS Bullying Prevention Plan ~ Dr. Perkins, Ms. Papile
• Quincy Public Schools FY2025 Budget Transfers (ROLL CALL VOTE) ~ Mr. Mullaney
• New Squantum Elementary School Rooftop Solar PV Authorization (ROLL CALL VOTE) ~ Mrs. Hubley Under the provisions of Chapter 30B, as well as any other applicable statute or regulation, the rooftop of the new Squantum Elementary School be deemed available for lease or license for the development, installation, and operation of a renewable energy facility for a period up to twenty-five years from the start of the energy generation.
• South Shore Educational Collaborative Board Representative (ROLL CALL VOTE) ~ Superintendent Mulvey
• Review of School Committee Policy Book Sections 9.6 Curriculum Development; 9.6.1 Curriculum Adoption; 9.6.2 Curriculum Design; 9.7 Basic Instructional Program; 9.9.1 Instructional Materials; 9.9.1.1 Textbook Selection and Adoption; 9.9.1.2 Supplementary Materials Selection and Adoption For referral to Teaching & Learning Subcommittee
  ~ Mrs. Lebo 
• Review of School Committee Policy Book Sections: 9.7.1 Occupational Education; 9.7.2 Health Education; 9.7.3 Physical Education; 9.7.5 Special Instructional Programs and Accommodations; 9.7.7 Programs for Gifted Students; 9.7.8 English Language Learners Program; 9.7.9 Homebound Instruction For referral to Teaching & Learning Subcommittee
   ~ Mrs. Lebo

VI. Consent Agenda (ROLL CALL VOTE)

• Meeting Minutes: April 9, 2025 Regular and Executive Session
• Donations:
  • $2,000.00 from One Call Transportation for the Quincy Public Schools Special Education Track & Field Day event on June 6, 2025.
  • $2,000.00 from Pinnacle Transportation for the Quincy Public Schools Special Education Track & Field Day event on June 6, 2025.
  • $2,000.00 from Mass Quality Ride for the Quincy Public Schools Special Education Track & Field Day event on June 6, 2025.
  • $2,000.00 from VHS Transportation for the Quincy Public Schools Special Education Track & Field Day event on June 6, 2025.
  • $2,808.60 from the Rotary Club Charitable Literacy Project for books for 700 Grade 1 students
• Student Travel (Out of State/One Day) Central Middle School Grade 6 to Canobie Lake Park, Salem, New Hampshire, June 16, 2025
• Student Travel (Out of State/Overnight) North Quincy High School to Quiz Bowl Nationals in Chicago, Illinois on June 7-8, 2025

VII. Additional Business

VIII. Communications

• Upcoming School Committee Meetings (6:30 pm :
  • Regular Meetings on May 21 (City Council Chambers at Historic City Hall); June 11, 2025 (Coddington Building).
• Upcoming Subcommittee Meetings (6:00 pm at the Coddington Building):
  
  
  • May 21, 2025 (Tentative):Policy
  • May 28, 2025 : FY2026 Budget & Finance; Teaching & Learning
  • June 4, 2025: FY2026 Budget & Finance; Facilities, Security & Transportation

IX. Reports of Subcommittees:

• Quarterly Budget & Finance: Mayor Koch to report on the April 9, 2025 meeting.
• Special Education: Mrs. Perdios to report on the April 30, 2025 meeting.
• Teaching & Learning: Mrs. Lebo to report on the April 30, 2025 meeting.

X. Executive Session

• Contract Negotiations

XI. Adjournment

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