Minutes
Quincy, Massachusetts - January 9, 2013
Regular Meeting of the Quincy School Committee
Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Quincy School Committee was held on Wednesday,
January 9, 2013 at the Atlantic Middle School. Present were Mr. Paul Bregoli,
Mrs. Kathryn Hubley, Mayor Thomas Koch, Mrs. Emily Lebo, Mrs. Anne Mahoney,
Mr. David McCarthy, and Ms. Barbara Isola, Vice Chair.
Vice-Chair
Presiding
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There was a moment of silence for the students, families, and staff of the Sandy
Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut.
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The Superintendent called the roll and all members were present. Also present
were: Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, Secretary; Ms. Laura Owens, Clerk;
Mr. Draicchio, Mrs. Fay-Beers, Ms. Maureen MacNeil, Mr. Mullaney, Mr.
Mulvey, Mrs. Papile, Ms. Roy, Mr. Keith Segalla, Ms. Todd, Dr. Wolfe; Quincy
High School Student Representative to the School Committee Lindsay Schrier;
and Ms. Allison Cox, President, Quincy Educator’s Association.
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Regular Meeting Minutes Approved
12/12/12
Mayor Koch made a motion, seconded by Mr. McCarthy, to approve the Regular
Meeting minutes for December 12, 2012. On a voice vote, the ayes have it.
Executive Session Minutes Approved
12/12/12
Mayor Koch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Lebo, to approve the Executive
Session minutes for December 12, 2012. On a voice vote, the ayes have it.
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Open Forum
As no one wished to be heard at Open Forum, the School Committee moved to the
the next item on the agenda.
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Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent DeCristofaro introduced Atlantic Middle School Principal Maureen
MacNeil who welcomed the Mayor and School Committee. She spoke of the Atlantic
Middle School as a vibrant learning community, the home of the award-winning
Young Writers annual, the defending middle school volleyball champions, and the
first-place middle school Robotics team. Atlantic’s dedicated staff, including
Assistant Principal Dr. Adam Wolf, prides itself on providing a safe school
environment that builds student self-esteem, understanding, respect, and tolerance.
The students’ academic interests are nurtured, along with providing opportunities
to explore their interests in arts and athletics. This week, the drama club, under the
direction of advisors Ms. Curtin and Ms. Mosca, are presenting Beauty and the
Beast. A group of students then performed a song from the musical.
Principal MacNeil then recognized Grade 8 students Aine Curran and Vanessa
Landaverde, who were nominated by their Guidance Counselors Ms. Riggs and
Ms. Bowman for the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Peer Leadership Award.
Both students are active in promoting a positive and accepting atmosphere at the
school, maintain high grades, and participate in volunteering around the school,
including helping new students become acclimated to the school. Dr. DeCristofaro
thanked Principal MacNeil and Dr. Wolf for their work and cited the success of the
students when they go on to Quincy High School and North Quincy High School;
80% of the Atlantic students in last year’s graduating class went on to 4-year
private and public schools. Dr. DeCristofaro cited the strong surround care of the
Atlantic Middle School core academic and support staff in creating the basis for
these students’ future success. He also recognized the school’s custodial staff,
who have been a team for over a decade and keep the building running smoothly.
Ms. Isola congratulated the students and parents for their leadership and the drama
students for their performance.
After a brief recess, Dr. DeCristofaro resumed his report by sharing the news that
the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) recently notified
Quincy High School that they have been awarded continued accreditation, a credit
to the dedicated leadership and staff of Quincy High School. Also, three Quincy
High School Science department staff members, Matthew Howard, Julie Krieger,
and Eric Johnson were awarded a $93,000 life sciences grant to create a state-ofthe-art biotechnology lab.
Dr. DeCristofaro then updated the School Committee on some recent
developments in the area of School-Community Partnerships. Mr. John Fagerlund,
in conjunction with Mr. Keith Segalla, has secured upgraded commitments from
the PV Plumbing Supply Company and International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (IBEW) Local 103 offering multiple partnership pathways, including job
shadowing and apprenticeship. Northeast Community Bank, a new partner, will be
working with Grade 5 Point Webster students on financial literacy. Mr. Fagerlund
is working on new partnership opportunities and expanding partnerships, including
with the YMCA. Quincy Public Schools is collaborating with the YMCA on a
Learn to Swim program at Lincoln-Hancock and Sterling students for early release
Tuesday afternoons. Additional information will be shared at future meetings.
Examples of Home-School Communications were shared with the School
Committee, including Curriculum Highlights from the Squantum Elementary
School, the January Monthly Newsletter from the Atherton Hough Elementary
School, and the Extended Educational Programs Newsletter. At the conclusion of
the Superintendent’s remarks, Mrs. Lebo praised Quincy High School Principal
Santoro and Science Department Chair Edward Smith for creating the environment
to support the staff’s initiative in writing the Life Sciences grant.
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New Business
ELC/APC Program Timeline Overview
Assistant Superintendent Colleen Roberts and Central Middle School Principal
Jen Fay-Beers presented an overview of the Elementary Learning Center (ELC)
program for Grade 5 students and the Advanced Placement Center (APC) program
for Grades 6 through 8 students, both housed at the Central Middle School. The
presentation is part of a continuing effort to make information about the selection
process more readily available. Principal Fay-Beers explained that the Quincy
Public Schools has supported gifted programs for over 50 years, beginning with
the ELC program for Grade 5 students, followed by the APC program for Grades
6-8, and continuing with the Advanced and Advanced Placement (AP) classes at
both high schools.
For Grade 5 students, the ELC is a one-day a week pullout program for gifted
students from all over the city. The screening process begins in Grade 4, with
selected students being invited to take the Screening Assessment for Gifted
Elementary and Middle School Students (SAGES-2) test in March. Students are
selected based on two kinds of assessment: achievement (MCAS and other
standardized tests) and ability (Otis-Lennon). Parents may also refer their students
for the SAGES-2 assessment. The SAGES-2 measures both aptitude and
achievement and is a one-time assessment. Students who score 80% or higher in
the gifted range on all three subtests are invited to attend the ELC. Students who
attend the ELC are invited to continue in the Advanced Placement Center at
Central Middle School for Grades 6-8. Additional students may enter the program
in Grade 6 based on parent appeal and additional supporting information about
student giftedness and Grade 5 academic achievement. Families are notified about
SAGES-2 results and if selected, receive an invitation for ELC by mid-April.
Appeals will be considered for Grade 4 and 5 students through the end of the
school year.
Beyond ELC and APC, all QPS students are provided with a rigorous education
through differentiated instruction, curriculum compacting, tiered lessons, and
cluster grouping. All of QPS’s middle schools offer honors and advanced-level
math and ELA classes; support other areas of giftedness through before and after
school enrichment; and challenge students through updated curriculum and
instructional practices. It is important to note that many students who do not
participate in ELC and APC go on to take advanced and AP courses in high
school.
Mrs. Lebo asked if students who are not currently enrolled in the Quincy Public
Schools request to take the evaluation. Mrs. Fay-Beers said typically 7-10 students
request to take the SAGES-2 and it is administered to them as a group on a
scheduled day at Central. Mrs. Lebo asked about the ELC program capacity and
Mrs. Fay-Beers said that an average year is around 80 students, with the highest
enrollment in her tenure being 100 and the lowest in the 60s. Mr. McCarthy asked
if the numbers fluctuate for the middle school grades; Mrs. Fay-Beers said that
usually up to 10 additional students will join at grade 6 and a similar number may
choose to attend their home schools rather than go to Central. Mr. McCarthy
asked for a comparison between the Advanced Grade 9 math class and the APC
Grade 8 math class. Mrs. Roberts said that the teachers work together on vertical
teams to align the curriculum between middle and high schools; teachers will
recommend students for placement in Advanced high school courses based on
ability and performance.
Mr. McCarthy asked for guidance for those parents who want their students to
remain at their home school rather than attend the APC program. Mrs. Fay-Beers
said that the main attraction of the program is the ability to cluster highly
motivated students together to challenge each other on a daily basis. Students will
be challenged at their ability level no matter which middle school they attend.
Mrs. Mahoney asked whether we follow students during their high school careers
from the APC programs to see if they continue to be high performers. QPS does
not currently track students this way, but could begin to do that. Mrs. Mahoney
stressed that students need to be challenged at all levels and praised the honors
classes and individual offerings that are available at all of the middle schools.
Mrs. Roberts emphasized the strength of the middle school staff across the city.
Mrs. Lebo reiterated that while there are 80 APC students in Grade 8, there are
many more AP and Advanced students at the high school levels. The high school
fosters these programs for the students on the solid base that middle school
provides. Ms. Isola asks if a student declined the ELC invitation, can they enter
the APC program in Grade 6 without retesting? Mrs. Roberts replied that parents
can request this through the appeal process. Ms. Isola expressed her appreciation
for the presentation as a way to de-mysterify the selection process. She concluded
by stressing that the elementary and middle school program meets the needs of
particular students at a certain age and emphasized Mrs. Lebo’s point about the
number of high school students in these courses.
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Dr. DeCristofaro recognized that Quincy High School Student Representative to
the School Committee Lindsay Schrier was participating in her first School
Committee meeting.
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2013-2014 School Year and School Committee Meeting Calendars
Dr. DeCristofaro introduced the drafts of the 2013-2014 School Year and School
Committee Meeting Calendars. These drafts will be shared with the Principals,
Superintendent’s Leadership Team, Administrative staff, parent groups, and the
public for review and comment.
Mr. Bregoli made a motion to move the 2013-2014 School Year and School
Committee Meeting Calendars into the Policy Subcommittee. Mr. McCarthy
seconded the motion and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
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Chairman Presiding
Resolutions Supporting Massachusetts School Building Authority Statements of Interest
Ms. Isola yielded the chairing of the School Committee meeting to Mayor Koch.
Mayor Koch introduced the Resolutions supporting the filing of Statements of
Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for four Quincy
Public School buildings: for the renovation or replacement of the Sterling Middle
School and window replacement projects for North Quincy High School,
Wollaston Elementary School, and Merrymount Elementary School. Mayor Koch
thanked Gary Cunniff and his staff at the City’s Public Buildings Department and Dr.
DeCristofaro and his staff for the work done to date with the MSBA. The window
replacement projects would be funded under the state’s Accelerated Repair Program
and Statements of Interst will be submitted for other schools in subsequent years.
Mayor Koch cited the recent Montclair School replacement as enhancing the
educational climate of the school and the anticipation of energy savings going forward.
In addition to State Treasurer Grossman, the state delegation is committed to assisting
in the city receiving the highest reimbursement rate possible for these projects. Dr.
DeCristofaro thanked the Mayor for his support and leadership and then presented the
resolutions.
Resolution for Sterling Middle School Statement of Interest
Be It Resolved:
Having convened an open meeting on January 9, 2013, the School Committee of
Quincy, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize
the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the
Statement of Interest Form dated January 9, 2013 for the Reay A. Sterling Middle
School located at 444 Granite Street, Quincy, Massachusetts which describes and
explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for which an application
may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Priority 7: Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to
provide for a full range of programs consistent with the state and approved
local requirements.
Description of Deficiencies for Priority 7: The Reay A. Sterling Middle
School was built in 1926-1927 and has not received any substantial
upgrades or improvements to the infrastructure or to the interior/exterior
structures. Although the custodial and maintenance staffs are attentive to
this building’s operational needs, a large portion of Sterling’s mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing systems were installed during the construction of
the facility in 1926. Aside from the improvements needed to the physical
plant, educational components crucial for 21st century middle schools are
lacking, specifically classrooms equipped for the integration of educational
technology and science labs integral for standards-based instruction for
regular education, Special Education, and English Language Learner
students. Sterling is not ADA accessible; security and safety systems for
communication within the school and to the police and fire departments are
in need of modernization; and the nurse’s office, student support staff
offices, cafeteria, media center, and auditorium are all undersized and underequipped by modern educational standards.
and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of
Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance of the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any
other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or
commits the City of Quincy to filing an application for funding with the
Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Mr. McCarthy made a motion to approve the resolution supporting the
Superintendent filing a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority for the Sterling Middle School. Ms. Isola seconded the motion.
On the motion, Mrs. Mahoney asked if the renovation or replacement of the
Sterling Middle School would be the city’s priority project before the window
replacement projects. Mayor Koch clarified that the window projects, if accepted
by the MSBA, would be part of the Accelerated Repair Program, which is a
different funding pool than Sterling would be considered for. He also noted that
the Montclair Elementary School window replacement was funded by the city’s
Capital Improvement Plan and not reimbursed by the state.
On a roll call vote, the ayes have it 7-0.
Resolution for Wollaston Elementary School Statement of Interest
Be It Resolved:
Having convened an open meeting on January 9, 2013, the School Committee of
Quincy, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to
authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building
Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated January 9, 2013 for the Wollaston
Elementary School located at 205 Beale Street, Quincy, Massachusetts which
describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for
which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building
Authority in the future:
Priority 5: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility
systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to
increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in a school
facility.
Description of Deficiencies for Priority 5: The Wollaston Elementary
School was built in 1913 and was renovated in 1987. Given the innovation
in window manufacturing technology since the renovation, the Wollaston
Elementary School’s energy efficiency would be substantially improved by
the installation of replacement windows. New replacement windows would
also increase the amount of natural light entering classrooms, creating a
better learning environment.
and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of
Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance of the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any
other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or
commits the City of Quincy to filing an application for funding with the
Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Mrs. Lebo made a motion to approve the resolution supporting the Superintendent
filing a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for
the Wollaston Elementary School. Mrs. Hubley seconded the motion.
On the motion, Mrs. Mahoney asked for and received clarification that for this and
the next two resolutions, only window replacement will be requested.
On a roll call vote, the ayes have it 7-0.
Resolution for North Quincy High School Statement of Interest
Be It Resolved:
Having convened an open meeting on January 9, 2013, the School Committee of
Quincy, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to
authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building
Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated January 9, 2013 for the North
Quincy High School located at 316 Hancock Street, Quincy, Massachusetts which
describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for
which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building
Authority in the future:
Priority 5: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility
systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to
increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in a school
facility.
Description of Deficiencies for Priority 5: North Quincy High School was
built in 1926 and had an addition and major renovation in 1979-1980.
Given the innovation in window manufacturing technology since the
renovation, North Quincy High School’s energy efficiency would be
substantially improved by the installation of replacement windows. New
replacement windows would also increase the amount of natural light
entering classrooms, creating a better learning environment.
and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of
Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance of the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any
other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or
commits the City of Quincy to filing an application for funding with the
Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Ms. Isola made a motion to approve the resolution supporting the Superintendent
filing a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for
North Quincy High School. Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion and on a roll call
vote, the ayes have it, 7-0.
Resolution for Merrymount Elementary School Statement of Interest
Be It Resolved:
Having convened an open meeting on January 9, 2013, the School Committee of
Quincy, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to
authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building
Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated January 9, 2013 for the
Merrymount Elementary School located at 4 Agawam Road, Quincy,
Massachusetts which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the
priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts
School Building Authority in the future:
Priority 5: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility
systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to
increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in a school
facility.
Description of Deficiencies for Priority 5: The Merrymount Elementary
School was built in 1928 and was renovated in 1977. Given the innovation
in window manufacturing technology since that renovation, the Merrymount
Elementary School’s energy efficiency would be substantially improved by
the installation of replacement windows. New replacement windows would
also increase the amount of natural light entering classrooms, creating a
better learning environment.
and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of
Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance of the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any
other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or
commits the City of Quincy to filing an application for funding with the
Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Mrs. Mahoney made a motion to approve the resolution supporting the
Superintendent filing a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority for the Merrymount Elementary School. Mr. Bregoli seconded
the motion and on a roll call vote, the ayes have it, 7-0.
Mrs. Mahoney complimented the new windows at the Montclair Elementary
School and requested information about the energy efficiencies realized for the
school through the Public Building Department. Mayor Koch said once the winter
is completed, the information should be available. He also noted that he is
expecting a resolution to the Honeywell issue from the Attorney General’s office
within a month.
Dr. DeCristofaro thanked the Mayor, School Committee, and previous School
Committees for their determination to maintain and improve the city’s school
buildings. He is particularly happy to see Sterling Middle School come to the top
of the priority list.
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Gift: 2001 Ford Windstar Minivan to the QHS CTE Program
Mayor Koch made a motion to accept the gift of a 2001 Ford Windstar
Quincy High School Automotive Technologies Program. Ms. Isola seconded the Minivan to the
motion and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
Gift: $4,000 from the Randy C. Wolfe Trust
Mr. McCarthy made a motion to accept the gift of a $4,000 from the Randy C. Wolfe
Trust to the Quincy Public Schools Music Department. Mrs. Hubley seconded the
motion and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
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Out of State Travel
Mrs. Lebo made a motion to approve the out of state travel of Quincy High School
Plumbing Technology students to Nessman Manufacturing Company, Warwick, RI on
January 15, 2013. Mrs. Hubley seconded the motion and on a voice vote, the ayes
have it.
Mrs. Mahoney made a motion to approve the out of state travel of the joint Quincy
High School/North Quincy High School Robotics Team to the FRC Regional
Competition in Lewiston, ME from March 3, 2013 through March 7, 2013. Mrs. Hubley
seconded the motion and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
Mrs. Hubley made a motion to approve the out of state travel of the Central Middle
School Grade 8 students to Washington, D.C. from June 5, 2013 through June 7, 2013.
Mr. Bregoli seconded the motion and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
Overnight Travel
Mrs. Hubley made a motion to approve the overnight travel of the Quincy High School
Student Council to the Massachusetts Association of School Councils Annual
Conference in Hyannis, Massachusetts from March 6, 2013 through March 8, 2013.
Mr. Bregoli seconded the motion and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
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Additional Business
Ms. Isola mentioned the recent request for information made by Ward 4 City
Councillor Palmucci in reference to pedestrian safety and the QPS response which
was shared with the School Committee. Pedestrian safety will be discussed at
Public Safety Subcommittee on Wednesday, January 16 at 7:00 pm; the public is
invited to attend the meeting. The School Committee is happy to partner with the
City Council on this important issue; QPS is focused on this issue through the
Health, Transportation, and Safety Subcommittee, communication between
schools and parents, and classroom discussions with students. Mrs. Mahoney
expressed her thanks that Councillor Palmucci requested this information and
spoke of the different challenges of our school sites. Mrs. Mahoney inquired
whether there have been any directives from the city about being more proactive
about pedestrian safety. She encouraged parents to contact their school principals
if they know of any issues. Mayor Koch praised the City Council’s efforts to
publicize pedestrian safety concerns and cited efforts such as repainting of
crosswalks and deployment of crossing guards. He reiterated that the recent
incidents have not taken place near schools and all have involved adult pedestrians.
In the upcoming months, three major intersections are being re-engineered in the
city in an effort to improve auto and pedestrian safety.
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Communications
Mrs. Lebo mentioned the Germantown Neighborhood Center’s annual
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast being held on Monday, January 21.
Mrs. Hubley noted that both Lincoln Hancock Community School and Wollaston
Elementary School are holding their Family Literacy Nights on Thursday,
January 17 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Mayor Koch spoke of the Drug Awareness Week student event that was at Quincy
High School on Tuesday, January 8 and attended by Grade 10 students from both
high schools. A group of students created a video depicting an incident and a mock
trial was held giving the attendees information about making appropriate choices
and the consequences of failing to do so. He cited the support of the high school
principals, Director of Student Support Services Maura Papile, and the community
members who participated in the event.
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Reports of Subcommittees
Facilities and Security Subcommittee
Mr. McCarthy presented a summary of the Facilities and Security Subcommittee
Meeting that was held on January 7, 2013. Dr. DeCristofaro reviewed that each
principal met with their staffs to gather their specific concerns, which were combined
with the master list of School Improvement Plan Maintenance items. Mr. Draicchio
also had a lighting audit to share and Mr. Kevin Segalla reviewed Custodial
Security Protocols. Dr. DeCristofaro reviewed some of the global issues raised by
school staffs, including identification for workers who travel between schools,
such as the Maintenance staff, IT Techs, and occasional staff members, such as
Substitutes and Student Teachers. There were several other global suggestions and
additional information will be researched and cost estimates gathered. Several
schools relayed concerns about emergency plans for evacuating during
“unstructured time,” for example, lunch, recess, or assemblies, and training for
cafeteria/lunchroom staff and substitutes. Teacher substitute packets do include
each school’s emergency information. Ms. Cox noted that emergency procedures
are posted in each classroom. Additional staffing to add office aides at the
elementary schools and remaining middle school currently without this position
would be an additional 7 positions, $116,000 in salaries annually.
Dr. DeCristofaro and Mr. McCarthy suggested recommendations and decisions
should be based on school types (elementary, middle, and high school). Dr.
DeCristofaro suggested that Mr. Murphy review and annotate the master list for
work that already has been completed and provide cost estimates for the requested
items, such as interior door locks and window shades. Mr. Bregoli is concerned
about the high school main entrances being unlocked; he suggested that the
security officers screen and admit visitors. Mr. Murphy noted that the Mayor has
approved a subcontractor to be brought in to assist some of the school computer
lab issues, camera installations, and lighting. The two staff electricians are
working on emergency issues, especially those relating to heat.
Mr. McCarthy asked Ms. Cox about any additional concerns. Ms. Cox said that
arrival and dismissal are sometimes complicated for teachers if parents ask to
come into the building. Ms. Cox said that a clear protocol would help teachers;
principals can communicate with parents through their newsletters. Mr. McCarthy
asked about current security protocols for admission and Mr. Draicchio reviewed
the instructions the school staffs have received. The Subcommittee then reviewed
the Custodial/Security protocols. Mr. McCarthy would like to see some uniformity
on the door checks during the day. Dr. DeCristofaro said that we can work with
the principals to limit the doors that are open in the morning for teacher and
student entrance.
On the outside lighting audit, Mr. Murphy said that the outside electrical contractor
will handle any lighting issues that involve the bucket truck. Mr. Draicchio noted
that any lights that can be reached by custodial staff have been replaced. Mr.
McCarthy said that Snug Harbor, Atlantic, Point Webster, and Quincy High
School would be the priorities for outside lighting issues.
Mr. McCarthy complimented Mr. Draicchio, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Kevin Segalla
for their proactive work in keeping the school facilities secure. Mr. McCarthy said
that this meeting was a good overview of global concerns and there should be
further discussion about priorities. He also suggested scheduling a status update
meeting in February.
Mr. Bregoli thanked Mr. McCarthy, Dr. DeCristofaro, the Superintendent’s
Leadership Team and Principals, and Ms. Cox for a thorough review and
professional evaluation of the issues.
Mr. McCarthy made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 7, 2013
Facilities and Security Subcommittee Meeting. Mayor Koch seconded the motion
and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
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Executive Session
On a motion by Mayor Koch, seconded by Mr. McCarthy, the School Committee
went into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. for Collective Bargaining. On a roll call
vote, the ayes have it 7-0. The School Committee will return to the Regular Meeting
at the close of Executive Session.
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Approval of MOA Between Quincy School Committee and the QEA Unit A
The School Committee returned from Executive Session at 9:15 p.m.
Mrs. Lebo made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the
Quincy School Committee and the Quincy Education Association, Unit A.
Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion and on a roll call vote, the ayes have it 6-1.
Mrs. Mahoney voted NO.
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Adjournment
Mayor Koch made a motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. The motion was seconded
by Mr. McCarthy and on a voice vote, the ayes have it 7-0.