Quincy School Committee
Quincy Government 101: School Committee
Who is on the Quincy School Committee?
Mayor (Chair)
School Superintendent (Secretary)
Six members, each serving for four years. The terms are staggered, with three members chosen in each municipal election (that is, three members are elected every two years; voters can choose one, two, or three candidates on the ballot). These six members each receive $20,000 per year for their work.
Clerk
The committee elects a Vice-Chair (two-year term limit), who appoints the subcommittees:
Athletics & Wellness
Budget & Finance
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Facilities, Transportation & Security
Policy
Rules, Post-Audit & Oversight
Special Education
Teaching & Learning
What does the School Committee do?
Policy: Reviews and establishes policies and educational goals for the district consistent with the laws and standards set by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
Finance: Approves, reviews, and oversees the school budget
Staffing: Appoints, evaluates, disciplines, or terminates the Superintendent; approves staffing recommendations; sets performance standards for educators and other school district employees
Collective Bargaining: Designates a team to negotiate employee contracts
Curriculum: Approves adoption or revision of curriculum and textbooks
Advocacy: Advocates on behalf of schools and students
Communication: Develops the vision and mission of the school district; promotes communication between the community and schools
Sources: QPS FY2023 Budget; QPS Policy Book (Section 2); Mass. Association of School Committees