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