Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for children to achieve their individual maximum potential. Our desire is to develop students who persevere in their studies, take responsibility for their choices, and are honest in their character. We seek to equip the students with the necessary skills to thrive as productive workers and committed citizens and to meet the challenge of change in a global community. We strive to help children discover and explore their gifts and talents and to value and respect each other's uniqueness.

To accomplish our mission, staff, parents, and students must work collaboratively, with effort and trust, and with open communication. Our success will be measured by our students who exemplify a lifelong love of learning.

We strongly believe that the Quincy Public Schools is a school system and learning community that functions with cohesive and unified goals that are understood and shared by all stakeholders. All areas of the school system consistently communicate, collaborate, and cooperate in order to provide the most effective, safe, and nurturing environment in which children and young people may grow and learn. We have a long tradition of educational quality, and we pride ourselves on being a learner-responsive school system. The Quincy Public Schools embrace the challenge of the future while relying upon the foundation of our value-rich tradition of excellence.

Superintendent’s Message

Quincy Public Schools has a long-standing tradition of offering the highest-quality educational experiences and supports to our students and their families. From the youngest students in Pre-Kindergarten to high school students being prepared for college and career readiness, our students grow and achieve through a wide array of educational opportunities. Quincy Public Schools is a learning community that functions through communication and meaningfully focused collaboration to create an effective, safe, and nurturing learning environment for all students.

The Superintendent's Annual Goals for Quincy Public Schools are reviewed and approved by the School Committee. These goals are the framework for the School Improvement Plans created by the staff of each school and the Program Improvement Plans for the district-wide English Learner, Special Education, Literacy, Mathematics, Student Support, Health Services, Technology, and Career Vocational & Technical Education programs. All of our plans identify opportunities to make each student's learning experience as rich and rewarding as possible.

Success is evaluated by the completion or reassessment of these goals in the Superintendent's Evaluation, which in turn facilitates the ongoing process for improvement in our school system. Ultimately, our success is measured by the exceptional educational opportunities available to all of our students and their development into productive citizens who are invested in the greater community.

District Overview

Quincy Public Schools serves approximately 9,900 students across 19 schools. Our district is characterized by cultural and linguistic diversity, with 17% English Learners and 21% students with disabilities. In recent years, QPS has focused on improving attendance, expanding access to early literacy, strengthening MTSS, and deepening family engagement.

District Improvement Plan Overview

The Quincy Public Schools District Improvement Plan outlines a focused and collaborative roadmap for continuous growth and student success. Grounded in our mission to prepare every student for college, career, and life, this plan emphasizes equity, excellence, and engagement across all schools. Through data-informed decision-making, professional collaboration, and targeted interventions, the district is committed to improving academic achievement, strengthening student attendance, and supporting the social, emotional, and academic well-being of every learner.

During the 2025–2026 school year, Quincy Public Schools will advance a focused set of districtwide priorities to strengthen teaching, learning, and leadership across all schools. Guided by the principles of equity, excellence, and engagement, the District Improvement Plan targets four core areas: improving student attendance, accelerating academic achievement, cultivating leadership capacity, and deepening family and community partnerships.

Key initiatives include a districtwide effort to reduce chronic absenteeism, measurable growth and achievement goals in ELA, Math, Science, and Civics, and targeted strategies to improve outcomes for English Learners. The district will also expand its Administrative Mentoring Program to strengthen the leadership pipeline through structured professional learning, mentoring, and coaching. In partnership with SEPAC, ELPAC, and the Citywide Parents Council, the district will enhance Home–School Connections through Parent Academies, multilingual communications, and increased digital engagement.

Together, these goals and initiatives embody Quincy Public Schools’ shared commitment to continuous improvement and to ensuring that every student is supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

The district will ensure effective implementation through a consistent cycle of planning, professional collaboration, implementation, and reflection, including:

Assessment Days for data analysis and instructional planning
Department, Vertical, and Grade-Level Team Meetings for curriculum alignment
Integrated Learning Team and Student Support Team Meetings for individualized student planning
Professional Development Sessions aligned to district goals
Program and School Improvement Plans that connect building-level goals to district priorities
Ongoing Reflection and Progress Monitoring to assess implementation fidelity and impact

Together, these strategies reflect Quincy Public Schools’ unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, equitable access to high-quality instruction, and the success of every student in our diverse and thriving community.

Instructional Priorities

During the 2025–2026 school year, Quincy Public Schools will advance a cohesive instructional vision focused on rigorous, standards-based teaching and learning that meets the diverse needs of all students. The district’s instructional priorities are grounded in evidence-based practices, aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, and designed to promote equitable access to high-quality instruction across all classrooms.

Priority 1: Strengthen Core Instruction Across All Content Areas

The district will continue to refine Tier I instruction to ensure that all students experience engaging, culturally responsive, and differentiated learning opportunities. Educators will collaborate through grade-level, vertical, and departmental teams to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment, emphasizing clarity of learning targets, formative assessment practices, and consistent expectations for academic rigor.

Priority 2: Deepen Literacy and Mathematics Instruction

District-wide professional learning will focus on strengthening the teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics across grade levels. Literacy instruction will emphasize the science of reading, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, while mathematics instruction will prioritize conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem-solving. Coaching and leadership academies will align professional learning with district goals for literacy and numeracy growth.

Priority 3: Expand Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Building on established frameworks, Quincy Public Schools will enhance academic and behavioral supports through MTSS. Schools will utilize data from MAP, MCAS, classroom assessments, and attendance metrics to identify students’ needs early and provide timely interventions. This work will be supported through regular Integrated Learning Team and Student Support Team meetings to monitor progress and adjust supports as needed.

Priority 4: Support English Learners and Students with Disabilities

The district will continue to implement inclusive practices and equitable instructional strategies to support English Learners and students with disabilities. Professional development will focus on language acquisition strategies and on integrating academic language across content areas to ensure that all learners have access to rigorous, grade-level instruction.

Priority 5: Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Instructional improvement will be supported by structured professional collaboration, regular data analysis, and ongoing reflection. Throughout Assessment Days, Department Meetings, Vertical and Grade-Level Team Meetings, Integrated Learning Team Meetings and Student Support Team Meetings, educators will use formative and summative data to drive instructional decisions, share best practices through peer learning opportunities, and engage in professional growth experiences that strengthen instructional coherence across all schools.

District Standards and Indicators

Leadership and Governance

Overview Quincy Public Schools is committed to a collaborative, transparent, and equity-driven system of leadership and governance that ensures high-quality teaching and learning for every student. The School Committee, Superintendent, district leaders, school administrators, and advisory councils share responsibility for establishing policies, systems, and practices that are antiracist, inclusive, multilingual, and multicultural. Together, these leadership structures advance equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students, particularly those who have been historically underserved.

The Quincy School Committee fulfills its statutory responsibilities and leads with a clear focus on educational equity and excellence. It sets district goals that reflect the community’s values, regularly reviews and updates policies to eliminate systemic inequities, and ensures that all decisions are grounded in data and stakeholder feedback. The Committee strategically allocates resources to align with district priorities, support evidence-based practices, and advance opportunities for historically underserved students. The Committee also maintains open communication with the public, values diverse community voices, and ensures information is accessible in multiple languages.

Under the leadership of the Superintendent, the District Leadership Team coordinates strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement to advance the district’s instructional vision. The team represents a wide range of expertise—including academics, student support, multilingual education, diversity and inclusion, and fiscal management—and works collaboratively to ensure coherence across all initiatives. Resource allocation, staffing, and scheduling decisions are made to create optimal learning conditions for all students. The team also monitors teaching and learning through ongoing data analysis, school visits, and professional collaboration.

At the school level, School Teams drive the implementation of district priorities by fostering inclusive, collaborative environments where all students and families are known, valued, and supported. Principals and their teams are empowered to make data-informed decisions, design responsive schedules, and provide targeted supports that help students meet or exceed grade-level expectations. Schools engage in cycles of reflection and improvement through professional learning, and structured collaboration time.

The district also sustains active School and Parent Advisory Councils, including the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), the English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC), and the Citywide Parent Organization. These councils play an essential role in reviewing school-level plans, advising on district initiatives, and ensuring that the voices of families—particularly those from historically underserved communities—inform decision-making.

Quincy’s leadership and governance systems are anchored in mutual accountability, strong working relationships, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. The School Committee, Superintendent, and district administrators model collaboration and shared responsibility, maintaining productive partnerships with municipal leaders and collective bargaining units. Through deliberate recruitment and support of our leaders, Quincy sustains stability across its leadership pipeline, ensuring continuity of vision and progress toward equitable outcomes for all students.

1. School Committee The Quincy School Committee fulfills its statutory responsibilities through clear governance structures, accountability, and a focus on educational equity and excellence.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
Quincy Public Schools annually establishes districtwide goals aligned with the mission, vision, and emphasizing equitable access and student achievement.	District Improvement Plan (DIP) Superintendent’s Annual Plan School Improvement Plans (SIPs) SLT Goals SLT Meeting Agendas Program Improvement Plans (PIPs) Curriculum Assessment Plan Goals	Quincy School Committee Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum & Assessment Management Team
Quincy Public Schools reviews, revises, and approves policies consistent with state and federal regulations, prioritizing elimination of systemic disparities.	Policy Subcommittee Meeting Agendas & Minutes School Committee Meeting Agendas & Minutes School Committee Policy Book	Quincy School Committee Policy Subcommittee Superintendent’s Leadership Team
Quincy Public Schools uses disaggregated student performance data, demographic trends, and stakeholder feedback to inform policy, practice and goal development.	District Improvement Plan (DIP) Superintendent’s Annual Plan School Committee Meeting Agendas & Minutes Policy Subcommittee Meeting Agendas & Minutes Teaching & Learning Subcommittee Meeting Agendas & Minutes School Committee Policy Book	Quincy School Committee Teaching & Learning Subcommittee Policy Subcommittee Superintendent’s Leadership Team
Quincy Public Schools maintains a publicly accessible, regularly updated website that includes updates to policies, school committee and subcommittee meeting notes, as well as data and presentations used to monitor implementation progress.	Superintendent’s Evaluation posted on the Quincy Public Schools website: https://www.quincypublicschools.com/school_committee	Quincy School Committee Superintendent’s Leadership Team School Committee Clerk
The Quincy School Committee conducts performance evaluations of the Superintendent using the Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation.	Quincy Public Schools website: https://cdnsm5-ss19.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_22782318/File/School%20Committee/2024-25%20SC%20Meetings/Kevin%20Mulvey%20Composite%20Evaluation%2012.11.2024.pdf	Quincy School Committee School Committee Clerk
Quincy Public Schools aligns district budgets and resource allocations to strategic priorities and supports evidence-based initiatives that close opportunity gaps.	QPS Budget Book School Committee Meeting Agendas & Minutes Budget & Finance Subcommittee Meeting Agendas & Minutes	Quincy School Committee Budget & Finance Subcommittee Superintendent’s Leadership Team
Quincy Public Schools upholds equitable labor practices, negotiates fair collective bargaining agreements, and ensures competitive compensation for all staff.	School Committee Meeting Agendas & Minutes Quincy School Committee Contracts & MOAs with individual Bargaining Units	Quincy School Committee Superintendent’s Leadership Team
Quincy Public Schools engages in transparent communication with families and the community, ensuring translation and accessibility across multiple languages.	QPS Language Access Plan Principal Newsletters to Families QPS Community Notices emails QPS Website & Social Media	Quincy School Committee Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Team QPS Family Liaisons Assistant to the Superintendent/School Committee Clerk
The Quincy School Committee includes two non-voting student members (one from each high school) to incorporate student perspective in governance.	School Committee Meeting Minutes	Quincy School Committee Superintendent’s Leadership Team

2. District Leadership Team

The Superintendent leads a cohesive District Leadership Team that coordinates strategic planning, instructional improvement, and operational effectiveness to realize the district’s instructional vision.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
The Superintendent’s Leadership Team represents a broad range of expertise, including academics, student support, multilingual education, diversity and inclusion, special education, family engagement, and fiscal management.	Organization Chart	Superintendent’s Leadership Team
The Superintendent’s Leadership Team advises the School Committee on educational policy, equity initiatives, and resource use that support historically underserved student populations.	Quincy School Committee Meeting Minutes Subcommittee Meeting Minutes School Improvement Plans Program Improvement Plans Assessment Data	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams
The Superintendent’s Leadership Team makes programmatic, staffing, and scheduling decisions that align with district goals and budget priorities.	Budget Book Budget Quarterly Reports Budget Presentations Budget Subcommittee Meeting Notes School Improvement Plans Program Improvement Plans	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum and Assessment Team
The Superintendent’s Leadership Team monitors the effectiveness of teaching and learning through data analysis, school visits, and continuous improvement processes.	School Improvement Plans Classroom Visits Curriculum and Assessment Team Agendas and Notes Data Team Presentations Agendas and Minutes	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Curriculum & Assessment Team Principal Team
The Superintendent’s Leadership Team provides professional development and coaching to school leaders to ensure alignment with the district’s instructional priorities.	Principal Team Meeting Agendas and Notes Personnel Team Professional Development Agendas and Notes Newsletters	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Curriculum & Assessment Team Principal Team Professional Development Team

3. School Leadership Teams

Each school has an active and representative leadership team responsible for advancing the district’s mission through inclusive practices and data-driven decision-making.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

All schools within Quincy Public Schools promote a welcoming environment where all students and families are known, valued, and supported.

School Improvement Plans

School Visits

VOCAL and Climate Culture Data

Principal Team

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

All schools within Quincy Public Schools cultivate a collaborative learning culture among staff focused on instructional excellence and student growth.

School Improvement Plans

Site-Based Professional Development

Agendas and Minutes

Grade Level and Vertical Team Agendas and Minutes

School Visits

Assessment Day Agendas and Minutes

Curriculum & Assessment Team

Vertical Teams

Principal Teams

Cabinet Council

Principal Leadership Team

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Site-Based Data Teams

Literacy Team

Math Team

All schools within Quincy Public Schools use data to guide improvement, inform professional development, and refine instructional strategies.

School Improvement Plans

Assessment Day Agendas and Meetings

Integrated Learning Team Meetings Agendas and Minutes

Grade Level and Vertical Team Agendas and Minutes

Data Team Presentations

Curriculum & Assessment Team

Vertical Teams

Principal Teams

Cabinet Council

Principal Leadership Team

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Site-Based Data Teams

Literacy Team

Math Team

All schools within Quincy Public Schools maintain autonomy over scheduling, staffing, and budgeting decisions to meet student needs and implement evidence-based practices.

Individual School Building Schedules

Individual Teacher Schedules

School Improvement Plans

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Team

All schools within Quincy Public Schools engage in regular cycles of monitoring and reflection through professional collaboration, and classroom observations.

Educator Evaluation

Principal/SLT Observations

School Improvement Plans

Assessment Day Agendas and Meeting Notes

Integrated Learning Team Notes

Classroom Observations

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Personnel Teams

Principal Teams

Professional Development Team

Site-Based Data Teams Integrated Learning Teams

4. School and Parent Advisory Councils

Quincy Public Schools values family and community partnership as central to student success and shared decision-making.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
Quincy Public Schools supports the convening of School Councils, the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), the English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC), and the Citywide Parent Organization.	SEPAC Agendas, Meetings and Minutes ELPAC Agendas, Presentations and Minutes Citywide Meeting Presentations Parent Academy Schedule	Superintendent’s Leadership Team
Quincy Public Schools ensures councils are diverse, inclusive, and representative of the district’s demographics.	School Councils SEPAC board ELPAC board	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principals ELPAC board SEPAC board
Quincy Public Schools encourages councils to review school improvement plans and resource allocations with a focus on equity and student outcomes.	School Improvement Plans School Council Meetings Parent Feedback PTO Meeting Agendas and Minutes	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principals ELPAC board SEPAC board Individual School PTOs School Councils
Quincy Public Schools collects and integrates feedback from these advisory bodies to inform district priorities and policy decisions.	School Improvement Plans Program Improvement Plans SOA presentations and feedback School Council Meetings Parent Feedback PTO Meeting Agendas and Minutes	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principals ELPAC board SEPAC board Individual School PTOs School Councils

5. District Culture and Governance Practices

Quincy Public Schools fosters a culture of mutual accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all leadership levels.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
The Quincy School Committee, Superintendent, and district leaders maintain clearly defined roles and shared accountability for advancing student outcomes.	District Improvement Plan (DIP) Superintendent’s Annual Plan School Improvement Plans (SIPs) SLT Goals SLT Meeting Agendas Program Improvement Plans (PIPs) Curriculum & Assessment Plan Goals Team Organization and Goals Booklet Superintendent’s Annual Plan System Initiatives Chart	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum & Assessment Team
Quincy Public Schools promotes trust, transparency, and stability through consistent communication and collaboration among district and municipal leaders.	School~Community Partnership Newsletters and Website School Community Partnership Events School Improvement Plans (SIPs) Program Improvement Plans (PIPs) School Newsletters Program Newsletters QPS Website and Social Media Platforms Curriculum Newsletters Instant Messenger Aspen Communications SMORE Newsletters	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum & Assessment Team Informational Technology Team
Quincy Public Schools engages collective bargaining units and non-union staff in constructive dialogue to sustain a culture of respect and shared purpose.	Collective Bargaining Agreements Joint Labor Management Teams Individual Contracts	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Bargining Units and Non-union staff
Quincy Public Schools implements systems to recruit, develop, and retain diverse leaders who reflect the community and sustain the district’s vision.	Organizational Chart Promotional Postings Tuition Discounts	Superintendent’s Leadership Team
Quincy Public Schools actively seeks stakeholder participation—particularly from historically underserved groups—by removing barriers to engagement and ensuring all voices are represented in decision-making.	Parent Academy Schedule and Attendance ELPAC Meetings SEPAC Meetings Parent Liaisons Communications Translation Line SMORE Newsletters Language Access Plan	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Parent Liaisons Principals

Curriculum and Instruction

Overview Quincy Public Schools is committed to providing all students with equitable access to high-quality, culturally and linguistically sustaining curriculum and instruction that promotes academic excellence, inclusion, and student agency. Guided by a shared instructional vision aligned to the District Improvement Plan and DESE’s Educational Vision, the district centers the needs, identities, and strengths of all learners—particularly students from historically underserved communities.

Instructional leadership is supported through district- and school-based Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) with clearly defined roles, representative membership, and accountability for implementation and progress monitoring. These teams ensure coherence across instructional initiatives and drive continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making, professional collaboration, and reflective practice.

Quincy Public Schools uses an equity-driven process aligned with the IMplement MA framework to review, select, and implement high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). Curricula are aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and WIDA 2020 standards, vertically and horizontally coherent, and reflective of the district’s cultural and linguistic diversity. When high-quality commercial materials are unavailable, the district develops standards-aligned curricula supported by clear guidance and professional learning.

The district maintains high expectations for all students while providing individualized supports through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Evidence-based Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions are aligned to core instruction and monitored for effectiveness. Multilingual learners and students with disabilities receive services in the least restrictive environment, with intentional integration of language development and specially designed instruction within Tier 1 classrooms.

Equitable access to rigorous coursework is a district priority. Quincy monitors enrollment in advanced courses, electives, and career and technical education using disaggregated data and takes action to address disproportionalities. All students are supported in accessing challenging, engaging coursework that prepares them for college, career, and civic life.

Effective instructional practices emphasize student-centered learning, academic discourse, language development, and real-world relevance. Teachers are expected to identify content and language objectives, implement scaffolds, provide actionable feedback, and affirm students’ identities and experiences within instruction.

A robust assessment and data culture undergirds instructional improvement. The district uses multiple data sources to understand the whole child, balances assessment use to protect instructional time, and regularly reviews data to inform instruction and interventions. Transparent communication with students and families, calibrated grading practices, and strong data privacy protections ensure trust, clarity, and accountability.

Through coherent curriculum, inclusive instruction, equitable access, and strategic use of data, Quincy Public Schools advances high-quality learning experiences and outcomes for all students.

Instructional Vision

Quincy Public Schools maintains a clear and coherent instructional vision that centers the needs, identities, and strengths of all learners, with particular attention to historically underserved students.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Aligns the instructional vision with the District Improvement Plan, strategic priorities, and DESE’s Educational Vision.

District Improvement Plan

Instructional Priorities

Program Improvement Plans

School Improvement Plans

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Site-Based Data Teams

Anchors curriculum and instruction in culturally and linguistically sustaining practices that affirm students’ identities and lived experiences.

High-Quality Curriculum Materials

Curriculum Maps

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Develops and communicates the instructional vision collaboratively with educators, school leaders, families, and community stakeholders.

District Improvement Plan Presentations

School Improvement Plan Presentations

Program Improvement Plan Presentations

Team Goals

Individual Educator Goals

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Site-Based Data Teams

School Councils

Sets clear expectations for grade-level rigor, student discourse, language development, and deeper learning across all content areas.

Curriculum Maps

High Quality Curriculum Materials

Professional Development Agendas and Notes

Principal/Coordinator Observations

Educator Evaluation

Curriculum Look For Documents

Principal Team Meetings

Principal/SLT collaborative observations

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Site-Based Data Teams

Cabinet Council

Principal Leadership Team

High School Department Teams

2. Implementation, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement

The district has established systems to ensure consistent implementation, monitoring, and refinement of instructional priorities.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
Supports district- and school-based Instructional Leadership Teams (ILTs) with defined roles, authority, and scope of work.	District Improvement Plan School Improvement Plans Meeting Agendas and Minutes Professional Learning Agendas and Materials	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum and Assessment Team Site-Based Instructional Leadership Teams
Ensures ILTs include diverse representation, including general educators, special educators, ESL teachers, administrators, and specialists across grade levels.	ILT Membership Rosters School Improvement Plans Meeting Agendas and Minutes	Principal Teams Curriculum and Assessment Team Site-Based Instructional Leadership Teams
Uses classroom observations, student work analysis, and outcome data to drive continuous instructional improvement.	Vector TeachPoint Observation and Feedback Data Writing samples (drafts, final pieces, constructed responses) Performance tasks, projects, or assessments Common formative assessments or exit tickets Assessment and Outcome Data Data Team Agendas and Notes Student Support Plans Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) 504 Plans Progress Monitoring Tools and Reports Lesson Plans	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum and Assessment Team Site-Based Data Teams

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

1. Curriculum Review and Selection

Quincy Public Schools uses a comprehensive, equity-centered process to review, select, and refine curricular materials.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Aligns curriculum review and selection processes with the IMplement MA framework.

Curriculum Review and Selection Process Documentation

District Improvement Plan

Program Improvement Plans

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Curriculum Review Team Rosters

Engages educators, specialists, administrators, and other stakeholders in curriculum review and decision-making.

Curriculum Review Committee Membership Rosters

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Curriculum Review Team Rosters

Uses research-based tools such as CURATE, EdReports, NGSS Design Badges, and WIDA Prime to evaluate quality and alignment.

CURATE Review Tools and Scoring Rubrics

EdReports Reviews and Alignment Evidence

NGSS Design Badge Evidence

WIDA Prime Alignment Tools

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Curriculum Review Team Rosters

Implements structured pilots and gathers feedback from educators prior to adoption.

Educator Feedback Surveys

Pilot Lesson Plans and Materials

Meeting Notes

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Curriculum Review Team Rosters

2. High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

The district implements HQIM aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and WIDA 2020 standards across all content areas and grade levels.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Prioritizes curricula with demonstrated effectiveness, coherence, and accessibility.

Adopted High-Quality Instructional Materials

Curriculum Review and Selection Documentation

Curriculum Maps

Alignment to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and WIDA 2020 Standards

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Content Coordinators and Specialists

Develops high-quality, district-created curricula when HQIM options are limited, ensuring alignment to standards and equity principles.

District-Created Curriculum Units and Materials

Curriculum Maps

Standards Alignment Documentation

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Content Coordinators and Specialists

Selects materials that reflect the cultural, linguistic, and racial diversity of the Quincy community.

Curriculum Materials

Unit and Lesson Content Reviews

Supplemental Materials Reflecting Student Identities

Educator Feedback on Representation and Relevance

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Content Coordinators and Specialists

Principal Teams

Ensures vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum across grades and tiers of instruction.

Vertical Curriculum Maps

Grade-Level Team Planning Documents

Vertical Team Planning Documents

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Content Coordinators and Specialists

Grade-Level and Department Teams

Provides clear implementation guidance, planning tools, and professional learning to support effective and consistent use of instructional materials.

Implementation Guides and Pacing Resources

Unit Planning Templates

Professional Learning Agendas and Materials

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Principal Teams

Content Coordinators and Specialists

Equitable Practices and Access

1. Academic Interventions

The district implements a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to ensure all students can access grade-level curriculum.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
Works with school leaders to select evidence-based Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions aligned to core instruction.	Intervention Selection Documentation Alignment to Core Curriculum and Instruction School Improvement Plans Meeting Agendas and Notes	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum and Assessment Team Student Support Teams
Ensures interventions build the skills and background knowledge necessary for success in Tier 1 instruction.	Lesson Plans Demonstrating Connections to Tier 1 Instruction Educator Planning Materials	Principal Teams Curriculum and Assessment Team Special Education Teams EL Teams Interventionists
Uses data to monitor student progress and adjust supports as needed.	Progress Monitoring Tools Student Support Plans Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) 504 Plans Data Team Agendas/Notes	Principal Teams Site-Based Data Teams Special Education Teams EL Teams Student Support Teams

2. Support for Historically Underserved Students

Quincy Public Schools provides targeted supports to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all students.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Delivers services to multilingual learners and students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, as required by law.

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

504 Plans

English Learner Education Service Models

Student Schedules and Service Delivery Records

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Special Education Teams

English Learner Education Teams

Integrates appropriate supports within Tier 1 instruction.

Lesson Plans

Co-Teaching and Push-In Schedules

Accommodation and Modification Documentation

Educator Planning Materials

Principal Teams

General Education Teachers

Special Education Teachers

EL Teachers

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Monitors the quality and effectiveness of ESL and special education curricula and instructional practices.

Curriculum Maps for ESL and Special Education

Observation and Feedback Data (Vector TeachPoint)

Student Work Samples

Professional Learning Agendas and Materials

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Special Education Teams

English Learner Education Teams

Uses disaggregated data and student feedback to identify disparities and adjust programming, coursework, and enrichment opportunities.

Disaggregated Academic, Attendance, and Course Enrollment Data

Program Participation Data

Course Placement and Enrollment Reviews

Meeting Agendas and Notes

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Data and Assessment Team

Student Support Teams

3. Equitable Access to Coursework

The district ensures all students have access to rigorous and engaging coursework.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Offers a wide range of electives, advanced coursework, extracurricular activities, and career and technical education opportunities.

Program of Studies

Advanced Course and AP Offerings

Career and Technical Education Program Descriptions

Extracurricular Program Lists

Student Schedules

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Career and Technical Education Leadership

Monitors course enrollment data to identify and address disproportionalities for historically underserved groups.

Disaggregated Course Enrollment Data

Advanced Course Participation Data

Program Enrollment Reviews

Meeting Agendas and Notes Reflecting Equity Review and Action Steps

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Data and Assessment Team

Provides multilingual learners and students with disabilities access to rigorous coursework taught by appropriately licensed educators.

Educator Licensure Records

Student Schedules and Service Models

Co-Teaching and Push-In Schedules

Accommodation and Modification Documentation

Course Syllabi and Instructional Materials

Human Resources Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Special Education Teams

English Learner Education Teams

Challenges all learners, including advanced students, to deepen and extend their learning.

Advanced Course Curriculum Materials

Enrichment and Extension Tasks

Performance-Based Assessments

Student Work Samples

Educator Planning Materials

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Principal Teams

Content Coordinators and Specialists

Grade-Level and Department Teams

Effective Instruction and Curricular Implementation

1. Learning Culture

The district fosters safe, inclusive, and academically rich learning environments.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
Supports culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional practices that promote belonging and engagement.	High-Quality Instructional Materials Curriculum Maps Lesson Plans Reflecting Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Practices Professional Learning Agendas and Materials Observation and Feedback Data (Vector TeachPoint)	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum and Assessment Team Content Coordinators and Specialists Director of EDIB
Encourages respectful discourse, student voice, and agency in learning.	Classroom Observation Notes Student Discussion Protocols and Norms Student Work Demonstrating Choice and Voice Lesson Plans Incorporating Discussion, Inquiry, and Reflection	Principal Teams General Education Teachers Special Education Teachers EL Teachers Curriculum and Assessment Team Director of EDIB
Builds environments where diverse perspectives and identities are affirmed.	Curriculum Materials and Text Sets Lesson Plans and Instructional Materials Classroom Environment Walkthrough Notes Student Work and Projects Reflecting Multiple Perspectives Professional Learning Agendas and Materials	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Principal Teams Curriculum and Assessment Team Content Coordinators and Specialists Director of EDIB

District Systems for Implementation

The district establishes clear expectations for lesson design and instructional practice.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Requires identification of both content and language objectives aligned to WIDA standards.

Lesson Plans Identifying Content and Language Objectives

Curriculum Maps

WIDA 2020 Standards Alignment Documentation

Professional Learning Agendas and Materials

Observation and Feedback Data (Vector TeachPoint)

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Principal Teams

Expects educators to plan and implement scaffolds that support access to grade-level content for all learners.

Lesson Plans Demonstrating Planned Scaffolds

Instructional Materials with Embedded Supports

Accommodation and Modification Documentation

Student Work Samples Showing Access to Grade-Level Tasks

Classroom Observation Notes

Principal Teams

General Education Teachers

Special Education Teachers

EL Teachers

Curriculum and Assessment Team

3. Classroom Instruction

The district supports evidence-based, student-centered instructional practices.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Expects students to engage in higher-order thinking and meaningful academic discourse.

Lesson Plans Incorporating Higher-Order Questions and Tasks

Classroom Observation Notes

Student Discussion Artifacts

Performance Tasks and Assessments

Student Work

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

General Education Teachers

Special Education Teachers

EL Teachers

Ensures lessons include structured opportunities for language development.

Lesson Plans Identifying Language Objectives

Instructional Materials Supporting Academic Language Use

Student Work Demonstrating Language Growth

Classroom Observation Notes

Professional Learning Agendas and Materials

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

General Education Teachers

EL Teachers

Requires educators to provide targeted feedback and individualized supports.

Observation and Feedback Data (Vector TeachPoint)

Student Work with Educator Feedback

Progress Monitoring Tools and Reports

Student Support Plans

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

504 Plans

Principal Teams

General Education Teachers

Special Education Teachers

EL Teachers

Student Support Team

Encourages instructional connections to students’ cultures, identities, and real-world contexts.

Lesson Plans Incorporating Real-World Contexts

Curriculum Materials

Student Projects and Performance Tasks

Classroom Observation Notes

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Content Coordinators and Specialists

General Education Teachers

Assessment and Data Use

Data Collection and Assessment Strategy

Quincy Public Schools maintains consistent, balanced assessment systems.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Uses multiple academic and non-academic data sources to understand the whole child.

Academic Assessment Results

Classroom-Based Formative Assessments

Attendance, Behavior, and Engagement Data

Student Support Plans

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Data and Assessment Team

Student Support Teams

Implements assessments aligned to instruction and learning goals.

Curriculum Maps

Common Assessments and Performance Tasks

Lesson Plans

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Principal Teams

Content Coordinators and Specialists

Publishes and follows a district assessment calendar.

District Assessment Calendar

Assessment Administration Guidance

Communication to Schools and Families

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Data and Assessment Team

Reviews assessment tools for bias and ensures appropriate accommodations.

Accommodation and Accessibility Guidelines

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

504 Plans

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Data and Assessment Team

Special Education Teams

English Learner Education Teams

Data Use and Continuous Improvement

The district maintains a strong data culture that informs instruction and planning.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Establishes a shared vision for data use aligned to instructional priorities.

District Improvement Plan

Instructional Priorities

Data Use Guidance and Protocols

Leadership Meeting Agendas and Notes

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Data and Assessment Team

Provides educators with access to actionable data and professional learning to build data literacy.

Assessment and Data Dashboards

Classroom and Common Assessment Data

Professional Learning Agendas and Materials

Data Literacy Resources

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Data and Assessment Team

Principal Teams

Facilitates regular data review cycles that connect results to instructional adjustments and interventions.

Data Team Agendas and Notes

Progress Monitoring Tools and Reports

Instructional Action Steps Documented in Team Meetings

Student Support Plans

Intervention Planning Materials

Principal Teams

Site-Based Data Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Student Support Team

Disaggregates data to identify trends and address inequities.

Disaggregated Academic, Attendance, Behavior, and Course Enrollment Data

Program Participation and Outcome Data

Meeting Notes Reflecting Equity-Focused Analysis

Adjustments to Programming, Coursework, or Supports

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Data and Assessment Team

Principal Teams

Student Support Team

Sharing Data and Transparency

The district communicates data clearly and responsibly.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Engages students in goal-setting and progress monitoring.

Adjusted MAP Growth Targets

Progress Monitoring Tools and Reports

Student Conferences and Advising Documentation

Principal Teams

General Education Teachers

Special Education Teachers

EL Teachers

Student Support Team

Communicates regularly with families about student progress and expectations.

Family Communication Artifacts (newsletters, portals, conferences)

Report Cards and Progress Reports

Translated Materials and Interpretation Supports

Principal Teams

General Education Teachers

Special Education Teachers

EL Teachers

Student Support Team

Maintains transparent, calibrated grading practices.

Grading Policies and Guidelines

Common Assessment and Scoring Tools

ASPEN Portal

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principal Teams

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Safeguards student data privacy and provides training on compliance and best practices.

Data Privacy Policies and Procedures

Staff Training Agendas

Acceptable Use and Data Security Agreements

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Data and Assessment Team

Principal Teams

Human Resources and Professional Development

Quincy Public Schools has established comprehensive systems, policies, and practices to recruit, hire, develop, evaluate, and retain a highly effective, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce. The district’s Human Resources and Professional Development functions are strategically aligned to support instructional excellence, equitable student outcomes, and staff growth at all levels.

Human Resources Infrastructure, Policies, and Practices

The district maintains a well-staffed and well-structured Human Resources Office that effectively manages personnel operations, compliance, and data systems. Quincy utilizes secure electronic systems to maintain personnel records, manage position control, post vacancies, and track employee time and attendance. Staff have access to employment information including pay, benefits, and required documentation through user-friendly platforms. Clear HR policies and procedures are publicly accessible and regularly reviewed to ensure compliance, equity, and transparency. The district verifies educator licensure through DESE systems, supports licensure advancement, and maintains formal processes for addressing staff concerns, misconduct, and grievances in alignment with collective bargaining agreements and state law. Staffing data is routinely analyzed and shared with school leaders to inform planning and continuous improvement.

Staffing

Quincy Public Schools implements effective recruitment, hiring, and onboarding practices designed to build and sustain a strong workforce that reflects the diversity of the student population.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

The district maintains equitable, DESE-aligned hiring practices, including rigorous screening, background checks, and licensure verification.

HR Onboarding Process

HR Team Meetings (bi-monthly)

Human Resources Department

Hiring leaders receive guidance and training to ensure fair, consistent, and inclusive processes.

Personnel Team Meetings (bi-annual)

EDI Newsletter (monthly)

Human Resources Department

EDIB Director

New educators participate in structured onboarding orientation, and induction programs including mentoring, and coaching supports.

Collective Bargaining Agreement with QEA

New Teacher Training/Orientation

Mentoring Program

Human Resources Department

Curriculum Department

The district uses staffing data to assess needs and equitably distribute licensed, experienced educators, prioritizing high-needs schools and students.

Licensure Reports

Principal Meetings

HR Transitions Tracker

Human Resources

Data and Assessment

District Data Coordinator

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Quincy implements the Massachusetts Educator Evaluation Framework with fidelity, ensuring timely evaluations, multiple sources of evidence, and ongoing professional feedback.

Personnel Team Meetings

Principal Team Meetings

Assistant Principal Team Meetings

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principals

Human Resources

Evaluation data is used to support growth, reduce bias, and advance instructional equity.

Superintendent’s Leadership Team Meetings

Curriculum and Assessment Team Meetings

Principal Team Meetings

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Principals

Human Resources

Curriculum and Assessment Team

EDIB Director

The district recognizes effective educators, provides leadership pathways that allow teachers to remain in the classroom, and implements strategies to retain a skilled and diverse workforce.

Professional Teacher Status Ceremony

Mentor Teacher Program

Professional Development Day

Personnel Team

Assistant Principals Professional Development

Human Resources

Curriculum Department

Quincy fosters positive working conditions through collaboration, feedback, wellness supports, and inclusive workplace practices.

Human Resources

Curriculum Department

Professional Learning

Professional learning in Quincy Public Schools is coherent, sustained, and aligned with district priorities and the Massachusetts Professional Development Standards.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Educators receive job-embedded observation, support, and feedback from trained administrators and curriculum coordinators with expertise in evidence-based and culturally sustaining practices.

New Teacher Orientation

Mentoring and Induction Program

Curriculum Team Meetings

Classroom Observations and Feedback

Modeling of Lessons

Coplanning and cotaught lessons

Professional Development

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Curriculum Coordinators

Directors

Mentor Teachers

Principals

Professional development is data-informed, differentiated, and aligned to the Standards of Effective Practice, allowing educators agency in selecting learning opportunities.

Professional Development Calendar

Professional Development Team

Professional Development Feedback Forms

Classroom Observations

Benchmark Assessment Data

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Principals

Directors

Coordinators

Professional development Team

The district supports collaboration through structured planning time, professional learning communities, and data teams.

Individual School Schedules

Professional Development Calendar

Assessment Calendar

Data Team meetings

ILT meetings

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Principals

New educators receive comprehensive induction and mentoring supports, while non-instructional staff receive targeted training aligned to their roles.

New Teacher Orientation

Mentoring and Induction Program

Professional Development Calendars

Staff Trainings

Staff Meetings

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Principals

Directors

Coordinators

Quincy regularly evaluates the effectiveness of professional learning to ensure it leads to improved instructional practice and student outcomes.

Professional Development Evaluation Forms

Professional Development Team Meetings

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Curriculum and Assessment Team

Principals

Directors

Coordinators

Student Support

Quincy Public Schools supports the whole child by fostering safe, inclusive learning environments and delivering integrated academic, social-emotional, behavioral, health, and family supports. These efforts are grounded in a robust Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) that ensures every student has access to the resources needed to succeed.

Safe and Supportive School Climate and Culture

Quincy Public Schools creates safe and supportive environments where all students are supported, safe, and active members of their school communities.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

The district prioritizes student safety, belonging, and engagement through evidence-based and culturally responsive practices.

Open Parachute SEL Curriculum

Kernels SEL Curriculum

Raising Multicultural Kids

Superintendent’s Leadership Team

Student Support Teams

Health Educators

Classroom Teachers

Quincy maintains secure facilities and collaborates with municipal safety partners to implement and regularly update emergency preparedness plans.

Professional Development on emergency and threat assessment training

Active Shooter Table Top Training

Practice fire drills

Practice lock down drills

Director of Safety and Security

Superintendent’s leadership team in conjunction with QPD & QFD

Schools implement clear, consistent Tier 1 behavioral expectations that emphasize positive supports and alternatives to exclusionary discipline.

Restorative Practices

Restorative circles

Community circles

PBIS initiatives

Attendance Matters Initiative

Student Support Teams

Site administration

Behavioral data is reviewed to identify and address inequities, and staff receive training to respond to student needs effectively.

Student Support Team Agendas

Social emotional and behavioral referrals

Restorative Practice Training

Trauma Sensitive Professional Development training

Superintendent’s leadership team

Site student support teams

The district actively engages students and families in shaping school climate and uses climate and culture data to inform continuous improvement.

Elementary staff, student and parent culture and climate survey (in partnership with AIP and Harvard)

Open Houses

Parent Academies

Curriculum nights

Multicultural Nights

Monthly DEI themes

Site principals and staff

Superintendent’s leadership team

Student Attendance, Voice, and Leadership

Quincy Public Schools implements a variety of effective strategies to increase attendance and engagement as well as create opportunities for student voice and leadership both in and out of the classrooms.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
Quincy implements proactive, non-punitive strategies to improve attendance and address chronic absenteeism through family engagement, data analysis, and targeted supports.	District wide Attendance challenges School wide community meetings PBIS incentive programs	Superintendent’s leadership team Site student support teams
Multilingual communication emphasizes the importance of attendance and student engagement.	Use of the language line Translated newsletters via smore Family liaison family conferences Parent academies	Site principals Family liaisons Superintendent’s leadership team
The district creates opportunities for student voice and leadership across grade levels and systematically gathers and responds to student feedback at the classroom, school, and district levels.	Elementary student culture and climate survey School councils SAVE Promise groups SADD groups	Superintendent’s leadership team Site principals Site group leaders

Health, Wellbeing, and Mental Health

The district provides services, instruction and support focused on the health and wellbeing of students.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
The district provides comprehensive health and physical education, physical activity opportunities, and access to school nurses at each site.	Individual School Schedules High School Program of Study Curriculum Maps School staff lists	Superintendent’s Leadership Team
Quincy monitors student health through required screenings, maintains allergy management protocols, and connects families to external providers as needed.	Health Screenings SNAP Documentation Mass Healthy Smiles A Day of Vision Matter of Heart CPR for 8th grade students First Aid and Stop the Bleed training Manet CHC Partnership Boston Children’s Hospital Continuing Education	Health Services Team
Tiered mental and behavioral health supports are embedded within MTSS, including universal social-emotional learning and targeted interventions.	Open Parachute SEL Curriculum Kernels SEL Curriculum Check-In Check-Out Systems QHS MTSS framework guide Social skills groups Grief groups Individual / targeted social-emotional plans Individual counseling Crisis interventions	Superintendent’s leadership team Site Principals Student Support Teams
The district leverages community partnerships to expand access to specialized services and maintains a local wellness policy that supports student health and learning.	Monthly Mental Health Wellness Coalition Meetings Partnerships with: QARI, Manet, Walker, Aspire, Big Brother Big Sister & Bay State Community Services Wellness Policy	QPS Mental Health Wellness Coalition Student Support Teams Student Support Teams Health Services teams

Family and Community Partnerships

Quincy Public Schools partners with families and community organizations to provide engaging and positive student experiences.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
Quincy Public Schools partners with families as equal stakeholders through culturally responsive, multilingual communication and inclusive decision-making opportunities.	SEPAC Meetings ELPAC Meetings Multicultural Planning Committee Family DEI Family Liaison Social Media groups Language Access Plan Translated Parent/Guardian Surveys SMORE Newsletters	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Family Liaisons Principals Coordinators Directors
Interpretation and translation services support meaningful engagement across the district.	Translated newsletters Interpreted parent-teacher conferences Interpreted parent academies Use of the 24/7 language line	Site Principals Family Liaisons Superintendent’s leadership team
The district collaborates with community organizations to provide enrichment, wraparound services, and extended learning opportunities, using data to assess effectiveness and align services to student needs.	Monthly QPS Mental Health Wellness Coalition meetings Behavioral health navigator role Behavioral health navigator tracking data	Director of Student Support Behavioral Health Navigator

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

The district provides a robust and well structured MTSS system designed to support the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of all students.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
The district implements a clearly defined MTSS aligned with the state blueprint, providing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.	District MTSS framework guide Open Parachute SEL Curriculum Kernels SEL Curriculum Check-In Check-Out Systems Social skills groups Grief groups Individual / targeted social-emotional plans Individual counseling Crisis interventions Literacy Team Meetings Math Team Meetings Special Education Team Meetings ELE Team Meetings	Superintendent’s leadership team
Quincy uses disaggregated data, screening tools, and progress monitoring to guide interventions and resource allocation.	District and School Level Data reports School Improvement Plans Program Improvement Plans ILT meetings Progress monitoring	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Student Support Team Directors Coordinators Curriculum and Assessment Team District Data Coordinator
Families and students are engaged in decision-making, and MTSS operates in coordination with, not in place of, special education and English learner services.	Parent Academies Parent/Guardian Surveys SEPAC meetings ELPAC meetings	Superintendent’s Leadership Team Special Education Director ELE Director Student Support Director

Financial and Asset Management

Quincy Public Schools strategically manages its financial and physical resources to support equitable access, high-quality instruction, and long-term sustainability. Through strong internal controls, transparent processes, and close collaboration with municipal partners, the district ensures responsible stewardship of public funds.

Business Office Staffing and Infrastructure

The district’s business office is staffed with qualified professionals and operates under clear written policies and procedures aligned with state and federal requirements, including UMAS. Secure financial management systems support budgeting, accounting, procurement, and reporting. Records are maintained in accordance with state retention schedules. Quincy maintains strong, clearly defined working relationships with municipal partners to support budgeting, operations, and capital planning.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Quincy’s budgeting process is transparent, data-driven, and aligned with the district’s strategic priorities.

Benchmark	Sources of Evidence	Team(s) Responsible
Resources are equitably distributed based on student needs, with particular attention to historically underserved populations.	QPS Budget School Allocations City of Quincy Budget IDEA Grant Funding Title I Grant Funding	School Committee & SLT Business Office Mayor & City Council Grant Management Team
The district meets or exceeds net school spending requirements and plans for special education costs, professional development, instructional materials, and staffing.	End of Year Report Mass DESE Chapter 70 AId and Net School Spending Requirements Annual Audit of EOY and City of Quincy Financial Statements	Business Office SLT Business Office and Municipal Finance Department
Stakeholders are engaged throughout the budget process, which culminates in a publicly accessible budget document.	Budget building process as outlined to the School Committee and the public	School Committee & SLT
Multi-year financial planning incorporates enrollment trends, contractual obligations, and service cost projections.	QPS Budget Enrollment Data	School Committee & SLT SLT
Grants are strategically pursued, monitored, and aligned with sustainability planning.	Grant’s Book City of Quincy Grant Management Dept	SLT & Grant Management Team Grant Management Department

Operations

The district effectively manages enrollment, facilities, transportation, nutrition, technology, and procurement.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Quincy provides reliable transportation, universal access to nutritious meals, and technology resources that support teaching, learning, and operations.

Ridership lists for regular and special education

Annual Audit of Food Service Department

Transportation Department and Transportation Team

Food Service Department

Curriculum Team, IT Department

Procurement and contract management follow all applicable laws, with systems in place to monitor timelines and performance.

Procurement Procedures

City of Quincy Procedures

MGL 30b

Business Office

Purchasing Dept & Municipal Finance Dept.

Capital Assets and Planning

Quincy Public Schools in collaboration with the City of Quincy maintains a strong system for capital assets and planning.

Benchmark

Sources of Evidence

Team(s) Responsible

Quincy maintains systems for tracking, maintaining, and replacing capital assets.

Technology Inventory System

Bus Inventory

Building Assessments

City of Quincy Capital Improvement Plan

IT Team

Transportation Team

Public Building Dept

Municipal Finance Dept

The district has a long-term capital plan informed by enrollment projections, facility assessments, and community input to ensure safe, functional, and modern learning environments.

Enrollment Data

School Improvement Plans

Building Assessments

SLT

School Committee, SLT and Principal Teams

Public Building Dept

District Goals

MATHEMATICS

During the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades 2-8 will show evidence of growth in math as measured by the following increases in RIT points, as indicated in the Spring 2025-26 MAP District Student Growth Summary Report:

15 points in grade 2-4,
10 points in grade 5,
8 points in grade 6,
6 points in grade 7,
Grade 8 will show 5 points of growth from fall to winter.

During the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades 3-8 will show evidence of achievement in math as measured by a two percentage point increase in meeting and exceeding expectations achievement levels, indicated in the 2025-26 PE303 MCAS Results by Achievement Level.

Benchmarks/Action Steps	Sources of Evidence
By October 2025, MCAS Results, District and School Standards Reports for 2025, and District and School MAP Assessment Data will be analyzed and presented at District Meetings (i.e. SLT, Principals Team, Curriculum and Assessment Team, Data Teams, School Committee)	Team Meeting agendas and notes Data Team Presentations
During the school year 2025-2026, targeted small group instruction will be provided by the math interventionists. They will also support classroom educators by sharing games and activities based on classroom needs, with a continued focus on supporting 5th-grade students.	Integrated Learning Team agenda and notes Progress monitoring data Created games, lessons, and activities
During the school year 2025-2026, the district will provide in-house professional development for all middle schools to assist in the implementation of Amplify Desmos Math. Sessions will be geared towards the needs of each individual middle school.	Professional development meeting agendas and notes PD evaluation forms Vertical team meetings and notes
Students in grades 5 and 6 at Point Webster and South-West, and students at Lincoln Hancock, Clifford Marshall, Merrymount, Parker, Snug Harbor, Squantum, and Atherton Hough will utilize ST Math Students at Wollaston, Beechwood, Montclair, and Bernazzani will utilize Happy Numbers	ST Math data Individual class schedules Student and teacher feedback Happy Numbers data Individual class schedules Student and teacher feedback
During the school year 2025-2026, the district will provide targeted professional development across K-8, including the following: Molly Vokey with Snug Harbor Teachers - lesson planning and co-teaching Ann Elise Record - focus on math fluency with the math interventionists and K-2 teachers Grade 3-5 teachers focus on fluency as well as test-taking skills Amplify Desmos will provide support to middle school math educators on the implementation of the new middle school math curriculum Additional math professional development focused on math anxiety and dyscalculia Throughout SY 2025-2026, Math educators will continue to utilize number talks to build fluency and number sense. By June 2026, Principals and Instructional Leaders will facilitate Assessment Day 3, which will include the collaborative and reflective practice of examining end-of-year data to measure student growth/achievement.	System-wide PD agenda and notes Vertical team agenda and notes PD evaluation form Educator observations Lesson plans Principal walk-throughs Model lessons Educator observations Principal PD agendas and notes Site-based math teams' curriculum planning meetings, agendas, and notes Principal observations Assessment Day 3 Agenda and Notes Site-based Professional Development Plan Principal’s Weekly Communications

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

During the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades 2-8 will show evidence of growth in reading as measured by the following increases in RIT points, as indicated in the Spring 2025-26 MAP District Student Growth Summary Report:

12 points in grade 2, 10 points in grade 3,
7 points in grade 4,
3 points in grades 5-7.
Grade 8 will show 2 points of growth from fall to winter.

During the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades 3-8 will show evidence of achievement in ELA as measured by a 2 percentage point increase in meeting and exceeding expectations achievement levels, indicated in the 2025-26 PE303 MCAS Results by Achievement Level.

Benchmarks/Action Steps	Sources of Evidence
By October 2025, MCAS Results, District and School Standards Reports for 2025, and District and School MAP Assessment Data will be analyzed and presented at District Meetings (i.e. SLT, Principals Team, Curriculum and Assessment Team, Data Teams, and School Committee)	Participation in DESE Data and Discrepancy Reporting Webinars Leadership Team planning and data analysis Curriculum, Assessment, and Data Team Presentation to School Committee
During SY 2025-2026, the district will strengthen early literacy skills by conducting early literacy benchmark screening 3x/year and progress monitoring in grades K–3, and use the results to form instructional groups based on student skill levels, and tailor both core instruction and tiered interventions to support and challenge all learners.	Assessment Calendar ILT Team meetings Principal newsletter Instructional groupings Individual mCLASS Home Connect letter
During SY 2025-2026, if a student’s composite score is well below the benchmark, the school shall determine which actions within the general education program will meet the student’s needs, including differentiated or supplementary evidence-based reading instruction and ongoing monitoring of progress. This will also be communicated to families.	Individual student action plans Progress monitoring data Individual student action plans
Throughout SY 2025-2026, the district will provide targeted professional development across all domains of English Language Arts—reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Professional learning will include collaboration, coaching, and workshops in partnership with Lexia, the National Council on Improving Literacy, Commonwealth Learning Center, Hand2Mind, Renaissance, Amplify, The Writing Pathway, The Writing Revolution, and educator Brett Vogelsinger.	Professional development agendas and notes Professional development evaluation form Principal walk-throughs Educator observation
During SY 2025-2026, the district will continue the work with the QPS District K-8 Writing Team to enhance direct instruction in writing. This team will continue to meet throughout the fall to refine presentations, templates, and resources aimed at improving student writing outcomes throughout the school year.	District writing team meeting schedule District writing team meeting attendance District writing team meeting agendas and notes Professional development notes and agendas
During SY 2025-2026, the district will offer parent academies to equip families with strategies for supporting their child's literacy development.	Parent Academy Schedule Parent academy attendance
During SY 2025-2026, educators will continue using standardized writing assessments aligned with ELA standards and MCAS performance task expectations for grades 3-8.	Student writing samples
During SY 2025-2026, educators will strengthen students’ comprehension of key ideas and details in both informational and literary texts by leveraging close reading strategies to build knowledge, vocabulary, and language comprehension.	Team meeting notes and agendas Educator observation Sample lesson plans
During SY 2025-2026, the district will continue to provide educators with training and resources on The Writing Revolution, enabling them to integrate writing activities into the core curriculum effectively, with a particular focus on the two schools in need of intervention.	Professional development agenda and notes Model lesson plans Principal observations Educator resources
During SY 2025-2026, the district will continue to offer local conference opportunities to expand educator knowledge and practice, including participation in events such as the Massachusetts Reading Conference (MRA) and the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS).	Conference attendance Presentation and notes
During SY 2025-2026, educators in grades 6-8 will continue to implement common writing assessments, using criteria from the ELA MCAS rubric for scoring, to improve students’ writing.	Common Rubric Sample writing assessments
During SY 2025-2026, the district will enhance reading fluency and comprehension by expanding access to Lexia Core5 (grades K–5) and Lexia PowerUp (grades 6–8), and integrating native language support to better serve multilingual learners.	Lexia usage data Lexia assessment data
During SY 2025-2026, the district will increase access to high-quality texts by providing a curated subscription to Sora/OverDrive, offering ebooks and audiobooks that are easily accessible through single sign-on via the Clever platform.	Teacher lesson plans Classroom observations SORA usage data Assessment of titles checked out Principal Newsletters

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

During the 2025-2026 school year, students will show evidence in science as measured by an increase on the percent of possible points received on constructed response questions as indicated in the CU306 MCAS District and School Results by Standards.

Grade 5 will increase to 44% from a base of 37%
Grade 8 will increase to 44% from a base of 36%
Grade 10 will increase to 57% from a base of 49%

During the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades 4-8 will show evidence of growth in STE as measured by the following increases in RIT points, indicated in the Spring 2025-26 MAP District Summary Report.

8 RIT points in grades 4-5
7 RIT points in grade 6
6 RIT points in grade 7
3.5 RIT points in grade 8*

Benchmarks/Action Steps

Sources of Evidence

Professional Development for Effective Instruction

Provide targeted professional development centered on effective practices to supported Constructed Response (CR) development.
Bonnie Nieves from Educate on Purpose facilitates professional learning for middle school science teachers on effective OpenSciEd (OSE) implementation, focusing on design principles, student sensemaking, and scientific reasoning.
Grade 3-5 teachers meet with facilitators from Discovery Education for professional development to support the pilot program for the Discovery Education Science TechBook.

PD agendas and slide decks
Participant feedback forms, reflection forms, or exit tickets
Contracts or facilitator session materials
Lesson and unit plans revised or developed based on PD focus
Classroom observation
Student work samples aligned to instructional practices
Usage analytics or engagement data from instructional platforms (e.g., Discovery Education)

Curriculum Implementation and Enhancement

Expand implementation of OpenScieEd curricula by increasing the number of units used in middle school classes.
Promote the integration of Discovery Education Science TechBook in grades 3–5 as part of a broader curriculum review aimed at selecting a cohesive, high-quality science curriculum for all elementary grades.
Continue updating district-aligned curriculum maps across all STE courses
Facilitate the adoption of Advanced Placement (AP) Physics C at the high school level.

Updated unit implementation trackers or pacing documents
Revised and finalized curriculum maps aligned to district expectations
Lesson and unit plans demonstrating curriculum integration
Student work samples aligned to new or expanded curriculum content
Usage analytics or engagement data from instructional platforms (e.g., Discovery Education)
Meeting agendas and slide decks from curriculum review or adoption committees
Professional development materials directly supporting curriculum implementation

Assessment Preparation and Alignment

Facilitate the development of Constructed Response (CR) resources to compliment the computer-based MCAS practice tests, DESE-released items, and student exemplars.
Department Chairs facilitate data analysis of the 2025 Gr 10 Next Generation Biology MCAS and align or adjust instruction and assessments accordingly.

Developed CR resources and aligned student exemplars
MCAS data analysis summaries or department meeting notes
Revised lesson and assessment plans reflecting instructional adjustments
PD or training materials supporting assessment alignment

Student Engagement and Enrichment

Provide an opportunity for all grade 8 students to investigate, research, test, record, design and present a STEM project, aligned to MA STE Frameworks.

Student project proposals, research plans, and final presentations
Rubrics, scoring guides, or assessment tools aligned to MA STE Frameworks
Event or showcase agendas and related presentation schedules
Photo documentation, participation records, or project submission logs

College and Career Readiness

Continue our partnership with Quincy College to give students greater access to college completion and the career pipeline through Early College High School and Dual Enrollment programs.

Enrollment and participation records for Early College and Dual Enrollment programs
Program schedules with Quincy College

CIVICS

During the 2025-2026 school year, students in grade 8 will show evidence of growth within Civics Practices as measured by a 6 percentage point increase in the Civic-based Questioning practice within the CU306 MCAS District & School Results by Standards Report.

Benchmarks/Action Steps	Sources of Evidence
Embed Daily Source-Analysis Practice Incorporate short tasks using primary and secondary civic sources (e.g., excerpts from the Constitution, Supreme Court opinions, civic data charts). Have students identify claims, evidence, and counter-claims with explicit modeling of how to eliminate distractors on multiple-choice items.	Daily/weekly lesson plans with embedded source-analysis activities Student work samples showing claim/evidence/counter-claim analysis Assessment or task samples aligned to civic source analysis
Use Question Stems Aligned to Assessment Language Create questions that mirror the wording and rigor of MCAS style civic questions (cause/effect, compare/contrast, claim/evidence, “best supports” language). Provide immediate feedback and class discussion of strategies for choosing correct responses.	Bank of teacher-created question stems aligned to MCAS language Annotated formative assessments or exit tickets Student response samples or quick checks demonstrating use of stems
Develop a QPS Civics Project Guide Collaborate to create a districtwide Civics Project guide that aligns with Massachusetts state guidelines while ensuring consistent expectations, timelines, rubrics, and exemplars across all schools. Include common checkpoints and assessment criteria to reduce variability and strengthen student preparation.	Finalized QPS Civics Project Guide (digital or print) Rubrics and exemplar project materials Meeting notes or agendas documenting development process
Create a Cohesive Pacing Guide with Civic Questioning Opportunities Design a clear pacing guide that identifies units and lessons where civic-based questioning naturally fits (e.g., government structures, historical decision-making). Embed mini-assessments and formative tasks that mirror civic reasoning questions to build familiarity over time.	Finalized pacing guide with embedded questioning points Sample mini-assessments and formative tasks Lesson/unit plans reflecting integration
Cross-Grade Vocabulary & Concept Alignment Develop a shared “Civics Core Vocabulary” list (e.g., checks and balances, federalism, due process) across Grades 6–8.	Shared civics vocabulary list and supporting resources Vocabulary integration within lesson plans Assessment or task samples demonstrating vocabulary use

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

During the 2025-2026 school year, the percentage of English Learners in grades 1-12 who make progress towards their proficiency targets will increase by:

5% in grades 9-12 (from a base of 33.9%)
5% in grades 1-8 (from a base of 55.2%)

Benchmarks/Action Steps	Sources of Evidence
During the fall of SY 2025-2026, the district will review the state’s progress targets with the 2025 ACCESS data to set goals and interventions. During the fall of SY 2025-2026, the district will meet with all principals to review data, including but not limited to historical data, individual student data, and student participation data. During the fall of SY 2025-2026, the district will review 3-year trends by school across the district.	Meeting Agendas and Minutes Three-year trend data, individual student data, and student participation data
During the fall of SY 2025-2026, the district will draft Student Success Plans with either an oral language goal or a literacy goal with an identified intervention. Review and activate Student Success Plans.	Individual Student Success Plans ELE Team meeting notes and agendas
During the fall of SY 2025-2026, the district will share Student Success Plans with families in October. During the fall of SY 2025-2026, the district will provide Parent Academies to address questions.	Parent/guardian communication Parent Academy schedule, agendas and notes Parent Academy presentations
During SY 2025-2026, the district will keep documentation (writing samples, running records, etc.) of the interventions implemented to achieve the state’s progress targets. During SY 2025-2026, the district will file documentation for each marking period. During SY 2025-2026, the district will explore, develop, and pilot progress monitoring tools based on the student experiences across all levels. During SY 2025-2026, the district will incorporate the use of Student Success Plans during ILTs, PD Days, and Department Meetings to help guide interventions and instructional decisions.	Writing samples, running records Progress monitoring data ILT meeting notes PD and Department meeting agendas and notes
During SY 2025-2026, the district will continue to participate in training on Vista curriculum materials at the elementary level. During SY 2025-2026, the district will continue to implement the National Geographic curriculum materials and participate in workshops with The Writing Revolution at the middle school level. During SY 2025-2026, the district will develop district-aligned skill-based maps by English Language Proficiency level and ESL course at the high school level.	Professional development agendas and notes ELE curriculum maps
During the Spring of 2026, the district will review the state’s progress targets with the 2026 ACCESS data. During the Spring of 2026, the district will meet with site teams to discuss and review Student Success Plans. During the Spring of 2026, the district will share 2026 ACCESS reports and Student Success Plans with the state’s progress target met or not with families in June.	2026 ACCESS data ELE team meeting agendas and notes Parent/guardian communication

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

During school year 2025-2026, all Quincy Public Schools will participate in a district-wide initiative to reduce chronic absenteeism by 3.3% from a base of 10.4% in grades K-8 and 3.2% from a base of 21.2% in grades 9-12.

All schools will implement a tiered approach, including:

Participate in the district Attendance Matters campaign
A positive school-wide campaign that promotes attendance awareness for all students
Early Interventions for students who are beginning to show signs of chronic absenteeism
Specific individual interventions for students who have the most trouble getting to school every day
Targeted interventions for identified subgroups of students struggling with attendance

Benchmarks/Action Steps

Sources of Evidence

District-wide Attendance Matters campaign that promotes attendance awareness and engagement across the district, including:

District-wide monthly themes
Updated Attendance Matters webpage with resources, supports, and Frequently Asked Questions
Monthly Attendance Awareness Newsletters
Monthly contests with prizes, encouraging and highlighting family, student, and staff engagement

Monthly Attendance Matters Newsletter
Video and photo updates on social media and the Quincy Public Schools webpage

A positive school-wide campaign that promotes attendance awareness for all students

Staff Weekly Notices
Weekly & Monthly Family Newsletters

Early Interventions for students who are beginning to show signs of chronic absenteeism

Schoolwide monitoring of attendance data
Create and implement attendance incentives
Attendance support plans

Family & Staff Newsletters
Direct phone and email communication with families

Specific individual interventions for students who have the most trouble getting to school every day

Check-in/check-out plans
Identify barriers at school & home
Credit recovery plans
Transportation
Mentorship (i.e., Big Brother, Big Sister pilot program at QHS)

Attendance letters to families
Attendance meeting minutes
Individual support plans

Targeted interventions for identified subgroups of students struggling with attendance

Create and implement dropout prevention interventions
Re-engage with students who have recently stopped attending school and received 10-day letters
Offer a modified schedule or alternative educational programming
Quincy Evening High School EL Program

Family Assistance Conference minutes
504 Plan
CRA Minutes
Mental Health referrals
Outside evaluations
Registration and attendance at Recovery Academies

HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION

During the 2025-2026 school year, the Superintendent’s Leadership and Principal Teams, in collaboration with the Quincy Special Education Parent Advisory Council, the English Learner Advisory Council, and the Citywide Parents Council, will enhance district-wide home–school connections by developing and implementing comprehensive family engagement initiatives. These efforts will include a minimum of 10 Parent Academies, consistent and accessible communication through quarterly district curriculum newsletters, and a 20% increase in social media and district website engagement (followers, shares, comments, views, likes) from the previous school year.

Benchmarks/Action Steps	Sources of Evidence
Meet with representatives from the Quincy Special Education Parent Advisory Council, English Learner Parent Advisory Council, and the Citywide Parents Council to discuss ideas by December 3, 2025.	Parent feedback on topics Meeting Agendas
Meet with the Superintendent’s Leadership and Principal Teams to select appropriate Parent Academy topics by December 19, 2025.	Principal Team Meeting Agendas
Develop quarterly district curriculum and Family-DEI newsletters to highlight programs, achievements, and upcoming engagement opportunities.	District quarterly newsletters
Continue updates to the district webpage to serve as a user-friendly hub for family resources, events, and communications	District website updates District website traffic reports
Continue to expand the district’s social media presence to promote engagement, celebrate success, and provide timely information to families.	Social media engagement metrics (followers, shares, comments, views, likes)
Schedule and present ten home-school connections events by June 18, 2026.	Event flyers and QPS website/social media posts Videotape all presentations and stream on the Quincy Public Schools SchoolTube channel

ADMINISTRATIVE MENTORING

During the 2025–2026 school year, the Superintendent’s Leadership Team will strengthen the district’s leadership pipeline by providing targeted support to current Principals, developing Assistant Principals as future district leaders, and cultivating leadership capacity among aspiring educational leaders in a variety of roles. These efforts will include a minimum of 3 Leadership Academies aligned to district instructional priorities, quarterly instructional leadership professional development opportunities designed to foster collaboration and shared practice among school leaders, and the expansion of mentoring and coaching opportunities to prepare emerging leaders for future administrative and instructional leadership positions.

Benchmarks/Action Steps	Sources of Evidence
During SY 2025-2026, the district will establish an Assistant Principal Leadership Team to meet monthly and engage in structured discussions on instructional leadership, operational systems, and preparation for future leadership roles.	Meeting agendas sign-in sheets shared meeting notes participant feedback surveys
During SY 2025-2026, the district will conduct 3 Leadership Academies focused on district instructional priorities, with differentiated sessions for Principals, Assistant Principals, and aspiring leaders.	PD calendar Presentation materials Attendance records Exit tickets/reflections
During SY 2025-2026, the district will offer quarterly Instructional Leadership Professional Development sessions for Principals and SLT members, designed to strengthen shared instructional practice, data-informed decision-making, and school improvement strategies.	Agendas, Slide decks Attendance rosters Post-session evaluations
During SY 2025-2026, the district will facilitate three professional learning sessions in partnership with Dr. Eleanor Drago-Severson for Principals and SLT members, focused on adult development, leadership stance, and adaptive leadership.	Session agendas Participant surveys
Provide at least one targeted PD session for aspiring educational leaders (e.g., teacher leaders, coordinators, APs not currently in leadership cohorts) in collaboration with Dr. Drago-Severson.	PD plan Session materials Participant feedback
During SY 2025-2026, the district will develop a mentoring and coaching structure pairing Assistant Principals with experienced Principals and district leaders to support leadership growth and readiness.	Mentor/mentee pairing lists Reflection forms End-of-year feedback
During SY 2025-2026, the district will work collaboratively with principals and assistant principals to develop, enhance, calibrate, and support the educator evaluation process, including plan development, educator observations, evidence collection, and formative and summative evaluations	Principal meeting agendas and notes Assistant principal meeting agendas and notes Feedback forms Slide decks, model evaluation documents

Professional Development Plan

Quincy Public Schools’ professional development program is grounded in research-based theory and proven practice. Our approach highlights best instructional strategies, innovative lesson design, embedded technology, culturally responsive practices, and tiered supports to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of all learners. Each year, vertical, grade-level, and departmental teams build upon the work introduced at system-wide workshops and Principals’ meetings to ensure strong alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, the Common Core State Standards in ELA/Literacy and Mathematics, and ASPEN, our district’s student information system.

Professional learning opportunities also support districtwide initiatives such as the MA Educator Evaluation System, curriculum pacing and alignment, data-informed instructional decision-making, and the development of common assessments that measure student growth and achievement. Increasingly, professional learning emphasizes culturally responsive and inclusive practices, ensuring that all educators foster learning environments where every student feels valued, respected, and represented.

To further strengthen this work, Quincy Public Schools has partnered with SupportEd through the MA DESE Redesign Cohort to implement strategic improvements in resources, structures, and practices beginning in Fall 2026. This partnership focuses on examining the experiences of English Learners through analysis of key data related to demographics, access, achievement, and outcomes. Findings from this analysis guide district decision-making related to the use of instructional time, assignment of students and staff, program models, and operational processes. Professional learning and implementation support are provided through in-person meetings, one-on-one coaching, design teams, and webinars, reinforcing the district’s commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive educational practices.

Structure and Implementation

Professional development goals and priorities are collaboratively established by teachers, administrators, and the District Professional Development Team, setting a clear course for districtwide improvement. Once priorities are identified, teams of educators and administrators coordinate efforts around a defined set of system goals, developing both timelines and implementation plans to achieve them.

Leaders at every level—including Principals, Assistant Principals, Department Heads, Coordinators, and Directors—serve as instructional leaders and role models. They share responsibility for designing and facilitating site-based and districtwide professional learning experiences. Leaders are expected to model high-quality, culturally responsive instruction and to create opportunities for professional collaboration focused on equitable outcomes for all students.

Professional development is viewed as a continuous process, not a single event. Quincy Public Schools intentionally avoids “one-shot” workshops, instead offering a series of sustained, high-quality, and relevant learning opportunities throughout the school year. Each school’s School Improvement Plan aligns with district initiatives to ensure coherence across all levels.

The Professional Development Team monitors effectiveness through participant feedback and evaluation data. Teacher evaluations of workshops are reviewed and summarized to inform the planning of future offerings. Ultimately, the success of professional learning is measured by improvements in classroom instruction, educator effectiveness, and equitable student achievement across all groups.

Professional Development Time Structures

Quincy Public Schools utilizes the following structures to plan and facilitate professional development opportunities:

Principals’ Meetings on Early Release Days
Contractual Professional Development
System In-Service Days (school and non-school hours)

Quincy Public Schools Professional Development Goals

Quincy Public Schools’ Professional Development Plan aspires to:

Enhance instructional expertise by providing professional development that deepens content knowledge and strengthens effective, standards-based teaching, learning, and assessment practices for all students.
Promote data literacy by providing training in the use of multiple data sources to inform instructional decisions and improve curriculum and teaching practices.
Ensure curriculum alignment by supporting instructional practices that reflect the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and prepare students for success on MCAS and beyond.
Embed culturally responsive teaching and leadership by equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to affirm students’ cultural identities, build meaningful relationships, and design inclusive lessons that reflect and celebrate diversity.
Use educator voice and evidence by incorporating teacher feedback, assessment data, and classroom observations to identify and prioritize professional development needs.
Expand instructional repertoire by supporting teachers in implementing a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies that promote critical thinking, creativity, and deeper learning.
Foster collaboration and reflection by providing educators with structured time to plan, collaborate, and reflect on instructional practices, strengthening professional learning communities across the district.
Encourage student-centered learning by equipping teachers with strategies to engage students in analysis, synthesis, reasoning, and problem solving through authentic, inquiry-based learning experiences.
Keep staff informed and connected by communicating statewide educational initiatives, curriculum updates, assessment changes, and certification requirements.
Cultivate educator leadership by offering opportunities for all educators to deepen subject-area expertise and instructional leadership capacity, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
Build partnerships by collaborating with higher education institutions, professional associations, and community organizations to expand professional learning opportunities.
Strengthen administrative leadership by providing targeted professional learning for administrators that enhances leadership practices and supports a systemwide approach to instructional improvement, cultural proficiency, and educational equity.

Professional Development Calendars

Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary

Quincy Public Schools 2025.2026 (as of 8.14.25)
PreK and Elementary Release Day/Contractual Hours ~ Professional Development Schedule Wednesdays
Dates	Early Start Schools: 12:30-2:00 Late Start Schools: 1:00-2:30	Contractual Time (additional 2 hours)
9/2/2025 (Tuesday)	First Day for Professional Staff
9/3/2025
9/10/2025	Principal PD (90 minutes)
9/17/2025
9/24/2025	COMP

10/1/2025
10/8/2025	System-wide PD 12:45 - 3:45
10/15/2025
10/22/2025	Assessment Day # 1
10/29/2025

11/4/2024 (Tuesday)	(Election Day) System-wide PD 8:30-2:30
11/5/2025
11/12/2025	*RSP: Report Writing (4 hours during school day)	*RSP: Report Writing applies to Scheduled Service Providers (SLP, OT, PT vision, mobility and hearing specialists)
11/19/2025	Principal PD (90 minutes)
11/26/2025	Early Release (Thanksgiving)

12/3/2025		*Staff Meeting (Early Schools: 2:00PM - 3:00PM, Late Schools: 2:30PM - 3:30PM)
12/10/2025	Report Card Conferences Afternoon
12/17/2025	Report Card Conferences Evening
12/24/2025	Winter Recess No School

1/7/2026	Principal PD (90 minutes)
1/14/2026
1/21/2026	COMP
1/28/2026

2/4/2026
2/11/2026
2/18/2026	February Recess No School
2/25/2026	Principal PD (90 minutes)

3/4/2026	*RSP: Report Writing (4 hours during school day)	*RSP: Report Writing applies to Scheduled Service Providers (SLP, OT, PT vision, mobility and hearing specialists)
3/11/2026	Assessment Day # 2
3/18/2026
3/25/2026	System-wide PD

4/1/2026	Report Card Conferences Evening
4/8/2026	Report Card Conferences Afternoon
4/15/2026	COMP
4/22/2026	April Recess No School
4/29/2026		*Staff Meeting (Early Schools: 2:00PM - 3:00PM, Late Schools: 2:30PM - 3:30PM)

5/6/2026
5/13/2026	System-wide PD
5/20/2026
5/27/2026	Assessment Day #3

6/3/2026
6/10/2026	Principal PD (90 minutes)
6/17/2026
6/24/2026

Middle School

Quincy Public Schools 2025.2026 (as of 8.14.25)
Middle School Release Day/Contractual Hours ~ Professional Development Schedule Wednesdays
Dates	Early Release Day	Contractual Time (additional 2 hours)
9/2/2025 (Tuesday)	First Day for Professional Staff
9/3/2025
9/10/2025	Principal PD 1:00-3:00
9/17/2025
9/24/2025	COMP

10/1/2025
10/8/2025	Principal PD 1:00-2:30
10/15/2025
10/22/2025	Assessment Day #1
10/29/2025

11/4/2024 (Tuesday)	(Election Day) System-wide PD 8:30-2:30
11/5/2025
11/12/2025	Teacher Prep
11/19/2025	*RSP: Report Writing (4 hours during school day)	Staff Meeting 2:30PM - 3:30PM
11/26/2025	Early Release (Thanksgiving)

12/3/2025		Staff Meeting 2:30PM - 3:30PM
12/10/2025	Report Card Conferences (afternoon and evening)
12/17/2025	Report Card Conferences (evening)
12/24/2025	Winter Recess No School

1/7/2026	Principal PD 1:00-3:00
1/14/2026
1/21/2026	COMP
1/28/2026

2/4/2026
2/11/2026	System-wide PD 1:00-4:30
2/18/2026	February Recess No School
2/25/2026	Principal PD 1:00-2:30

3/4/2026	*RSP: Report Writing (4 hours during school day)
3/11/2026	Assessment Day #2 1:00-3:00
3/18/2026
3/25/2026	Teacher Prep

4/1/2026
4/8/2026	System-wide PD 1:00-3:00
4/15/2026
4/22/2026	April Recess No School
4/29/2026	Principal PD 1:00-2:30

5/6/2026
5/13/2026	COMP
5/20/2026
5/27/2026	Assessment Day #3 1:00-2:30

6/3/2026
6/10/2026	Principal PD 1:00-3:00
6/17/2026
6/24/2026

	*RSP: Report Writing applies to Scheduled Service Providers (SLP, OT, PT vision, mobility and hearing specialists)

High School

Quincy Public Schools 2025.2026 (as of 8.14.25)
High School Release Day/Contractual Hours ~ Professional Development Schedule Wednesdays
Dates	Early Release Day	Contractual Professional Development Hours
Dates	1:00 - 3:00 pm	2:30-4:30 p.m.
9/2/2025 (Tuesday)	First Day for Professional Staff
9/3/2025
9/10/2025	Principal/Department PD
9/17/2025
9/24/2025

10/1/2025
10/8/2025	Principal/Department PD
10/15/2025
10/22/2025
10/29/2025	*RSP: Report Writing (4 hours during school day)	*RSP: Report Writing applies to Scheduled Service Providers (SLP, OT, PT vision, mobility and hearing specialists)

11/4/2024 (Tuesday)	(Election Day) System-wide PD 8:30-2:30
11/5/2025
11/12/2025	COMP
11/19/2025
11/26/2025	Early Release (Thanksgiving)

12/3/2025
12/10/2025	Principal/Department PD
12/17/2025
12/24/2025	Winter Recess No School

1/7/2026	COMP
1/14/2026		*Staff Meeting 2:30PM - 3:30PM
1/21/2026	Teacher Prep
1/28/2026

2/4/2026
2/11/2026	Principal/Department PD
2/18/2026	February Recess No School
2/25/2026

3/4/2026
3/11/2026	Principal/Department PD
3/18/2026
3/25/2026

4/1/2026	*RSP: Report Writing (4 hours during school day)	*RSP: Report Writing applies to Scheduled Service Providers (SLP, OT, PT vision, mobility and hearing specialists)
4/8/2026	Teacher Prep
4/15/2026
4/22/2026	April Recess No School
4/29/2026		*Staff Meeting 2:30PM - 3:30PM

5/6/2026
5/13/2026	COMP
5/20/2026		Principal PD
5/27/2026

6/3/2026
6/10/2026
6/17/2026
6/24/2026

Professional Development Team

Purpose: To oversee and assist with Quincy Public Schools' professional development plan with the goal of sharing, planning, and providing opportunities essential to our educators’ professional growth and student achievement. To communicate professional development needs and opportunities to all appropriate personnel within the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Erin Perkins, Assistant Superintendent;

Michael Marani, Senior Director of Curriculum;

Gayle Carvalho, President of the Quincy Education Association

Members Bridget Vaughan Coordinator for ELA and Literacy

Kim Quinn Coordinator for Mathematics

Cara Pekarcik Coordinator for Science

Kim Connolly Director of EDIB

Jill Kyranis Director of Student Support

Julie Graham Director of Special Education

Heather Wojcik Director of English Learner Education

Jennifer Leary Coordinator of Special Education

Larry Taglieri Director of Academic Programs

Chris Tierney Coordinator of Data and Accountability

Daniel Gilbert Principal, North Quincy High

Noreen Holland Assistant Principal, North Quincy High

Robin Moreira Principal, Atherton Hough

Diane Babcock Assistant Principal, Snug Harbor

Abigail Nazzaro Teacher, ELA Central

Victoria Cronin Teacher, ELA BMMS

Kelli Guarino Special Education, Snug Harbor

Ashely Bergin Teacher, Squantum

Margaret Flaherty Teacher, Atherton Hough

Michelle D’Angelo Special Education, Squantum

Heather Patch Principal, Clifford Marshall

Elizabeth Laroussi Assistant Principal, Atlantic

Edward Smith Assistant Principal, Quincy High

Meetings: 10/14/2025 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Coddington PD Room

12/9/2025 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Coddington PD Room

3/19/2026 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Coddington PD Room

5/12/2026 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Coddington PD Room

Goals: Review, recommend, evaluate and assist with the planning of professional development for all staff throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Research and share high quality professional development opportunities with the PD team and assist in the communication and implementation of professional development throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Administrative Professional Development

During the 2025–2026 school year, Quincy Public Schools will continue to strengthen leadership capacity through the Principal’s Leadership Academy—a comprehensive professional learning series designed to support the ongoing growth and development of school and district leaders.

Grounded in the principles of adult learning theory, the Academy emphasizes reflective practice, collaboration, and the continuous refinement of leadership skills. Sessions will explore the development of a leadership stance that balances instructional excellence with empathy, equity, and a commitment to collective efficacy.

A central focus of the Academy will be adaptive leadership, supporting administrators in leading through complex challenges, navigating change, and fostering cultures of innovation and trust. Through seminars, facilitated discussions, and professional exchange, participants will engage with current DESE initiatives, district priorities, and emerging research in educational leadership.

By cultivating reflective, adaptive, and equity-driven leaders, the Principal’s Leadership Academy will ensure that administrative practices align with district goals and promote continuous improvement across all schools.

Measuring Impact

The impact of the Principal’s Leadership Academy will be assessed through multiple measures, including participant feedback, self-assessments aligned to the Massachusetts Model System for Educator Evaluation, and evidence of leadership practices that promote school improvement and student growth. Reflection protocols, peer collaboration, and progress monitoring of district and school goals will provide ongoing data to inform future professional learning design and ensure continuous refinement of leadership development across the district.

Aspiring Administrator Development

During the 2025–2026 school year, Quincy Public Schools will cultivate the next generation of school leaders through a structured Aspiring Administrator Program. This initiative is designed for assistant principals, and coordinators who are preparing to take on formal leadership roles within the district.

The program will focus on:

Leadership mindset and stance: Developing reflective, equity-focused leaders who can navigate complex educational challenges.
Adult development and coaching: Supporting participants’ growth through mentoring, feedback, and professional reflection.
Adaptive leadership skills: Building capacity to manage change, problem-solve collaboratively, and implement district priorities effectively.
Instructional and operational leadership: Strengthening understanding of curriculum alignment, data-informed decision-making, and school improvement processes.

Participants will engage in a combination of workshops, action learning projects, mentoring, and shadowing experiences with current district leaders. The program emphasizes real-world application, collaborative problem solving, and alignment with district initiatives and DESE standards.

Measuring Impact

Progress will be monitored through participant reflections, mentor evaluations, completion of leadership projects, and alignment with district leadership competencies. Outcomes will inform future placement in administrative roles and contribute to a sustainable, equity-driven leadership pipeline across the district.

Mentorship of Department Heads

In alignment with the goals of the Principal’s Leadership Academy, Quincy Public Schools provides targeted mentorship and professional development for department heads. This support includes weekly, scheduled meetings and individualized one-on-one coaching focused on instructional leadership, data-informed decision-making, personnel management, and systems-level thinking. Through structured mentorship and ongoing professional learning, they develop the skills and confidence necessary to transition into leadership roles, ensuring a strong and sustainable leadership pipeline that supports continuous improvement across the district.

Measuring Impact

Progress will be monitored through participant reflections, mentor evaluations, and alignment with district leadership competencies.

Meetings:

Elementary Principals - Various Schools

8/26/25,10/8/25, 11/20/25, 1/22/26, 2/12/26, 3/19/26, 5/20/26

Secondary Principals - Various Schools

8/26/25, 9/24/25, 10/30/25, 12/9/25, 1/27/26, 3/3/26, 5/13/26

Assistant Principals/Aspiring Educational Leaders - Coddington PD Room

11/6/25, 2/10/26, 3/5/26, 5/6/26

*All meetings will be held at 10:00AM - 11:30AM

Department Heads - Designated Schools

Recurring meetings confirmed by mentor and department head

Individual School Professional Development

2025-2026

Atherton Hough

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/25	8:30-11:30 12:30 - 2:00	AH Library Classroom	All Staff K-5 Instructional Staff	QPS Civil Rights and Student Records Confidentiality Training Health Training Educator Evaluation ST Math Initial Training	Robin Moreira Maureen Durgin Kathleen DiVaio Haley Carney Melissa Pearlman, ST Math	All
9/10/25	12:30-2:00	AH Library Merrymount	All Staff	Anti- Bullying Procedures and Policies Select Schools Project Overview, and Community Meetings, Student Support Cohort 1 A- Kernels	Robin Moreira Kathleen DiVaio Select Schools	All
10/8/25	12:45-3:45	Systemwide, various	All Staff, Tiered PD based on grade and content	Writing Instruction Math Fluency/IM Classroom	Various, District	1,2
10/22/25	12:30-4:00	AH Library	All Staff	Assessment Day 1 mCLASS, MCAS & MAP Analysis Goal Setting & Tiering students Educator Goal Planning ST Math Professional Development	Robin Moreira Kathleen DiVaio Haley Carney Melissa Pearlman, ST Math	1,2
11/4/25	8:30-2:30	QHS	All Staff	Professional Day of Learning	Various District, Special Guest presenters	All
11/19/25	12:30-2:00	AH Library	All Staff	Select Schools Project Community Circles Vertical Teams	Robin Moreira TSS (Trauma Sensitive Schools) Work Group	All
1/7/2026	12:30-2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	Kernels Refresher	Select Schools	3
2/25/26	12:30-2:00	AH Library	All Staff	ST Math	Haley Carney, Robin Moreira Melissa Pearlman, ST Math	2
3/11/26	12:30-2:00	AH Library	All Staff	Assessment Day 2 Select Schools Project MCAS Protocols and Administration Procedures Vertical Teams	Robin Moreira TSS (Trauma Sensitive Schools) Work Group	All
3/25/26	12:45-2:15	Systemwide, Various	All Staff	Topic(s) TBA	Various District
5/13/26	12:45-2:15	Systemwide, Various	All Staff	Topic(s) TBA	Various District
5/27/26	12:30-2:00	AH Library	All Staff	Assessment Day 3 Spring Data Dive, instructional next steps and Common Planning Select Schools Project	Robin Moreira TSS (Trauma Sensitive Schools) Work Group	All
6/10/26	12:30-2:00	AH Library	All Staff	Reflections: Common Planning	Robin Moreira	All

Atlantic Middle School

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
September 10, 2025	9:00 am	Atlantic MS cafeteria	All staff	Principal PD: Review teacher handbook Review safety, security and lockdown procedures Review mandated Reporting (51A), physical restraint, civil rights, harassment policies, Internet and technology policies, educator evaluation Review updated health guidelines for students	Administration, Guidance, Nurse	4
October 8, 2025	1:00-3:00 pm	AMS Media Center	All staff	Principal PD: Team meetings, Educator evaluation	Administration and teaching staff	1-4
October 22, 2025	1:00-4:30 pm	AMS Media Center	All staff	Assessment Day 1 Review and analyze MCAS and MAP test results to find strengths and weaknesses, to guide in the planning and creation of action steps and improvements for the 2025-2026 school year.	Administration	1-4
November 5, 2025	8:30 am- 2:30 pm	Quincy High School	All staff	System-wide PD: Collaborate and plan with vertical content and program teams	Various	1-4
January 7, 2026	1:00-3:00 pm	AMS Media Center	All staff	Principal PD: Team meetings, Goals update	Administration and teaching staff	1-4
February 11, 2026	1:00-4:30 pm	Various locations	All staff	System-wide PD: Collaborate and plan with vertical content and program teams	Directors, Coordinators, and Team Administrators	1-4
February 25, 2026	1:00-2:30 pm	AMS Media Center	All staff	Principal PD: Team meetings, Trauma-informed practices	Administration	4
March 11, 2026	1:00-3:00 pm	AMS Media Center	All staff	Assessment Day #2 Work in vertical and grade-level teams to discuss and reflect upon the status of SIP action steps. Assess progress and make recommendations for further action.	Administration	1-4
April 8, 2026	1:00-3:00 pm	Various locations	All staff	System-wide PD: Collaborate and plan with vertical content and program teams	Directors, Coordinators, and Team Administrators	1-4
April 29, 2026	1:00-2:30 pm	Central MS	All staff	Principal PD: Team meetings, Trauma-informed practices	Administration	4
May 27, 2026	1:00-2:30 pm	AMS Media Center	All staff	Assessment Day #3 Work in vertical and grade-level teams to discuss and reflect upon the SIP goals. Assess progress and make recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year	Administration	1-4
June 10, 2026	1:00-3:00 pm	AMS Media Center	All staff	Principal PD: Goals set / Goals met, team meetings, review school supply lists, advanced course lists for the 2026-2027 school year	Administration and teaching staff	1-4

Beechwood Knoll

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	PARTICIPANTS (Team/Grade Level)	TOPIC	PRESENTERS	GOAL #
9/2/25	8:15 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	Principal PD	Marisa Rodriguez Kathy DeMayo Maura Hurst Deborah Cerone	1-4
9/10/25	1:00 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	Kernels SEL Curriculum Training Cohort 1B	Jill Kyranis Alliance for Inclusion & Prevention Team	4
9/17/25	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofess- ional Staff	Paraprofess- ional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
9/24/25	2:00-3:00	Lincoln Hancock	Elementary Lunch Attendants and Cafeteria Managers	Conflict De-escalation	Sara Dufour	4
10/1/25	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofess- ional Staff	Paraprofess- ional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
10/8/25	12:45 - 3:45	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-4
10/15/25	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofess- ional Staff	Paraprofess- ional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
10/22/25	1:00 - 4:30	BKS	All Staff	A-Day #1	Marisa Rodriguez Kathy DeMayo Maura Hurst	1-4
11/4/25	8:30-2:30	Quincy High School	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-4
11/19/25	1:00 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	Principal PD	Marisa Rodriguez Kathy DeMayo	1-4
12/3/25	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofess- ional Staff	Paraprofess- ional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
1/7/26	1:00 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	Kernels SEL Curriculum Training Cohort 1B	Jill Kyranis Alliance for Inclusion & Prevention Team	4
1/14/26	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofess- ional Staff	Paraprofess- ional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
2/4/26	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofess- ional Staff	Paraprofess- ional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
2/25/26	1:00 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	Principal PD	Marisa Rodriguez Kathy DeMayo	1-4
3/11/26	1:00 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	A-Day #2	Marisa Rodriguez Kathy DeMayo Maura Hurst	1-4
3/18/26	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofess- ional Staff	Paraprofess- ional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
3/25/26	12:45 - 3:45	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-4
5/13/26	12:45 - 3:45	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-4
5/27/26	1:00 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	A-Day #3	Marisa Rodriguez Kathy DeMayo Maura Hurst	1-4
6/10/26	1:00 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	Principal PD	Marisa Rodriguez Kathy DeMayo	1-4
6/18/26	8:15 - 2:30	BKS	All Staff	Principal PD	Marisa Rodriguez Kathy DeMayo Maura Hurst Deborah Cerone	1-4

Bernazzani

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/3/25	9:00	Media Center	All Staff	Mandated Trainings Kernels CKLA Illustrative Math Savvas Realize	Peter Dionne Tess Doyle	1,2,3,4
9/10/25	12:30	Media Center	All Staff	Kernels	Peter Dionne	4
10/8/25	12:45 - 3:45	Various	All Staff	System Wide PD		1,2,3,4
10/22/25	12:30 - 3:30	Lincoln-Hancock Cafeteria	All Staff	Kernels	Sarah Perlman	4
11/4/25	8:30 - 2:30	Quincy High	All Staff	System Wide PD		1,2,3,4
11/19/25	12:30	Media Center	All Staff	Kernels Survey/ Kernels share out	Peter Dionne	4
1/7/26	12:30	Media Center	All Staff	Academic Teams	Peter Dionne	1,2
2/25/26	12:30	Media Center	All Staff	Kernels	Peter Dionne	4
3/11/26	12:30	Media Center	All Staff	Assessment Day #2 Work in vertical teams to discuss and reflect upon the status of Action Steps. Assess progress and determine the further action required.	Peter Dionne	1,2,3,4
3/25/26	12:30	Various	All Staff	System Wide PD	Various	1,2,3,4
5/13/26	12:30	Various	All Staff	System Wide PD	Various	1,2,3,4
5/27/26	12:30	Media Center	All Staff	Assessment Day #3 Work in vertical teams to discuss and reflect upon the status of Action Steps. Assess progress and determine the further action required.	Peter Dionne	1,2,3,4
6/10/26	12:30	Media Center	All Staff	Staff Team Building Activity CKLA Illustrative Math Kernels	Peter Dionne	1,2,3,4

Broad Meadows Middle School

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters
September 2, 2025	8:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Broad Meadows Middle School	All BMMS Staff	Principal Professional Development: Grade Level Team Meetings, Review of Safety Protocols, Health Guidelines, Civil Rights Training	Administrative Team/ School Nurse/ Guidance Staff
September 10, 2025	1:00 - 3:00 PM	Broad Meadows Middle School	All BMMS Staff	Overview of MCAS Data from prior year/ Reintroduction to BMMS Breakers Building Character PBIS Plan and training on SecurelyPass	Administrative Team/ Teacher Facilitators
October 8, 2025	1:00 - 2:30 PM	Broad Meadows Middle School	All BMMS Staff	Principal Professional Development: Grade Level Team Meetings, Vertical Teams for data analysis and to finalize 2025-2026 Goals and Action Steps	Administrative Team/ Teacher Facilitators
October 22, 2025	1:00 - 4:30 PM	Broad Meadows Middle School	All BMMS Staff	Assessment Day #1 Review of Current MCAS/MAP Data Planning for 2024-2025 Action Steps and SMART Goals Vertical Teams for data analysis and to finalize 2025-2026 Goals and Action Steps	Administrative Team/ Teacher Facilitators
November 4, 2025	8:30 AM - 2:30 PM	Quincy High School	All BMMS Staff	System-wide Professional Development	District Facilitators
November 19, 2025	2:30 - 3:30 PM	Broad Meadows Middle School	All BMMS Staff	Grade Level Team Meetings on Grading, Saturday School, Student Updates, SOTT Selection	Administrative Team/ Teacher Facilitators

Central Middle School

Date

Time

Location

Participants

(Team/Grade Level)

Topic

Presenters

Goal #

September 2, 2025

8:15-2:30

Central Middle School

Various Locations

CMS Staff

Principal PD

Civil Rights, First Day~student schedules, lockers, tours, lunch tables etc., FERPA, Health (EpiPen, Heimlich, and procedures), Transition Meetings, Teach Point, and Building Updates

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

5 & 6

September 10, 2025

1-3:00

Central Middle School

Various Locations

CMS Staff

Preliminary MCAS test results Data 23-24 & Expectations for 24-25, & Review PBIS, write up forms and protocols

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-6

October 8, 2025

1-2:30

Central Middle School

Various Location

CMS Staff

Review system-wide initiatives and student data. Begin MCAS & MAP data review and preliminary discussion on SIP goals and action steps. RAMCAS and PBIS Incentives

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-6

October 22,2025

1-4:30

Central Middle School

Various Locations

CMS Staff

Assessment Day 1

Staff will review and analyze preliminary test results to find strengths and weaknesses, to guide in the planning and creation of action steps and improvements for the 2024-2025 school year.

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-6

January 7, 2026

1-3:00

Central Middle School

Various Locations

CMS Staff

Staff will be actively be engaged in a Community Circle led by the guidance staff,

Review system-wide initiatives and student data. Monitor SIP goals and action steps. RAMCAS, Open Parachute Progress, PBIS Incentives

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-6

February 25, 2026

1-2:30

Central Middle School

Various Locations

CMS Staff

Staff will actively be engaged in a Community Circles, led by the guidance staff.

Monitor SIP goals and action steps.

In Collaboration Groups, teachers will meet to discuss peer observations and reflections

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-6

March 11, 2026

1-3:00

Central Middle School

Various Location

CMS Staff

Assessment Day 2

Review MCAS Rules and Regulation PPT, MCAS schedules, share MCAS review lessons and strategies.

Staff will work in vertical and grade-level teams to discuss and reflect upon the status of SIP action steps. Each group will assess progress and determine if further action is required.

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-4

April 29, 2026

1-2:30

Central Middle School

Various Locations

CMS Staff

Review system-wide initiatives and student data. Monitor SIP goals and action steps. RAMCAS, Open Parachute Progress, PBIS Incentives

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-4

May 27, 2026

1-2:30

Central Middle School

Various Locations

CMS Staff

Assessment Day 3

Staff will work in vertical and grade-level teams to assess the student evidence and end-of-year progress to determine if action steps were effective. Initial planning begins for the new school year.

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-4

June 10, 2026

1-3:00

Central Middle School

Various Locations

CMS Staff

Staff will be actively be engaged in a Collaborative Grouping to discuss thoughts about school year;

Review system-wide initiatives and student data.

Monitor SIP goals and action steps.

Review RAMCAS, Open Parachute Progress, PBIS Incentives and End of Year Activities

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Vertical Team Leaders, Team Leaders

1-4

Clifford Marshall

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/25	8:15-2:30	Marshall	All Staff	QPS Civil Rights and Student Records Confidentiality Training Educator Evaluation Training Health Training	Heather Patch Justine Sullivan Victoria Fallon	1-4
9/10/25	1:00-2:30	Marshall	All Staff	ST Math	ST Math Trainer	1
10/8/25	12:45-3:45	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-4
10/22/25	12:45-3:45	Marshall	All Staff	Assessment Day and Kernels Training	Heather Patch Justine Sullivan Kernels Trainer	1-4
11/4/25	8:15-2:39	Quincy High	All Staff	QPS Professional Day of Learning	Various	1-4
11/19/25	1:00-2:30	Marshall	All Staff	Trauma Sensitive and Kernels	Heather Patch Justine Sullivan	4
1/7/25	1:00-2:30	Marshall	All Staff	ST Math	ST Math Trainer	1
2/25/26	1:00-2:30	Marshall	All Staff	IM and CKLA Reflection and Adjustments	Heather Patch Justine Sullivan	1,2,3
3/11/26	1:00-2:30	Marshall	All Staff	Assessment Day 2	Heather Patch Justine Sullivan	1-4
3/25/26	1:00-2:30	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-4
5/13/26	1:00-2:30	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-4
5/27/26	1:00-2:30	Marshall	All Staff	Assessment Day 3	Heather Patch Justine Sullivan	1-4
6/10/26	1:00-2:30	Marshall	All Staff	Curriculum Reflection	Heather Patch Justine Sullivan	1-4

Lincoln Hancock

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
09.02.25	8:30-10:30	Gymnasium	K-4 Staff	Opening Day Preparations and Mandated Protocols	Principal	#1-4
09.10.25	12:30-2:00	Cafeteria	K-4 Staff	Principal PD: Whole School Updates KERNALS, PBIS, ST Math Educator Evaluation	Principal	#1-4
10.08.25	12:45-3:45	Various	K-5 Staff	System-wide PD Subject Area Specific	QPS Leadership Team	#1-4
10.21.25	8:00-1:00	Conference Room	Grade-level Teams	Fall ST Math Launch Support Strategies Puzzles vs. Journey Creating Assignments Learning from Feedback	Melissa Pearlman ST Math	#2
10.22.25	12:30-4:00	Cafeteria	K-4 Staff	Assessment Day #1 Data Analysis KERNALS Training	Principal Data Team KERNALS Reps	#1-3 #4
11.04.25	8:30-2:30	QHS	All Staff PK-12	System-wide PD Comprehensive Offerings	QPS Leadership Team	#1-4
11.19.25	12:30-2:00	Cafeteria	K-4 Staff	KERNALS Champions Specialty Team Meetings	Principal	#1-4
01.07.26	12:30-2:00	Cafeteria	K-4 Staff	Vertical Team Meetings	Principal	#1-4
02.25.26	12:30-2:00	Cafeteria	K-4 Staff	KERNALS ILTs	Principal	#1-4
03.11.26	12:30-2:00	Cafeteria	K-4 Staff	Assessment Day #2 Mid Year Data Review	Principal Data Team	#1-4
03.25.26	12:45-3:45	Various	K-5 Staff	System-wide PD Subject Area Specific	QPS Leadership Team	#1-4
05.13.26	12:45-3:45	Various	K-5 Staff	System-wide PD Subject Area Specific	Various	#1-4
05.27.26	12:30-2:00	Cafeteria	K-4 Staff	Assessment Day #3 End of Year Analysis	Principal Data Team	#1-4
06.10.26	12:30-2:00	Cafeteria	K-4 Staff	Class Lists Scheduling	Principal	#1-4

Merrymount

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/25	7:4 -2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	Principal PD ST Math PD	Susan Shea Connor John Rogan Mollie Ehrlich Rebecca Muller	1-4
9/10/25	1:00-2:30	Merrymount	All Staff	Kernels SEL Curriculum Training Cohort 1A	Jill Kyranis Alliance for Inclusion & Prevention Team	4
9/17/25	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofessional Staff	Paraprofessional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
9/24/25	2:00-3:00	Lincoln Hancock	Elementary Lunch Attendants and Cafeteria Managers	Conflict De-escalation	Sara Dufour	4
10/1/25	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofessional Staff	Paraprofessional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
10/8/25	12:45-3:45	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership	1-4
10/15/25	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofessional Staff	Paraprofessional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
10/22/25	12:30-4:00	Merrymount	All Staff	A-Day #1	Susan Shea Connor John Rogan	1-4
11/4/25	8:30-2:30	QHS	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership	1-4
11/19/25	12:30-2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	Principal PD ST Math PD	Susan Shea Connor John Rogan Melissa Pearlman	1-4
12/3/25	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofessional Staff	Paraprofessional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
1/14/26	12:30-2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	Kernels SEL Curriculum Training Cohort 1A	Jill Kyranis Alliance for Inclusion & Prevention Team	4
1/14/26	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofessional Staff	Paraprofessional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
2/4/26	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofessional Staff	Paraprofessional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
2/25/26	12:30-2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	Principal PD	Susan Shea Connor John Rogan	1-4
3/11/26	12:30-2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	A-Day #2	Susan Shea Connor John Rogan	1-4
3/18/26	12:45-2:45	Snug Harbor	Elementary Paraprofessional Staff	Paraprofessional PD	Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) QPS Team	1-4
3/25/26	12:45-3:45	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership	1-4
5/13/26	12:45-3:45	Various	All Staff	System PD	QPS Leadership	1-4
5/27/26	12:30-2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	A-Day #3	Susan Shea Connor John Rogan	1-4
6/10/26	12:30-2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	Principal PD	Susan Shea Connor John Rogan	1-4
6/18/26	7:45 - 2:00	Merrymount	All Staff	Principal PD	Susan Shea Connor John Rogan	1-4

Montclair

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/2025	8:30 to 11:00	Room 201	ALL Staff	QPS Civil Rights and Student Records Confidentiality Training Educator Evaluation Training	Principal, Assistant Principal, Guidance, Nurse	SIP
9/10/2025	1:00 to 2:30	Room 201 & Various Classrooms	ALL Staff	TeachPoint Training mClass Support Student Transition Meetings	Principal, Assistant Principal	SIP
10/8/2025	12:45 to 3:45	System-wide PD	ALL STAFF	System Wide PD ~ Various	System Wide Topics	DIP
10/22/2025	12:30 to 4:00	Clifford Marshall	ALL Staff	Kernels Training & Assessment Day I MAP & MCAS DATA Review, Goal Determination for 24-25 school year, SIP Planning, Educator Evaluation Plans	Principal, Assistant Principal	SIP
11/4/2025	8:00-2:30	System-wide PD	ALL Staff	System Wide PD ~ Various	System Wide Topics	DIP
11/19/2025	1:00-2:30	Room 201 & Various Classrooms	ALL Staff	Principal Team	Principal	1-4
1/7/2026	1:00 to 2:30	Room 201 & Various Classrooms	All Staff	Principal Team	Principal	1-4
2/25/2026	1:00 to 2:30	Room 201 & Various Classrooms	All Staff	Principal Team	Principal	1-4
3/11/2026	1:00 to 2:30	Room 201	ALL Staff	Assessment Day II: vertical/grade level teams to discuss/reflect on status of goals and action steps (Part I)	Principal, Assistant Principal	SIP All Goals
3/25/2026	1:00 to 2:30	System-wide PD	ALL Staff	System Wide PD ~ Various	System Wide Topics	DIP
5/13/2026	1:00 to 2:30	System-wide PD	ALL Staff	System Wide PD ~ Various	System Wide Topics	DIP
5/27/2026	1:00 to 2:30	Room 201	ALL Staff	Assessment Day III: vertical/grade level teams to discuss/reflect on the status of goals and action steps (Part II)	Principal, Assistant Principal	SIP ALL Goals
6/10/2026	1:00 to 2:30	Room 201 & Various Classrooms	All Staff	Principal Team	Principal	1-4

North Quincy High School

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/ Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/25	9:00 am -12:00 pm	Auditorium	All Staff	Principal PD: Review teacher handbook Review safety, security and lockdown procedures Review mandated Reporting (51A), physical restraint, civil rights, harassment policies, Internet and technology policies, educator evaluation Review updated health guidelines for students	Administration, Guidance	All
9/10/25	1:00 - 3:00 pm	Auditorium	All Staff	Social Emotion Learning and Support for Students	Administrators, Student Support	All
10/8/25	1:00 - 4:30 pm	Auditorium	All staff	Assessment Day 1 Review and analyze MCAS and Vocal test results to find strengths and weaknesses, to guide in the planning and creation of action steps and improvements for the 2024-2025 school year	Principal, Assistant Principal, Assessment Team	All
12/10/26	1:00 - 3:00 pm	Auditorium	All staff	Departmental Meetings	Department Heads, Principal, Assistant Principal	All
2/11/26	1:00 - 3:00 pm	Auditorium	All Staff	Departmental Meetings	Department Heads, Principal, Assistant Principal	All
3/11/26	1:00 - 2:30 pm	Classrooms	All Staff	Departmental Meetings	Department Heads, Principal, Assistant Principal	All
5/20/26	2:30 - 4:30 pm	Media Center	All Staff	Departmental Meetings: Reflections on Goals and Action Steps	Department Heads, Principal, Assist Principal	All

Parker

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/25	8:30 - 10:00	Media Center	Teachers	ST Math	ST Math Consultant	2
9/2/24	10:30-2:30	Media Center	All Staff	Mandatory training including Civil Rights, Confidentiality and Health information	Principal, Asst. Principal, Nurse, Guidance	1-4
9/10/25	1:00 – 2:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	Educator Evaluation Review Literacy Assessment Updates Social Emotional Learning Updates ELE Access Data Analysis, ELE Team	Principal, Literacy Teachers, Guidance Team, ELE Team	1-4
10/8/25	12:45- 3:45 p.m.	Various	All Staff	System Wide Professional Development	Varied	1-4
10/23/25	1:00 - 4:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	Assessment Day 1 Analyzing Data and Goal Setting	Principal, Asst. Principal and Staff	1-4
11/4/25	8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Quincy H.S.	All Staff	Professional Day of Learning	Varied	1-4
11/19/25	1:00-2:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	ST Math	ST Math Consultant	2
12/3/25	2:30-3:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	One School / One Book Family Literacy and Family Engagement	Principal, Asst. Principal	1
1/7/26	1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	Social Emotional Learning	Principal, Asst. Principal and Staff	4
2/25/26	1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	Mid Year Formative Assessment Data - Curriculum Mapping	Principal, Asst. Principal and Guidance Staff	1-4
3/11/26	1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	Assessment Day 2 Analyzing Data and Goal Setting	Principal, Asst. Principal and Staff	1-4
3/25/26	1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Various	All Staff	System Wide Professional Development	Varied	1-4
4/29/26	2:30-2:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	Illustrative Mathematics CKLA Curriculum Mapping	Principal, Asst. Principal and Staff	1-3
5/13/26	1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Various	All Staff	System Wide Professional Development	Varied	1-4
5/27/26	1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	Assessment Day 3 Progress Towards Action Step Completion	Principal, Asst. Principal and Staff	1-4
6/10/26	1:00-2:30 p.m.	Media Center	All Staff	End of Year Data and Transition Meetings	Principal, Asst. Principal and Staff	1-4

Point Webster Middle School

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/10/25	12:30-2 pm Gr. 5/ 12:30-2:30 Gr. 6-8	Library	5-8	Securly Hall Pass Training/ Open House Preparation	Olivia Caperello Administration
10/8/25	12:30-2 pm	Library	6-8	MAP Data Analysis Staff will review and analyze Fall MAP Testing results to assist inform instruction and identify students strengths and weaknesses	Administration	All
10/22/25	12:30-4	Auditorium	6-8	Assessment Day #1 Staff will review and analyze test results to find strengths and weaknesses, to guide in the planning and creation of goals and action steps and improvements for the 2025-2026 school year	Administration and Assessment Team	All
11/19/25	12:30-2 pm	Room 105	5	Kernels Training Staff will be provided information on SEL Lessons relative to emotion skills, social skills, cognitive skills and mindset/identity that include trauma- informed games, activities and routines	Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention and Harvard School of Education EASEL Lab	4
1/7/26	12:30-2pm Gr. 5/ 12:30-2:30 pm Gr. 6-8	Library	5-8	Plan MCAS review and test taking tips for upcoming MCAS Testing	Administration and Assessment Team	1-3
2/25/26	12:30-2 pm	Library	5-8	Lexia Workshop	Rebecca Hyde-Lexia Consultant	1
3/11/26	12:30-2:30 pm	Library	5-8	Assessment Day #2 Staff will work in vertical and grade-level teams to discuss and reflect upon the status of SIP actions steps and mid-year MAP scores. Each group will assess progress and determine if further action is required. MCAS Required Staff Training	Administration and Assessment Team	All
4/29/26	12:30-2 pm	Library	6-8	Educator Evaluation Evidence Review and Meetings	Administration
5/27/26	12:30-2 pm	Library	5-8	Assessment Day #3 Staff will work in vertical and grade-level teams to assess the student evidence and end-of-the-year progress to determine if action steps were effective. Initial planning begins for the new school year	Administration and Assessment Team	All
6/10/26	12:30-2 pm Gr. 5/ 12:30-2:30 pm Gr. 6-8	Library	5-8	Vertical Meetings Preparation for 2025-2026 Schedule and Class Lists	Guidance and Administration

Quincy High

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/ Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/25	10:00- 10:40 10:40- 11:00 11:00- 12:00 Various Times AM or PM	Staff Room Auditorium Auditorium Various Locations	HSLT New Staff All Staff All Staff	HSLT Meeting New Educator Orientation Evaluation-Teach Point, Civil Rights Training “Win The Day” Departmental Meetings	K. Ford E. Smith MTSS Team K. Ford E. Smith Department Heads	Goal 1 &2
9/10/25	1:00 - 2:30 2:30 - 3:00	Various Locations Auditorium	All Staff All Staff	Department Meetings All Staff Meeting	Department Heads K. Ford E. Smith	Goal 1&2
10/8/25	1:00 - 2:30 PM 2:30 - 4:30 PM	Auditorium Various Locations	All Staff All Staff	Assessment Day #1 Accountability Report 2025 MCAS Data, 504, IEP, EL Devise Departmental Goals, Reflection on 2025 Department Goals	E. Smith K. Ford Department Heads	Goal 1 &2
11/4/25	8:30-2:30	QHS Various Locations	All District	District Wide Professional Development Various Workshops	30+ Presenters
12/10/25	1:00- 2:30 2:30- 3:00	Various Locations Auditorium	All Staff	Department Meetings All Staff Meeting	Department Chairs K. Ford E. Smith
1/14/26	2:30- 3:30	Auditorium	All Staff	Staff Meeting	K. Ford E. Smith
2/11/26	1:00 - 1:45 1:45- 3:00	Auditorium Various Locations	All Staff All Staff	Culture and Climate Department Meetings	Culture and Climate Committee Department Heads	Goal 2
3/11/26	1:00 - 1:30 1:30 - 3:00	Auditorium Various Locations	All Staff	MCAS Training Department Meetings	Ed Smith Department Heads	Goal 1
4/29/26	2:30- 3:30	Auditorium	All Staff	Staff Meeting	K. Ford Ed Smith
5/20/26	2:30 - 4:00 4:00- 4:30	Various Locations Cafeteria	All Staff All Staff	Department Meetings 25-26 Reflection	Department Heads K. Ford Ed Smith

The Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center

Date	Time	Location	Topic	Presenters	Goal Number
9/2/25	9:00-1:00	RDLC	Principal PD (Student Records and Confidentiality, DCF and DPPC, Runaway Policy, Evacuation Drills, Emergency Drills, and Civil Rights Responsibilities) Welle Training	Kerri Connolly Simone Buckley
10/8/25	12:45-3:45	RDLC	IEP Goal Writing and Data Tracking	Simone Buckley	2
10/22/25	1:00-2:30	RDLC	MCAS ALT Training Session 1	Olivia Powers	1
11/4/25	8:00-3:00	QHS	Election Day PD	Various Trainers
11/19/25	1:00-2:30	RDLC	Initial Assessment Training	RDLC BCBAs	1
12/3/25	2:30-3:30	RDLC	Staff Meeting	Kerri Connolly
1/7/26	1:00-2:30	RDLC	ABLLS-R Assessment	RDLC BCBAs	1
2/25/26	1:00-2:30	RDLC	MCAS ALT Training 2	Olivia Powers	1
3/11/26	1:00-2:30	RDLC	MCAS ALT Training Session 3	Olivia Powers	1
3/25/26	1:00-2:30	RDLC	VBAMPP Assessment	RDLC BCBAs	1
4/29/26	2:30-3:30	RDLC	Staff Meeting	Kerri Connolly
5/13/26	1:00-2:30	RDLC	Behavior Support Reviews	Simone Buckley
5/27/26	1:00-2:30	RDLC	IEP Data Binder Review	Kerri Connolly Simone Buckley	2
6/10/26	1:00-2:30	RDLC	Class Lists	Kerri Connolly Simone Buckley

Snug Harbor

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/25	8:15-2:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	Principal PD	Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	1-6
9/10/25	1:00 - 2:30	Merrymount	All Staff	Kernels PD	Select Schools Staff	6
10/2/25	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	3
10/8/25	12:45-3:45	Various	All Staff	District PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-6
10/10/25	10:00-11:30	Snug Harbor Virtual	CARES 3-5	MCAS Alt.	DESE	2-5
10/22/25	1:00-4:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	A-Day #1	Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	1-6
10/23/25	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	3
11/4/25	8:15-2:30	QHS	All Staff	District PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-6
11/14/25	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	ELA Teachers	ELA PD	CKLA Coach Caroline Miller	1 & 3
11/17/25	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	3
11/18/25	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	3
11/19/25	1:00-2:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	Science Next Gen PD	Cara Pekarcik Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	5
12/3/25	2:30-3:30	Snug Harbor	All-Staff	ST Math PD	ST Math Trainers	4
12/16/25	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
1/7/26	1:00-2:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	Writing	Bridget Vaughn Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	1-4
1/12/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
1/13/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
1/15/26	8:15-2:30	Taunton	CARES Teachers grades 3-5	MCAS Alt.	DESE	2, 4, & 5
1/20/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	K-5 ELA Teachers	ELA PD	CKLA Coach Caroline Miller	1-2
2/5/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
2/6/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
2/25/26	1:00-2:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	Principal PD	Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	1-6
3/5/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
3/6/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
3/11/26	1:00-2:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	A-Day #2	Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	1-6
3/25/26	1:00-2:30	Various	All Staff	District PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-6
4/13/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
4/14/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
4/29/26	2:30-3:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	Principal PD	Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	1-6
5/11/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
5/12/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
5/13/26	1:00-2:30	Various	All Staff	District PD	QPS Leadership Team	1-6
5/27/26	1:00-2:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	A-Day #3	Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	1-6
6/9/26	8:15-2:00	Snug Harbor	Math Teachers K-5	Math PD	Molly Vokey	4
6/10/26	1:00-2:30	Snug Harbor	All Staff	Principal PD	Scott Perfetuo Diane Babcock	1-6

South West Middle School

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/10/25	1:00-3:00	Cafeteria	Grades 5-8 Staff	Principal PD	Courtney Mitchell
10/8/25	1:00-2:30	Cafeteria	Grades 6-8 Staff	Assessment Day Part I Data Review Creation of SIP Goals and Action Steps	Courtney Mitchell/ Susan Foley	1-4
10/8/25	12:45-3:45	Varied	Grade 5 Staff	System Wide	Varied	1-4
10/22/25	12:45-4:15	Cafeteria	Grades 6-9 Staff	Assessment Day Part 2 The Writing Pathway Data Review Creation of SIP Goals and Action Steps	Courtney Mitchell/ Susan Foley	1-4
11/4/25	8:30-2:30	Quincy High School	All QPS Staff	Professional Day of Learning	Varied	1-5
12/10/25	1:00-3:00 p.m.	South~West	Grades 5-8 Staff	Report Card Conferences	South~West Staff	1-5
12/17/25	5:00-7:00 p.m.	South~West	Grades 5-8 Staff	Report Card Conferences	South~West Staff	1-5
2/11/26	1:00-4:30	Varied	Grades 6-8 Staff	System Wide	Varied	1-5
2/25/25	1:00-2:30	Cafeteria	Grades 5-8 Staff	Principal PD Writing Pathway	Courtney Mitchell/ Susan Foley/ Phil Weinberg	1-4
3/11/26	1:00-3:00	Cafeteria	Grades 5-8 Staff	Assessment Day II Review of progress towards action steps Curriculum Team Meetings	Courtney Mitchell/ Susan Foley	1-4
4/8/26	1:00-3:00	Varied	Grades 6-8 Staff	System-Wide PD	Varied	1-5
4/8/26	1:00-3:00	South~West	Grade 5 Staff	Report Card Conferences	South~West Staff	1-5
4/29/26	1:00-2:30	Cafeteria	Grades 6-8 Staff	Principal Day Writing Pathway	Courtney Mitchell/ Susan Foley/ Phil Weinberg	1-4
5/27/26	1:00-2:30	Cafeteria	Grades 5-8 Staff	Assessment Day III Review of progress towards action steps Curriculum Team Meetings	Courtney Mitchell/ Susan Foley	1-5
6/10/25	1:00-3:00	Cafeteria	Grades 5-8 Staff	Principal Day Planning for 2026-2027	Courtney Mitchell/ Susan Foley	1-5

Squantum

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/2025	8:30 t0 11:00	SQU Room: M104	All Staff	QPS Civil Rights and Student Records Confidentiality Training Educator Evaluation Training	Stephen Sylvia Meghan Healy Josephine Marstjepovic	SIP
9/10/2025	1:00 to 2:30	Beechwood Knoll School	All Staff Cohort 1B	SEL Kernels Curriculum: trauma sensitive practices	Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention	DIP/SIP
10/8/2025	12:45 to 3:45	System-wide PD	All Staff	Click here for the system schedule & topics	See schedule for details	DIP
10/22/2025	12:45 to 3:45	SQU Room: M104	All Staff	Assessment Day I: MAP & MCAS DATA Review, Goal Determination for 25-26 school year, SIP Planning, ST Math Professional Development	Stephen Sylvia Meghan Healy Melissa Pearlman	SIP
11/4/2025	8:00 to 2:30	Quincy High School	All Staff	QPS Professional Day of Learning	See schedule for details	DIP/SIP
11/19/2025	12:30 to 2:00	SQU Room: M104	All Staff	Kernels and Raising Multicultural Kids (RMK)	Stephen Sylvia SQU Kernels Team	DIP/SIP
1/7/2026	1:00 to 2:30	Beechwood Knoll School	All Staff	SEL Kernels Curriculum: trauma sensitive practices: “refresher”	Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention	DIP/SIP
2/25/2026	12:30 to 2:00	SQU Room: M104	All Staff	ST Math PD: Puzzle Talks	ST Math Staff Melissa Pearlman	SIP
3/11/2026	12:30 to 2:00	SQU Room: M104	All Staff	Assessment Day II vertical/grade level teams to discuss/reflect on status of goals and action steps	Stephen Sylvia Meghan Healy	SIP
3/25/2026	1:00 to 2:30	System-wide PD	All Staff	Click here for system schedule & topics	See schedule for details	DIP
5/13/2026	1:00 to 2:30	System-wide PD	All Staff	Click here for system schedule & topics	See Schedule for details	DIP
5/27/2026	12:30 to 2:00	SQU Room: M104	All Staff	Assessment Day III vertical/grade level teams to discuss/reflect on status of goals and action steps	Stephen Sylvia Meghan Healy	SIP
6/10/2026	12:30 to 2:00	SQU Room: M104	All Staff	Transition Planning and and update/planning related to new building project	Stephen Sylvia Meghan Healy Arrowstreet PCA 360	SIP

Wollaston

Date	Time	Location	Participants (Team/Grade Level)	Topic	Presenters	Goal #
9/2/2025	8:30-11:00	Room 15	All Staff	QPS Civil Rights Student Records and Confidentiality Training Ed. Eval Training	J.Hennessy D.Murphy K. Vanderstreet E.Jordan	1-4
9/10/2025	12:30-2:00	Room 15	All Staff	Ed. Eval Student Support Meetings	J.Hennessy D.Murphy K. Vanderstreet	1-4
10/8/2025	12:45-3:45	System-wide	All Staff	See System PD Calendar	See System PD Calendar	1-4
10/22/2025	12:30-2:00	Room 15	All Staff	Assessment Day #1	J.Hennessy D.Murphy	1-41-4
11/4/2025	8:30-2:30	System-wide	All Staff	Professional Day of Learning	See System PD Calendar	1-4
11/19/2025	12:30-2:00	Room 15	All Staff	Principal PD	J.Hennessy	1-4
1/7/2026	12:30-2:00	Room 15	All Staff	Principal PD	J.Hennessy	1-4
2/25/2026	12:30-2:00	Room 15	All Staff	Principal PD	J.Hennessy	1-4
3/11/2026	12:30-2:00	Room 15	All Staff	Assessment Day #2	J.Hennessy D.Murphy	1-4
3/25/2026	12:45-3:45	System-wide	All Staff	See System PD Calendar	See System PD Calendar	1-4
5/13/2026	12:45-3:45	System-wide	All Staff	See System PD Calendar	See System PD Calendar	1-4
5/27/2026	12:30-2:00	Room 15	All Staff	Assessment Day #3	J.Hennessy D.Murphy	1-4
6/10/2025	12:30-2:00	Room 15	All Staff	Principal PD	J.Hennessy	1-4

Quincy Public Schools

2025-26 Assessment Calendar

Fall
September-October	3-12	Course or Classroom Common Assessments
9/8-10/3: MCLASS	K-3	Amplify mCLASS Early Literacy Universal and Dyslexia Screening
9/8-10/3: MAP	2-8: reading, math 4-8: science	NWEA MAP Growth (Gr 2 takes the Growth 2-5 tests)
October ILTs	K-8	Integrated Learning Team Meetings: analyze data to determine support and/or enrichment
December	11-12: multilingual learners	Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy
Winter
January-February	3-12	Course or Classroom Common Assessments
1/7-2/13	K-12: English Learners	ACCESS
1/5-1/30: MCLASS	K-3	Amplify mCLASS Early Literacy Universal and Dyslexia Screening
1/5-1/30: MAP	2-8: reading, math 4-8: science	NWEA MAP Growth (Gr 2 takes the Growth 2-5 tests)
February ILTs	K-8	Integrated Learning Team Meetings: analyze data to determine support and/or enrichment
1/14 - 1/23	9-12	Mid Year Exams
Spring
April-May	3-12	Course or Classroom Common Assessments
March	11-12: multilingual learners	Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy
5/18-6/12: MCLASS	K-3	Amplify mCLASS Early Literacy Universal and Dyslexia Screening
5/18-6/12: MAP	2-7: reading, math 4-7: science	NWEA MAP Growth (Gr 2 students should take the Growth 2-5 tests)
June ILTs	K-7	Integrated Learning Team Meetings: analyze data to determine support and/or enrichment
6/12 - 6/17	9-12	End of Year Exams
MCAS (dates subject to change per DESE-updated as of August 2025)
11/5, 11/6 11/12, 11/13	10-11 ELA 10-11 Math	November Retests (Last date for all make-up testing: 11/18)
2/3, 2/4	10-12-optional	STE: Biology (Last date for all make-up testing: 2/9)
3/3, 3/4 3/5, 3/6	10-11 ELA 10-11 Math	March Retests (Last date for all make-up testing: 3/11)
3/23-6/5	3-8	ELA: 3/23-4/17 Math: 4/27-5/22 STE: 4/27-5/22 Civics: 4/27 - 6/5
3/27	3–8 and high school	MCAS-Alt Submission Deadline
5/4-8 and 5/11-15	11-12: students in AP courses	Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
3/24-5/20	10	ELA: 3/24-25 (Last date for make-up testing: 4/2) Math: 5/19-20 (Last date for make-up testing: 5/27)
6/2-6/3	9-10 enrolled in Biology	STE: Biology (Last date for make-up testing: 6/10)

* Grade 8 Students will not be taking Spring MAP

District Data

Four-year Graduation Rate (High School)

Group	2023 Rate (%)	2024 Rate (%)	Change	Target (%)	N	Points	Reason
All Students	92.8	89.4	-3.4	94.8	780	0	Declined
High Needs	90.4	86.0	-4.4	94.7	573	0	Declined
EL and Former EL	72.7	69.3	-3.4	78.4	88	0	Declined
Low Income	91.1	85.7	-5.4	95.0	510	0	Declined
Students with Disabilities	86.9	74.7	-12.2	93.0	170	0	Declined
Asian	95.4	94.5	-0.9	95.0	274	3	Met Target
Black or African American	89.5	73.4	-16.1	94.4	64	0	Declined
Hispanic or Latino	74.7	84.4	9.7	79.4	64	4	Exceeded Target
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	96.2	83.9	-12.3	95.0	31	0	Declined
White	95.5	89.7	-5.8	95.0	339	0	Declined

Annual Dropout (High School)

Group	2023 Rate (%)	2024 Rate (%)	Change	Target (%)	N	Points	Reason
All Students	1.7	0.7	-1.0	1.5	2,952	4	Exceeded Target
High Needs	2.1	1.0	-1.1	1.9	1,749	4	Exceeded Target
EL and Former EL	5.9	4.2	-1.7	5.3	284	4	Exceeded Target
Low Income	2.1	1.1	-1.0	1.9	1,396	4	Exceeded Target
Students with Disabilities	2.2	0.9	-1.3	2.0	535	4	Exceeded Target
Asian	0.9	0.3	-0.6	1.0	1,137	4	Exceeded Target
Black or African American	2.6	0.8	-1.8	2.3	258	4	Exceeded Target
Hispanic or Latino	2.6	1.5	-1.1	2.3	263	4	Exceeded Target
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	0.9	0.9	0.0	1.0	116	3	Met Target
White	2.1	1.0	-1.1	1.9	1,153	4	Exceeded Target

Advanced Coursework Completion (High School)

Group	2024 Rate (%)	2025 Rate (%)	Change	Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	63.5	63.7	0.2	66.9	1,566	2	Improved Below Target
High Needs	54.8	52.2	-2.6	60.5	947	0	Declined
EL and Former EL	45.6	26.5	-19.1	52.3	226	0	Declined
Low Income	56.1	52.9	-3.2	62.3	789	0	Declined
Students with Disabilities	33.5	33.7	0.2	40.6	270	2	Improved Below Target
Asian	79.6	80.0	0.4	83.3	624	2	Improved Below Target
Black or African American	48.8	39.6	-9.2	55.3	154	0	Declined
Hispanic or Latino	44.7	38.5	-6.2	51.5	143	0	Declined
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	54.4	43.9	-10.5	57.8	66	0	Declined
White	56.3	61.1	4.8	59.9	571	4	Exceeded Target

English Language Arts (High School)

Group	2025 Mean SGP	N	Points	Reason
All Students	47.2	616	2	Typical Growth - Low
Lowest Performing	47.1	141	2	Typical Growth - Low
High Needs	45.2	329	2	Typical Growth - Low
EL and Former EL	51.5	65	3	Typical Growth - High
Low Income	44.8	278	2	Typical Growth - Low
Students with Disabilities	39.7	98	1	Low Growth
Asian	55.4	239	3	Typical Growth - High
Black or African American	43.2	60	2	Typical Growth - Low
Hispanic or Latino	39.6	60	1	Low Growth
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	54.6	20	3	Typical Growth - High
White	41.4	228	2	Typical Growth - Low

Mathematics Growth (High School)

Group	2025 Mean SGP	N	Points	Reason
All Students	53.9	619	3	Typical Growth - High
Lowest Performing	51.1	141	3	Typical Growth - High
High Needs	53.6	332	3	Typical Growth - High
EL and Former EL	57.2	69	3	Typical Growth - High
Low Income	54.2	279	3	Typical Growth - High
Students with Disabilities	44.5	94	2	Typical Growth - Low
Asian	65.0	242	4	Exceeded Typical Growth
Black or African American	49.4	60	2	Typical Growth - Low
Hispanic or Latino	46.6	61	2	Typical Growth - Low
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	55.0	20	3	Typical Growth - High
White	46.2	227	2	Typical Growth - Low

English Language Arts Growth (Non-High School)

Group	2025 Mean SGP	N	Points	Reason
All Students	54.3	3,269	3	Typical Growth - High
Lowest Performing	48.8	758	2	Typical Growth - Low
High Needs	53.4	2,172	3	Typical Growth - High
EL and Former EL	55.5	1,025	3	Typical Growth - High
Low Income	53.4	1,567	3	Typical Growth - High
Students with Disabilities	45.5	694	2	Typical Growth - Low
Asian	60.2	1,361	4	Exceeded Typical Growth
Black or African American	49.3	297	2	Typical Growth - Low
Hispanic or Latino	48.1	291	2	Typical Growth - Low
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	49.8	155	2	Typical Growth - Low
White	50.7	1,153	3	Typical Growth - High

Math Growth (Non-High School)

Group	2025 Mean SGP	N	Points	Reason
All Students	52.4	3,323	3	Typical Growth - High
Lowest Performing	50.7	758	3	Typical Growth - High
High Needs	52.5	2,225	3	Typical Growth - High
EL and Former EL	56.2	1,072	3	Typical Growth - High
Low Income	52	1,614	3	Typical Growth - High
Students with Disabilities	45.1	700	2	Typical Growth - Low
Asian	58.1	1,400	3	Typical Growth - High
Black or African American	45.9	306	2	Typical Growth - Low
Hispanic or Latino	50.1	293	3	Typical Growth - High
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	49.3	154	2	Typical Growth - Low
White	48.2	1,158	2	Typical Growth - Low

Chronic Absenteeism (High School)

Group	2024 Rate (%)	2025 Rate (%)	Change	Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	25.2	21.2	-4.0	23.6	3,174	4	Exceeded Target
Lowest Performing	31.7	29.4	-2.3	26.4	143	2	Improved Below Target
High Needs	30.8	26.8	-4.0	27.9	1,983	4	Exceeded Target
EL and Former EL	28.8	22.9	-5.9	24.7	519	4	Exceeded Target
Low Income	31.7	27.3	-4.4	27.2	1,656	3	Met Target
Students with Disabilities	41.8	39.8	-2.0	38.3	596	2	Improved Below Target
Asian	7.8	6.6	-1.2	5.0	1,226	4	Exceeded Target
Black or African American	34.5	28.7	-5.8	30.8	317	4	Exceeded Target
Hispanic or Latino	40.9	34.2	-6.7	36.5	322	4	Exceeded Target
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	42.1	35.3	-6.8	40.5	139	4	Exceeded Target
White	33.7	29.2	-4.5	31.9	1,153	4	Exceeded Target

Chronic Absenteeism (Non-High School)

Group	2024 Rate (%)	2025 Rate (%)	Change	Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	10.5	10.4	-0.1	9.5	6,076	2	Improved Below Target
Lowest Performing	15.8	16.6	0.6	13.7	766	0	Declined
High Needs	13.1	13.1	0.0	11.3	4,222	1	No Change
EL and Former EL	6.5	7.3	0.8	4.0	2,113	3	Met Target
Low Income	15.5	15.3	-0.2	13.1	3,120	2	Improved Below Target
Students with Disabilities	18.7	19.5	0.8	16.3	1,285	0	Declined
Asian	2.0	2.2	0.2	1.0	2,390	4	Exceeded Target
Black or African American	17.1	17.8	0.7	14.6	625	0	Declined
Hispanic or Latino	22.1	23.1	1.0	19.2	594	0	Declined
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	17.7	14.9	-2.8	16.7	350	4	Exceeded Target
White	14.2	13.0	-1.2	13.0	2,102	3	Met Target

Extended Engagement Rate (High School)

Group	2022 Rate (%)	2023 Rate (%)	Change	Target (%)	N	Points	Reason
All Students	96.6	95.6	-1	95	768	4	Exceeded Target
High Needs	95	94.2	-0.8	95	554	0	Declined
English Learners and Former English Learners	86.7	81.8	-4.9	92.2	110	0	Declined
Low Income	95.6	94.5	-1.1	95	492	3	Met Target
Students with Disabilities	95.8	95.2	-0.6	95	168	3	Met Target
Asian	98.2	97.9	-0.3	95	281	4	Exceeded Target
Black or African American	95.2	93.4	-1.8	95	76	0	Declined
Hispanic or Latino	88.5	81.3	-7.2	92.6	75	0	Declined
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	90	96.2	6.2	91.6	26	4	Exceeded Target
White	97.3	97.4	0.1	95	308	4	Exceeded Target

Progress toward attaining English Language Proficiency

Group	2024 Rate (%)	2025 Rate (%)	Change	Target	N	Points	Reason
Non - High School	57.5%	55.2%	-2.3%	62.4%	1017	1	No Change
High School	26.5%	33.9%	7.4%	33.5%	283	3	Met Target

ELA achievement - MCAS average composite scaled score - Non-high school

Group	2024 Achievement	2025 Achievement	Change	2025 Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	496	496.3	0.3	498.4	4,285	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target
Lowest Performing	465.3	468.6	3.3	470.4	767	2	Path Forward: Improved Below Target
High Needs	489.2	489	-0.2	491.6	2,968	1	Recovery Path: No Change
English Learners and Former English Learners	487.3	486.9	-0.4	490.4	1,433	1	Recovery Path: No Change
Low Income	488.6	488.2	-0.4	491	2,172	1	Recovery Path: No Change
Students with Disabilities	475.7	475.9	0.2	478.1	970	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target
Asian	501.9	502.7	0.8	504.8	1,742	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target
Black or African American	484.2	483.6	-0.6	487.2	423	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Hispanic or Latino	483.7	483.7	0	486.3	393	1	Recovery Path: No Change
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	490.1	489.9	-0.2	492.9	219	1	Recovery Path: No Change
White	496.2	496.6	0.4	498.6	1,494	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target

English language arts achievement - MCAS average composite scaled score - High school

Group	2024 Achievement	2025 Achievement	Change	2025 Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	505.3	500.3	-5	506.9	726	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Lowest Performing	480	477.5	-2.5	485.1	143	0	Path Forward: Declined
High Needs	496	491.4	-4.6	499.3	428	0	Path Forward: Declined
English Learners and Former English Learners	475.8	474.7	-1.1	477	111	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Low Income	498.1	493.6	-4.5	502	354	0	Path Forward: Declined
Students with Disabilities	485.5	476.3	-9.2	488.2	129	0	Path Forward: Declined
Asian	515.1	509.6	-5.5	520.1	284	0	Path Forward: Declined
Black or African American	490.8	487.3	-3.5	493.2	69	0	Path Forward: Declined
Hispanic or Latino	486.8	486.8	0	488.2	75	1	Recovery Path: No Change
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	492.4	499.1	6.7	495	28	4	Path Forward: Exceeded Target
White	505	497.8	-7.2	506.6	261	0	Recovery Path: Declined

Math achievement - MCAS average composite scaled score - Non-high school

Group	2024 Achievement	2025 Achievement	Change	2025 Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	496	495.9	-0.1	498.3	4,285	1	Recovery Path: No Change
Lowest Performing	468	471	3	471.2	767	3	Recovery Path: Met Target
High Needs	491	490.7	-0.3	492.9	2,967	1	Recovery Path: No Change
English Learners and Former English Learners	493.5	493.7	0.2	496.2	1,427	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target
Low Income	490	489.5	-0.5	491.8	2,173	1	Recovery Path: No Change
Students with Disabilities	476.1	475.4	-0.7	477.8	975	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Asian	507.4	507.8	0.4	509.5	1,742	3	Recovery Path: Met Target
Black or African American	479.8	478.7	-1.1	482.1	421	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Hispanic or Latino	481.9	481.8	-0.1	484.3	392	1	Recovery Path: No Change
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	486.3	487.2	0.9	488.2	220	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target
White	491.9	492	0.1	493.7	1,497	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target

Math achievement - MCAS average composite scaled score - High school

Group	2024 Achievement	2025 Achievement	Change	2025 Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	503	499.2	-3.8	505.5	733	0	Path Forward: Declined
Lowest Performing	476.5	476.1	-0.4	481.6	143	1	Path Forward: No Change
High Needs	495	491.8	-3.2	498.8	433	0	Path Forward: Declined
English Learners and Former English Learners	485.7	485	-0.7	488.1	111	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Low Income	497.5	493.3	-4.2	502	359	0	Path Forward: Declined
Students with Disabilities	481.4	473.9	-7.5	484.8	130	0	Path Forward: Declined
Asian	518.3	515.4	-2.9	522.5	286	3	Path Forward: Met Target
Black or African American	485.5	481.3	-4.2	487.8	71	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Hispanic or Latino	483	480.9	-2.1	487	78	0	Path Forward: Declined
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	489.3	491.7	2.4	491.8	28	3	Path Forward: Met Target
White	497.9	493	-4.9	500.5	261	0	Path Forward: Declined

Science achievement - MCAS average composite scaled score - Non-high school

Group	2024 Achievement	2025 Achievement	Change	2025 Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	497.1	496.1	-1	499.8	1,421	0	Path Forward: Declined
High Needs	490.5	491.1	0.6	493.5	990	2	Path Forward: Improved Below Target
English Learners and Former English Learners	490.3	489.2	-1.1	492.3	455	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Low Income	490.8	490.5	-0.3	494.1	745	1	Path Forward: No Change
Students with Disabilities	478.3	477.9	-0.4	481.7	319	1	Path Forward: No Change
Asian	505	503.8	-1.2	508.7	580	0	Path Forward: Declined
Black or African American	484.6	481.3	-3.3	488.1	140	0	Path Forward: Declined
Hispanic or Latino	483.7	483.8	0.1	485.4	137	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	489.2	492.2	3	491.9	71	3	Path Forward: Met Target
White	495.9	495.1	-0.8	498.5	488	0	Path Forward: Declined

Science achievement - MCAS average composite scaled score - High school

Group	2024 Achievement	2025 Achievement	Change	2025 Target	N	Points	Reason
All Students	500.7	495.8	-4.9	503.3	664	0	Recovery Path: Declined
High Needs	492.5	487.7	-4.8	494.2	376	0	Recovery Path: Declined
English Learners and Former English Learners	479	477	-2	482.6	85	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Low Income	495.2	489.9	-5.3	498.1	310	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Students with Disabilities	478.7	471	-7.7	480.2	120	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Asian	512.9	508.1	-4.8	515.7	266	0	Path Forward: Declined
Black or African American	480	480.2	0.2	482.9	57	2	Recovery Path: Improved Below Target
Hispanic or Latino	482.9	478.9	-4	485	62	0	Recovery Path: Declined
Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino	489.1	491.8	2.7	491.1	24	4	Path Forward: Exceeded Target
White	497.3	491.1	-6.2	499	246	0	Recovery Path: Declined

MCAS Mathematics - Exceeding/Meeting % (Cohort)
2024		2025		Current
Grade	2024	Grade	2025	Change	Grade
3	45%	4	50%	+5%	5
4	47%	5	42%	-5%	6
5	38%	6	42%	+4%	7
6	42%	7	40%	-2%	8
7	40%	8	38%	-2%	9

MCAS Mathematics - Exceeding/Meeting % (YoY)
Grade	2024	2025	Change	State 2025	QPS vs State
3	45%	43%	-2%	44%	-1%
4	47%	50%	+3%	43%	+7%
5	38%	42%	+4%	40%	+2%
6	42%	42%	-	41%	+1%
7	40%	40%	-	39%	+1%
8	41%	38%	-3%	38%	-
10	53%	45%	-8%	45%	-

MCAS MATH (% of Possible Points) CU306
Grade	Question Type			Domain
Grade	CR	Short Answer	SR	Geometry	Measurement & Data	# and Operations Base Ten	# and Operations Fractions	Operations and Algebraic Thinking
3	47%	52%	59%	43%	53%	53%	51%	62%
4	53%	59%	63%	51%	60%	65%	61%	56%
5	48%	45%	57%	54%	50%	52%	52%	54%
Grade	CR	Short Answer	SR	Expressions and Equations	Geometry	Ratios and Proportional Relationships	Statistics and Probability	The Number System
6	49%	57%	54%	46%	47%	55%	55%	62%
7	41%	45%	49%	41%	40%	53%	51%	45%
Grade	CR	Short Answer	SR	Expressions and Equations	Functions	Geometry	Statistics and Probability	The Number System
8	47%	36%	57%	46%	55%	49%	63%	58%

MCAS MATH District vs. State - % Exceeding/Meeting (YoY)
Grade	2023		2024		2025
Grade	Quincy	State	Quincy	State	Quincy	State
3	42%	41%	45%	44%	43%	44%
4	50%	45%	47%	46%	50%	43%
5	44%	41%	38%	40%	42%	40%
6	42%	41%	42%	40%	42%	41%
7	42%	38%	40%	37%	40%	39%
8	39%	38%	41%	38%	38%	38%
10	56%	50%	53%	48%	45%	45%

5th Grade - Number and Operations - Fractions (% of Possible Points)
	2022	2023	2024	2025
District	49%	52%	37%	52%
State	47%	52%	38%	52%

ELA MCAS - Exceeding/Meeting % (Cohort)
2024		2025		Current
Grade	2024	Grade	2025	Change	Grade
3	47%	4	42%	-5%	5
4	37%	5	38%	+1%	6
5	38%	6	51%	+13%	7
6	47%	7	49%	+2%	8
7	41%	8	54%	+13%	9

ELA MCAS - Exceeding/Meeting % (YoY)
Grade	2024	2025	Change	State 2025	QPS vs State
3	47%	40%	-7%	42%	- 2%
4	37%	42%	+5%	40%	+2%
5	38%	38%	-	38%	-
6	47%	51%	+4%	42%	+9%
7	41%	49%	+8%	42%	+7%
8	51%	54%	+3%	44%	+10%
10	60%	52%	-8%	51%	+1%

MCAS ELA CU306 (% of Possible Points)
Grade	Question Type			Domain
Grade	CR	Essay	SR	Language	Reading	Writing
3	41%	27%	58%	56%	54%	23%
4	47%	37%	66%	58%	65%	33%
5	-	45%	59%	62%	56%	41%
6	-	53%	64%	63%	66%	45%
7		53%	63%	64%	64%	43%
8		57%	69%	71%	68%	51%
10		62%	69%	71%	69%	54%

MCAS STE - Exceeding/Meeting % (YoY)
Grade	2024	2025	Change	State 2025
5	45%	48%	+3%	46%
8	46%	42%	-4%	37%
10	52%	46%	-6%	46%

MCAS STE District % of Possible Points CU306
Question Type	Grade 5	Grade 8	Grade 10
Constructed Response	37%	36%	49%
Selected Response	64%	63%	55%
Domain
Earth and Space Sciences	56%	55%	-
Life Science	61%	50%	-
Physical Science	51%	59%	-
Technology/Engineering	60%	55%	-
Ecology	-	-	57%
Evolution	-	-	53%
Heredity	-	-	56%
Molecules to Organisms	-	-	50%
Science Practices	54%	55%	53%

MCAS Civics - Exceeding/Meeting % (YoY)
Grade	2025	State 2025	Difference
8	44%	39%	+5%

MCAS Civics District % of Possible Points CU306 (Gr.8)
Question Type	District	State	Difference
Constructed Response	40%	38%	+2%
Selected Response	60%	57%	+3%
Domain
Foundations of Government	57%	54%	+3%
Government Structures	57%	54%	+3%
Rights and Responsibilities	57%	54%	+3%
Civics Practices
Civic Knowledge	59%	57%	+2%
Civic-based Questioning	51%	49%	+2%
Analyzing Sources	59%	56%	+3%
Explanations and Reasoning	57%	54%	+3%

Spring 2024-25 MAP District Summary Report

Mathematics
Grade	Fall	Winter	Spring	Growth	Target Growth	Goal Met
2	173.9	184.6	192.5	18.6	14	✅
3	185.5	197	207.3	21.8	12	✅
4	200.2	211	221.2	21	10	✅
5	210.1	216.5	223.6	13.5	7	✅
6	216	220.5	228	12	7	✅
7	223.4	228.2	232.3	8.9	6	✅
8	228.7	233.8	-	5.1	6

Science
Grade	Fall	Winter	Spring	Target	Growth	Goal Met
4	196.6	202	204.5	6	7.9	✅
5	203.1	207	210.1	6	7	✅
6	208.5	212.1	215.1	5	6.6	✅
7	211.7	214.8	217.2	5	5.5	✅
8	215.5	218.5	-	3	3	✅

ELA
Grade	Fall	Winter	Spring	Growth	Target Growth	Goal Met
2	172.8	181.4	187.5	14.7	12	✅
3	184.5	192	196.6	12.1	10	✅
4	198.1	203.4	207	8.9	5	✅
5	206.3	209.3	211.3	5	3	✅
6	213	215.9	217.4	4.4	3	✅
7	217.2	219.3	220.9	3.7	3	✅
8	221.1	223.4	-	2.3	3	N/A

2024-25 MAP Growth & Achievement (Grades 2 - 8)

NWEA MAP 2024-2025 Growth & Achievement (Reading)
Race	Achievement Percentile		Growth Percentile
Race	Fall	Spring	Growth Percentile
American Indian or Alaskan Native	52	61	68
Asian	66	71	62
Black/African American	43	46	57
Caucasian	60	66	65
Hispanic or Latino	42	50	57
Multi-ethnic	47	59	65
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	62	72	75

NWEA MAP 2024-2025 Growth & Achievement (Math)
Race	Achievement Percentile		Growth Percentile
Race	Fall	Spring	Growth Percentile
American Indian or Alaskan Native	37	56	78
Asian	74	83	74
Black/African American	35	43	63
Caucasian	54	66	71
Hispanic or Latino	40	48	65
Multi-ethnic	40	54	71
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	77	83	75

NWEA MAP 2024-2025 Growth & Achievement (Science)
Race	Achievement Percentile		Growth Percentile
Race	Fall	Spring	Growth Percentile
American Indian or Alaskan Native	32	46	68
Asian	73	80	69
Black/African American	41	48	63
Caucasian	63	71	66
Hispanic or Latino	44	52	65
Multi-ethnic	50	61	66
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	14	66	99

Amplify mCLASS DIBELS

DIBELS - % of Students At or Above Grade Level Benchmark (2024-2025)
Grade	Beginning of Year	End of Year
K	46%	71%
1	60%	75%
2	67%	74%
3	64%	67%

EWIS (Early Warning Indicator System)

K12 Outcomes (2025-2026)
Grade	Enrollment Count #	High %	Moderate %	Low %	N/A %
1	671	20.1	43.4	33.2	3.3
2	667	31	33	33.9	2.1
3	745	29.5	27.8	40.1	2.6
4	698	57.2	16	24.6	2.1
5	727	52.8	13.9	31.4	1.9
6	716	52.5	16.5	27.7	3.4
7	741	10	24.8	63.2	2
8	726	10.6	31	56.3	2.1
9	734	11.7	17.8	67.8	2.6
10	714	3.1	5.5	89.4	2.1
11	737	3.3	5.6	89.3	1.9
12	777	2.6	4.6	91.4	1.4

VOCAL (Views of Climate and Learning)

VC301 Index Scores
Grade	Overall School Climate	Engagement Climate	Safety Climate	Environment Climate
4	61	59	60	61
5	52	52	51	52
8	45	47	43	47
10	45	45	43	47

Team Organization 2025-2026

Members, Goals, and Meetings

System Team Organization and Alignment

The Quincy Public Schools District Improvement Plan is designed to be a living, actionable framework, not simply a document to be printed and shelved. At the heart of its implementation is a culture of accountability, collaboration, and participatory decision-making, supported by over 90 active district and school-based teams.

We recognize that staff members directly impacted by decisions are best positioned to inform them. Those closest to an issue are often the most insightful in identifying needs and opportunities for improvement. To support this work, standards, indicators, and benchmarks have been established so that each team can set clear, measurable goals aligned to district priorities, DESE standards, and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Some goals may have targeted impacts, while others may influence the school system more broadly—but collectively, these efforts ensure incremental, sustainable improvement each year.

Teams leverage data-driven decision-making to inform priorities, assess progress, and refine strategies. Facilitators guide meetings, establish agendas, and document outcomes to maintain communication, accountability, and transparency. Annual Team Organization and Goals Reports provide reflections on progress and outcomes, while the Team Alignment and Organization Document ensures that the cycle of planning, implementation, and assessment is clearly linked to both team and district objectives. Teams engage in ongoing reflection, celebrate accomplishments, and set goals for the subsequent year to drive continuous growth.

This structure not only reflects the pride, commitment, and professionalism of Quincy Public Schools staff but also ensures that decisions and actions are guided by evidence, aligned with DESE priorities, and result in measurable improvements for students and the community.

Quincy School Committee

Purpose: The Quincy School Committee reviews and approves the Quincy Public Schools

budget and establishes policies and guidelines in order to ensure that all students

have equitable opportunities to learn and succeed.

Chairperson: Mayor Thomas Koch

Asst. Chairperson: Tina Cahill

Members: Paul Bregoli

Emily Lebo

Kathryn Hubley

Doug Gutro

Courtney Perdios

Meetings:

9/10/2025 6:30 PM Coddington Building

9/24/2025 6:30 PM Coddington Building

10/8/2025 6:30 PM Coddington Building

10/22/2025 6:30 PM Coddington Building

11/19/2025 6:30 PM Coddington Building

12/10/2025 6:30 PM Coddington Building

1/7/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

1/21/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

2/11/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

3/11/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

3/25/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

4/8/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

5/6/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

5/20/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

6/10/2026 6:30 PM Coddington Building

Goals: The Quincy School Committee will facilitate all matters regarding the Quincy Public

budget, policy, and all other appropriate agenda items during posted/planned

meetings during the 2025-2026 school year.

Budget and Finance Subcommittee

Purpose: To facilitate discussion, provide details, status, and approvals of the Quincy Public

Schools budget.

Chairperson: Mayor Thomas Koch

Members: Tina Cahill

Paul Bregoli

Emily Lebo

Kathryn Hubley

Doug Gutro

Courtney Perdios

Meetings:

10/22/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

1/26/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

4/13/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

Goals: Facilitate any and all Quincy Public Schools budget matters in full School Committee and Subcommittee sessions during the school year 2025-2026.

Facilities & Security Subcommittee

Purpose: To review, discuss, and define facility needs within the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson:

Members:

Meetings: 8/27/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

10/20/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

1/12/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

4/13/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

Goals: The Facilities & Security Subcommittee Chair will facilitate any and all Quincy Public Schools matters in reference to school security and facilities in the school year 2025-2026.

Health, Transportation, & Safety Subcommittee

Purpose: To facilitate any and all matters related to health, transportation, and safety within

Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson:

Members:

Meetings: 11/15/2025 5:00 PM Coddington Building

2/9/2026 5:00 PM Coddington Building

5/11/2026 5:00 PM Coddington Building

Goals: The Health, Transportation, and Safety Subcommittee chair will facilitate any and all health, transportation, and safety matters with Subcommittee and full School

Committee sessions during the school year 2025-2026.

Policy Subcommittee

Purpose: To review, discuss, modify, and approve Policy for the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Doug Gutro

Members:

Meetings:

10/15/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

10/6/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

12/4/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

1/12/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

2/2/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

Other meetings will be added as needed in 2026.

Goals: The Policy Subcommittee will facilitate any and all Quincy Public Schools Policy

matters in Subcommittee and full School Committee sessions during the 2025-2026 school year.

Rules, Post Audit, and Oversight Subcommittee

Purpose: To support members of the Quincy School Committee by researching unique School Committee legal issues.

Chairperson:

Members:

Meetings: As needed

Goals: The Rules, Post Audit, and Oversight Subcommittee will meet as unique issues occur and are referred.

Special Education Subcommittee

Purpose: To work directly with the Quincy Parent Advisory Council to Special Education in

order to share and discuss Special Education issues within the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Courtney Perdios

Members:

Meetings:

10/29/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

1/21/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

3/25/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

5/27/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

Goals: To facilitate communication about the implementation of the Special Education

Program Improvement Plan by monitoring and reporting on compliance with Special Education regulations and supporting initiatives to increase communication and professional development for parents and teachers during the 2025-2026 school year.

Teaching and Learning Subcommittee

Purpose: To work with the Superintendent's Leadership and Principal Teams to consistently discuss Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment initiatives and practices in the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Emily Lebo

Members:

Meetings:

10/6/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

10/27/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

11/3/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

11/5/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

11/6/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

12/3/2025 6:00 PM Coddington Building

1/26/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

2/23/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

3/30/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

4/27/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

5/25/2026 6:00 PM Coddington Building

Goals:

The Teaching and Learning Subcommittee will review the Academic Program

Improvement Plans, the School Improvement Plans, the system/site assessment

Information, and the District profile during the 2025-2026 school year.

To be informed and updated on all issues regarding the Massachusetts Frameworks and to work with the district to align and implement curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices while analyzing and determining curriculum and assessment needs and their costs by March 2026.

To be informed and updated on all issues regarding the implementation of the Massachusetts Educator Evaluation process and its effectiveness.

Superintendent's Leadership Team

Purpose: To provide and monitor direction to all other teams and schools as they set goals

and pursue action steps toward these goals.

Chairperson: Kevin Mulvey, Superintendent

Asst. Chairperson: Erin Perkins, Assistant Superintendent

Members:

Curriculum

Michael Marani Senior Director of Curriculum

Larry Taglieri Director of Academic Programs

Kim Connolly Director of EDIB

Chris Tierney Coordinator of Data and Accountability

Kim Quinn Coordinator of Mathematics

Cara Pekarcik Coordinator of Science

Bridget Vaughan Coordinator of ELA and Literacy

Jill Kyranis Director of Student Support Services

Heather Wojcik Director of English Learner Education

Julie Graham Director of Special Education

Keith Segalla Executive Director of CTE & Information Technology

Jen Leary Coordinator of Special Education

Operations

Daniel Cosgrove Director of Human Resources

Mike Draicchio Director, Transportation, Safety and Security

Andrea Huwar Director of Nursing

Sara DuFour Coordinator of Food Services

Jim Mullaney Director of Business

Jill Kyranis Director, Student Support Services

Keith Segalla Executive Director of CTE & Information Technology

Kevin Segalla Senior Operations Coordinator

Meetings:

Curriculum 9/8/2025 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 9/8/2025 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 10/6/2025 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 10/6/2025 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 11/10/2025 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 11/10/2025 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 12/8/2025 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 12/8/2025 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 1/12/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 1/12/2026 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 2/9/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 2/9/2026 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 3/9/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 3/9/2026 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 4/13/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 4/13/2026 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 5/11/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 5/11/2026 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 6/8/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 6/8/2026 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 7/13/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 7/13/2026 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Curriculum 8/17/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Operations 8/17/2026 11:00 am Superintendent’s Conference Room

Goals: To facilitate and monitor the implementation of goals in the Superintendent’s Annual Plan throughout the 2025-2026 school year:

(a) Review progress and/or update Program Improvement Plans and School

Improvement Plans on a quarterly basis at Superintendent's Leadership Team

meetings.

(b) Facilitate and support the second year implementation of the Educator Evaluation process during the 2025-2026 school year

Principal Team

Purpose: To ensure a consistent flow of communication and task development/effectiveness

relative to the principals and administration.

Chairperson: Erin Perkins, Assistant Superintendent

Members: Heather Patch Principal, Clifford-Marshall

Christine Barrett Principal, Point Webster

Kerri Connolly Principal, RDLC

Richard DeCristofaro Principal, Central

Peter Dionne Principal, Bernazzani

Courtney Mitchell Principal, South West

Nicholas Ahearn Principal, Broad Meadows

Jim Hennessy Principal, Wollaston

Scott Perfetuo Principal, Snug Harbor

Aliza Schneller Principal, Atlantic

Renee Malvesti Principal, Montclair

Robin Moreira Principal, Atherton Hough

Marisa Rodriguez Principal, Beechwood Knoll

Margaret MacNeil Principal, Parker

Susan Shea-Connor Principal, Merrymount

Keith Ford Principal, Quincy High School

Daniel Gilbert Principal, North Quincy High School

Stephen Sylvia Principal, Squantum

Janet Loftus Principal, Lincoln Hancock

Meetings:

8/26/2025 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

10/30/2025 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

12/16/2025 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

1/15/2026 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

2/26/2026 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

3/5/2026 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

4/29/2026 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

6/4/2026 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

6/25/2026 12:30 pm Granite Links Pavilion

Assistant Principal Team

Purpose: To ensure a consistent flow of communication and task development/effectiveness

relative to the Assistant Principals’s responsibilities and leadership aspirations.

Chairperson: Erin Perkins, Assistant Superintendent

Members: Justine Sullivan Assistant Principal, Clifford-Marshall

Michael Lorenzano Assistant Principal, Point Webster

Simone Buckley Assistant Principal, RDLC

Kristen Dwyer Assistant Principal, RDLC (PK)

Kathleen Mahoney Assistant Principal, Central

Philip Diana Assistant Principal, Bernazzani

Susan Foley Assistant Principal, South West

Lori Jacobs Assistant Principal, Broad Meadows

Deirdre Murphy Assistant Principal, Wollaston

Diane Babcock Assistant Principal, Snug Harbor

Elizabeth Laroussi Assistant Principal, Atlantic

Mary Hurley Assistant Principal, Montclair

Kathleen DiVaio Assistant Principal, Atherton Hough

Kathy DeMayo Assistant Principal, Beechwood Knoll

Katie Welch Assistant Principal, Parker

John Rogan Assistant Principal, Merrymount

Edward Smith Assistant Principal, Quincy High School

Noreen Holland Assistant Principal, North Quincy High School

Meghan Healy Assistant Principal, Squantum

Madeline Roy Assistant Principal, Lincoln Hancock

Meetings:

11/6/2025 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

2/10//2026 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

3/5/2026 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

5/6/2026 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

Curriculum & Assessment Team

Purpose: To oversee and ensure the effective implementation of all aspects of the Quincy Public Schools Curriculum and Assessment Plan and the implementation of the 2011 Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Chairperson: Erin Perkins, Assistant Superintendent

Asst. Chairperson: Mike Marani, Senior Director of Curriculum

Members: Heather Patch Principal, Clifford-Marshall

Christine Barrett Principal, Point Webster

Kerri Connolly Principal, RDLC

Richard DeCristofaro Principal, Central

Peter Dionne Principal, Bernazzani

Courtney Mitchell Principal, South West

Nicholas Ahearn Principal, Broad Meadows

Jim Hennessy Principal, Wollaston

Scott Perfetuo Principal, Snug Harbor

Aliza Schneller Principal, Atlantic

Renee Malvesti Principal, Montclair

Robin Moreira Principal, Atherton Hough

Marisa Rodriguez Principal, Beechwood Knoll

Margaret MacNeil Principal, Parker

Susan Shea-Connor Principal, Merrymount

Keith Ford Principal, Quincy High School

Daniel Gilbert Principal, North Quincy High School

Stephen Sylvia Principal, Squantum Janet Loftus Principal, Lincoln Hancock

Chris Tierney Coordinator of Data and Accountability

Kim Quinn Coordinator of Mathematics

Cara Pekarcik Coordinator of Science

Bridget Vaughan Coordinator of ELA and Literacy

Heather Wojcik Director of English Learner Education

Meetings:

9/8/2025 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

9/24/2025 12:00 pm Coddington PD Room

9/30/2025 2:30 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

10/2/2025 2:30 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

10/6/2025 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

10/8/2025 12:30 pm Snug Harbor Elementary ~ Media Center

11/10/2025 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

12/8/2025 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

1/12/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

2/9/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

3/9/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

4/13/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

5/11/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

6/8/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

7/13/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

8/17/2026 10:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

Attendance Matters Team

Purpose: To oversee and ensure consistent school attendance across the district by proposing new policy, working with building leaders, creating a district aligned MTSS and to raise awareness of the importance of attendance throughout various multi-media campaigns.

Chairperson: Erin Perkins, Assistant Superintendent

Members: Ryan McWade QPS Education Coordinator at QATV

Katherine Delaney Digital Communications & Web Accessibility Specialist

Jill Kyranis Director of Student Support

Mike Marani Senior Director of Curriculum

Dan Pacho Coordinator of Data Processing

Meetings:

8/5/2025 2:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

8/6/2025 2:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

8/12/2025 2:30 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

9/8/2025 2:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

9/15/2025 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

10/3/2025 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

10/17/2025 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

10/31/2025 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

12/1/2025 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

1/12/2026 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

2/9/2026 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

3/9/2026 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

4/13/2026 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

5/11/2026 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

6/8/2026 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

7/13/2026 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

8/17/2026 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) Team

Purpose: The purpose of the Quincy Public Schools MyCAP Team is to design, coordinate, and continuously improve a coherent, districtwide My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) process that empowers all students to intentionally explore their interests, strengths, and goals while connecting academic learning to postsecondary pathways.The team ensures MyCAP is implemented equitably and meaningfully across grade levels, aligned to district priorities and state expectations, and embedded within counseling, curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to support students’ college, career, and civic readiness.

Chairpersons: Keith Segalla, Executive Director Career & Technical Education and Digital Technology

Kim Connolly, Director of EDIB

Members: Erin Perkins Assistant Superintendent

Keith Segalla Executive Director of Career & Technical Education

Kim Connolly Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Jill Kyranis Director of Student Support

Mike Marani Senior Director of Curriculum

Keith Ford Principal, Quincy High School

Edward Smith Assistant Principal, Quincy High School

Daniel Gilbert Principal, North Quincy High School

Virginia Cushman Student Support Services Chair, NQHS

Marisa Smith Dean, NQHS

Keriann Hart School Counselor, NQHS

Marianne Collins Career & Tech Ed. Dept. Head, NQHS

Qingliang Chen Mandarin Teacher, NQHS

Kelly Byrne Math Teacher, NQHS

William Reardon Student Support Services Chair, QHS

Jill Bernardo Career & Tech Ed. Dept. Head, QHS

Mateus Monteiro De Souza School Counselor, QHS

Simo Ouazzani English Learner Dept. Chair, QHS

Kristin Kopp Special Education Teacher, QHS

Jacqueline Niosi Culinary Teacher, QHS

Meetings:

7/31/2025 9:30 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

8/6/2025 9:00 am Zoom

8/19/2025 9:30 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

9/4/2025 3:00 pm Zoom

11/6/2025 9:00 am Zoom

11/7/2025 12:30 pm Director, DEIB’s Office

11/20/2025 9:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

12/9/2025 9:30 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

1/8/26 11:00 am Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

1/8/26 1:00 pm Asst. Superintendent’s Conference Room

1/22/2026 8:00 am Bridgewater State University

February- June TBD TBD

Vertical Team 3-5 ELA

Purpose: To create an opportunity for grades 3-5 teachers to articulate curriculum goals, and expand understanding of curriculum programs.

Chairperson: Bridget Vaughan, Coordinator of ELA and Literacy, K-8

Participating Schools: Atherton Hough

Beechwood Knoll

Bernazzani

Clifford Marshall

Lincoln Hancock

Merrymount

Montclair

Parker

Snug Harbor

Squantum

Wollaston

Point Webster

South West

Participating Members:

Michelle	Andrews
David	Armstrong
Carol	Austin
Laura	Beatty
Elizabeth	Buczek
James	Camden
Summer	Cannon Cosgrove
Olivia	Caperello
Katie	Celiberti
Katie	Che
Nicole	Cirafice
Sheila	Clancy
Christina	Deiorio
Delia	Devane
Elizabeth	Doyle
Colleen	Dufresne
June	Feeney
Angela	Fernquist
Jennifer	Garrett
Julianne	Gilbert
Mary	Grazioso
Ashley	Kenney
Darby	Kindley
Marjorie	Long
Karen	McCloskey
Samantha	McGrath
Molly	Minton
Kimberly	Moran
Nicole	O'Brien
Shannon	O'Leary
Taylor	Parry
Mary	Ross
Linda	Savage
Jenna	Tenaglia
Rebecca	Thorne
Sharon	Walsh
Margaret	Ward
Catherine	Wentworth

Meetings: 10/8/2025 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Beechwood Knoll

3/25/2026 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Virtual

5/13/2026 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Beechwood Knoll

Goals:

Support coherence and instructional practices across grade 3-5 ELA curriculum by

collaboratively aligning curriculum with MA DESE Standards and the QPS ELA Instructional Vision.

Vertical Team 3-5 Math/Science

Purpose: To create an opportunity for grades 3-5 teachers to articulate curriculum goals, and expand understanding of curriculum programs.

Chairperson: Kimberley Quinn, Coordinator of Mathematics K-8 and

Cara Pekarcik, Coordinator of Science K-12

Participating Schools: Atherton Hough

Beechwood Knoll

Bernazzani

Clifford Marshall

Lincoln Hancock

Merrymount

Montclair

Parker

Snug Harbor

Squantum

Wollaston

Meetings: 10/8/2025 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Bernazzani (Science)

Merrymount (Math)

3/25/2026 12:30 PM 2:00 PM TBD

5/13/2026 12:30 PM 2:00 PM TBD

Goals:

Support coherence and instructional practices across grade 3-5 science curriculum by collaboratively exploring new science curriculum, updating curriculum maps and participating in lesson modeling that demonstrate best practices.

Strengthen coherence in the grade 3-5 math curriculum by collaboratively reviewing and refining instructional approaches, pacing guides, and math resources.

Vertical Team 6-8 ELA and Reading

Purpose: To create an opportunity for grades 6-8teachers to articulate curriculum goals, and expand understanding of curriculum programs.

Chairperson: Bridget Vaughan, Coordinator of ELA and Literacy, K-8

Participating Schools: Atlantic

Point Webster

South West

Central

Broad Meadows

Participating Members:

Jennifer	Bailey Dumas
Eleanor	Ballard
Kaitlin	Barry
Rachel	Bennett
Stephanie	Bogan
Mary	Brooks
Kim	Crissinger
Victoria	Cronin
Emma	Cunningham
Emily	DeCilio
Saige	Galovski
Melissa	Garrahy
Katherine	Heiberger
Gina	Joyce
Kimberly	Krissinger
Laura	Malone
Aisling	Mannion
Spencer	Matthews
Anne	McGuiggan
Rebecca	McNealy
Kerry	Monaco
John	Mullen
Abby	Nazzaro
Nicole	Page
James	Phelan
MaryEllen	Phillips
Megan	Picariello
Claire	Quinlan
Elise	Regan
Isabelle	Smith
Kristen	Smith
Kerrie	Sullivan
Kimberly	Taglieri

Meetings:

February 11, 2026	1:00pm - 4:30pm	South-West Middle School
April 8, 2026	1:00pm - 3:00pm	South-West Middle School

Goals:

Support coherence and instructional practices across grades 6-8 ELA and reading curriculum by

collaboratively aligning curriculum with MA DESE Standards and the QPS ELA Instructional Vision.

Vertical Team 6-8 Math

Purpose: To create an opportunity for grades 6-8 math teachers to articulate curriculum goals, and expand understanding of curriculum programs.

Chairperson: Kimberley Quinn, Coordinator of Mathematics K-8

Members: Dylan Gramuglia Gr. 6/7 Teacher, Atlantic

Catherine Maloney Gr. 6 Teacher, Atlantic

Max Devin Gr. 7/8 Teacher, Atlantic

Carmen He Gr. 7 Teacher, Atlantic

Maura Middleton Gr. 8 Teacher, Atlantic

Jon Erickson SPED teacher, Atlantic

Ryan Bell Gr. 6 Teacher, Broad Meadows

Patrick Carnes Gr. 7 Teacher, Broad Meadows

Amy Malone Gr. 8 Teacher, Broad Meadows

Jessica Pastan SPED Teacher, Broad Meadows

Stephanie Bogan SPED Teacher, Broad Meadows

Tamara Ioanilli Gr 6 Teacher, Central

Teresa Corbo Gr 6 Teacher, Central

Katherine Miller Gr 7 Teacher, Central

Kimberly Ranft Gr 7 Teacher, Central

Paul Carson Gr 8 Teacher, Central

Timothy Daley Gr 8 Teacher, Central

Laura Malone SPED Teacher, Central

Jeffrey Tripp SPED Teacher, Central

Jason Roslonek Gr 6 Teacher, Point Webster

Eric Manter Gr 7 Teacher, Point Webster

Meaghan Pettersen Gr 8 Teacher, Point Webster

Colleen Tobin SPED Teacher, Point Webster

Meghann Sweet Gr 6 Teacher, South~West

Antonio Tenaglia Gr 7 Teacher, South~West

Colleen Clifford Gr 8 Teacher, South~West

Kristin Smith SPED Teacher, South~West

Meetings: 2/11/2026 1:00-4:30 Point Webster Media Center

4/8/2026 1:00-3:00 Point Webster Media Center

Goals:

To develop proficiency with the new math program, Amplify Desmos Math, which includes reviewing and improving instructional practices to enhance student learning,

Vertical Team 6-8 Science

Purpose: To create an opportunity for grades 6-8 teachers to enhance sensemaking instruction, articulate curriculum goals and share strategies and concerns with each other.

Chairperson: Cara Pekarcik, Coordinator of Science K-12

Asst. Chairperson:

Members: Sarah Ahearn Gr. 6 Teacher, Central

Deb Baird Gr. 7 Teacher, Broad Meadows

Jane Bowe Gr. 6 Teacher, Atlantic

Mark Chella Gr. 8 Teacher, Broad Meadows

Lara Collier Gr. 7 Teacher, Point Webster

Bridget Coleman Gr. 8 Teacher, Central

Michelle Cunniff Gr. 8 Teacher, Point Webster

Beth Donovan Gr. 7 Teacher, Central

Donna Glynn Gr. 8 Teacher, Atlantic

Joann Hallisey Gr. 7 Teacher, Central

Tracey Henault Gr. 6 Teacher, Broad Meadows

Michelle Holland Gr. 7, South~West

Gina Kazlousky Gr. 8, South~West

Melissa Ma Gr 6 Teacher, Atlantic

Michael Maguire Gr. 6,7 Teacher, Atlantic

Stacey McGuire Gr 6, South~West

Danielle Mullaney Gr. 7 Teacher, Atlantic

Kevin Pillone Gr. 6 Teacher, Central

Christopher Ranft Gr. 7, 8 Teacher, Atlantic

Elizabeth Rogers Gr. 6, Point Webster

Lisa Whigham Gr. 8 Teacher, Central

Meetings:

2/11/2026 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Central Middle School, Room 222

4/8/2026 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Central Middle School, Room 222

Goals: Review progress with OpenSciEd implementation and engage in professional development related to improving student engagement, sensemaking, and assessment.

Review and update curriculum maps to include both core and supplementary supports.

Vertical Team 6-8 Social Studies

Purpose:

To create an opportunity for grades 6-8 teachers to articulate curriculum goals and concerns with each other.

Chairperson: Michael Marani, Senior Director of Curriculum

Asst. Chairperson: Susan Foley, Assistant Principal, South-West Middle School

Members:

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Joel Piercey

Michael Nazzaro

Cam Nigro

Samuel Grossfeld

Kellie Locke

Kathleen Matthews

Patrick Gould

Melissa Jankowski

Terrence Rooney

Thomas Bloomer

Ronna Galipeau

Emily Busa

Aaron Skowrya

Joanne O'Brien

Julia White

Jacqui Principi

Jen Clifford

Joe MacRitchie

William Pavao

Paul Griffith

Mark Holleran

Meetings:

February 11, 2026	1:00pm - 4:30pm	South-West Middle School
April 8, 2026	1:00pm - 3:00pm	South-West Middle School

Goal(s):

The Vertical 6–8 Social Studies Team will strengthen curriculum alignment and instructional coherence by creating structured opportunities for teachers across grades 6, 7, and 8 to articulate shared curriculum goals, surface challenges and concerns, and collaborate on strategies that support a smooth progression of student learning and skill development from grade to grade. Particular emphasis will be placed on connecting and reinforcing key civic-based concepts and vocabulary throughout grades 6 and 7 to build a strong foundation for deeper civic understanding and application in grade 8.

Vertical Team 8/9 ELA

Purpose:

The purpose of the Grade 8–9 ELA Vertical Team is to intentionally connect middle school and high school ELA through collaboration, aligned instructional priorities, and data-informed decision-making. By working together, the team will support equitable placement and instruction, ensuring students transition to high school with the skills, confidence, and support needed for success in their ELA coursework.

Chairpersons:

Michael Marani, Senior Director of Curriculum

Bridget Vaughan, Curriculum Coordinator of Literacy and ELA, K-8

Asst. Chairperson: Michael Jorgenson (NQHS), Michael Ellis (QHS), ELA Department Heads

Members:

MCNEALY, REBECCA K ATLANTIC MIDDLE SCHOOL

PHILLIPS, MARYELLEN A ATLANTIC MIDDLE SCHOOL

PHELAN, JAMES L BROAD MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL

BENNETT, RACHEL M CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

NAZZARO, ABIGAIL A CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

DELISLE, KIMBERLY L POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL

BARRY, KAITLIN K SOUTH WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

CESSO, TRACEY A QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

COOPER, ANGEL M QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

NATALIZIA, CHRISTOPHER M QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

PALOMO, BRENDAN T QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

WALTERS, EVAN QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

DAVERSA, KATE NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

HANSON, JENNIFER K NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

INNIS, ZACHARY C NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

KEENAN, CAROLINE P NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

MCKINNEY, TAYLOR M NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

MERRIGAN, EDWARD J NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

SHAW, JENNIFER NORTH QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL

Meetings:

3/10/26 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Coddington PD Room

TBD 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Coddington PD Room

Goal: The Grade 8/9 ELA Vertical Team will strengthen alignment between middle school and high school English Language Arts programs by establishing shared expectations for essential Grade 8 ELA skills. The team will analyze placement criteria and student performance data to promote consistent and equitable course placement. Additionally, the team will identify priority areas for instructional alignment and targeted intervention to address skill gaps and increase readiness for Grade 9 ELA, while facilitating ongoing collaboration between Grade 8 and 9 teachers to support student success.

Vertical Team 8/9 Math

Purpose:

The purpose of the Grade 8–9 Math Vertical Team is to create a cohesive and intentional bridge between middle school and high school mathematics by fostering collaboration, aligning instructional priorities, and using data to guide equitable placement and instructional decisions. Through this work, the team will ensure that students transition to high school with the skills, confidence, and support necessary to be successful in their math coursework from day one.

Chairperson:

Michael Marani, Senior Director of Curriculum

Kim Quinn, Coordinator of Mathematics

Asst. Chairperson: Kipp Caldwell (NQHS), Michael Gendron (QHS), Math Department Heads

Members:

Maura Middleston Gr 8 Teacher, Atlantic MS

Amy Malone Gr 8 Teacher, Broad Meadows MS

Kellee Manning Gr 8 Teacher, Broad Meadows MS

Paul Carson Gr 8 Teacher, Central MS

Timothy Daly Gr 8 Teacher, Central MS

Jeff Tripp Gr 8 Teacher, Central MS

Meaghan Pettersen Gr 8 Teacher, Point Webster MS

Colleen Clifford Gr 8 Teacher, South~West MS

Madison Davis Gr 9 Teacher, QHS

Anna Petcosky Gr 9 Teacher, QHS

Victoria Bruce Gr 9 Teacher, QHS

Michelle Kim Gr 9 Teacher, QHS

Lynne Bryon Gr 9 Teacher, NQHS

Kacie Perry Gr 9 Teacher, NQHS

Melissa Huang Gr 9 Teacher, NQHS

Rebecca Crowley Gr 9 Teacher, NQHS

Meetings:

12/9/2025 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Coddington PD Room

3/10/2026 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Coddington PD Room

Goal:

During the 2025–2026 school year, the Grade 8–9 Math Vertical Team will strengthen alignment between middle school and high school mathematics programs by establishing shared expectations for essential Grade 8 math skills. The team will analyze placement criteria and performance data to ensure consistent and equitable course placements. In addition they will identify targeted areas for instructional alignment and intervention to reduce skill gaps and increase Algebra I readiness by facilitating regular communication between Grade 8 and 9 teachers to support student success.

Vertical Team 8/9 Science

Purpose: To create an opportunity for grade 8/9 teachers to articulate curriculum goals to promote continuity in content knowledge and scientific practice, work collaboratively on common benchmark assessments to ensure equitable and data-informed decisions for placement, review STEM fair procedures and practices , and share information to allow for smooth academic transition across grades 8 and 9.

Chairperson:

Michael Marani, Senior Director of Curriculum

Cara Pekarcik, Coordinator of Science K-12

Asst. Chairperson: Meghann Murray (QHS), Claire Boudreau (NQHS), Department Chairs

Members:

Ron Boudreau Gr 9 Teacher, QHS

Mark Chella Gr. 8 Teacher, Broad Meadows MS

Michelle Cunniff Gr. 8 Teacher, Point Webster MS

Bridget Coleman Gr. 8 Teacher, Central MS

Donna Glynn Gr. 8 Teacher, Atlantic MS

Gina Kazlousky Gr. 8 Teacher, South~West MS

Nicole Kymissis Gr. 9 Teacher, NQHS

Kevin Muench Gr. 9 Teacher, QHS

Keelan Murphy Gr. 9-10 Teacher, NQHS

Stacie O’Callaghan Gr. 6-8 Teacher, Broad Meadows MS

Chris Ranft Gr. 8 Teacher, Atlantic MS

Kendra Trainor Gr. 9 Teacher, NQHS

Lisa Whigham Gr. 8 Teacher, Central MS

Meetings:

12/9/25 8:30AM 10:30 AM Coddington PD Room

TBD 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Coddington PD Room

Goal: Strengthen collaboration between grade 8 and grade 9 science teachers through vertical team meetings focused on aligning curriculum expectations, analyzing NWEA MAP data to inform placement decisions, and developing shared strategies to support students’ successful transition from middle school to high school science.

Literacy Intervention Team

Purpose:

The mission of the literacy intervention team is to identify students in need of additional support and strengthen their foundational literacy skills through intentional, research-aligned instruction. Foundational reading development includes several interconnected components essential for becoming a proficient reader: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and print awareness.

Chairperson: Bridget Vaughan, Curriculum Coordinator for K-8

Members:

Kathleen Divaio	Atherton Hough
Kathleen DeMayo	Beechwood Knoll
Elizabeth Good	Bernazzani
Maria Coughlin-Lok	Lincoln Hancock
Sara Lane	Lincoln Hancock
Kristin Pieper	Lincoln Hancock
Alana Sullivan	Lincoln Hancock
Kathleen Hansen	Clifford Marshall
Lee Ann Maki	Clifford Marshall
Nancy McPartlin	Clifford Marshall
Jennifer Russell	Clifford Marshall
Kathleen Higgins	Merrymount
Catherine McLaughlin	Merrymount
Karin Lanham	Montclair
Meghan Fitzgerald	Montclair
Elizabeth Bates	Parker
Wendy Cardia	Parker
Paula Ryan	Snug Harbor

Meetings:

9/24/25	10-10:45	Virtual
10/8/25	12:45-3:45	Beechwood Knoll
10/29/25	9:30-11	Coddington
12/10/25	9:30-11	Parker
2/11/26	9:30-11	Virtual
3/25/26	12:30-2	System-wide TBD
4/15/26	9:30-11	Bernazzani
5/13/26	12:30-2	System-wide TBD
6/10/26	9:30-11	Marshall

Goal:

The literacy intervention team is committed to providing targeted, data-informed interventions for students. Using research-validated instructional materials and assessment tools, we aim to develop confident, capable readers who can engage deeply with texts across all subject areas. We actively pursue ongoing professional learning to refine our instructional practice and support educators across the district. In partnership with schools, families, and the community, we foster a culture of literacy aligned with the QPS ELA Vision Statement.

Math Intervention Team

Purpose: To strengthen instruction by providing a collaborative space for teachers to share curriculum goals, discuss challenges, and develop effective strategies to support student learning.

Chairperson: Kim Quinn, Coordinator of Mathematics

Members:

Margarita Barry Lincoln Hancock

Mary Byrnes Snug Harbor

Julie Campbell Atherton Hough/Beechwood Knoll

Holly Davis Marshall

Ashley Haugh South~West

Deborah MacDonald Marshall/Montclair

Christina McNeil Snug Harbor

Alyse Olivieri Merrymount/Squantum

Nicole Pitre Lincoln Hancock/Wollaston

Meghan Quigley Point Webster

Teresa Quinton Bernazzani/Parker

Meetings:

9/3/2025 9:00 - 11:30 Snug Harbor PD Room

10/1/2025 8:30 - 11:30 Snug Harbor PD Room

11/26/2025 8:30 - 11:30 Snug Harbor PD Room

1/21/2026 8:30 - 11:30 Snug Harbor PD Room

2/25/2026 8:30 - 11:30 Coddington PD Room

3/18/2026 8:30 - 11:30 Coddington PD Room

4/29/2026 8:30 - 11:30 Snug Harbor PD Room

5/20/2026 8:30 - 11:30 Snug Harbor PD Room

6/17/2026 8:30 - 11:30 Snug Harbor PD Room

Goal: The Math Intervention Team will strengthen instructional practices by creating structured opportunities for teachers to work on curriculum goals, share challenges and concerns, and collaborate on strategies that support the progression of student learning and skill development.

Technology Planning and Training Team

Purpose: With an ever-increasing demand for technology enhancements in the area of infrastructure, hardware, software, data, and training, the QPS Technology Planning and Training Team will continue to dedicate research, funding, and training for instructional technology that benefits digital learning, assessment, management, and home/school communication. We will continue to assess our district’s level of readiness, support students and educators, and evaluate existing technologies.

Co-Chair: Robert Cavallo, I.T. Systems Administrator

Daniel Pacho, I.T. Data Coordinator

Asst. Chairperson:

Members: Erin Perkins Assistant Superintendent

Michael Marani Director, Curriculum

Keith Segalla Executive Director CVTE and Technology Planning & Training

Jill Kyranis Director, Student Support Services

Heather Wojcik Director, English Learner Education

Julie Graham Director, Special Education

Bridget Vaughan Coordinator, ELA & Literacy

Kimberly Quinn Coordinator, Mathematics K-8

Cara Pekarcik Coordinator, Science

Jennifer Leary Special Education Coordinator

Brian Glavin CIO City of Quincy

Meetings:

11/24/2025 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington

01/12/2025 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington

02/09/2025 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington

05/11/2025 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington

Goals:

During the 2025-2026 school year, the Technology Planning and Training Team will continue to support and improve Quincy’s Aspen Student Information System usability for school staff users such as teachers, counselors, attendance officers, secretaries, and school administration personnel through June 30, 2026.

The Team will build school schedules in a timely manner. Review, support, and improve upon Quincy Public Schools' scheduling processes for all grade levels where necessary via Aspen while adhering to federal, state, and local guidelines by June 2026.

Continue to improve home-to-school communications by maintaining consistent, transparent, and accessible digital communication channels, including district and school websites and district social media through June 30, 2026.

Continue to support the implementation of computer-based online assessments by June 2026.

Continue to provide and support a variety of technology planning and training opportunities for QPS staff, students, and families by June 2026.

Continue to identify and increase funding opportunities (QPS Budget, Grants, Partnerships, etc…) for digital learning and classroom technology by June 2026.

Career and Technical Education Team

Purpose: Provide curriculum guidelines and support professional development for Quincy’s Career and Technical Education teachers, and provide career pathways support for career and technical education students.

Chairperson: Keith Segalla, Executive Director, Career Vocational and Technical Education

Members:

Keith Ford Principal, QHS

Daniel Gilbert Principal, NQHS Jill Bernardo, CTE Department Chair, QHS

Marianne Collins CTE Department Chair, NQHS

Jacqueline Niosi CTE Teacher, QHS

Charles Hannaford CTE Teacher, QHS

Lori Broughton CTE Teacher QHS

Scott Devlin CTE Teacher QHS

Austin O’Malley CTE Teacher, NQHS

William Reardon Guidance Department Chair, QHS

Virginia Cushman Guidance Department Chair, NQHS

Brendan Cunningham CTE Support Liaison, QHS

Richard Ragusa CTE Support Liaison, NQHS

Meetings:

10/23/2025 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM QHS Abigail Adams Conference Room

1/8/2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM QHS Abigail Adams Conference Room

3/5/2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM QHS Abigail Adams Conference Room

5/14/2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM QHS Abigail Adams Conference Room

Goals: Quincy’s CTE Team will plan, prepare, and submit an application to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for Quincy CTE New (Chapter 74) Program Designation for North Quincy High School’s Engineering Technology Program by March 2026.

Quincy’s CTE Team in Collaboration with QPS Curriculum and Management, Student Support Services, and Early College High School Teams will plan and prepare MA DESE CCTE Unit’s MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) for implementation during the 2026-2027 school year for all grade 9 students.

To increase non-traditional pathway opportunities for high school students, including Quincy’s CTE Program to ensure success beyond graduation by June.

During the 2025-2026 school year, Quincy’s CTE Team will continue to provide students a variety of additional curriculum enhancements and educational opportunities. These curriculum enhancements complement our CTE programs.

School Community Partnership Board

Purpose: To enhance and focus partnership activities to enrich educational experiences and

opportunities for students in the Quincy Public Schools and to ensure that the goals

of the Partnership are consistent with the priorities and initiatives established by the

Superintendent of the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Janice Erler, Coordinator, School Community Partnership

Asst. Chairperson: Keith Segalla, Executive Director, Career and Technical Education

Members: Kevin Mulvey, J.D., Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Erin Perkins, Assistant Superintendent of Schools

James Mullaney, Director of Business Affairs

Meetings:

10/30/2025 2:00 PM Superintendent’s Conference Room

12/20/2025 11:30 AM Superintendent’s Conference Room

1/18/2026 11:00 AM Superintendent’s Conference Room

2/19/2026 11:00 AM Superintendent’s Conference Room

3/19/2026 11:00 AM Superintendent’s Conference Room

4/23/2026 11:00 AM Superintendent’s Conference Room

5/7/2026 11:00 AM Superintendent’s Conference Room

6/18/2026 11:00 AM Superintendent’s Conference Room

Goals: Statement(s)

Establish seven new community business partners and identify Partnership Pathways contributions by June 2026.

Plan, prepare, and execute Quincy School-Community Partnership events and

fundraising initiatives for the 2025-2026 school year.

Special Education Team

Purpose: To communicate on an on-going basis, regarding issues and concerns relative to

Special Education, and its relevance to the QPS Budget, Parents, Students and

Administrators.

Chairperson: Julie Graham, Director, Special Education

Asst. Chairperson: Jill Kyranis, Director, Student Support Services

Members: Jennifer Leary Coordinator of Special Education

Lisa Chan-Iannetta Special Education Team Administrator

Corrine Mathews Special Education Team Administrator

Catherine Carey Special Education Team Administrator

Meetings:

9/2/2025 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room

10/7/2025 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room 11/4/2025 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room 12/2/2025 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room 1/6/2026 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room 2/3/2026 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room 3/3/2026 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room 4/7/2026 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room 5/5/2026 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room 6/2/202 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 214 Conference Room

Goals:

During the 2025-26 school year, the Special Education Team will monitor progress using monthly reports pulled from Aspen to address the overall inclusion rates of students found eligible for special education services with the long-term goal of growing closer to the state average rates of full inclusion (53.24% QPS/72.63% MA) and partial inclusion (22.77% QPS/13.53% MA).

During the 2025-2026, the Special Education Team will offer 2 additional Parent Academies on topics chosen by the SEPAC

Related Service Provider Team

Purpose: To enhance district-wide communication regarding special education related services provision, including eligibility, goal writing, data collection, service delivery models, and evidence-based treatment methodology.

Chairperson: Jennifer Leary, Coordinator, Special Education

Members: Meghan Caldwell OT, PreK @RDLC

Lynne Chin OT, Atherton Hough

Jennifer Chipman OT, Clifford Marshall & Montclair

Jessica Cooke OT, Lincoln Hancock

Amy Danick OT, Beechwood, Wollaston, Central, Point Webster

Deborah Harper-Padula OT, PreK @Snug Harbor

Tara MacLeod OT, Merrymount, Parker

Madeline Maurer OT, RDLC

Kathleen May OT, Bernazzani

Kristen McDermott OT, Southwest, Atlantic, Broad Meadows, QHS

Lisa Nasanofsky OT, PreK @RDLC

Meghan Tierney OT, RDLC

Emily Voigt OT, PreK @RDLC

Danielle Miller PT, District Wide

Mary Arventos SLP, PreK @RDLC

Melissa Berman SLP, Lincoln Hancock

Corinne Blanchette SLP, PreK @RDLC

Melissa Bradbury SLP, RDLC

Susan Carrillo SLP, Montclair, Atlantic

Breauna Fay SLP, Point Webster, QHS

Jillian Jasie SLP, PreK @Snug Harbor

Caroline Leary SLP, Squantum

Clionagh McLaughlin SLP, CPPI Community Partners

Molli McNeil SLP, Merrymount

Mollee Molloy SLP, Southwest

Alison Murphy SLP, PreK @RDLC

Emily Murphy SLP, Atherton Hough

Kerry O’Brien SLP, Atherton Hough, Bernazzani

Catherine O’Connor SLP, Parker, Wollaston

Stephanie Pantera SLP, Snug Harbor

Erin Stande SLP, Clifford Marshall

Brendan Sullivan SLP, Broad Meadows, Central

Matthew Wilkinson SLP, NQHS, LEAP

Elizabeth Wiseman SLP, PreK @Snug Harbor

Elizabeth Woodard SLP, Beechwood, Squantum

Meetings:

9/10/2025 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Coddington PD Room

10/22/2025 12:30 PM 3:45 PM RDLC

11/4/2025 8:30 AM 2:30 PM QHS

2/11/2026 12:30 PM 2:00 PM RDLC

3/25/2026 1:00 PM 3:45 PM Coddington PD Room

5/27/2026 12:30 PM 2:00 PM RDLC

Goals: During the 2025-2026 school year, the related service providers will develop data collection strategies that align with student participation in natural school contexts. They will analyze goals written in the functional/academic format from the 2024-2025 PD, develop data collection forms that align with the goals, and utilize the new data collection strategies to report on progress for students on their caseloads.

Pre-Kindergarten Team

Purpose: To enhance system communication regarding Early Childhood issues and to

ascertain that knowledge of child development is applied in program design and

Chairperson: Jennifer Leary, Coordinator, Special Education

Asst. Chairperson: Kristen Dwyer, Assistant Principal, RDLC

Members: Kerry Connolly Principal, RDLC

Scott Perfetuo Principal, Snug Harbor

Catherine Aho SPED Team Chair/Guidance

Michaela Greene SPED Team Chair/Guidance

Danielle Parry SPED Team Chair

Stephanie Beatrice Pre-K Teacher, RDLC

Jill Brown Pre-K Teacher, Snug Harbor

Meghan Carthas Pre-K Teacher, Snug Harbor

Fallon Creedon Pre-K Teacher, Snug Harbor

Kathryn White Pre-K Teacher, RDLC

Kerry Kelly Pre-K Teacher, RDLC

Jennifer Murphy Pre-K Teacher, RDLC

Aileen Quilty Pre-K Teacher, RDLC

Sara Riley Pre-K Teacher, Snug Harbor

Erica Smith Pre-K Teacher, RDLC

Ying Min Wang Pre-K Teacher, RDLC

Meetings:

9/10/2025 12:15 PM 1:45 PM RDLC

10/8/2025 12:15 PM 3:45 PM RDLC

11/4/2025 8:30 AM 2:30 PM QHS

11/19/2025 12:15 PM 1:45 PM RDLC

1/7/2026 12:15 PM 1:45 PM RDLC

2/25/2026 12:15 PM 1:45 PM RDLC

3/25/2026 12:15 PM 1:45 PM RDLC

6/10/2026 12:15 PM 1:45 PM RDLC

Goals: During the 2025-2026 school year, the Pre-Kindergarten Team will receive training on the Frog Street curriculum resource and will begin implementing Frog Street lessons in order to meet the pre-kindergarten curriculum standards.During the 2025-2026 school year, the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) grant leadership team will continue to develop process protocols to ensure that 3- and 4-year-old students have equitable access to high quality preschool experiences in both public and community-based classrooms.

Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative Team

Purpose:

The purpose of the CPPI Team is to lead the coordinated planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality, inclusive Pre-K programming through the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative. The team ensures alignment across district and community-based partners, promotes equitable access for all learners, and strengthens instructional quality, family engagement, and student outcomes in accordance with state expectations and local priorities.

Chairperson: Erin Perkins, Assistant Superintendent

Asst. Chairperson: Mike Marani, Senior Director of Curriculum

Members: Monique Antonelli CPPI Grant Coordinator

Kristen Dwyer Partnership Behavioral Consultant

Jennifer Leary Coordinator of Special Education

Staci Dimino CPPI Grant Consultant

Clionagh McLaughlin IT Speech & Language Pathologist

Christopher Tierney Director of Data and Assessment

Keather Reichel QCAP Head Start Liaison

Amy McRae South Shore Stars Liaison

Nicole Caldwell Campus Kinder Haus Liaison

Sonya Nesbitt State Street Learning Center YMCA Liaison

Meetings:

9/11/25 8:00 am Coddington PD Room

11/6/2025 1:00 pm Virtual

12/15/2025 10:00 am Coddington PD Room

12/17/2025 1:30 pm Coddington PD Room

1/15/2026 1:00 pm Virtual

4/2/2026 1:00 pm Virtual

6/29/2026 1:00 pm Virtual

Elementary English Learner Education Team

Purpose: To consistently communicate relevant issues, concerns, curriculum and

programmatic services regarding English Learners in the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Members:

Carolyn Treacy Atherton Hough

Tricia Wong Atherton Hough

Patricia Stacpoole-Gilmartin Beechwood Knoll

Yao Zeng Beechwood Knoll

Evangeline Lee Bernazzani

Arshia Salimani Bernazzani

Emily Balter Lincoln Hancock

Joseph Barry Lincoln Hancock

Amy Gillis Lincoln Hancock

Talia Leppo Lincoln Hancock

Hannah MacDonald Lincoln Hancock

Jayme Yen Lincoln Hancock

Lucinda Booth Marshall

Cassandra Feeney Marshall

Christina Gilman Marshall

Donna McCormack Marshall

Caitlin Corcoran Merrymount

Patricia Ambroult Montclair

Viliona Dhamo Montclair

Catherine Giordano Montclair

Aici Mei Montclair

Nicole Chu Parker

Alice Leung Parker

Trang Nguyen Parker

Mary Overbeck Parker

Sarah Onofri Snug Harbor

Angela Yu Snug Harbor

Alicia Pijanowski Squantum

Annie Dai Wollaston

Joanne Fox Wollaston

Jessica Zou Wollaston

Meetings:

9/2/2025 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Quincy High

10/8/2025 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Marshall

11/4/2025 8:30 AM 2:30 PM Quincy High

3/4/2026 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Coddington

3/18/2026 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Coddington

3/25/2026 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Marshall

4/1/2026 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Coddington

5/6/2026 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Coddington

5/13/2026 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Marshall

Goals: During the 2025-2026 school year, the percentage of English Learners in grades 1- 12 who make progress toward their proficiency targets will increase by 5% in grades 1 - 8 (from a base of 55.2%) as measured by 2026 ACCESS EL327 Edwin Report.

By June 2026, this team will pilot progress monitoring tools, analyze results, and finalize recommendations for future implementation.

This team will complete year 2 implementation of the Vista curriculum with further training.

Middle School English Learner Education Team

Purpose: To consistently communicate relevant issues, concerns, curriculum and

programmatic services regarding English Learners in the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Members:

Elizabeth Emmons Atlantic

Thao Nguyen Ippolito Atlantic

Kim Vu Atlantic

Maria Tarulli-Sala Broad Meadows

Caroline Lapp Central

Kathleen Harrison Central

Bradford Ames Point Webster

Loksze Wong Point Webster

Katelyn Monaco South West

Nicole Pallardy South West

Michelle Scott South West

Meetings:

9/2/2025 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Virtual by school

11/4/2025 8:30 AM 2:30 PM Quincy High

12/22/2025 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Virtual

2/11/2026 1:00 PM 4:30 PM Atlantic

4/8/2026 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Atlantic

By June 2026, this team will pilot progress monitoring tools, analyze results, and finalize recommendations for future implementation.

This team will complete year 2 implementation of the National Geographic curriculum and participate in The Writing Revolution workshops to strengthen language and writing instruction.

High School English Learner Education Team

Purpose: To consistently communicate relevant issues, concerns, curriculum and

programmatic services regarding English Learners in the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Members:

James McAdams ELE Dept. Head, NQHS

Simo Ouazzani ELE Dept. Head, QHS

Meetings:

2/3/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

2/10/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

3/3/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

3/17/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

3/31/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

4/14/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

5/5/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

5/19/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

6/2/2026 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

Goals: During the 2025-2026 school year, the percentage of English Learners in grades 1- 12 who make progress toward their proficiency targets will increase by 5% in grades 9 - 12 (from a base of 33.9%) as measured by 2026 ACCESS EL327 Edwin Report.

By June 2026, this team will pilot progress monitoring tools, analyze results, and finalize recommendations for future implementation.

By June 2026, this team will develop district-aligned, skill-based maps for each ESL course, organized by English language proficiency level, to ensure consistent instruction and support across both high schools.

ELE Intervention Team

Purpose: To pilot Lexia English to determine how and if this tool is effective in supporting the listening and speaking skills of struggling 6 - 12 students as a Tier 2 intervention.

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Members:

James McAdams ELE Dept. Head, NQHS

Simo Ouazzani ELE Dept. Head, QHS

Marica Dana NQHS

Kai Yee Lau NQHS

Lindsay Sandmeyer NQHS

Elona Kushe QHS

Ryan Scanlan QHS

Jennifer Sulc QHS

Kyan Thornton QHS

Sihao Yu QHS

Elizabeth Emmons Atlantic

Thao Nguyen Ippolito Atlantic

Kim Vu Atlantic

Maria Tarulli-Sala Broad Meadows

Caoline Lapp Central

Kathleen Harrison Central

Bradford Ames Point Webster

Loksze Wong Point Webster

Nicole Pallardy South West

Meetings:

12/8/2025 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Virtual

12/22/2025 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Virtual

2/11/2026 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Virtual

3/11/2026 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Virtual

4/7/2026 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Virtual (High Schools)

4/8/2026 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Atlantic (Middle Schools)

5/26/2026 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Virtual (High Schools)

5/27/2026 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Atlantic (Middle Schools)

Goals: By June 2026, this team will evaluate Lexia English by identifying appropriate English language proficiency levels and implementation models to determine readiness for a full launch in the 2026-2027 school year.

Seal of Biliteracy Team

Purpose: To promote and support multilingualism in students through DESE’s Seal of Biliteracy.

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Members:

Alicia Ten-pow Negeri World Language Dept. Head, NQHS

Amanda Rosenhagen World Language Dept. Head, QHS

Meetings:

10/14/2025 1:15 PM 2:30 PM Coddington

11/21/2025 11:15 AM 12:30 PM Coddington

12/10/2025 8:30 AM 9:30 AM QHS

1/16/2026 11:15 AM 12:30 PM Coddington

2/6/2026 11:15 AM 12:30 PM Coddington

3/4/2026 8:30 AM 9:30 AM QHS

4/10/2026 11:15 AM 12:30 PM Coddington

Goals:

By expanding targeted outreach, the team will increase student participation in Seal of Biliteracy testing. Using provided lists of students whose primary language is not English, the team will conduct focused outreach, including school assemblies and direct communication, to raise awareness of DESE’s Seal of Biliteracy. While students will continue to self-register for world language assessments, these efforts aim to increase both awareness and registration rates among eligible students.

This team will collaborate with and support the new QHS World Language Department Head by providing guidance on procedures, timelines, student outreach, and assessments to ensure a smooth and effective implementation of the Seal of Biliteracy process.

Central Registration Team

Purpose: To support families who wish to register their children for school in their preferred language. To support students with the initial WIDA screening process.

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Asst. Chairperson: Nikoletta Pratt, Coordinator of Central Registration

Members:

Elvira Albors Tester, Spanish Interpreter

Adriana Goodfellow Portuguese Interpreter

Melissa Lee Mei Mandarin Interpreter

Fong (Jen) Lui Cantonese Interpreter

Thuy (Linh) Nguyen Vietnamese Interpreter

Yue (Elissa) Song Mandarin Interpreter

Meetings:

9/18/2025 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Coddington

1/14/2026 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Coddington

4/9/2026 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Coddington

Goals:

By October 1, 2025, the team will implement DESE’s new Language Survey and integrate it into the online student registration process.

By the end of the school year, this team will complete the self-guided Language Ambassador training and assessment, ensuring compliance with DESE requirements.

This team will engage in professional learning through the Edwin C. Gentzler Translation Center’s DESE-sponsored workshops, enhancing the team’s ability to provide accurate interpretation for special education meetings.

Districtwide Family Liaison Team

Purpose: To provide language access services and supports to help families who need interpretation and translation services to engage fully with staff and district resources. This team serves as the language and cultural bridge between families, schools, and the community.

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Members:

Moshi Doane Portuguese and Spanish speaker, districtwide

Laura Tung Cantonese and Mandarin speaker, districtwide

Ray Luo Cantonese and Mandarin speaker, districtwide

Bin Wu Mandarin speaker, districtwide

Meetings:

Recurring Monday meetings 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

Goals:

By the end of the school year, all Family Liaisons will complete the self-guided Language Ambassador training and assessment, ensuring compliance with DESE requirements.

This team will raise awareness of the Language Access Plan through district communications for both staff and families, November 4th district-wide PD day, accessible resources for staff and families, and opportunities for families to learn about the plan at a minimum of 4 parent academies across four languages.

By the end of the academic year, this team, in partnership with the English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC), will pilot a mentorship program with 25 mentors of current or former English Learner parents with one another to provide peer support, share resources, and enhance engagement in their children’s education. Success will be measured by the number of active parent pairs, the frequency of mentorship interactions, and survey results at the end of the school year from participants.

Site-based Family Liaison Team

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Members:

Emily Carey Mandarin speaker, Atlantic & NQHS

Paulino Padre Portuguese speaker, QHS

Meetings:

9/15/2025 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

10/20/2025 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

1/13/2026 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

2/9/2026 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

3/9/2026 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

4/13/2026 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

5/11/2026 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

6/8/2026 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Coddington

Goals:

By the end of the school year, all Family Liaisons will complete the self-guided Language Ambassador training and assessment, ensuring compliance with DESE requirements.

By the end of the school year, this team will complete Edwin C. Gentzler Translation Center’s DESE-sponsored workshop on interpretation for special education meetings.

This team will track and monitor interpretation requests at their designated schools throughout the 2025-2026 school year. This data will be compiled and included in the ELE Program Improvement Plan to assess the needs for language support services, improve accessibility, and ensure equitable communication between the district and families.

QARI Community Partnership Team

Purpose: To help new and existing families feel more connected to the Quincy community and/or improve their language skills through free adult English classes.

Chairperson: Heather Wojcik, Director of English Learner Education

Members:

Karen Lewis DeMetrick Adult Education Lead, QARI

Mariam Fatima Program Coordinator, QARI

Letty Liu Managing Director, QARI

Meetings:

9/12/2025 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Virtual

9/26/2025 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Virtual

10/24/2025 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Virtual

1/16/2026 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Virtual

2/20/2026 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Virtual

3/20/2026 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Virtual

4/17/2026 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Virtual

5/15/2026 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Virtual

6/26/2026 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Virtual

Goals:

By June 2026, the team will increase awareness and participation in QARI’s free adult English classes each semester by implementing a coordinated outreach plan that includes the Family Liaisons contacting and confirming the registration for each participant.

To strengthen family engagement and access to community supports, this team will present at one ELPAC meeting to share information about QARI’s resources offered within the Quincy community and provide families with the opportunity to ask questions.

CTE Advisory Team

Purpose: This team is a requirement of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations. Members of the business community, industry, trades, post-secondary representatives, parents, and students assess current program offerings and equipment. Their written report on their findings is submitted to the Quincy School Committee and the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education CTE Unit.

Chairperson: Keith Segalla, Executive Director, Career and Technical Education

Asst. Chairperson: Jill Bernardo, CTE Department Chair, QHS

Marianne Collins, CTE Department Chair, NQHS

Members:

Philip Chong	Quincy Asian Resources, Chief Executive Officer
India Gerald	MassHire South Shore Workforce Board, Director, Youth Services
John Sullivan	IronWorker Local 7, Apprentice Coordinator
Andrea McLain	Program Director, Medical Laboratory Program, Quincy College
James Toomey	Carpenters Local Union 424
John MacNeil	Danish Pastry House
Jonathan Caliri	Quincy Access TV, Executive Director
Janet Widdop	Quincy Head Start
Joe Devlin	Quincy Housing Authority ~ Electrical
Tara Anderson	Jostens Publishing
Marc Zade	Plumbing Inspector, Canton
Rob Camillo	Quirk Chevrolet
Sgt. Blake Overbay	Army National Guard
James Guertin	UTS Energy Engineering
Jennifer Croes	Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Executive Director
Kathleen Nugent	City of Quincy Inspectional Services
Mark Carey	Carey Productions, Inc.
Nicole Cauldwell	Campus Kinder Haus
Diane Gillis	Quincy College, Dean of Nursing
Judith Krimski	Krimski Design
Katelyn Picot	City of Quincy Health Department
Kyle Cook	Building Restoration Services
Shawn O’Brien	Wolters Kluwer
Bryan Doherty	Culpersec Inc.
Adam Stone	The Catholic TV Network
Deidre Martin	Brockton Hospital

Meetings:

10/16/2025 5:30 PM 7:30 PM QHS President's Café

10/16/2025 5:30 PM 7:30 PM NQHS Trophy Room 5/14/2026 5:30 PM 7:30 PM QHS President's Café

Goals: Design and develop Quincy Public Schools Career and Technical Education Program Advisory Team Report by April by April 2026 for presentation to the Quincy School Committee by May 2026.

To enlist CTE General Advisory and Program Advisory Team members to present a relevant lesson, visitation to their workplace or post-secondary institution, as well as participation in the Senior Exit Interview Process for students in each Career and Technical Education pathway by May 2026.

Enrichment Team

Purpose: To enhance and focus system communication and organizational procedures, as

well as examine current educational research relative to advanced pathways in K-5.

Chairperson: Bridget Vaughan, Coordinator, ELA and Literacy

Members: Dawn Ciardi, Enrichment Teacher

Casey Deaguero, Enrichment Teacher

Rebecca Cordero, Enrichment Teacher

Meetings:

11/25/2013 1:45 PM 2:45 PM Central

1/30/2014 2:45 PM 3:45 PM Central

3/13/2014 2:45 PM 3:45 PM Central

4/17/2014 2:45 PM 3:45 PM Central

Goals: During the 2025-26 school year, monitor alignment in grade 4 enrichment and grade 5 Reach programs to adhere to MA DESE Curriculum Frameworks.

Personnel Team

Purpose: To communicate information concerning personnel and human resources issues

among all supervisors at all levels.

All principals and other supervisors will be familiar with union contracts, federal and

state regulations governing labor-management relations, DESE regulations

concerning teacher licensure and renewals, and educator evaluation.

Chairperson: Kevin Mulvey, Deputy Superintendent

Asst. Chairperson: Anne McCarthy, Executive Secretary, Human Resources

Members: Nick Ahearn Principal, Marshall

Christine Barrett Principal, Point Webster

Nancy Barron Assistant Principal, Beechwood Knoll

Kevin Bell History Dept. Head, QHS

Rachel Bloom Assistant Principal, Squantum

Stacey Bucci Assistant Principal, Point Webster

Peter Chella Assistant Principal, Broad Meadows

Katherine Clancy Grants Manager

Kerri Connolly Early Childhood Team Administrator

Katie Connolly Assistant Principal, Atherton Hough

Michael Connor Assistant Principal, NQHS

Donna Cunningham Special Education Team Administrator

Richard DeCristofaro Superintendent

Rick DeCristofaro Jr. Assistant Principal, Central

Phil Diana Assistant Principal, Bernazzani

Peter Dionne Principal, Bernazzani

Mike Draicchio Director, Transportation, Safety and Security

Michael Ellis English Dept. Head, QHS

Jennifer Fay-Beers Principal, Central

Danielle Fernandez Social Studies Dept. Head, NQHS

Virginia Fidalgo Chapter 74 Dept. Head, NQHS

John Franceschini Principal, Sterling

Ellen Garofalo Coordinator, IT

Dan Gilbert Principal, Broad Meadows

Beth Hallett Coordinator, High School Curriculum & Programs

Jim Hennessy Principal, Wollaston

Judy Holliday Math Dept. Head, NQHS

Michael Jorgenson English Dept. Head, NQHS

Nancy Joyce Assistant Principal, Montclair

Edie Kabakoff Foreign Language Dept. Head, QHS

Richard Kelly Special Education Team Administrator

Jane Kisilieus Coordinator Health Services

Lorraine Kusy SPED Dept. Head, QHS

Cindie Lally Payroll Manager

Janet Loftus Assistant Principal, Lincoln Hancock

Margaret MacNeil Principal, Snug Harbor

Maureen MacNeil Principal, Atlantic

Renee Malvesti Principal, Montclair

Michael Marani Assistant Principal, Snug Harbor

Paula McGeady Guidance Dept. Head, QHS

Courtney Mitchell Assistant Principal, Sterling

Robin Moreira Principal, Atherton Hough

Joanne Morrissey Coordinator of Food Services

Jim Mullaney Director of Business

Deirdre Murphy Assistant Principal, Wollaston

Ellen Murray Assistant Principal, QHS

Noreen O'Connell Coordinator, Teen Mothers Program

Diane O'Keeffe Principal, Beechwood Knoll

Maryanne Palmer Principal, Parker

Kenneth Panaro Science Dept. Head, NQHS

Maura Papile Senior Director, Student Support Services

Heather Patch Assistant Principal, Marshall

Raymond Papile Coordinator, GOALS

Sylvia Pattavina Out of District Placement Liaison

Marylou Peck Executive Secretary, HR

Ann Pegg Principal, Merrymount

Scott Perfetuo Assistant Principal, Parker

Erin Perkins Coordinator, Elementary School Curriculum & Programs

Tracy Phelan SPED Dept. Head. NQHS

Madeline Roy Senior Coordinator, Middle School Curriculum & Programs

Andrea Santoro Assistant Principal, Merrymount

Gina Scanlan Chapter 74 Dept. Head, QHS

Aliza Schneller Foreign Language Dept. Head, NQHS

Kevin Segalla Supervisor of Custodians

Keith Segalla Exec. Director, Career Educ and IT

Robert Shaw Principal, NQHS

Helena Skinner Guidance Dept. Head, NQHS

Ed Smith Science Dept. Head, QHS

Ginny Snell Math Dept. Head, QHS

Steve Sylvia Principal, Squantum

Larry Taglieri Principal, QHS

Judy Todd Director, Special Education

Ruth Witmer Principal, Lincoln Hancock

Adam Wolf Assistant Principal, Atlantic

Meetings:

10/30/2013 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Point Webster (Elementary)

10/31/2013 1:30 PM 3:00 PM Point Webster (Middle & High School)

1/29/2014 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Point Webster (Elementary)

1/30/2014 1:30 PM 3:00 PM Point Webster (Middle & High School)

5/21/2014 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Point Webster (Elementary)

5/22/2014 1:30 PM 3:00 PM Point Webster (Middle & High School)

Goals: The Personnel team will implement the new educator evaluation process during the 2013-2014 school year for professional status and non-professional status staff, monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting the process as needed to ensure 100% completion.

Mentor Team

Purpose:

The Quincy Public Schools Mentor Program is designed to ensure that every new educator receives consistent, high-quality support that accelerates their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom. Grounded in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Induction and Mentoring Guidelines, the program provides new teachers with structured mentoring, collaborative learning opportunities, and targeted feedback during their first year of employment.

Through this program, mentors help beginning educators deepen their understanding of the Massachusetts Standards for Effective Teaching Practice, strengthen instructional skills, cultivate culturally responsive practices, and navigate district systems and expectations. The overarching goal is to foster educator retention, promote instructional excellence, and ensure equitable student outcomes across all schools

Chairperson: Michael Marani, Senior Director of Curriculum

Asst. Chairperson: Elizabeth Laroussi Roy, Assistant Principal, Atlantic Middle School

Meetings:

8/27/2025 9:00 AM 2:30 PM Quincy High School

10/9/2025 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Central Middle School

11/6/2025 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Central Middle School

1/8/2026 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Central Middle School

3/5/2026 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Central Middle School

5/7/2026 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Central Middle School

Goal Statement(s):

The QPS Mentor Program aims to cultivate a professional culture where new educators feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow in their practice. By fostering trusting and collaborative mentor–mentee relationships, the program strengthens educator confidence, instructional skill, and professional identity during the critical early years of educating.

Mentors and mentees will engage in reflective conversations, shared problem-solving, and intentional learning experiences that align with district priorities and the Massachusetts Standards for Effective Teaching Practice. This shared journey reinforces a sense of belonging and professional purpose, builds leadership capacity among mentors, and contributes to a thriving, high-quality learning environment for all students.

Health Services Team

Purpose: The mission of the Quincy Public Schools’ Health Services Team is to promote, protect and enhance the health status of all students. School nurses assess and intervene to address actual and potential health concerns. We support the social, emotional and physical well-being of students to facilitate optimal learning. Nurses encourage a collaborative partnership of all students, parents, community members and school staff to achieve this mission.

Chairperson: Andrea Huwar, Director of Nursing

Asst. Chairperson:

Members: Maureen Durgin School Nurse, Atherton Hough

Deborah Cerone School Nurse, Beechwood Knoll

Teresa Doyle School Nurse, Bernazzani

Jennifer Tupe School Nurse, Lincoln-Hancock

Sarah Hill Resource Nurse, Lincoln Hancock

Victoria Fallon School Nurse, Marshall

Mollie Ehrlich School Nurse, Merrymount

Cailin O’Dwyer School Nurse, Montclair

Vanessa Bellone School Nurse, Parker

Laura Sullivan School Nurse, RDLC

Rebecca Shea School Nurse, RDLC

Mary Cross School Nurse, Snug Harbor

Josefine Marstjepovic School Nurse, Squantum

Elizabeth Jordan School Nurse, Wollaston

Jennifer Golden School Nurse, Atlantic

Danielle Bonczar School Nurse, Broad Meadows

Loren Catrambone School Nurse, Central

Resource Nurse, Central Kathleen Torraco School Nurse, Point Webster

Caitlin Coneran School Nurse, South West

Paula Melchin School Nurse, NQHS

Tarra Brown School Nurse, NQHS

Lindsay Gardiner School Nurse, QHS

Martina Ryan School Nurse, QHS

Donna Deane Central Registration Nurse

Julianne Carey 1:1 Nurse, SSEC

Yessica Arias Pina 1:1 Nurse, Snug

Sara O’Keefe 1:1 Float nurse

Meetings:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121
Wednesday, October 8, 2025	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121
Wednesday, November 4, 2025	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Quincy High School
Wednesday, December 10, 2025	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121
Wednesday, January 14, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121
Wednesday, February 11, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121
Wednesday, March 11, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121
Wednesday, April 8, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121
Wednesday, May 13, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121
Wednesday, June 10, 2026	1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Coddington, Rm. 121

Goals:

During the 2025-26 school year, the Health Services team will focus on the importance of staying up to date on required immunizations to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable illnesses. By targeting immunization compliance, we aim to reduce illness-related absences and support improved student attendance and wellness in our schools.

The Health Services Team will participate in three Professional Development Programs during the 2025-2026 school year that will focus on learning and putting into practice the changes in the updated Massachusetts Regulation 105 CMR 210: The administration of medications in public and non-public schools. We will also learn about the medical aspects of PANS/PANDAS in schools to update our medical knowledge base.

The Health Services Team will improve access to vision care services for students through strategic partnerships with community organizations and healthcare providers. There will be two scheduled “Days of Vision,” with one scheduled for November 12, 2025 and one additional date in the spring.

Student Support Services Mental Health Wellness Coalition

Purpose: The Mental Health Wellness Coalition brings together Quincy Public Schools and community partners through monthly meetings to collaborate on supporting student and family well-being. The coalition serves as a forum to share updates, identify gaps, and coordinate available mental health and wellness services across the community. By strengthening communication, aligning resources, and responding to emerging needs, the coalition works to ensure that supports are accessible, culturally responsive, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, families, and staff within Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Jill Kyranis, Director, Student Support Services

Asst. Chairperson: Kim Connolly, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Members: Briana Keating Bay State Community Services

Katherine Im Bay State Community Services

Virginia Cushman NQHS Student Support Department Head

William Reardon QHS Student Support Department Head

Jill Greene Supervisor of Attendance

Christian Richardson Supervisor of Attendance

Brendan Keneavey Supervisor of Attendance

Carolina Ribeiro Sareyed-Dim QPS Behavioral Health Navigator

Xiayang Wang Quincy Asian Resources (QARI)

Demi Xu Quincy Asian Resources (QARI)

Amanda Ignal Walker Therapeutics

Gia Rodriguez Big Brother Big Sister

Aaron Gordon Big Brother Big Sister

Sandra McGuigle Manet Community Health Center

Alicia Paull QPS Substance use prevention counselor

Ryan Lange QPS Substance use prevention counselor

Meetings:

9/11/25 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

10/9/25 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

11/13/25 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

12/11/25 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

1/8/26 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

2/12/26 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

3/12/26 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

4/9/26 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

5/14/26 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

6/11/26 8:30 AM -9:30AM Coddington Building

Goals: The goal of the Mental Health Wellness Coalition is to maintain ongoing, collaborative communication between Quincy Public Schools and community partners through regular, fluid updates on services, programs, and emerging needs. Through this continuous exchange of information, the coalition aims to develop and sustain a comprehensive, up-to-date resource guide of mental health and wellness services that can be widely distributed to families, ensuring timely access to supports that best meet the diverse needs of the QPS community.

Drop Out Prevention Team

Purpose: The purpose of the Dropout Prevention Team for Quincy Public Schools is to proactively identify, support, and re-engage students who are at risk of disengagement or dropping out. The team collaborates across schools, and departments to monitor student data, address academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and attendance-related barriers, and implement targeted interventions. Through early identification, coordinated supports, and ongoing progress monitoring, the Dropout Prevention Team works to improve student engagement, promote persistence toward graduation, and ensure all students have equitable opportunities to succeed.

Chairpersons: Erin Perkins, Asst. Superintendent & Jill Kyranis, Director, Student Support Services

Asst. Chairperson: Julie Graham, Director, Special Education

Members: Dan Gilbert NQHS Principal

Keith Ford QHS Principal

Chris Benson Coordinator, Quincy Evening High School

William Reardon Dpt. Head, QHS Student Support Department

Virginia Cushman Dpt. Head, NQHS Student Support Department

Kris Kenney GOALS Special Education Chairperson

Dan Pacho IT Data Coordinator

Michael Marani Senior Director of Curriculum

Julie Graham Director of Special Education

Meetings: Date Start Time End Time Location

12/9/25 9:30 11:00 Asst. Superintendent’s conference room

1/5/26 9:30 10:30 Virtual

2/3/26 9:30 10:30 Asst. Superintendent’s conference room

3/3/26 9:30 10:30 Asst. Superintendent’s conference room

4/7/26 9:30 10:30 Asst. Superintendent’s conference room

5/5/26 9:30 10:30 Asst. Superintendent’s conference room

6/2/26 9:30 10:30 Asst. Superintendent’s conference room

Goals: The goal of the Dropout Prevention Team is to ensure that all avenues are explored to differentiate and personalize each student’s schooling experience in order to promote engagement, persistence, and successful graduation. By leveraging data, and collaborating across departments, the team seeks to identify barriers to success and implement flexible, student-centered supports, pathways, and interventions that meet diverse academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs, ultimately increasing graduation outcomes for all students.

Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Advisory Team

Purpose: To oversee implementation of Massachusetts Law c.111, 233, 105 CMR 215: Standards for School Wellness Advisory Committees; CMR 225: Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods and Beverages in Public Schools; Section 204 of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, Public Law 111-296, Local School Wellness Policy Implementation and Public Law 108-265 Local Wellness Policies which sets the standards for the establishment and implementation of School Wellness Policies and Advisory Committees.

Chairperson: Andrea Huwar, Director of Nursing

Asst. Chairperson: Jill Kyranis, Director of Student Support Services

Members: Kevin Mahoney Athletic Director, NQHS

Sara Dufour Director of School Nutrition

Laurie Bryan Assistant Director of School Nutrition

Sandra McGunigle Manet Community Health Center

Shirley Fajardo Manet Community Health Center

Kathy Hubley School Committee

Tina Cahill School Committee

Deb Deery Nurse, Quincy Board of Health

Katelyn Kirby Nurse, Quincy Board of Health

Karen Hickey Nurse, Quincy Board of Health

Roseann Russell Community Member

Rob Shiner Physician, Manet Health Center

Meetings: Date Start Time End Time Location

10/17/2025 9:00 AM 10:00 AM ZOOM

1/9/2026 9:00 AM 10:00 AM ZOOM

3/13/2026 9:00 AM 10:00 AM ZOOM

6/5/2026 9:00 AM 10:00 AM ZOOM

Goals:

The Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Advisory Team will review and update the Quincy Public Schools Wellness Policy as needed by June 2026. This will include submitting a draft revised policy to the Quincy School Committee by March 2026.

To provide guidance and support to individual school wellness teams throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Athletic Advisory Team

Purpose: To share best practices and discuss new ideas in which we can support our student-athletes and coaches to help foster a culture of professionalism, sportsmanship, excellence, and responsibility in our athletic programs within the Quincy Public Schools.

Chairperson: Kevin Mahoney, Director of Athletics

Asst. Chairperson:

Members: Keith Ford, QHS Principal

Daniel Gilbert, NQHS Principal

Matthew Rodriguez, Assistant Athletic Director (QHS)

Martin Dunham, Assistant Athletic Director (NQHS)

Stephen Garofalo, Athletic Trainer (QHS)

Brendan Ganno, Athletic Trainer (NQHS)

Meetings:

8/11/25, 2:00PM-3:00PM, Quincy High School

11/17/25, 2:00PM-3:00PM, Quincy High School

3/9/26, 2:00PM-3:00PM, Quincy High School

Goals:

Continue to work in collaboration with our High School Deans, Guidance Counselors, and coaches to monitor student-athlete academic success in the classroom and help ensure punctual attendance during the 2025-2026 school year.

Collaborate with the Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Advisory Team and Health Services Team to ensure our student-athletes are safe, healthy, and protected during all athletic contests and practices. Work with our coaching staffs to ensure proper protocols are followed with regards to concussions and injuries.

Continue to focus on specific avenues of increasing our participation rate in athletic programming at both high schools with the goal of increasing numbers across all sports school year to school year.

Strive to enhance our athletic programming at the middle school level with the goal of building and retaining athletic participation into the high school level.

Engage with our community partnerships to host various leadership workshops and sessions for our student-athletes to learn, communicate, and participate with the goal of growing and developing the student-athlete’s disposition and mindset.

Elementary School Student Placement Team

Chairperson: Julie Graham, Director, Special Education

Asst. Chairperson: Jennifer Leary, Coordinator, Special Education

Members: Jill Kyranis Director, Student Support Services

Catherine Carey Special Education Team Administrator

Lisa Chan-Iannetta Special Education Team Administrator

Corrine Mathews Special Education Team Administrator

Heather Patch Principal, Marshall

Peter Dionne Principal, Bernazzani

Margaret MacNeil Principal, Parker

Jim Hennessy Principal, Wollaston

Renee Malvesti Principal, Montclair

Robin Moreira Principal, Atherton Hough

Marisa Rodriguez Principal, Beechwood Knoll

Scott Perfetio Principal, Snug Harbor

Susan Shae-Connor Principal, Merrymount

Steve Sylvia Principal, Squantum

Janet Loftus Principal, Lincoln Hancock

Meetings:

12/5/2025 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

3/27/2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

6/6/2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

Goal: To make the most appropriate placement decisions for students at the Elementary

School level during the 2025-2026 school year.

Middle School Student Placement Team

Chairperson: Julie Graham, Director, Special Education

Asst. Chairperson: Jennifer Leary, Coordinator, Special Education

Members:

Jill Kyranis Director, Student Support Services

Catherine Carey Special Education Team Administrator

Lisa Chan-Iannetta Special Education Team Administrator

Corrine Mathews Special Education Team Administrator

Christine Barrett Principal, Point Webster

Rick DeCristofaro Principal, Central

Courtney Mitchell Principal, South West

Nick Ahearn Principal, Broad Meadows

Aliza Schneller Principal, Atlantic

Meetings:

12/3/2025 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

3/4/2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

6/3/2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

Goal: To make the most appropriate placement decisions for students at the Middle School level during the 2025-2026 school year.

High School Student Placement Team

Purpose: To share information regarding student concerns, current performance levels and progress based on historical data and current IEP. Information shared may lead to proposing a change to support services and/or an alternative placement to the student’s current placement. Additionally, this team will share information about unique disciplinary or 37H student situations that may require alternative placements in and out of the district. This group will also review disciplinary forms and letters to parents for system standardization.

Chairperson: Julie Graham, Director, Special Education

Asst. Chairperson: Jill Kyranis, Director, Student Support Services

Members: Lawrence Taglieri Director, Transportation, Security & Extended Day Programs

Kris Kenney Coordinator, GOALS

Keith Ford Principal, QHS

Dan Gilbert Principal, NQHS

Richard McAlister Special Ed Department Chair, QHS

Tracy Phelan Special Ed Department Chair, NQHS

Meetings:

11/2/2025 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

1/25/2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

4/5/2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Coddington PD Room

Goal: To make the most appropriate placement decisions for students at the Middle School level during the 2025-2026 school year.

ALANA (African American, Latinx, Asian, Native American) Planning Team

Purpose: Identify and plan opportunities to support educators of diverse backgrounds with personal and professional development.

Chairperson: Kim Connolly, Director EDIB

Members: Alicia Ten-Pow Negeri World Language Chair, NQHS

Joanne Elder Counselor, South West Middle School

Laiannah Victorian Butler Special Education Teacher, Atlantic Middle School

Meetings:

7/30/25 4:00 PM Zoom

8/20/25 4:00 PM Zoom

9/2/25 2:00 PM Zoom

9/17/25 6:00 PM Zoom

10/15/25 3:45 PM Zoom

11/12/25 3:45 PM Zoom

1/7/26 3:45 PM Zoom

2/4/46 3:45 PM Zoom

3/25/26 3:45 PM Zoom

5/20/26 3:45 PM Zoom

Goal: To build community and cohesion among QPS staff of diverse backgrounds; provide a safe and brave space to share experiences, challenges and successes; promote professional and personal growth; increase ALANA’s visibility and representation; strengthen our collective impact; foster cultural understanding and allyship; celebrate identity and culture

Quincy Public Schools

Superintendent’s Message

District Overview

District Improvement Plan Overview

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Instructional Priorities

Priority 1: Strengthen Core Instruction Across All Content Areas

Priority 2: Deepen Literacy and Mathematics Instruction

Priority 3: Expand Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Priority 4: Support English Learners and Students with Disabilities

Priority 5: Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement

District Standards and Indicators

Leadership and Governance

1. School Committee The Quincy School Committee fulfills its statutory responsibilities through clear governance structures, accountability, and a focus on educational equity and excellence.

2. District Leadership Team

4. School and Parent Advisory Councils

5. District Culture and Governance Practices

Instructional Vision

2. Implementation, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

1. Curriculum Review and Selection

2. High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

Equitable Practices and Access

1. Academic Interventions

2. Support for Historically Underserved Students

3. Equitable Access to Coursework

Effective Instruction and Curricular Implementation

1. Learning Culture

District Systems for Implementation

3. Classroom Instruction

Assessment and Data Use

Data Collection and Assessment Strategy

Data Use and Continuous Improvement

Sharing Data and Transparency

Human Resources and Professional Development

Human Resources Infrastructure, Policies, and Practices

Staffing

Professional Learning

Student Support

Safe and Supportive School Climate and Culture

Student Attendance, Voice, and Leadership

Family and Community Partnerships

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

Financial and Asset Management

Business Office Staffing and Infrastructure

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Operations

Capital Assets and Planning

District Goals

MATHEMATICS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

CIVICS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION

ADMINISTRATIVE MENTORING

Professional Development Plan

Structure and Implementation

Professional Development Time Structures

Quincy Public Schools Professional Development Goals

Professional Development Calendars

Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary

Middle School

High School

Professional Development Team

Administrative Professional Development

Measuring Impact

Aspiring Administrator Development

Measuring Impact

Mentorship of Department Heads

Measuring Impact

Department Heads - Designated Schools

Recurring meetings confirmed by mentor and department head

Individual School Professional Development

Atherton Hough

Atlantic Middle School

Beechwood Knoll

Bernazzani

Broad Meadows Middle School