001I'd like to call our school committee public hearing on our fiscal 2027 budget to order. Superintendent, would you please call the role? >> Mr. Begley, >> present. >> Mrs. Cahill, >> present. >> Miss Campbell, >> present. >> Mrs. Hubley, >> present. >> Mr. Le Young, >> present. >> Mrs. Perios, >> present. and Mayor Ko. >> Thank you. President, anybody wishing to comment on the fiscal 2027 budget, please come forward. Second time, anybody wishing to comment on a 2027 fiscal budget. Seeing none, we need a motion to adjourn the public. >> Just a motion to adjurnn. And all in favor? >> Motion to adjurnn. All in favor? I >> post it a couple of minutes before the regular meeting starts. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Hello and welcome. It's our regular meeting of the Quinsey
002School Committee for Wednesday, June 10th. Pursuant to the open meeting law, any person may make an audio or video recording of this public meeting or may transit transmit this meeting through any medium. Attendees are therefore advised that such recordings or transmissions are being made whether perceived or unpersceived by those present and are deemed acknowledged and permissible. Superintendent, could you please call the role? >> Mr. President, >> thank you. If we could please rise for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Attendant, we have memorials. >> No memorials tonight. >> No memorials. If we could please take a moment of silence remembering those with us overseas protecting
003our country. >> Thank you. At this time, I'd like to ask for a motion to take the superintendence report for staff recognitions out of order. Moved by Mayor Ko, second by Mrs. Cahill. All those in favor? I. >> Thank you, Superintendent. >> Thank you. Good evening, everyone. It's great to see everyone. Uh we have three staff recognitions uh tonight. Our first staff recognition is Master Sergeant John D. Lorenzo. Uh, Master Sergeant John D. Lorenzo, United States Air Force, has devoted his life to service first to his country as an Air Force non-commissioned officer and later to generations of young people as an educator, mentor, and leader in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, otherwise known as the Air Force Junior ROC. Following his graduation from high school and studies at Salem State University,
004he entered the entered the United States Air Force, embarking on a distinguished military career that would take him around the world in support of national defense and international operations. During his years of active duty service, Sergeant D. Lorenzo served in a variety of assignments that demanded professionalism, leadership, and unwavering dedication to mission accomplishment. Through these experiences, he gained firsthand knowledge of leadership under pressure, teamwork in complex environments, and the importance of integrity and service before self, values that would later become the cornerstone of his educational philosophy. Upon retiring from the Air Force in 2001, Sergeant Dorenzo chose to continue serving by investing in the next generation. He joined the Air Force Junior ROTC program where he discovered a new mission helping young people develop into responsible citizens, effective leaders, and productive members of society. Over
005a career spanning more than a quarter century as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor, he has influenced the lives of countless students through his commitment to character, education, leadership, development, academic achievement, and community service. First at Quinsey High School and then at North Quinsey High School. Sergeant Dorenzo became a respected and beloved member of the school community. Known affectionately by students as Sarge. He earned a reputation for setting high standards while maintaining a genuine concern for the well-being and success of every cadet. Through classroom instruction, leadership, laboratories, drill and ceremony activities, academic competitions, and community service initiatives, he has consistently challenged students to reach their full potential. Under his leadership, the Air Force Junior ROTC program has become a source of pride for both the school and the community. Cadetses have participated in leadership conferences,
006academic competitions, color guard presentations, and numerous volunteer projects benefiting local organizations and residents. Sergeant Dorenzo has emphasized that leadership is not measured by rank or title, but by service, accountability, and the willingness to help others succeed. Beyond the formal curriculum, Sergeant Dorenzo has served as a trusted mentor whose guidance has extended far beyond graduation. Former students frequently credited him with helping them gain confidence, discover career paths, pursue military and civilian opportunities, and develop the character traits necessary for lifelong success. His ability to connect with young people, provide honest counsel, and inspire personal growth has left a lasting impact on generations of cadetses. Throughout his career, Sergeant Dorenzo has exemplified the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. His dedication to education and youth development reflects the
007highest traditions of military and public service. Whether in uniform serving his nation or in the classroom shaping future leaders, he has consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. As he is recognized for his many years of distinguished service, Master Sergeant Don John Dorenzo stands as an example of servant leadership, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. His legacy is reflected not only in the success of the Air Force Junior RTC program he helped build, but also in the countless students whose lives have in have been enriched by his mentorship, guidance, and example. His career represents a remarkable journey of service to country, community, and youth. A legacy that will continue to inspire future generations for years to come. Congratulations, Sergeant John Dorenzo, on your welldeserved retirement. Thank you. I I
008don't need this. Um All right. Thank you. I can't make the parade. Um, so I got uh, you know, I'm taking four kids that are very energetic education. We're going down to DC. >> All right. So, so again, I can't make the parade. Uh, so I got four I have four kids going down to DC. Hopefully, we'll bring back number one trophy. Um, uh, it's been a a journey. I I got to make it into a joke, right? That way I can speak. Um I'm going to miss the kids. I'm going to miss the um camaraderie, uh the friendship, the um uh you know, say seeing these kids come back after 20 years, 15 years, and they keep coming back is kind of awesome. Uh I never thought I'd be in this position being thanked
009like this. Uh I've had great opportunities. I've taken advantage of it, and that's what I wanted for them. take advantage of what's out there. Um, wow. But I could not be here. I'm sorry about that. I could not be here uh if it wasn't for all the other people that supported me. Um, uh, last 5 years, Leslie Mc uh, McCormack, uh, she has been tremendous. Um, and I know it's about at this time I should be cherishing what I've done, but I couldn't be there without her support. the last 5 years. I couldn't be there without the support of the staff uh of the administration, of the city support with all these kids. Uh I'm I'm okay. I'm a role model for them. I suppose I get paid to yell at them. It's an awesome
010job. Uh I'm I really hope you can get somebody in here that's willing to give the time. Um now that I'm going to have a lot more time with my wife, I don't know what she's going to do with me yet. Uh she's going to, you know, I wish she could, you know, hopefully I get a copy of that, she's going to read it and say, "What?" Uh but um I I've been I've been truly blessed, you know. Um and like I always tell these kids, get something, do something you want to do. It's not always about the money. Uh you'll find the time. Uh you know, don't just just enjoy life, you know, enjoy friendship. Um those things that we've said before, remember where you came from. you know, keep yourself in check, watch
011your egos. Uh, that's kind of what it's about. Um, and you guys got some great kids and not just ROC and you got some great teachers out there and, uh, and I really appreciate all the support they gave me. Uh, parents, the parents that have come in to my life here that helped support me. I've had them around since 2010, 2011, 2012, and they stuck with me the whole time. Uh, Linda McFale's a big one. you know, she's been there all the time. People probably know her. She's got a big heart. Little crazy once in a while, but I love her to pieces. Um, but there's many more out there. Um, and again, uh, the again, the people that support me and let me do my job. Uh, I appreciate it. I really do. I
012don't want to take up any more time. Uh, but, uh, it was pretty emotional and I just want to say thanks. I'm very, very humble. All right. So, thank you very much. Thanks again. S before you before you step out since you brought it up I just want to clarify uh Sergeant Dorenzo uh was chosen to receive the Richard JKU service award at our flag day festivities uh each year we honor someone uh sometimes as a coach sometimes as a scout leader uh sometimes an educator u he checks all the boxes mentoring young people uh so unfortunately you won't be with us but I know we presented you award at the banquet uh touch. Thank you for everything. Thanks for your incredible service. God bless. >> Can we get a picture? >> Dan, Principal Dan
013Gilbert from North Quincy High School is here as well. If we can Okay. Our next staff recognition is our uh amazing uh coordinator of McKini Vanto, Leslie Britson. It is my great honor to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary career of Leslie Britson as she retires from the Quinsey public schools after more than two decades of dedicated service to our students, families, and community. Leslie's journey with the Quinsey public schools began in 2002 when she was hired as a tutor for the Quinsey Teen Mothers program right over here at Bethany. Over the next 10 years, she taught English mathematics and MCCAST and GE GED preparation classes, helping young women overcome obstacles and achieve goals that many once thought were beyond their reach. Even early in her career, Leslie's gifts as an educator were evident. Former program
014coordinator Janice Walsh described her as a warm, caring teacher who was able to reach every student at whatever level the student is functioning. Janice knowed that Leslie was particularly successful with students who felt hopeless and had experienced repeated academic failure. Through her enthusiasm, dedication, and unwavering belief in her students, Leslie helped many young women pass the MCCAST or earn their GED, opening doors to brighter futures for them. In 2012, Leslie took on a new challenge when she became the part-time coordinator of educational service services for homeless students, a role that later evolved into coordinator of McKini Ventto Services. By 2016, she had fully transitioned into this critical position, becoming one of the district's strongest advocates for some of our most vulnerable students. For many families experiencing housing instability, for unaccompanied youth navigating life on their
015own, and for families involved with the Department of Children and Families, Leslie became far more than a coordinator. She became a trusted guide, a source of stability, and often a lifeline during difficult times. Her work has never been confined to an office or a school day. As Mara Pale observed in her evaluation of Leslie, Leslie is always professional, compassionate, and caring. Students with little or no family support came to depend on her, and Leslie never hesitated to respond. She met families immediately upon receiving referrals, assisted students with FAFSA applications, health insurance enrollment, and resume writing, and consistently worked beyond regular hours to to ensure transportation was arranged, calls were returned, and community resources were mobilized for our students. What makes Leslie's service truly remarkable is that she never viewed students simply through the lens of
016a of a program or a case file. She saw each child as an individual deserving dignity, opportunity, and hope. Throughout her tenure, Leslie cultivated strong partnerships with community organizations and agencies, securing resources that both that met both essential and heartfelt needs. She helped provide food, clothing, and basic necessities for families facing hardship. She coordinated support that allowed students to attend their high school proms, ensuring that financial circumstances would not prevent them from experiencing one of the milestones of adolescence. She helped organize holiday gifts for children and families, and she performed countless acts of kind kindness, many of which will never appear in reports or evaluations because they were done quietly simply because someone needed help. The true measure of a career is not found solely in titles or years of service. It has found in
017the lives touched, the barriers removed, and the opportunities created for others. By that measure, Leslie's impact on the Quinsey public schools has been profound. Because of Leslie, students stayed connected to school during times of crisis. Because of Leslie, families found support when they felt alone. Because of Leslie, young people facing extraordinary challenges were reminded that someone believed in them and was willing to stand beside them. On behalf of the Quinsey public schools, our administrators, educators, staff, students, and families, I extend our deepest gratitude for your 24 years of dedicated service to the Quinsey public schools. Your compassion, professionalism, and commitment to educational equity have left a lasting mark on our district and our community. Leslie, thank you for the countless lives you have changed, the hope you have inspired, and the example you have set
018for all of us. We wish you every happiness, good health, and fulfillment in your retirement. Your legacy will continue to be felt for many years to come. Congratulations, Leslie, and thank you for your remarkable service to the Quincy public schools. Thank you. Hi everyone. The flowers are beautiful. Thank you. Um, thank you so much Dr. Mauvi and school committee and all I see a lot of my friends sitting here and old friends, some new friends. Hi Joe. Um but that was very kind and um very touching everything that you had mentioned and um you almost made me cry. No, but um but I've really enjoyed it's just I think putting it kind of mildly, but um you know over the last 20 or so years, every year has been different. Like every year has presented
019different challenges um you know, shall I say. But um but it's such a great school system and it's such a great district helmed by Dr. Maui and Dr. Perkins and everyone else that um you know helps out to make sure our students stay focused and oh there Julie I didn't see you over there. I'll just go through the whole list, but um it it's really been a pleasure to to come to work and you know do the job that I do helping I always I used to say to Mara and I've said it to Joe to Karanis that they're our most vulnerable students. They really are. there are students who, you know, even if they're not struggling academically, they need supports and they need big supports. They need more than just like handholding. Um, and
020then they can make it, you know, with the supports from the individual schools or the principles or the administrators. Um, they can get through it and they can graduate on time with their peers. Um, we have a gentleman that I've been working with him and his family for probably about six or seven years now. And um, honestly, I I kept saying, "You're not dropping out because no one's dropping out on my watch if you want to wait till after I retire." No. But, um, just a great kid and just a lot of bad, really bad stuff that happened. And um I've been working with him a lot the last couple of weeks and um you know he graduated. We got him to prom. We had to have our transportation company pick him up in Roxberry
021at the shelter and bring him to prom and then let you know make sure that they picked him up again at the end of senior stayout which was like 500 a.m. the next morning. And I remember thinking because the mother had called me and I said, "Oh, a 500 a.m. pickup. I don't know. We've never done that before, but but I'll try." And um and they did it and he had a great time. And he's going to Mass Art in September, which is um fantastic. He's a very talented artist and always likes to show me his new creations whenever I'm at Quinsey High. And he just showed me one. kind of scared me a little bit, but I guess it was really artistic and um just a great kid and he has a younger brother
022that's still at at one of the high schools. But, you know, that's a perfect example of a kiddo that he could have signed out at 16. Literally, he was like counting down days till he was 16 so that he could sign out. And I remember meeting with him right before we turned 60 and say, "Yeah, yeah, but what what are you going to do when you, you know, when you sign yourself out, I know it's been tough. It's been really tough. Like tougher than any adult should go through, never mind a 15year-old." And um you know it was it was a lot of interventions from wonderful student support staffs like in different schools that I mean to say went above and beyond is to put it mildly but um but that's what can happen and
023you can have these kids that didn't have a home still don't have a home still living in shelters this many years later and they graduate and they go on to college. I mean, you know, Mass Art, when he told me that, I was like, "Oh, Mass Art's a tough school to get into when we don't have a lot of kids that get in." And he got in. And um so, see, I can't judge art. So, good thing you're not having me judge art because I was like, "What is that?" I didn't say that to him, but I thought it. Um so, it's just a lot of success with these students who need the most. and for us to say that they graduate and they can go to prom. Um, I just met with him Monday
024and he said, "There's just one last thing, Leslie." Um, and I said, "Sure. Well, what do you need?" And he said, "Can you make sure I get a yearbook?" And I was asking him for months because I can get so many free copies. And you know, do you want one? I can get one for you. it's a nice keepsake even if you just tuck it aside somewhere in your room. And he was like, "No, no, I don't need a yearbook. You know, give it to someone else." And then he asked me for one Monday. He said, "Remember you mentioned about a yearbook. Is there any way you could?" I'm like, "Yeah, of course." So, um, you know, and that's kudos, not not just to me. I really, really, genuinely believe that it was so many
025people that helped this kiddo get through high school, get through middle school, and now get and Ian just got through high school. So, you know, that's us and that's Quinsey Public Schools. And does it work every single time? Probably not. But in my cases, it it does because I don't let them be and I'm a pest. And I think, you know, just staying on them and not forgetting about these students and these families who are trying, it gives them hope. And I always say, if you get a little bit of hope, you can can go a long way with a little bit of hope and with somebody believing in you. So, um, so thank you everyone. Thank you everyone here and you know everyone here um because I really have enjoyed it and you know
026I'll miss it. I will not all of it and not all the people but but no I will just because of the amount of um you know just wonderful supportive people we have here. So thank you. Thank you all very much. I appreciate it. >> Thank you. Leslie, can we get a picture, Uh the next staff recognition is uh longtime principal uh Margaret McNeel. Uh tonight we gather to celebrate an extraordinary educator, leader, mentor, and friend as we honor Principal Margaret McNeel upon her retirement after an amazing 32 years of dedicated service to the Quinsey public schools. While retirement marks the end of a remarkable career, it also gives us an opportunity to reflect on the count countless lives Margaret has touched along the way. Margaret began her journey in the Quincsey public schools in
0271994 as a teacher at the Athenanhau Elementary School. Even though in those early years, colleagues recognized something special in her, a decommmitment to children, an exceptional work ethic, and a natural ability to connect with others. Those qualities would become the foundation of a career defined by service and leadership. Over the next three decades, Margaret served our district in many roles. teacher, literacy specialist, assistant principal, principal, summer program facilitator, and educational leader. Along the way, she continued her own learning, earning advanced degrees while balancing the demanding work of supporting students and families every day. Her professional accomplishments are impressive, but those who know Margaret understand that her greatest contributions cannot be measured by titles or years of service. Margaret has always been a relationship builder. She has been the reassuring presence for a nervous student on
028the first day of school, the trusted partner for families navigating challenges, and the supportive colleague willing to lend a listening ear or thoughtful advice. She has a remarkable ability to make people feel heard, valued, and respected. At Parker Elementary School, Margaret created a culture where students felt safe, welcomed, and encouraged to be their best selves. She led with kindness, compassion, and an unwavering belief that every child can succeed. She celebrated achievement, supported growth, and never lost sight of the fact that schools are first and foremost about people and students. Her leadership style has always been characterized by humility, thoughtfulness, and genuine care. She approached every decision by making what was best for students and worked tirelessly to support teachers and staff in their efforts to help children learn and grow. The impact of that leadership
029can be seen every day in the confidence of students, the strength of school communities, and the many educators she has mentored throughout her career. For more than three decades, Margaret has exemplified what it means to be an educator. She has dedicated her talents, energy, and heart to the children of Quinsey, and our schools are stronger because of her service. As she begins this well-earned retirement, we know she leaves behind a legacy that will continue to influence our district for many years to come. Her contributions are woven into the fabric of the schools she served into the lives of the countless students, families, and colleagues who were fortunate enough to know her. Margaret, on behalf of the Quinsey Public Schools and the entire Parker School community, thank you for your leadership, your compassion, and your unwavering
030dedication to children. We wish you many years filled with happiness, good health, family, travel, new adventures, and all the joys that retirement can bring. Congratulations on an extraordinary career and a welldeserved retirement. Congratulations Thank you school committee for this recogn recognition and for your support throughout my career in Quinsey. I want to share a few thoughts from a letter I recently wrote to the Parker community. After 32 years in the Quinsey public schools serving as a special education teacher, literacy teacher, assistant principal, and principal, I am retiring with a full and grateful heart. This was not an easy decision. Quinsey Public Schools and especially Parker have been so much more than a workplace. They've been my second home. I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent my career surrounded by dedicated educators. Thank you so many
031of them for being here tonight. Supportive families and most importantly, wonderful students. You have all made this journey so meaningful. The relationships I have built over the years have been the one of the greatest gifts of my career. Whether in classrooms, hallways, or everyday moments, I have been inspired by the kindness and resilience of the children and families we serve. I am deeply grateful to Superintendent Mulvy, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Perkins, the leadership team and school committee for your guidance, support, and commitment to Quinsey Public Schools. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this community for the past 32 years. I am so blessed. You want to have your some of your staff members join you? >> That would be great. Thank you, Meer. Congratulations. >> You want to continue on with the superintendent report? >>
032Sure. Uh, let's see. Okay. Next on my superintendent report, Quincy public schools celebrated 800 members of the class of 2026 in graduation ceremonies on Monday and Tuesday night. These were wonderful community events. The while the weather was spectacular, the graduates were festive, and the families were so proud. Thanks to Mayor Ko, the Quinsey School Committee, and the Quinsey City Council, the state legislative delegation, the high school principles and staff and administrators for being a part of this important milestone for our students and their families. Thanks also to the custodians, public buildings, natural resources, and Quinsey police departments for their preparation and support for these events. They did an amazing job. Uh the city of Quinsey has partnered with Quinsey public schools, the Quinsey Police Department, and bus patrol to deploy school bus stop arm camera
033technology across our school bus fleet. The program focuses on preventing illegal school bus passings, a serious and ongoing safety risk for students as they board and exit buses. School buses were equipped with school bus stop arm cameras that capture video evidence when a driver fails to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Recorded incidents are reviewed by the Quincy Police Department and if approved, a notice of violation is mailed to the registered vehicle owner at their home. Uh the program began on June 1st with a 30-day warning period to educate drivers and raise awareness of Massachusetts laws. During this period, motorists who illegally pass a stop school bus will receive a warning notice by mail with no financial penalty. Full enforcement is scheduled to begin on July 1st.
034Thanks to Mayor Ko and the Quinsey Police Department for initiating this important partnership. Uh, next is upcoming Quinsey Public Schools uh, City of Quinsey events. The 75th annual Flag Day event will be held on Saturday, June 13th, starting at 7 p.m. with the parade beginning from the corner of Washington and Codington Streets and proceeding down Hancock Street to Marry Mount Parkway and ending at Adams Field. The flag raising will follow at 8:00 p.m. at Pageant Field and a spectacular fireworks display will be held at 9:00 p.m. Incoming grade nine students and parents are invited to fall sports orientation events beginning um are um held next week at both high schools. North Quinsey High School is Monday, June 15th at 6 PM and Quinsey High Schools is Wednesday, June 17th at 6 p.m. In celebration of
035the World Cup 2026, the city of Quinsey is hosting KidsFest on Saturday, June 20th on the Hancock Adams Common from noon to 7:00 p.m. featuring music performance performances, soccer activities, including a clinic with the New England Revolution, virtual reality games, and much more. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the city of Quinsey is hosting a Celebration of Freedom concert on July 2nd from 4 to 9:00 p.m. on the Hancock Adams Common. And from July 3rd through July 5th, the city of Quinsey is hosting a maritime festival at Marina Bay with live music throughout the days. The full schedule is available on the city website at quinseymass.gov. And that concludes the superintendent's report. >> Thank you. I just have a question. Um so the um >> bus moni uh patrol program um we have that in
036our facilities and security um transportation um subcommittee um from March 26, 2025. Can we have a a meeting on that to discuss how it >> Yes. >> And also where did the funding come from for it because that was something that we were talking about whether or not it needed to get moved into facilities because obviously it's being funded already. So >> I believe that was through a grant that the city was able to acquire uh through the mayor's office. >> Okay. Super. Thank you very much. >> And we can give you an update on that uh >> at the subcommittee meeting. Yes, that would be great. Miss Pios, >> I just wanted to um piggyback on uh what Mr. Mulvy said about the end of the school year events. Um I just wanted to
037add one more thank you to uh uh for the senior stayout, senior night out uh after prom parties for uh North Quinsey and Quinsey High School. Um, for those that don't know, at home, uh, every year the the parent groups, uh, put on a allnight afterprom so that kids can be fun, uh, can have fun with their peers, but stay safe, uh, in an overnight kind of environment that's that's safe for them, uh, and free of alcohol. Um, so I just wanted there's a lot of people and groups that uh that that make that possible. Uh, and I just wanted to take a minute to uh to just thank them. Uh the mayor's office uh makes a very generous donation to both schools to help start that off. Uh Quinsey Police Department, um the QPS
038security staff and custodial staff, uh Quincy High and North Quincy High teachers and staff. Um and then parents and families. There's over 50 parent volunteers at both schools. Um I I know uh my colleagues uh Kate Campbell and Tom Leang were both uh volunteering overnight in the wee hours of the night. And it's uh it's just a different a different way to volunteer for a PTO event at 2 and 3 and 4:00 a.m. Uh but it's really it's a ton of fun. The kids appreciate it. They're fantastic. Um and also our community partners. Uh tons of community um businesses in the community that donate food. Uh they donate money and um all of that is very necessary and just the volunteers as well. So I just wanted to add that thank you to the end
039of the end of the school year. Great. >> Thank you. I will echo it as a great way to volunteer. I did for seven years myself back when my kids were younger. I was the person that called the house to tell them that the kids had arrived safely. Uh which woke a lot of parents up, but they were very happy that I called. Okay. Um so we're moving back on the agenda because that was out of order for the superintendent reports. We are going back to open forum which is an opportunity for community input regarding the Quinsey public schools. Community in this context is defined as a resident of the city of Quinsey, a non-resident parent of a student who attends the Quinsey public schools, or a non-resident employee of the Quinsey public schools. After
040giving his or her name and address, each speaker may make a presentation of no more than three minutes to the school committee. An individual may not exchange their time or yield to others. Do we have anyone for open forum to come forward at this time? Good evening, mayor, vice chair, and fellow school committee members. My name is Kylie from 42 president. I want to start by thanking charge guess uh for his years of dedication and leadership to our students and especially to my cousins Kenny, Tim, Kelvin, and Joey. I find fond memories of attending their JOTC banquetss and for one of them I even made one of those posters at cow cow zoo I love you uh superintendent Moy and Dr. Perkins, uh, you guys did a great job at the city council meeting. Your
041presentation and efforts allowed QPS to receive full funding requests from the city council. And if I remember correctly, there's some flexibility on a couple items um, in terms of funding. And I would like to wrap up with uh, thanking Mayor Ko for his leadership regarding honoring Luna New Year. Thank you to the school committee for continue having the conversations with me on this matter and the unanimous yes vote. Uh thank you to my fellow Quincy residents for making their voices heard. I look forward to Luden New Year being an annual school holiday going forward and I can't forget to congratulate the 2026 graduates. Um thank you. Have a good night. >> Thank you very much. Anyone else for Open forum. Seeing none, we will close this portion of the meeting. Um, actually before I close
042this, um, non-residents, residents, uh, community persons could submit statements up to 300 world words written to the school committee. Miss Owens, did we have any submissions that were put on the website? Yes, there was one letter thanking school committee for ind indicating Lunar New Year's holiday on next year's calendar. >> Thank you. And that letter was put there. >> And that letter is supposed to Yes. >> Okay. Great. Thank you. Next on the agenda, we have old business. This is fiscal year 2027 Quincy Public School budget. Mayor Ko. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. Um budget was presented. We've had minimal discussion. we did discussion. Uh we fully funded the budget. We're grateful to the city council and I also want to give a shout out to our state delegation because of the chapter saving allocation
043to our city which also augments the the city taxpayer funding. So um it's a solid budget and uh I would move approval. >> Do we have any comments? Didn't you have any motion? >> Motion by Miss Cahill, seconded by Miss Campbell. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, we have a roll call vote. >> Mr. Regali, >> yes. >> Mrs. Gay, >> yes. >> M. Campbell, >> yes. >> Mrs. Hubley, >> yes. >> Mr. Leon, >> yes. >> Mrs. Fios and Mayo, >> yes. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Next on the agenda, we have NUS Dupus for fiscal year 2026. Uh, Quinsey public school budget transfers. Mayor Cope. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. I know Adam is here if you have any questions, but you have in your packet. I believe uh as as any
044large budget, there's always moving parts. There's always some areas maybe we come up short and there some other areas we have surpluses. I think that's true of any organization and this is an annual event. We square the budget away at the end of the year using our surpluses to offset those uh deficits, if you will. So, we have that before you tonight and I'd be happy to make the motion to approve the school budget transfers. Okay, we have a motion to approve. Do I have a second by Mr. Burggali? Any discussion on the motion? Mrs. Partios, >> I just had a quick question. Are we um So, these I'm assuming the ones on the right here are the ones that uh were the ones that we had a surplus in. Are we um looking to
045decrease those in next year's budget, assuming that that's going to be a a surplus every year, or are we just assuming it was a surplus just this year? >> Uh, no. I think it's we take it one year at a time. there's, you know, sometimes it's it's different areas depending on uh retirements and positions not being filled or filled. I mean, there's a lot of again, there's a lot of moving parts when you have, you know, over 800 teachers, a budget of this magnitude. So, um, you know, if you go back over the years, there's probably some similar things. The numbers vary. Um, and and I know that, uh, we're doing some work to upset the deficits on the special ed stuff. So, um I think I think in the end we'll be okay, but
046it's tough to project. >> Okay. Yeah. I just didn't know if like things like textbooks are we kind of are we going back to text like is that kind of a trend that we're going toward um where staff development you know I I assume there's never enough development that we can give our staff. So I I you know advocate for keeping that. So but the textbooks you know maybe were on a trajectory trajectory where we we're not using those as much. show. Um, but I'm sure you guys are, Adam. I'm sure you're taking a peek at that. So, thank you. >> Any other questions? Nope. Seeing none, superintendent. >> Mr. Begley. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Cahill. >> Yes. >> M. Campbell. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Hubley. >> Yes. >> Mr. Leon. >> Yes. >> Mr.
047Yes. >> Mayo. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Next on the agenda, we have >> Madam Chair. >> Yes. So item B here, review of the open meeting law complaints regarding the May 20th, 2026 meeting. Uh I would make a motion that we go into executive session uh to discuss this matter. >> We have a motion to go into executive session. Second by Mrs. Cahill. Any discussion? Roll call. >> Mr. Begley. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Gahill. >> Yes. Mell. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hubley. >> Yes. >> Mr. Leon. >> Yes. >> Mios. >> Yes. Yes. >> Okay. So, we will go into >> play the room. >> Oh, yeah. >> We are back in session. Next item on the agenda is QPS internet access and network performance for referral to facilities transportation security subcommittee. Mr.
048Le Young. >> Yes. Thank you, >> Vice Chair. Um this item is related to um I guess speed and reliability of the internet access uh that we utilize for Quinsey public schools. Um I've spoken to some parents and educators um that have concerns about uh both of those things. um whereas the the speeds might not be um uh fast enough to accomplish uh you know many of the learning activities and uh the reliability uh has been um troublesome. So I was hoping we could um refer this to subcommittee and formulate a plan for um you know maybe an audit or getting just more information. Okay, >> seeing no objections. So moved. Next on the agenda, we have the memorandum of agreement between the Quinsey School Committee and SEIU Local 888, Quinsey Educational Employees Union. Mayor
049Ko. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. These next three items are negotiated contracts that pretty much reflect the same as every other union as far as percentages uh received during negotiation. So, um I don't know if anybody has any questions. I know Dan is here, but uh they're pretty straightforward. I'd be happy to make a motion. I think we had to take them one at a time. So, I'd be happy to make a motion uh to approve item D. >> We have a motion to approve >> item D. Second by Miss Campbell. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, superintendent >> Mr. Bei. Yes. >> Mrs. Cahill. >> Yes. M Campbell. >> Yes. Mr. >> Hubley. Yes. >> Mr. Leon. Yes. Mio. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Next item on the agenda is the memorandum of
050agreement between the Quinsey public schools and the Teamsters Local 122 to the Quinsey Public Schools Security Force Association. Mayor Ko, >> same reflects the same uh percentage increases. Uh and and while we're on this, I should say thank you to Dan and the team. Uh I know some of the committee was involved as well. I know some of these took a long time. Uh but we got down. Thank you for that. So I'd make a motion to approve. >> Okay. Motion by Mayor Ko, second by Mrs. Pertios. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, superintendent >> Mr. Yes. >> Mrs. Hill, >> yes. Mr. Campbell, yes. >> Mrs. Hubley, yes. Mr. Le Young, >> yes. >> Thank you. >> Ditto on item F. >> Motion by Coke. Second by Miss Cahill. Any discussion on the
051motion? Seeing none, superintendent. >> Mr. McG. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Cahill. >> Yes. >> Campbell. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Hubley. >> Yes. Yes. Thank you again. Did uh one question. Is that all of them or do we have any left? >> We have >> Can you come up to the mic? I'm sorry. Yeah. >> Yes, we have two remaining. The bus monitors, which is just a matter of the union getting their ratification done. They're confident that will go through. And then the bus drivers that we're working closely with the union to get that over the finish line. We're also confident that we're very close with them as well. >> They were on the lag the ones that lag behind the last time too. I think >> that's correct for your time. >> We're working through
052that. Yes. >> All right. Great. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thanks, Dan. >> Next on the agenda, we have Superintendent Melby's contract. Mayor Ko. >> Yes. I know we've had uh we've had uh some information on this. We've had executive session on this to discuss the contract, previous contract, what it contains, and uh as we know, the superintendent's contract is up this June. Um so, if there's no further questions, I'd be happy to make the motion uh to approve the 5-year contract with Superintendent Mulvy, and it reflects similar increases that received by all the unions. >> Okay. Motion by Mayor Ko, seconded by Mr. Burggali. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, roll call vote. Superintendent. >> Mr. Burggoy. >> Yes. Sorry. >> Mrs. Cable. >> Yes. >> Miss Campbell. >> Yes. >> Mrs.
053Hubley. >> Yes. >> Mr. Le Young. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Perios. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Ko. >> Yes. Congratulations, Superintendent. And thank you. >> Thank you everybody. Thank you. >> Thank you to the school committee. And I do obviously want to thank our team um back there who work day in and day out to support the district. Uh we really have an amazing superintendent leadership team. Um and every year it gets better and better it seems. So I'm just grateful um to their support and to the committee support. And uh thank you for my contract. >> All right. Next on the agenda, we have the consent agenda. Uh, can I have a motion to accept the consent agenda? >> On the motion. >> Motion by Mr. Bgalie, seconded by Miss Cahill. On the motion,
054Mayor Coke. >> Yeah. I Laura, if I could request you just read through these, I think it's important for the public to hear uh a number of organizations that um are donating. So, I it'll only take a minute, I think. So, if you don't mind. >> Okay. Sure. >> Thank you. So, under the consent agenda are the meeting minutes from the May 20th, 2026 regular meeting in executive session grants of $5,324 from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for early college high school. $3,000 from Mass Higher Southshore Workforce Board for 2026 connecting activities surplus funds. $300,000 from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute for 484 Chromebooks and 14 charging carts. Uh donations, $5,000 to Parker Elementary School in memory of Joan Youngman. Um that's, I believe, the second installment of a multi-year gift. $16,000 to the
055Quinsey School Community Partnership for the special education track and field event that's being held on Friday from Pinnacle Transportation, 3B's Transportation, RAZ, Inc. transportation, VHS transportation, and one call transportation. $5,000 to the Quinsey School Community Partnership for Arbella Foundation, $20,000 from Granite Telecommunications for the QPS robotics program, and the last donation is $3,892 from the Rotary Club of Quinsey Charitable Foundation for 750 copies of the picture book, We Don't Lose Our Classmates. um that were distributed to all Quincsey Public Schools grade three students. >> Thank you, Miss Owens. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. I I just I I do want to point out I know some of many of these grants people work on, people write them, people I want to thank everybody involved in that. I just want to note on the Mass Broadband
056Institute, John Kaine, uh who works on the city side, uh on all kinds of um different matters, but he does a number of grant writers and he he pushed and wrote this one. And so I just want to thank him and of course all of those uh folks that were involved in donations tonight that we've just heard. >> Thank you, mayor. Um I just have a question. Um superintendent, the um Chromebooks and charging carts, where are the um locations for those to end up at? Do we know? >> Um so we will end up um it'll be most likely at our elementary schools. Um and so um we can get you the exact list of where they're going, but they're going to multiple elementary schools. Are they replacements for ones that they already have? >>
057There will be a mix of replacements and additions too. Okay. >> Uh for schools that need additional ones as well. >> Okay. Great. >> So it'll be a mix. >> Okay. All right. So we had a motion. We had a second. This is discussion. Any other discussion? Seeing none. Superintendent. >> Mr. Begali. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Cahill. Yes. >> Miss Campbell. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Hubley. >> Yes. >> Mr. Le Young. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Perios. And Mayako. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Okay. Okay. Next on the agenda, we have additional business. Seeing none, we have communications. Seeing none, we have reports of subcommittees. Seeing none, we have executive session. >> Do we need the rule? >> We don't need to do it now. Okay. And um then we have need a motion to adjurnn.
058>> Motion by Mrs. K Cahill, seconded by Mr. Begalie. All in favor? Thank you. Have a great summer. >> Thanks everybody.