Quincy Citywide Parent’s Council

Minutes from May 8^th, 2006

Broad Meadows Middle School

Meeting was called to order at 7:05pm, with Barbara Isola presiding.

The minutes from the April10th meeting were accepted, with a minor correction. The correction is as follows: According to Tom Largey, the Squantum rep, there is a regulation track planned for Faxon Field, that is tentatively planned for completion within 18 months.

The treasurer reported that we have $1,162.83 in our account. All schools except Merrymount and Snug Harbor paid their dues. Snug Harbor had no representative at Citywide this year. QPAC and AP do not pay dues as they do not collect dues.

The membership approved the election of the new officers as follows: Fiona Canavan and Sandy Arabian as Co-Presidents, Karen Chretien as Secretary, Marybeth Dooling as Treasurer and Marcia Garber as Publicity Chair.

The calendar of meetings for ‘06/’07 was approved. September 11, 2006,October 16, 2006, November 13, 2006, December 11, 2006, January 8, 2007, February 12, 2007, March 12, 2007, April 9, 2007, May 14, 2007

Roseann Russell gave the report from the May 3^rd School Committee meeting. Full details on the School Dept. web site – www.quincypublicschools.com/main_frame_pages/district.htm

They recognized the musical talent in QPS.

Graduation is June 5^th and June 6^th at Adams Field at 6pm.

Christine Barrett is the new principal at Sterling M.S.

Jim Rendle is the new Athletic Director.

All vo-tech programs were highlighted.

Site for new High School was approved.

The front door at Central will be fixed over the summer.

Some schools need work to make classrooms available for kindergarten.

Under building projects, Central and Sterling were rated 4 (the worst) by the state.

Under old business, the membership approved a $100 donation to each of the high school Senior Stay Out Nights.

Sandy Arabian reported that she was able to get a grant from her company to bring back health and safety programs to the schools, and she will be running several programs in the future. The school department is planning to have wellness programs in the schools next year.

Roseann Russell brought up the issue of vacations and sports. Much discussion followed and it was agreed to invite Jim Rendle to a meeting in the future to discuss parents concerns.

There was discussion about the teen that was hit by a car outside Quincy High School. They are looking to get a crossing guard there. NQHS PAC is also discussing the issue and Barbara asked Roseann to let us know what happens. A lot of kids cross anywhere they like. Cars also need to be reminded to stop for school buses. Some school buses leave before children cross the street, and some buses drive to fast. Citywide will keep an eye on the issue.

Roseann suggested that the issue of electronic devices in school be addressed at a future meeting. Some teachers use phones and computers for recreational use during classes.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm.