Minutes
Quincy, Massachusetts - February 3, 2015
Special Meeting of the Quincy School Committee
A special meeting of the Quincy School Committee was held on Tuesday,
February 3, 2015 at the Coddington Building at 5:45 pm. Present were:
Mayor Thomas Koch, Chair, Mr. Paul Bregoli, Ms. Barbara Isola,
Mr. David McCarthy, and Mrs. Kathryn Hubley, Vice Chair.
Vice-Chair
Presiding
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The Superintendent called the roll and Mr. DiBona and Mrs. Mahoney were
absent. Also present were: Dr. Richard DeCristofaro, Secretary; Ms. Laura
Owens, Clerk; Ms. Beth Hallett, Deputy Superintendent Kevin Mulvey;
Mrs. Maura Papile, Mrs. Erin Perkins, Ms. Madeline Roy, Mr. Keith Segalla,
Ms. Judy Todd.
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Open Forum
As no one requested to speak at Open Forum, the School Committee went on with
the business at hand.
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New Business
There was no Approval of Minutes, Superintendent’s Report, or Old Business,
so the Vice Chair moved directly to New Business.
Resolutions Supporting
Massachusetts School
Building Authority
Statements of Interest
Mayor Koch reviewed that in looking at the Quincy Public Schools plant facilities,
the Squantum Elementary School is the obvious choice as the next priority to
consider for a new building. This is the very early stage, submitting the Statement
of Interest does not commit the city to anything beyond exploring options with the
assistance of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). City Council will
meet on Monday, February 9 to vote on supporting the submission of this Statement
of Interest, as well as the Statements of Interest for the AcceleratedRepair Program
projects for Beechwood Knoll (Windows & Doors, Roof), Merrymount (Roof), and
the Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center (Windows & Doors).
Dr. DeCristofaro said that the Statements of Interest for the Accelerated Repair
Program projects were due to be submitted on February 13, 2015 and the Statement
of Interest for Squantum is due on or before April 10, 2015.
Resolution for
Squantum Elementary
School Statement of
Interest
Be It Resolved:
Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, prior to the
closing date, the School Committee of Quincy, in accordance with its charter,
by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to
the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated
April 10, 2015 for the Squantum Elementary School located at 50 Huckins Avenue,
Quincy, Massachusetts which describes and explains the following deficiencies and
the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the
Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Priority 7: Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to
provide for a full range of programs consistent with the state and
approved local requirements.
Description of Deficiencies for Priority 7: The Squantum Elementary
School was built in 1919 and an addition constructed in 1971. In almost
forty-four years, it has not received any substantial upgrades or
improvements to the infrastructure or to the interior/exterior structures.
Although the custodial and maintenance staffs are attentive to this
building’s operational needs, a large portion of Squantum’s mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing systems were installed during the original
construction of the facility. Aside from the improvements needed to the
physical plant, educational components crucial for 21st century
elementary schools are lacking, specifically classrooms equipped for the
integration of educational technology and STEM concepts integral for
standards-based instruction for regular education, Special Education, and
English Language Learner students. Squantum’s nurse’s office, student
support staff offices, cafeteria/gynasium, and media center are all
undersized and under-equipped by modern educational standards.
and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of
Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any
other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or
commits the City of Quincy School District to filing an application for funding with
the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Mr. McCarthy made a motion to approve the resolution supporting the
Superintendent filing a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority for the Squantum Elementary School. Mr. Bregoli seconded the
motion. On a roll call vote, the ayes have it 5-0. Mr. DiBona and Mrs. Mahoney were
absent.
Mayor Koch said that for the Accelerated Repair Program, we have been successful
in collaborating with Public Buildings in this program with window and door
replacements for five buildings currently in the project pipeline. Mayor Koch noted
that for the Bernazzani heating system replacement, the City Council will be
appropriating funding for the engineering process, the determination has been
made that this replacement cannot wait for the MSBA process timeline.
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Resolution for
Beechwood Knoll
Elementary School
Statement of
Interest
Be It Resolved:
Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, prior to the
closing date, the School Committee of Quincy, in accordance with its charter, bylaws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the
Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated
February 13, 2015 for the Beechwood Knoll Elementary School located at 225
Fenno Street, Quincy, Massachusetts which describes and explains the following
deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted
to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Priority 5: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility
systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to
increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in a school
facility.
Description of Deficiencies for Priority 5: The Beechwood Knoll Elementary
School was built in 1952 and renovated in 1995. Given the innovation in
window manufacturing technology since the building renovation was
completed, the Beechwood Knoll Elementary School’s energy efficiency would
be substantially improved by the installation of replacement windows. New
replacement windows would also increase the amount of natural light
entering classrooms, creating a better learning environment. In addition, the
roof of the original building wing is in need of replacement.
and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of
Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any
other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or
commits the City of Quincy School District to filing an application for funding with
the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Mr. Bregoli made a motion to approve the resolution supporting the Superintendent
filing a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for
the Beechwod Knoll Elementary School. Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion. On a
roll call vote, the ayes have it 5-0. Mr. DiBona and Mrs. Mahoney were absent.
Resolution for
Merrymount
Elementary School
Statement of Interest
Be It Resolved:
Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, prior to the
closing date, the School Committee of Quincy, in accordance with its charter, bylaws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the
Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated
February 13, 2015 for the Merrymount Elementary School located at 4 Agawam
Road, Quincy, Massachusetts which describes and explains the following
deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted
to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Priority 5: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility
systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to
increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in a school
facility.
Description of Deficiencies for Priority 5: The Merrymount Elementary
School was built in 1928 and renovated in 1977. The main roof of the school
is in need of replacement.
and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of
Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any
other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or
commits the City of Quincy School District to filing an application for funding with
the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Mayor Koch made a motion to approve the resolution supporting the
Superintendent filing a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School
Building Authority for the Merrymount Elementary School. Mr. Bregoli seconded
the motion. On a roll call vote, the ayes have it 5-0. Mr. DiBona and Mrs. Mahoney
were absent.
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Resolution for
Amelio Della Chiesa
Early Childhood Center
Statement of Interest
Be It Resolved:
Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, prior to the
closing date, the School Committee of Quincy, in accordance with its charter, bylaws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the
Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated
February 13, 2015 for the Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center located at
100 Brooks Avenue, Quincy, Massachusetts which describes and explains the
following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be
submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future:
Priority 5: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility
systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to
increase energy conservation and decrease energy-related costs in a school
facility.
Description of Deficiencies for Priority 5: The Amelio Della Chiesa Early
Childhood Center was built in 1994. Given the innovation in window
manufacturing technology since the building renovation was completed, the
school’s energy efficiency would be substantially improved by the installation
of replacement windows. New replacement windows would also increase the
amount of natural light entering classrooms, creating a better learning
environment.
and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of
Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees
the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any
other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or
commits the City of Quincy School District to filing an application for funding with
the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Mr. Bregoli made a motion to approve the resolution supporting the Superintendent
filing a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for
the Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center. Mr. McCarthy seconded the
motion. On a roll call vote, the ayes have it 5-0. Mr. DiBona and Mrs. Mahoney were
absent.
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There was no Additional Business. Under Communications, Mrs. Hubley
reviewed the upcoming School Committee and Subcommittee meetings, noting
that the February 9 Facilities & Security will be rescheduled.
There were no Reports of Subcommittees or Executive Session.
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Adjournment
On a motion by Mayor Koch, seconded by Ms. Isola, the Special School
Committee Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm. On a voice vote, the ayes
have it.