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Quincy schools roll out formal coach-evaluation tool; committee raises unpaid JV stipend and enforcement concerns
Summary
The district presented a new standardized coach evaluation and suggested parent surveys; committee members praised the tool but flagged unpaid JV coach stipends and asked that discussions about pay be moved into executive session under the bargaining framework.
The Athletics and Wellness Subcommittee on March 12 reviewed a new standardized coach-evaluation tool created by the athletic director and advised by Patriot League colleagues. The tool is intended to make end-of-season coach reviews more consistent across sports, gather feedback from assistant coaches and athletic trainers, and include a short parent survey to collect families’ perspectives.
Kevin Aloni said he developed the form after speaking with other athletic directors in the Patriot League and plans to use assistant ADs, athletic trainers and in-person observations to provide input. He told the committee that he will meet with head coaches, typically review support staff performance, and include a short parent survey at season’s end.
Committee concerns: unpaid JV coaches and stipend equity
Members raised a separate concern about JV coaches who are not paid by the district and instead are compensated by booster clubs. Mrs. Lebo and others said some JV coaches who travel with teams are unpaid and that relying on booster funding is inconsistent and unacceptable. Aloni confirmed JV stipend coverage varies and that the stipend topic is tied to the educators’ contract; the committee agreed to move the matter into an executive session contract discussion later in the meeting. Chair members also noted a recusal by a member who has a family member in the bargaining unit.
Parent engagement and evaluation detail
Committee members supported adding brief parent surveys after seasons and recommended the committee work with coaches to ensure survey questions produce useful feedback rather than checkbox responses. Aloni said he would include comment fields and also solicit feedback from athletes directly during hallway encounters and by speaking with JV and freshman coaches.
Why it matters: A consistent evaluation system and regular parent feedback can improve coaching quality, signal training needs and identify program-level issues; the JV stipend concern touches on staff compensation and equitable treatment for coaches who lead teams, transport students and handle program responsibilities.
Next steps
Aloni said he will roll out the coach-evaluation tool across programs, coordinate a parent survey, and the committee scheduled a separate executive-session discussion on coach stipends and contract-related matters.
