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Quincy School District assessment staff reported that growth measures are strong in several grades and subgroups but math proficiency remains below pre-pandemic levels, and the district is launching a multi-phase math curriculum study.
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Policy first and second readings were postponed after board members could not access materials; during the attempted review the board asked staff to research notification procedures tied to policy '31 43' and statutory limits.
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George Elementary Principal Laura Villafano told the Quincy School District board on Oct. 28 that the school is emphasizing social-emotional learning, student goal setting and classroom strategies intended to boost math engagement.
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Board members informally agreed to pursue a four-year levy renewal and said they were comfortable asking voters for $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed value. Staff will draft a formal resolution for the November meeting. Members said the levy revenue would support insurance, technology, student programs and safety measures.
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Financial advisor Corey Plager outlined four replacement‑levy scenarios and described how booming local assessed value and a callable 2016 bond could affect taxpayers. Trustees discussed whether a $1.20–$1.25 levy would close an insurance and utilities funding gap and enable capital and security improvements; no final levy resolution was adopted.
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A trustee questioned a $68,000 expenditure on an online curriculum and requested the board be shown the materials prior to approving similar outlays in the future. Staff said the program is an existing contracted online option used at the district and offered to walk the board through the program and its use for online students.
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Trustees questioned whether adding examples to Policy 50.10 could increase liability and voted to table that policy; the board then moved to adopt the remaining policies and procedures on the first reading.
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Board members raised concern about declining high‑school SBA math results and discussed multiple graduation pathways; staff said School Improvement Plans are required for state‑designated schools and tie to roughly $200,000 in school funding and committed to provide detailed school‑level presentations.
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Quincy Innovation Academy proposed replacing year‑long elected ASB officers with seasonal, project-based student councils to increase participation among online and small-cohort students. Board members asked budget and scope questions and the board provided an advisory vote in favor of the new ASB constitution.
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District officials said a Microsoft film crew will showcase Quincy High’s AI integration in Career & Technical Education. Administrators also reported a new TTK (transition-to-kindergarten) cohort of 48 preschool students and recent district training.