# LIVE: Quincy School Committee: October 14, 2026

The Quincy School Committee Policy Subcommittee and regular School Committee meeting were held October 14, 2026. The subcommittee unanimously advanced a draft policy and procedures implementing Massachusetts’ PROTECT Act to the full committee. The procedures set requirements for staff responses to civil law enforcement at schools, including warrant review, documentation, family notification, and staff training. The committee also discussed revisions to the wellness and restraint policies; both are scheduled for a vote on October 28. These actions implement new legal requirements and may shape district procedures and staff training, but no related contract award or spending amount was identified.

The committee did not approve North Quincy High School’s proposed 2028 Galapagos Islands trip with EF: the vote was tied 3–3. The superintendent cited potential liability and ethics concerns, including a reported $500,000 fine against EF and a $7,000 fine against a teacher; members also raised cost and travel-safety concerns. The committee approved the Student Support and Health Service program improvement plans. Chromebooks were referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Subcommittee, and the consent agenda—which included bike racks for schools—was approved; no dollar amounts or purchasing details were stated. No contract award or formal vendor selection was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Sources
- [LIVE: Quincy School Committee: October 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PE5oQnEgxc) - Quincy Access Television