The Quincy School Committee convened on January 22, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including the school calendar for the upcoming academic year and the incorporation of Lunar New Year as a holiday.

The meeting began with a discussion regarding state regulations on student learning time. Committee members debated the language of the school calendar, specifically the requirement to schedule at least 185 school days, which includes five cancellation days. After some deliberation, a motion was made to clarify this requirement with an asterisk and footnote, rather than changing the existing language. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously through a roll call vote.

Next, the committee turned its attention to the proposed Quincy Public Schools (QPS) calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. This calendar had previously been approved by the policy subcommittee and was presented for discussion. While no vote was taken during this meeting, members expressed their disappointment over the lack of progress regarding the request from parents and staff to recognize Lunar New Year as a school holiday. One member voiced frustration that the committee had not addressed this issue despite numerous testimonies from the community advocating for its inclusion.

The final item on the agenda was the Quincy School Committee meeting calendar for 2025-2026, which also emerged from the policy subcommittee. The proposed dates, spanning from September 10, 2025, to June 10, 2026, were presented for discussion, but no immediate concerns were raised.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to revisit the school calendar and the Lunar New Year holiday at future sessions, emphasizing the committee's ongoing engagement with community feedback.