In the past, Walser said, Mayor Anthony Galluccio has asked the committee to postpone voting until all members are present.
Simmons said Turkel’s action was “in deference to a colleague that was absent.”
“It’s not a vote we want to take lightly,” she said.
Many observers said they were outraged that no vote took place.
Julia E. Perez, Cambridge parent of four, said she observed “stalling tactics” that are not in the best interest of schoolchildren.
“My trust level is very low,” she said.
Perez said she strongly supports the superintendent’s plan, saying that currently “there is no equity” in the school system.
Proceeding with its meeting, the School Committee voted to apply to the state for funds to renovate the Fletcher-Maynard Academy and to extend legal services to the School Committee.