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The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - October 2016

Special Meeting

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
DESE, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA
Monday, October 24, 2016, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

  1. Proposed Revisions to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics - Initial Discussion

Regular Meeting

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
DESE, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA
Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Comments from the Chair
Comments from the Commissioner
Comments from the Secretary
Statements from the Public*

Briefing

Meeting Minutes Download Word Document

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the September 26, 2016 Regular Meeting and September 27, 2016 Special Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

  1. Progress Report on Southbridge Public Schools: Jessica Huizenga, Receiver - Discussion
  2. Level 5 Schools: First-Quarter FY2017 Reports - Discussion
  3. Recap of Special Meeting: Proposed Revisions to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics - Discussion
  4. Update on Educator Evaluation - Discussion
  5. Student Assessment and Competency Determination: Extending the Legacy 10th-Grade MCAS Tests for One More Year, through the Class of 2020 - Continuing Discussion and Vote
  6. Proposed Technical Amendment to Regulations on Accountability and Assistance for Districts and Schools, 603 CMR 2.00 - Initial Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment
  7. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education FY18 Budget Proposal and Report from the Board's Budget Committee - Initial Discussion

Other Items for Information:

  1. Report on Grants Approved by the Commissioner
  2. Update on Advisory Councils
  3. Report on Scheduling of Comprehensive Audits and Reviews