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The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - December 2010

Regular Meeting

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, December 21, 2010, 8:30 - 1 p.m.

Briefing

Meeting Minutes Download Word Document

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the November 12, 2010 Special Meeting, and the November 16, 2010 Regular Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

  1. New Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts and Literacy and for Mathematics, Incorporating Common Core State Standards - Discussion and Vote

  2. Update on Educator Evaluation - Discussion

  3. Proposed Amendments to Regulations, 603 CMR 28.00 (Special Education) and 603 CMR 7.00 (Educator Licensure), Per Federal and State Law - Initial Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment

  4. Scheduling of Comprehensive Audits and Reviews for FY11 and Delegation to Commissioner of Future Scheduling Approvals - Discussion and Vote

  5. Selected FY11 Priorities and Objectives for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Discussion

Charter Schools
  1. Reports on Three Schools Previously Placed on Probation - Discussion and Vote
    1. Gloucester Community Arts Charter School
    2. Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School
    3. Boston Renaissance Charter Public School

  2. Charter Amendments Proposed for Two Schools - Discussion and Vote

    1. Lawrence Family Development Charter School
    2. KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

  3. Charter Renewals Proposed for Two Schools - Discussion and Vote

    1. Innovation Academy Charter School Download PDF Document
    2. Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School Download PDF Document

Other Items for Information:

  1. Education-Related News Clippings

  2. Report on Grants and Charter School Matters Approved by the Commissioner

  3. FY 2012 Budget Update: Board's Budget Submission to Secretary of Education

  4. Update on Race to the Top

  5. Update on Regionalization

  6. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education FY 2010 Annual Report

  7. Directions