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The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - November 2013

Special Meeting

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Monday, November 18, 2013, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Item for Discussion:

  1. Plan and Timetable for Administering MCAS and PARCC Student Assessments Download Word Document - Continuing Discussion
    Download PDF Document
    MCAS to PARCC Transition Plan Revised Motion

Regular Meeting

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 8:30 a.m. - 1 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 October 22, 2013 Regular Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

  1. Lawrence Public Schools: Progress Report on First Full Year of Receivership - Discussion
  2. Plan and Timetable for Administering MCAS and PARCC Student Assessments Download Word Document - Continuing Discussion and Vote
    Download PDF Document
    MCAS to PARCC Transition Plan Revised Motion
  3. Update on Level 5 Schools - Discussion
  4. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Proposal for FY 2015 - Discussion and Vote
  5. Proposed Amendments to Regulations on Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval, 603 CMR 7 (Professional Standards for Teachers) - Initial Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment
  6. Spirit of Knowledge Charter School: Surrender of Charter - Discussion and Vote

Other Items for Information:

  1. National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Results for Massachusetts
  2. Charter Applicants and Schedule of Hearings
  3. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools Applicants and Schedule of Hearings
  4. Education-Related News Clippings
  5. Report on Grants and Other Matters Approved by the Commissioner