The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Board Documents - September 2015
Special Meeting
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Monday, September 21, 2015, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Student Assessment - Discussion
Regular Meeting
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 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 
Routine Business:
Approval of the Minutes of the June 23, 2015 Regular Meeting - Vote
Items for Discussion and Action:
- Student Assessment: Recap of September 21 Special Meeting - Continuing Discussion
- Update on Holyoke Public Schools - Discussion
- Report on School District Assessment Practices - Discussion
- Proposed Revised Science and Technology/Engineering Standards - Continuing Discussion
- Regulations on Autism Endorsement for Educator Licensure, 603 CMR 7.00 - Discussion and Vote
- Amendment to Charter School Regulations, 603 CMR 1.04(9) (Enable Better Planning for School Districts and Charter Applicants) - Discussion and Vote
- Response to Recommendations from Working Group on Civic Learning and Engagement - Discussion
- Update on Level 5 Schools - Discussion
- School Finance: Update on Foundation Budget Review Commission and on Redefining Low Income Metric for K-12 Education Data - Continuing Discussion
- Process and Timelines for FY2017 Budget - Discussion
Other Items for Information:
- MA Curriculum Frameworks in English Language Arts and Mathematics: Background Information
- Report on Grants and Charter School Matters Approved by the Commissioner
- Early Literacy Panel Report