District/School Administration Administration
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - May 22, 2012

Regular Meeting

Brookline High School
115 Greenough Street
Brookline, MA 02445
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the April 23, 2012 Special Meeting and April 24, 2012 Regular Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

1. Welcome from Brookline Public School Officials - Discussion
2. Presentation by Outgoing 2012 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Adam Gray - Discussion
3. English Language Learners: Regulations on Educator Preparation and Training Required for Sheltered English Immersion (RETELL Initiative) - Discussion and Vote
4. Proposed Amendments to School Finance Regulations, 603 CMR 10.00 - Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment
5. Virtual Innovation Schools: Waiver Request from the Greenfield School Committee - Discussion and Vote
6. Update on FY 2013 Education Budget - Discussion
7. Proposed Schedule for Regular Board Meetings through June 2013 - Discussion

Other Items for Information:

1. Education-Related News Clippings
2. Report on Grants Approved by the Commissioner
3. Directions