District/School Administration Administration
The Massachusetts Board of Education

Board Documents - Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Regular Meeting Agenda
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
9:00 a.m.

Comments from the Chairman
Comments from the Commissioner
Statements from the Public

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the February 26, 2008 Regular Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

1. Dropout Report for 2006-2007 and Initiatives to Reduce High School Dropouts - Discussion

2. Winchendon Public Schools: Update and Next Steps - Initial Discussion

3. Gill-Montague Regional School District: Update and Next Steps - Initial Discussion

4. Charter Schools: Extended Loan Term for Holyoke Community Charter School and Innovation Academy Charter School - Discussion and Vote

5. Approval of Grants - Vote

Other Items for Information:

6. Education-Related News Clippings

7. Update on Perkins Five-Year State Plan for Vocational-Technical Education

8. Directions to the Meeting

Briefing