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

Board Documents - October, 2009

Special Meeting Agenda

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148-4906
Monday, October 26, 2009, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Items for Discussion:

1. Race to the Top Application

Regular Meeting Agenda

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148-4906
Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Briefing

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

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the September 22 Regular Meeting and September 21, 2009 Special Meting - Vote

Other Items for Information:

1. Graduation and Dropout Prevention and Recovery Commission Report - Discussion

2. College and Career Web Portal - Discussion

3. Growth Model: Statewide Report - Discussion

4. Race to the Top - Continuing Discussion

5. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Proposal for FY 2011 - Initial Discussion

6. Appointments and Reappointments to Advisory Councils to the Board - Discussion and Vote

Other Items for Information:

7. Education-Related News Clippings

8. Data Report on Trends in Student Enrollment

9. 2009 NAEP Mathematics Results, Grades 4 and 8
   
   

   Grade 4 Results

   

   Grade 8 Results
   
   

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