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

Regular Meeting Agenda Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Somerville High School
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
9:00 a.m.

Briefing

Comments from the Chair

Comments from the Commissioner

Comments from the Secretary

Statements from the Public*

Routine Business:

Items for Discussion and Action:

1. Report of the Task Force on 21st Century Skills - Presentation

2. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Proposal for FY 2010 - Discussion and Vote

3. MCAS Performance Appeals: Amendments to Regulation 603 CMR 30.05 (Performance Appeals in Science) - Discussion and Vote to Adopt Final Regulation

4. State System of Accountability: Charter School Review and Renewal Process and Standards - Discussion

5. Charter Schools:

   1. Charter Amendment for Rising Tide Charter School - Discussion and Vote
   2. Modification of Probation Conditions for Boston Renaissance Charter Public School    Discussion and Vote
      
      

6. Proposed Amendments to Vocational Technical Education Regulations, 603 CMR 4.00 - Initial Discussion and Vote to Seek Public Comment

Other Items for Information:

7. National History Teacher of the Year

8. Education-Related News Clippings

9. Report on Grants and Charter School Extended Loan Terms Approved by the Commissioner

10. 2002-2008 MCAS Achievement Gap Analysis: Additional Information

11. Directions to the Meeting