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

Board Documents - December 18, 2007

Regular Meeting Agenda
Massachusetts Board of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
9:00 a.m.

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

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the November 27, 2007 Regular Meeting and the December 4, 2007 Special Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

1. Report of the Special Commission on After-School and Out-of-School Time - Discussion

2. Commissioner's Recommendations on 10 Underperforming Schools - Discussion and Vote

3. Guidelines for the Mathematical Preparation of Elementary Teachers - Discussion and Vote

4. Support for Students - Continuing Discussion (Deferred until the January 22, 2008 meeting)

5. Report of the Graduation Rate Task Force - Discussion

6. Charter Renewals for Three Schools: Boston Collegiate, Excel, and Smith Leadership Academy - Initial Discussion

7. Advisory Council Appointments - Vote on Two Additional Appointments

8. Approval of Grants - Vote

Other Items for Information:

9. Education-Related News Clippings

10. Update on Randolph Public Schools

11. Reports on Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Boston Renaissance Charter Public School, North Central Charter Essential School, Uphams Corner Charter School

Briefing