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

Special Meeting Agenda

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Monday, December 15, 2008
6 p.m.

Item for Discussion:

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

Regular Meeting Agenda

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
9 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. TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) Report - Discussion

2. Report of the Task Force on 21st Century Skills - Continuing Discussion

3. Charter Schools: Renewals for Five Schools: Berkshire Arts & Technology, Conservatory Lab, Hill View, KIPP, and Robert M. Hughes - Initial Discussion

4. Charter Schools: Status Report on Uphams Corner Charter School - Initial Discussion

5. State Student Advisory Council Trimester Report - Discussion

Other Items for Information:

6. Education-Related News Clippings

7. Report on Grants and Charter School Extended Loan Term Approved by the Commissioner

8. FY 2010 Budget Update: Board's Budget Submission to Secretary of Education

9. Directions to the Meeting