Chronically Underperforming Districts
Current Chronically Underperforming Districts
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education placed Southbridge Public Schools in chronically underperforming status on January 26, 2016. Commissioner Chester and the Receiver released the district's Turnaround Plan on June 24, 2016. On January 19, 2018, Acting Commissioner Jeff Wulfson named Dr. Jeffrey Villar as Receiver for the district. On November 15, 2019, Commissioner Riley renewed the district’s turnaround plan and continued the district in chronically underperforming status for an additional three-year period.
Southbridge Renewed Turnaround Plan — English
Southbridge Renewed Turnaround Plan — Spanish
Southbridge Receivership Letter
Southbridge Public Schools turnaround plan and status continuation letter
Acting Commissioner Jeff Wulfson's Letter to Southbridge Community — English
Acting Commissioner Jeff Wulfson's Letter to Southbridge Community — Spanish
Southbridge Public Schools Chronically Underperforming Turnaround Plan — English
Southbridge Public Schools Chronically Underperforming Turnaround Plan — Spanish
Southbridge Local Stakeholders Group (LSG) Recommendations
Recomendaciones del Grupo Local de Partes Interesadas de Southbridge
Commissioner Chester's Letter to Parents and Residents of Southbridge
Carta del Comisionado Chester a los Padres y Residentes de Southbridge
January 26, 2016 Press Release: Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Declares Southbridge Public Schools "Chronically Underperforming"
Profile for Southbridge Public Schools
Southbridge: Frequently Asked Questions — English
Southbridge: Frequently Asked Questions — Spanish
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education placed Holyoke Public Schools in Chronically Underperforming on April 28, 2015. On June 1, 2015, the Commissioner named Dr. Stephen Zrike, Jr. as Receiver of the district. The Commissioner and Receiver released the district's Chronically Underperforming Turnaround Plan on October 1, 2015. On September 23, 2016, the Dr. Zrike submitted a request to modify the district Turnaround Plan to simplify the titles of the plan's priority areas and revise the titles of specific staff members and support teams. On October 6, 2016, the Commissioner approved the request for modifications. On October 1, 2018, Commissioner Riley renewed the district’s turnaround plan for an additional three year period. On May 7, 2020, Commissioner Riley announced the appointment of Dr. Alberto Vazquez Matos as the next Receiver for the Holyoke Public Schools, effective July 1, 2020.
Holyoke Receiver Appointment Letter
Holyoke Public Schools Renewed Turnaround Plan
Holyoke Public Schools Renewed Turnaround Plan — Spanish
Holyoke Public Schools Turnaround Plan Renewal Letter
Holyoke Public Schools Turnaround Plan Renewal Letter — Spanish
Commissioner's Letter Regarding Request to Modify Turnaround Plan
Commissioner's Letter Regarding Request to Modify Turnaround Plan — Spanish
Holyoke Public Schools Memo to Request Modification of Turnaround Plan
Holyoke Public Schools Memo to Request Modification of Turnaround Plan — Spanish
Holyoke Public Schools Chronically Underperforming District Turnaround Plan — English
Holyoke Public Schools Chronically Underperforming District Turnaround Plan — Spanish
Education Commissioner and Holyoke Receiver Announce Turnaround Plan for Rapid Improvement of Holyoke Schools
Holyoke: Frequently Asked Questions — English
Holyoke: Frequently Asked Questions — Spanish
Holyoke Public Schools Local Stakeholder Group Recommendations — English and Spanish
Commissioner Chester's Letter to Parents and Residents of Holyoke
Carta del Comisionado Chester a los Padres y Residentes de Holyoke
April 28, 2015 Press Release: Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Declares Holyoke Public Schools as "Chronically Underperforming"
Profile for Holyoke Public Schools
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education placed the Lawrence School District in Chronically Underperforming in November 2011, the first district in the state to be designated chronically underperforming. In January 2012, the Commissioner named Mr. Jeff Riley as Receiver for the district. On May 30, 2012, the Commissioner and Receiver released a Chronically Underperforming District Turnaround Plan for Lawrence. On May 29, 2015, the Commissioner renewed Lawrence's Chronically Underperforming District Turnaround Plan. On April, 5, 2018, Mr. Riley was sworn in as the next commissioner of elementary and secondary education. On April 18, 2018, Commissioner Riley named the Lawrence Alliance for Education (LAE) as receiver for Lawrence Public Schools.
Lawrence Public Schools Accountability Status
Lawrence Superintendent Search Leadership Profile Executive Summary — English
Lawrence Superintendent Search Leadership Profile Executive Summary — Spanish
Lawrence Alliance for Education (LAE) as receiver for Lawrence Public Schools — April 18, 2018
Renewed Lawrence Public Schools Turnaround Plan — May 29, 2015
Lawrence Public Schools Turnaround Plan — May 30, 2012
Education Commissioner Chester Approves Lawrence Turnaround Plan that Empowers Schools and Maximizes the Rapid Improvement of Academic Achievement for All Students
November 29, 2011 Press Release: Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Declares Lawrence Public Schools as "Chronically Underperforming"
January 11, 2012 Press Release: Education Commissioner Chester Appoints Jeffrey C. Riley as Receiver for the Lawrence Public Schools
Commissioner Chester's Letter to Parents and Residents of Lawrence
Carta del Comisionado Chester a los Padres y Residentes de Lawrence
Profile for Lawrence Public Schools