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Schools will no longer undergo panel reviews to determine underperformance. Instead, schools will be deemed "Commonwealth Priority Schools" based solely on MCAS and AYP results, allowing state intervention to begin six months sooner.
"Commonwealth Priority Schools" will be given 30 days to conduct a self-assessment, and then the state will conduct a fact-finding review.
The Board will request additional funding to support the assistance required by Commonwealth Priority and chronically underperforming schools.
The Board will seek legislative support for proposals to expand the authority of superintendents and principals responsible for underperforming schools and to expand the Board's authority to place the school under alternative management or governance if needed.