The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Board Documents - April 2014
Special Meeting
Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Monday, April 28, 2014, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Student Assessment: High School Testing and End-of-Course Tests - Discussion
- Accountability and Assistance: Update on ESEA Waiver and Revisions to Accountability System - Discussion
Regular Meeting
Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Comments from the Chair
Comments from the Commissioner
Comments from the Secretary
Statements from the Public*
Briefing
Meeting Minutes 
Routine Business:
Approval of the Minutes of the March 24, 2014 Special Meeting and the March 25, 2014 Regular Meeting - Vote
Items for Discussion and Action:
- Lawrence Public Schools: Update on Teacher Contract - Discussion
- Update on Level 5 Schools - Discussion
- Accountability and Assistance: Update on ESEA Waiver and Revisions to Accountability System - Continuing Discussion and Vote
- Report on Educator Diversity Initiative and Commissioner's Action Plan - Discussion
- Report on Educator Evaluation Data - Discussion
- Regulations on Student Discipline, 603 CMR 53.00 - Discussion and Vote
- Rescission of Regulations on Private Occupational Schools, 603 CMR 3.00 - Discussion and Vote to Rescind under Emergency Regulation Process
- Technical Correction to Charter Renewal with Probation for Dorchester Collegiate Charter School - Discussion and Vote
- Update on PARCC - Discussion
- FY2015 Education Budget Proposal from House Ways & Means Committee - Discussion
Other Items for Information:
- Advisory Council Appointments: STEM Advisory Council
- Education-Related News Clips
- Report on Grants and Charter Matters Approved by the Commissioner