The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - March 2015

Special Meeting

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Monday, March 23, 2015, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

1. Chapter 70 Overview and Foundation Budget Review Commission - Discussion
2. Update on State and Federal Education Budget - Discussion
3. Overview of Educator Licensure and Progress Report on Educator Licensure Review and Redesign - Discussion

Regular Meeting

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
1050 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 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 February 23, 2015 Special Meeting and February 24, 2015 Regular Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

1. Welcome from Superintendent Sheila Harrity
2. Update on PARCC - Discussion
3. Summary of Recent Research on Several Key State Education Initiatives - Discussion
4. Proposed Amendment for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School - Discussion and Vote
5. ESEA Flexibility Waiver Renewal Application - Continuing Discussion and Vote
6. Ensuring Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for LGBTQ Students - Continuing Discussion and Vote
7. Holyoke Public Schools District Review Report - Continuing Discussion
8. Update on Level 5 Schools - Discussion

Other Items for Information:

9. Report on Charter School Matters Approved by the Commissioner

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