The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - November 2011

November 2, 2011 Board Retreat

Special Meeting

City Council Chamber
Malden Government Center
200 Pleasant Street, Malden
Monday, November 28, 2011, 5 - 7 p.m.

Items for Discussion:

1. Plan for Identifying and Intervening in Level 5 Districts - Discussion
2. Lawrence Public Schools - Statements from School District and Municipal Officials and Other Community Representatives per 603 CMR 2.06(1)(f)

Regular Meeting

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Briefing

Meeting Minutes

Comments from the Chair
Comments from the Commissioner
Comments from the Secretary
Statements from the Public

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the October 24, 2011 Special Meeting and October 25, 2011 Regular Meeting and the November 2, 2011 Special Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

School and District Accountability and Assistance:

1. Plan for Identifying and Intervening in Level 5 Districts - Continuing Discussion
2. Lawrence Public Schools - Continuing Discussion and Possible Vote on Level 5 Designation
3. Update on Level 4 Schools - Discussion

Budget:

4. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Proposal for FY 2013 - Discussion and Vote

Innovation Schools:

5. Update on Innovation Schools - Discussion
6. Proposed Amendments to Regulations on Innovation Schools, 603 CMR 48.00 - Initial Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment

Charter Schools:

7. Amendments Proposed for Charter Schools - Discussion and Vote

Other Items for Information

8. ESEA Flexibility Waiver Request: Press Release
9. Education-Related News Clippings
10. Report on Grants and Charter School Matters Approved by the Commissioner
11. Directions