The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - November 2012

Special Meeting

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Monday, November 26, 2012, 5 - 7 p.m.

Items for Discussion:

1. Level 4 Schools - Discussion
   • Planning for Exit from Level 4 Status
   • Challenges and Opportunities from Three Superintendents' Perspectives

Regular Meeting

Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
South Lawrence East Elementary School
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence 01843
Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 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 October 23, 2012 Regular Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

1. Recap of Special Meeting on Level 4 Schools - Discussion
2. Update on Lawrence Public Schools Receivership - Discussion
3. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Proposal for FY 2014 - Discussion and Vote
4. Proposed Amendments to Regulations on Innovation Schools, 603 CMR 48.00 - Initial Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment
5. Amendment Proposed for Match Charter Public School - Discussion and Vote
6. Report on Conditions: Gloucester Community Arts Charter School - Discussion

Other Items for Information:

7. Education-Related News Clippings
8. Report on Grants Approved by the Commissioner
9. Directions