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The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - May 19, 2015

Regular Meeting

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Pioneer Charter School of Science
51-59 Summer Street, Everett
Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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

Meeting Minutes Download Word Document

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the April 27, 2015 Special Meeting and April 28, 2015 Regular Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

  1. Welcome from Pioneer Charter School of Science
  2. Proposed Revised Science and Technology/Engineering Standards - Initial Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment
  3. Update on Holyoke Public Schools - Discussion
  4. Proposed Amendment to Charter School Regulations, 603 CMR 1.00 (Enable Better Planning for School Districts and Charter Applicants) - Initial Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment
  5. Update on Level 5 Schools - Discussion
  6. Update on PARCC - Discussion
  7. State Student Advisory Council End-of-Year Report - Discussion
  8. Update on FY 2016 State Education Budget - Discussion
  9. Proposed Schedule for Regular Board Meetings through June 2016 - Discussion

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