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The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - October 2015

Special Meeting

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Monday, October 19, 2015, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

  1. Student Assessment - Discussion

Regular Meeting

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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

Briefing

Meeting Minutes Download Word Document

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the September 21, 2015 Special Meeting and September 22, 2015 Regular Meeting - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

  1. Lawrence Public Schools: Update on Receivership - Discussion
  2. Holyoke Public Schools: Turnaround Plan - Discussion
  3. Student Assessment - Continuing Discussion
  4. Proposed Revised Science and Technology/Engineering Standards - Continuing Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment
  5. Update on Level 5 Schools: FY2016 Quarter 1 Report - Discussion
  6. Updated Response to Recommendations from Working Group on Civic Learning and Engagement - Continuing Discussion
  7. Board of Elementary and Secondary Education FY17 Budget Proposal and Report from the Board's Budget Committee - Initial Discussion

Other Items for Information:

  1. Overview of Charter Authorizing and Anticipated Schedule for 2015-2016
  2. Report on Scheduling of Comprehensive Audits and Reviews