The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Board Documents - October 2016
Special Meeting
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
DESE, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA
Monday, October 24, 2016, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Proposed Revisions to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics - Initial Discussion
Regular Meeting
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
DESE, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA
Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 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 
Routine Business:
Approval of the Minutes of the September 26, 2016 Regular Meeting and September 27, 2016 Special Meeting - Vote
Items for Discussion and Action:
- Progress Report on Southbridge Public Schools: Jessica Huizenga, Receiver - Discussion
- Level 5 Schools: First-Quarter FY2017 Reports - Discussion
- Recap of Special Meeting: Proposed Revisions to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics - Discussion
- Update on Educator Evaluation - Discussion
- Student Assessment and Competency Determination: Extending the Legacy 10th-Grade MCAS Tests for One More Year, through the Class of 2020 - Continuing Discussion and Vote
- Proposed Technical Amendment to Regulations on Accountability and Assistance for Districts and Schools, 603 CMR 2.00 - Initial Discussion and Vote to Solicit Public Comment
- Board of Elementary and Secondary Education FY18 Budget Proposal and Report from the Board's Budget Committee - Initial Discussion
Other Items for Information:
- Report on Grants Approved by the Commissioner
- Update on Advisory Councils
- Report on Scheduling of Comprehensive Audits and Reviews