Friday, November 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually BESE live stream link: Vimeo: MADESEstream
Posted: 11/12/2024 5:05 p.m.
Call meeting to order
Career Technical Education (CTE) Admissions Study Session: Session 2 — Discussion BESE CTE Admission Study Session 2, November 15, 2024
Adjourn
Dr. Russell D. Johnston, Acting Commissioner, Secretary to the Board
Monday, November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually BESE live stream link: Vimeo: MADESEstream
Career Technical Education (CTE) Admissions Study Session: Session 3 — Discussion BESE CTE Admission Study Session 3, November 18, 2024
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Holyoke High School Auditorium, 500 Beech Street Holyoke, MA 01040 Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Posted: 11/13/2024 10:10 a.m.
Statements from the Public
Comments from the Chair
Secretary Opening Comments:
Commissioner Opening Comments:
Briefing
Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Meeting, 10/28/2024, and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Regular Meeting 10/29/2024.
Welcome from Holyoke Public Schools and Holyoke Transition Plan Update — Discussion Moving Forward Together, A plan by Holyokers, with Holyokers, for Holyokers
Update on Commissioner Search Process — Discussion
Educational Vision Update and Advancing Student Learning — Discussion DESE's Educational Vision and Advancing Student Learning, BESE Update November 19, 2024
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education FY2026 Budget Proposal and Report from the Board's Budget Committee — Discussion and Vote
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools: Funding — Initial Discussion Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools: Funding, November 19, 2024
Felix Commonwealth Virtual School Return of Certificate — Discussion and Vote
Report on Scheduling of Comprehensive District Reviews
Dr. Russell D. Johnston, Acting Commissioner Secretary to the Board
The BESE meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.
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Requests to address the Board, written comments, and other inquiries may be transmitted by mail, e-mail, fax, or telephone to: Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149, Phone: 781-338-3112, Fax: 781-338-3770, Email: BoardofEducation@mass.gov . Please make any requests for special accommodations or interpretation services at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
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