District/School Administration Administration
The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Board Documents - Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Regular Meeting Agenda
Massachusetts Board of Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
9:00 a.m.

Morning Business Meeting (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Comments from the Chairman
Comments from the Commissioner
Statements from the Public

Routine Business:

Approval of the Minutes of the December 18, 2007 Regular Meeting and the December 13, 2007, December 18, 2007, and January 7, 2008 Special Meetings - Vote

Items for Discussion and Action:

1. Support for Students - Continuing Discussion

2. Proposed Changes to 2008 Accountability Reporting: Graduation Rate, Growth Measures, and Technical Revisions - Discussion and Vote

3. Preliminary Report on Current Fiscal Conditions in Massachusetts School Districts - Discussion

4. Charter Schools

   1. Charter Renewals for Seven Schools: Boston Collegiate, Boston Day and Evening Academy, Excel Academy, Four Rivers, Health Careers Academy, Rising Tide, and Smith Leadership Academy - Discussion and Possible Vote

   2. Information on New Charter Applicants - Initial Discussion

5. Amendments to Regional School District Regulations (603 CMR 41.00): Commissioner's Operation of Regional Districts in Emergency Circumstances - Discussion and Vote to Adopt Final Regulations

6. Approval of Grants and Appointments to State Review Panel - Vote

Other Items for Information:

7. Education-Related News Clippings

Afternoon Discussion on School and District Accountability System (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

1. Overview of State and Federal Accountability Standards

2. Strategies and Options for Low Performing Schools

Briefing