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MASH .SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 1997 PAGE the most advanced education systems in the world. Criteria for a Certificate of Mastery may include, but not be limited to: high school graduation standards, superior performance on advanced tests administered by the Educational Testing Service, and excellence is areas not reflected by the state's assessments instruments. He said the high school will be offering Certificates of Mastery. .12 Social Studies Frameworks - Draft - Included in the packet was the "Massachusetts History/Social Science Curriculum Framework" Draft of March 1997. Dr. I, eMoura said the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests will he directly related to these � frameworks. 7.13 Girls' Softball Triv to Pawtucket RI - M 2 199 - Michael Horne had requested School Committee approval for taking the girls' softball terra to a Pawtucket Red Sox game on May 27th. Motion made by Mrs. Lynch, seconded by Ms.. Macdonald, to approve request as long as there is no charge to the school system. VOTE: Unanimous 7.14 School Suspensions - Discussion took place regarding school suspensions. Mrs. Cook asked, "What does it take to suspend a student for smoking?" Mr. Williams answered that the student must he "caught in the act.." .15 Under-]Rerforming Schools - In a mer orandfrom Commissioner Antonucci to the Board of Education, he has made three proposals which address "under-performance" and "chronic under-lerf orrrxmace" as authored by the Education l eforrn Act. Dr. I; eMour-a explained the three proposals. Mrs. Cook commented that the Legislative Committee had asked for School Committee reaction to under-performing schools. At this point in the meeting 10:00 p.m.), per School Committee policy a motion was made by Mr-s. cook, seconded by Mrs. Mills, to continue the meeting until 10:30 p.m. VOTE: In favor - Mrs. Cook, Mr. Paxton, Mrs. Mills, and Nis. Macdonald; opposed - Mrs. Lynch.