MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
EDUCATION
Program Quality Assurance Services
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Charter School or District: Amherst-Pelham
CPR Onsite Year: 2012-2013
Program Area: Special Education
All corrective action must be fully implemented and all noncompliance
corrected as soon as possible and no later than one year from the issuance
of the Coordinated Program Review Final Report dated 11/08/2013.
Mandatory One-Year Compliance Date: 11/08/2014
Summary of Required Corrective Action Plans in this Report
Criterion
SE 8
Criterion Title
IEP Team composition and attendance
SE 20
Least restrictive program selected
SE 40
SE 54
Instructional grouping requirements for students aged five
and older
Professional development
CR 3
Access to a full range of education programs
CR 8
Accessibility of extracurricular activities
CR 9
Hiring and employment practices of prospective employers
of students
CPR Rating
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Not Implemented
Criterion
CR 10A
Criterion Title
Student handbooks and codes of conduct
CR 12A
CR 18
Annual and continuous notification concerning
nondiscrimination and coordinators
Counseling and counseling materials free from bias and
stereotypes
Non-discriminatory administration of scholarships, prizes
and awards
Responsibilities of the school principal
CR 21
Staff training regarding civil rights responsibilities
CR 24
Curriculum review
CR 25
Institutional self-evaluation
CR 14
CR 15
CPR Rating
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
Partially
Implemented
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 8 IEP Team composition and attendance
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review and documents indicate that required Team members, who are
documented as being present at Team meetings in the summary notes, are not
consistently listed on the attendance sheet and do not consistently sign-in using the Team
meeting attendance form.
Description of Corrective Action:
IEP Team members who are present and noted in the Team meeting summary notes will
all be listed on the attendance sheet and sign in. The Education Team Leader will be
responsible to carefully note this agreement of participants on all papers documenting the
meeting.
An email notification to ETLs and Administrators will be sent from the Director regarding
this non-compliance along with the full description of SE Criterion #8.
At the next High School SE Department meeting and the ETL meeting, this topic will be on
the agenda for further discussion and clarification of any questions or lack of
understanding.
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Faye Brady, Director of Student Services
Completion:
10/01/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
Team meeting summary notes, attendance sheets, and sign ins will show agreement
about who is expected to attend, who attends, and who signs in to the meeting.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
IEP Team meeting documentation in regard to this criterion will be reviewed from Feb
through April 2014 with results shared with personnel, again from May through June 2014
for compliance, and finally in September 2014 to insure consistent compliant practice.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 8 IEP Team composition and
attendance
Basis for Status Decision:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with
signature and role, and materials presented at the high school special education
department and ETL meeting regarding documentation of attendance at an IEP Team
meeting.
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By May 2, 2014, subsequent to the meeting held with the high school special education
department and ETLs, submit to the Department copies of IEP Team meeting notes and
Team meeting Attendance Sheet (N3A) documenting that all members present at an IEP
Team meeting sign-in using the Team meeting attendance form.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 20 Least restrictive program selected
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review and documents indicate that, at the high school level, the Team
places special needs students in substantially-separate History, Social Studies, and
English classes taught by a certified special education teacher but does not state why the
student's removal from the general education program is considered critical to his or her
program. Furthermore, the Team does not document the basis for its conclusion that the
students cannot be educated in a less restrictive environment, with the use of
supplementary aids and services.
Description of Corrective Action:
Meetings with High School SE personnel will be held to review Criterion #20.
A discussion will include the use of supplementary aids and services to support students in
less restrictive settings as well as training to clearly document justification if the student
is removed from the general education classes.
Discussion of LRE will be included with HS Administrators to include in their meetings with
the general education personnel.
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Faye Brady, Director of Student Services
Completion:
11/01/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
By Nov. 2014, IEPs that have students placed in SE classes for any academic subject will
clearly reflect what supplementary aids and services have been tried or considered and
why they are concluded to not be appropriate for the student in the general education
classroom. The justification statement will include what about the SE classroom will meet
the student needs more effectively than the general education classroom.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Attendance and participation in SE Department meetings with this on the agenda.
Agenda and attendance for the HS meeting(s) where LRE is discussed will be submitted
by the HS Administrators.
Review of IEP LRE justification statements will be done by the SE Director and the HS
Assistant Principal to monitor understanding and compliance with LRE and justification
statements. This review will occur in several segments: Feb- April 2014, May- June
2014, and Sept- Oct. 2014.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 20 Least restrictive program selected
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
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Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a detailed set of procedures outlining the
IEP Team process for considering the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for each
student. Submit the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with signatures and role, and
materials presented at the training held for staff members at the high school in regards to
LRE and IEP justification statements.
By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department the class rosters of students enrolled in the
History, Social Studies, and English classes at the high school; for each student, include a
copy of his/her current IEP service delivery grid and the non-participation justification
statement.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 40 Instructional grouping requirements for students aged five Partially Implemented
and older
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review and interviews indicate that at the high school level, there are 14
students with IEPs placed in a substantially separate history class that serves solely
students with disabilities, with one certified special educator and no aides, exceeding
instructional grouping requirements.
Description of Corrective Action:
All SE personnel and HS Administrators are provided with information regarding Criterion
#40. This will be reviewed at the HS SE department meeting in January 2014.
The assignment and scheduling of paraeducator support in classrooms will be
accomplished with primary oversight of the HS Assistant Principal with collaboration with
the HS SE Department Head.
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Faye Brady, Director of Student Services
Completion:
06/30/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
All SE classrooms will be consistently in compliance with Criterion #40.
Personnel will be expected to notify the SE Department Head and Assistant Principal
immediately if a schedule change occurs and groupings are to exceed the staffing pattern
in existence.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Agendas of HS SE Department meetings where instructional grouping size and personnel
requirements is a topic will be submitted. This will be on the agenda for early 2014 and
then expected to be an agenda item at the beginning of each school year.
Regular meetings with the HS Assistant Principal and SE Department Head will review SE
class sizes and personnel assignment to insure compliance. Documentation of these
meetings and this review will be submitted to the Director of Student Services.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Partially
SE 40 Instructional grouping
Approved
requirements for students aged five and
Status Date: 01/31/2014
older
Basis for Status Decision:
Review the composition of the substantially separate history class. If the instructional
grouping requirements exceed maximum standards, the district will need to provide
written notification to the Department and the parents of all group members of the
decision to increase the instructional group size and the reasons for such decision.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
As evidence, the district will submit the class roster for the substantially separate history
class, including the names of students, teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s).
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with
signatures and role, and materials presented at the High School Special Education
Department training on instructional grouping requirements.
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Also, by March 14, 2014, submit to the Department the roster of the substantially
separate history class taught at the high school. Include the number of students assigned
to the class as well as number of teaching staff. If the history class is out of compliance
with the instructional grouping requirements, provide a copy of the written notification
sent to the Department and the parents of all group members of the decision to increase
the instructional group size and the reasons for such decision.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
SE 54 Professional development
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
See CR 18.
Description of Corrective Action:
Professional development and leadership will focus on improvement of understanding and
skills of general education teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners in the regular
classroom setting.
PD will include:
1. Faculty meeting led by the SE Department regarding understanding and complying
with accommodations in the general education classroom.
2. HS Administrators and Department Heads will participate in training on Universal
Design to meet the needs of diverse learners in the classroom.
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Faye Brady, Director of Student Services
Completion:
10/01/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
HS Administrators and Department Heads will attend a series of workshop on Universal
Design of Learning and will develop an action plan to design and implement classroom
instruction consistent with the principles of universal design as well as a plan to share this
information and learning with other personnel in the high school.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Agendas and attendance at UDL workshops and webinars.
Submission of UDL action plan for UDL to Director of Student Services.
Agenda and attendance at HS Faculty meeting led by SE Department
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
SE 54 Professional development
Corrective Action Plan Status: Approved
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the dated agendas, sign-in sheets
with staff role and signature, for all workshops and webinars conducted for high school
staff members on the purpose of the district's Curriculum Accommodation Plan in
assisting the regular classroom teacher in analyzing and accommodating for the diverse
learning styles of all children in the regular classroom and in providing appropriate
services and support within the general education program to meet the needs of diverse
learners.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 3 Access to a full range of education programs
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interviews indicate that the district's description of how it will
ensure that all students have equal access to the general education program does not
include the required category of gender identity.
Description of Corrective Action:
Access to a full range of education programs
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement &
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts’ specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the Basis
of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled “ACA: Nondiscrimination
on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve them at the next
possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the districts? general
non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also includes language
regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Partially
CR 3 Access to a full range of education
Approved
programs
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
The district submitted an overview of the corrective actions it will take to remedy the
missing protected category of gender identity from the access to full range of educational
programs policy but it did not provide evidence that the corrective action has been
completed.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
The district will submit a copy of the dated school committee meeting agenda and
minutes indicating that the inclusion of the protected category of gender identity was
voted on and approved. Also, the district will submit a copy of the revised policy that was
published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district pages of
the student/family handbook.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the dated school committee
meeting agenda and minutes indicating that the inclusion of the protected category of
gender identity was voted on and approved. Also, submit a copy of the amended access
to a full range of educational programs policy, with the added protected category of
gender identity.
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By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the notice publicizing the adoption of
the protected category of gender identity into the access to a full range of education
programs policy.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 8 Accessibility of extracurricular activities
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interviews indicate that the district's description of how it provides
nondiscriminatory equal access for all students who participate in intramural sports and
extracurricular activities and clubs does not include the required category of gender
identity.
Description of Corrective Action:
Accessibility of extracurricular activities
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement &
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled “ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Partially
CR 8 Accessibility of extracurricular
Approved
activities
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
The district submitted an overview of the corrective actions it will take to remedy the
missing protected category of gender identity from the accessibility of extracurricular
activities policy but it did not provide evidence that the corrective action will have been
completed.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
The district will submit a copy of the dated school committee meeting agenda and
minutes indicating that the inclusion of the protected category of gender identity was
voted on and approved. Also, the district will submit a copy of the revised policy that was
published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district pages of
the student/family handbook.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the dated school committee
meeting agenda and minutes indicating that the inclusion of the protected category of
gender identity was voted on and approved. Also, submit a copy of the new accessibility
of extracurricular activities policy with the added protected category of gender identity.
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By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the notice publicizing the adoption of
the protected category of gender identity into the accessibility of extracurricular activities
policy.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 9 Hiring and employment practices of prospective employers
Not Implemented
of students
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interviews indicate that the district does not require employers
recruiting at the high school to sign a statement that the employer complies with
applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment
practices, with a statement that specifically includes the following protected categories:
race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, handicap, religion and sexual orientation.
Description of Corrective Action:
Hiring and employment practices of prospective employers of students
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement &
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled “ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status:
CR 9 Hiring and employment practices of
Disapproved
prospective employers of students
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
The district did not provide a plan to ensure employers recruiting at the high school sign a
statement that the employer complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting
discrimination in hiring or employment practices.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
The district will submit a detailed set of procedures ensuring that employers recruiting at
the high school sign a statement that the employer complies with applicable federal and
state laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment practices. The district will
train appropriate staff members on the new procedures.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a detailed set of procedures ensuring that
employers recruiting at the high school sign a statement that the employer complies with
applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment
practices, with a statement that specifically includes the following protected categories:
race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, handicap, religion and sexual orientation.
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Also, submit a copy of the statement developed for employers who recruit at the high
school.
By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with
signature and role, and the materials utilized, at the training conducted for all high school
personnel regarding the procedures associated with the hiring and employment practices
of prospective employers of students.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 10A Student handbooks and codes of conduct
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interviews indicate that the district's nondiscrimination policy does
not contain the required protected category of gender identity.
Description of Corrective Action:
Student handbooks and codes of conduct
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement &
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled “ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status:
CR 10A Student handbooks and codes of
Disapproved
conduct
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
The district submitted an overview of the corrective actions it will take to remedy the
omission of the protected category of gender identity from the nondiscrimination policy,
but it did not provide evidence that the corrective action has been completed.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
The district will submit a copy of the dated school committee meeting agenda and
minutes indicating the inclusion of the protected category of gender identity was voted on
and approved. Also, the district will submit a copy of the revised policy that was published
in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district pages of the
student/family handbook.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the dated school committee
meeting agenda and minutes indicating the inclusion of the protected category of gender
identity was voted on and approved. Also, submit a copy of the amended
nondiscrimination policy with the added protected category of gender identity.
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By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the notice publicizing the adoption of
the protected category of gender identity into the nondiscrimination policy.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 12A Annual and continuous notification concerning
Partially Implemented
nondiscrimination and coordinators
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interviews indicate that written materials and other media the
district uses to publicize their schools do not include the required protected category of
gender identity.
Description of Corrective Action:
Annual and continuous notification concerning nondiscrimination and coordinators
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement and
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled “ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status:
CR 12A Annual and continuous
Disapproved
notification concerning nondiscrimination
Status Date: 01/31/2014
and coordinators
Basis for Status Decision:
The district submitted an overview of the corrective actions it will take to remedy the
missing protected category of gender identity from written materials and other media the
district uses to publicize the district's schools. The district must also demonstrate that the
written materials and other media used to publicize the district's schools contain the
amended language.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
The district will submit samples of written materials and a list of materials and
publications that contain the updated annual and continuous notification concerning
nondiscrimination and coordinators, with all required protected categories included.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a sample notice, and a list of materials and
publications and other media that contain the notice, that the district uses to publicize the
district's schools, with the updated protected category of gender identity included.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 14 Counseling and counseling materials free from bias and
Partially Implemented
stereotypes
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interviews indicate that the district's description of how it will
provide students with counseling and counseling materials free from bias does not include
the required category of gender identity.
Description of Corrective Action:
Counseling and counseling materials free from bias and stereotypes
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement and
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled “ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status:
CR 14 Counseling and counseling
Disapproved
materials free from bias and stereotypes
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
The district did not address how it will provide students with counseling and counseling
materials free from bias, including the required category of gender identity.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
The district will provide a detailed set of procedures and train staff members on how the
district ensures that counseling and counseling materials are free from bias and
stereotypes on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, and homelessness.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a detailed set of procedures outlining how
the district ensures that counseling and counseling materials are free from bias and
stereotypes on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, and homelessness.
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By May 2, 2014, submit the Department the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with role
and signature, and materials utilized at the training conducted for responsible staff
members on the procedures ensuring that counseling and counseling materials are free
from bias and stereotypes on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, disability, and homelessness.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 15 Non-discriminatory administration of scholarships, prizes
Partially Implemented
and awards
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interviews indicate that the district does sponsor scholarships,
prizes and awards that are free of restrictions based upon race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, and disability; however, the district does not include
the required protected category of gender identity in this policy.
Description of Corrective Action:
Non-discriminatory administration of scholarships, prizes and awards
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement and
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled “ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status: Partially
CR 15 Non-discriminatory administration
Approved
of scholarships, prizes and awards
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision: The district submitted an overview of the corrective actions
it will take to remedy the missing protected category of gender identity from the nondiscriminatory administration of scholarships, prizes, and awards policy, but it did not
provide evidence of how the corrective action would be completed.
Department Order of Corrective Action: The district will submit a copy of the dated
school committee meeting agenda and minutes indicating that the inclusion of the
protected category of gender identity was voted on and approved. Also, the district will
submit a copy of the revised policy that was published in all appropriate venues including
the district website and the district pages of the student/family handbook.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s): By March 14, 2014, submit to the
Department a copy of the dated school committee meeting agenda and minutes indicating
that the inclusion of the protected category of gender identity was voted on and
approved. Also, submit a copy of the amended non-discriminatory administration of
scholarships, prizes, and awards policy with the added protected category of gender
identity.
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By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with
signature and role, and the materials utilized, at the training conducted for all required
high school personnel regarding the non-discriminatory administration of scholarships,
prizes, and awards.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 18 Responsibilities of the school principal
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Student record review, documents, and interviews indicate that at Amherst Regional High
School, not all staff members are familiar with the function and use of the District
Curriculum Accommodation Plan in assisting the regular classroom teacher in analyzing
and accommodating for the diverse learning styles of all children in the regular classroom
and in providing appropriate services and support within the general education program
to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Description of Corrective Action:
Responsibilities of the school principal
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement and
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled “ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity. Once
approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies will be
published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district pages of
the student/family handbooks for all schools.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status:
CR 18 Responsibilities of the school
Disapproved
principal
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
The district did not address how it will familiarize all high school staff with the function
and use of the district's Curriculum Accommodation Plan.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
Provide training for all high school staff members on the purpose of the district's
Curriculum Accommodation Plan in assisting the regular classroom teacher in analyzing
and accommodating for the diverse learning styles of all children in the regular classroom
and in providing appropriate services and support within the general education program
to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the dated agendas, staff sign-in
sheets with role and signature, for all training, workshops and webinars conducted for all
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high school staff members on the function and use of the District Curriculum
Accommodation Plan in assisting the regular classroom teacher in analyzing and
accommodating for the diverse learning styles of all children in the regular classroom and
in providing appropriate services and support within the general education program to
meet the needs of diverse learners.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 21 Staff training regarding civil rights responsibilities
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interviews indicate that the training provided annually to all school
personnel regarding civil rights responsibilities does not include the required protected
category of gender identity.
Description of Corrective Action:
Staff training regarding civil rights responsibilities
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement &
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled ”ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex”), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
Corrective Action Plan Status:
CR 21 Staff training regarding civil rights
Disapproved
responsibilities
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
The district did not address how it will include the protected category of gender identity in
the annual training for all staff members regarding civil rights responsibilities.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
The district will provide a detailed set of procedures and train staff members on the
oversight and assurance that the civil rights in-service training for staff is conducted
annually, including the protected category of gender identity.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a detailed set of procedures describing the
oversight and assurance that the civil rights in-service training for staff is conducted
annually.
By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with
signature and role, and the materials utilized, at the training conducted for all school
personnel regarding civil rights responsibilities, including the prevention of discrimination
and harassment on the basis of students' race, color, sex, gender identity, religion,
national origin and sexual orientation and the appropriate methods for responding to it in
the school setting.
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Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic: CR 24 Curriculum review
CPR Rating: Partially
Implemented
Department CPR Findings: Document review and interview indicate that the district has
a procedure in place to ensure that all educational materials are reviewed; however, the
district does not include the required protected category of gender identity in the review.
Description of Corrective Action: Curriculum Review
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons: Dr. Marta Guevara,
Director of Student Achievement and Accountability
Expected Date of
Completion:
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: The Amherst-Pelham Regional
School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee that reviews policies for the
Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes recommendations to the full
Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already recommended changes to the
districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Gender, Gender Identity
or Sexual Orientation (currently titled ?ACA: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex?), and
the Committees will be asked to approve them at the next possible opportunity. The
subcommittee will be asked to also review the districts? general non-discrimination policy
AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also includes language regarding nondiscrimination on
the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Once approved by the AmherstPelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies will be published in all
appropriate venues including the district website and the district pages of the
student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion: CR 24 Curriculum review
Corrective Action Plan Status: Disapproved
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision: The district submitted an overview of the corrective actions
it will take to remedy the missing protected category of gender identity from the
curriculum review process but it did not provide evidence that the corrective action has
been completed.
Department Order of Corrective Action: The district will submit a copy of the dated
school committee meeting agenda and minutes indicating that the inclusion of the
protected category of gender identity was voted on and approved. Also, the district will
submit a copy of the revised procedure for curriculum review that contains all required
protected categories.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s): By March 14, 2014, submit to the
Department a copy of the dated school committee meeting agenda and minutes indicating
that the inclusion of the protected category of gender identity was voted on and
approved. Also, submit a copy of the amended curriculum review procedures, with the
added protected category of gender identity.
By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with
signature and role, and the materials utilized, at the training conducted for all school
personnel regarding the review of educational materials, with the inclusion of all required
protected categories.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Criterion & Topic:
CPR Rating:
CR 25 Institutional self-evaluation
Partially Implemented
Department CPR Findings:
Document review and interview indicate that the district does evaluate all aspects of its 712 programs annually to ensure that all students of protected categories have equal
access to all programs; however, the district does not include the required protected
category of gender identity in the review.
Description of Corrective Action:
Institutional self-evaluation
Title/Role(s) of Responsible Persons:
Expected Date of
Dr. Marta Guevara, Director of Student Achievement and
Completion:
Accountability
11/08/2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action:
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee has an appointed Policy Subcommittee
that reviews policies for the Amherst, Pelham and Regional Districts and makes
recommendations to the full Committees for adoption. This Subcommittee has already
recommended changes to the districts? specific policy ACA: Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation (currently titled ?ACA:
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex?), and the Committees will be asked to approve
them at the next possible opportunity. The subcommittee will be asked to also review the
districts? general non-discrimination policy AC: Nondiscrimination to ensure it also
includes language regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of Gender Identity.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures:
Once approved by the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, the revised policies
will be published in all appropriate venues including the district website and the district
pages of the student/family handbooks for all schools.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
Criterion:
CR 25 Institutional self-evaluation
Corrective Action Plan Status:
Disapproved
Status Date: 01/31/2014
Basis for Status Decision:
The district did not indicate how it will include the protected category of gender identity in
its annual institutional self-evaluation.
Department Order of Corrective Action:
The district will submit a copy of the dated school committee meeting agenda and
minutes indicating that the inclusion of the protected category of gender identity was
voted on and approved. Also, the district will submit a copy of the revised policy for the
annual review of its 7-12 programs to ensure that all students of protected categories
have equal access to all programs.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
By March 14, 2014, submit to the Department a copy of the dated school committee
meeting agenda and minutes indicating that the inclusion of the protected category of
gender identity was voted on and approved. Also, submit a copy of the amended
institutional self-evaluation procedures, with the added protected category of gender
identity.
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By May 2, 2014, submit to the Department the dated agenda, staff sign-in sheet with
signature and role, and the materials utilized, at the training conducted for all required
school personnel regarding the annual review of its 7-12 programs to ensure that all
students of all protected categories have equal access to all programs.
Progress Report Due Date(s):
03/14/2014
05/02/2014
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
District: Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Corrective Action Plan Review
Program Area: Career/Vocational Technical Education
Prepared by: Amherst Regional High School / Mike Thompson, Assistant Principal
CAP Form will expand to as many lines as necessary. Before completing and emailing to
pqacap@doe.mass.edu, please see separate Instructions for Completing Corrective Action Plans.
All corrective action must be fully implemented and all noncompliance corrected as soon as
possible and no later than one year from the issuance of the Coordinated Program Review Final
Report to the school or district.
Mandatory One-Year Compliance Date: November 3, 2014
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 3
Rating: Partially Implemented
The district assesses students for the acquisition of
safety & health, technical that includes embedded
academic, employability, management &
entrepreneurship, and technological knowledge and
skills. Perkins Section 135, M.G.L. c.74 Section 2;
Vocational Technical Education Regulations 603 CMR
4.03 (4).
Department CPR Finding: Interviews and document review indicate the Culinary Arts 2-year
program utilizes the nationally-recognized Pro Start curriculum and each program has a Scope and
Sequence outlining some of the skills students will learn. However, there was no evidence the district
assesses the acquisition of safety & health, technical skills that includes embedded academic,
employability, management & entrepreneurship, and technological knowledge and skills for all
students enrolled in career/vocational technical education programs.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: Assess which programs include what aspects of this
Topic. The department head will conduct a review of all curriculum maps. Teachers will modify
current maps to include the teaching and assessment of Safety and Health, technical skills, embedded
academics, employability, management and entrepreneurship.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Mike Thompson, Assistant
Corrective Action Activity: 6/30/14
Principal and supervisor for Tech Ed
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Modified and updated curriculum maps and
assessments for the six areas stated above.
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Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Tracking system to ensure time is being used for
this activity.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 3
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide evidence, such as revised curriculum maps and/or competency profile checklists by
career/vocational technical education program, indicating the district assesses all students for
the acquisition of safety & health, technical skills that include embedded academic,
employability, management & entrepreneurship, and technological knowledge and skills.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 4
Rating: Partially Implemented
Information concerning career/vocational technical
education programs is provided to students and to their
parents/guardians. Such information shall include
admission requirements for career/vocational technical
programs; specific programs/courses that are available;
employment and/or further education and registered
apprenticeship opportunities. Perkins Section 135,
Vocational Technical Education Regulations 603 CMR
4.03 (4) (6).
Department CPR Finding: Document review and interviews indicate that the district has a diverse
population including several students and families whose first language is not English, as well as some
students receiving limited English proficiency support at the high school; however, information
regarding career/vocational technical education programs is currently made available exclusively in
English.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: The 2014-2015 ARHS Program of Studies will be
translated into Spanish. For families who do not speak English or Spanish, we will make translators
available using our Bilingual tutoring program that is coordinated in Central Office.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Mike Thompson
Corrective Action Activity: April 30, 2014
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: The translated document
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: When the Program of Studies is published, the
translated version will be made available on the ARPS website.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 4
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide copies of translated documents (including the 2014-2015 ARHS Program of Studies,
brochures, applications, etc.) indicating information regarding career/vocational technical
education opportunities is made available in the languages of the district.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 5
Rating: Partially Implemented
All individuals including those who are members of
special populations are provided with equal access to
career/vocational technical education programs, services
and activities and are not discriminated against on the
basis of their status as members of special populations
or race, color, gender, religion, national origin, English
language proficiency, disability, or sexual orientation.
Perkins Sections 122 & 135, Vocational Technical
Education Regulations 603 CMR 4.03(4) (6 (7),
M.G.L.c.76, Section 5.
Department CPR Finding: Document review and interviews indicate that the district has a lowincidence population of students with limited English proficiency and a dedicated staff member to
support them. While teachers of students participating in career/vocational technical education
programs receive rosters of students with limited English proficiency, there was no evidence that these
students receive language accommodations, where appropriate, in their career/vocational technical
education programs.
Documentation reviews revealed that information regarding the Chapter-74 career/vocational
technical education programs available to students through Lower Pioneer Valley Collaborative is not
provided to students and their parents/guardians.
In addition, minority and students with disabilities enrolled in career/vocational technical education
programs do not always have the same level of access as their peers to participate in the district’s
honors and advanced placement classes.
Also see CVTE 4.
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Narrative Description of Corrective Action: Students with limited English proficiency are assigned
bilingual tutors and these tutors accompany students to their career/vocational classes at ARHS. The
priority is given to ELL Level 1 and 2 when there is a shortage of staffing. The district is currently
educating cohorts of teachers in RETELL and the career/vocational teachers will be included in this.
Amherst Regional High School is not a member district of the Lower Pioneer Valley Collaborative but
does provide information to students in 8th grade, which is the grade level in which they are accepted to
our two vocational schools serving Amherst Regional HS: Smith Vocational and Franklin Technical
HS.
AP and Honors classes at ARHS are not closed to any student. While pre-requisites often exist for
some courses (mostly math and science courses), all students are encouraged to sign-up for the most
rigorous course load that they can reasonably handle. Additionally, all of the ARHS English classes are
heterogeneously grouped and all students are encouraged to do the AP/Honors projects, which certainly
includes students enrolled in career/vocational technical programs.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Mike Thompson, Assistant
Corrective Action Activity: 12/2014
Principal
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: RETELL completion by teachers, Outreach to
Smith Voc and Franklin Tech to ensure our students are presented with the literature about their
programs, rosters and lists of bi-lingual tutors assigned to career/vocational classes, assessments and
other curricular materials reflecting accommodations/modifications made for ELL students.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Review of rosters, Notes on accommodations,
monitoring of bi-lingual staff, review of Honors/AP enrollments
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 5
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide status reports on teachers in Perkins-funded career/vocational technical education
programs that have completed RETELL training to date.
2. Provide the list of bi-lingual tutors and the career/vocational classes they are assigned to for
SY 2013-14.
3. Produce any other additional evidence that accommodations and/or support services, when
appropriate, are provided for students with limited English proficiency enrolled in
career/vocational technical education programs.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 8
The programs in which students are enrolled meet the
Perkins IV definition of career and technical education
Rating: Not Implemented
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as contained in Appendix A (Massachusetts Perkins IV
Career and Technical Education Program Checklist) of
the Massachusetts Perkins IV Manual. Perkins Sections
3 & 135.
Department CPR Finding: Document review and interviews with district staff indicate that none of
the career/vocational technical education programs meet the Perkins IV definition of career and
technical education. While some programs have established a few connections with businesses,
industry, and/or specific organizations related to the program, there are no established Program
Advisory Committees, and only one program has an articulation agreement. See CVTE 12.
The district does not have a process in place to assess labor market demand for their career/vocational
technical education programs.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: ARHS has contacted Greenfield Community College
(GCC) to reinstate several of the articulation agreements and forge new ones based on our updated
curriculum. Additional agreements will be pursued with other area colleges and universities. Advisory
committees will be created and our ongoing work with the Amherst Chamber of Commerce will focus
on our Perkins programs. The school will use the Occupational Outlook Handbook as well as utilize
the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to assess labor market demand in the US and specifically in the
Northeast and New England.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Matt Rigney/Mark
Corrective Action Activity: 9/1/14
Moriarty/Mike Thompson
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Advisory Group minutes; Curriculum that reflects
teaching and review of the labor market tools
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Dept. head will work with Assistant Principal to
reach out to Chamber of Commerce Director and area businesses to solicit participation on advisory
group. This will occur before March 31, 2014.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 8
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide copies of completed Massachusetts Perkins IV Career and Technical Education
Program Checklists for each program the district currently reports in the DESE Student
Information Management System (SIMS). The Checklist can be found in Appendix A in the
Massachusetts Perkins IV Manual located here: http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/perkins/.
2. Provide a status report on the district’s efforts to assess labor market demand for all
career/vocational technical education programs in collaboration with the recently established
Program Advisory Committees.
3. See CVTE 12.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 9
Rating: Partially Implemented
The district accurately reports student data in the
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s
Student Information Management System (SIMS) and
the Career/Vocational Technical Education Graduate
Follow-up Report. Perkins Section 113, Vocational
Technical Education Regulations 603 CMR 4.05.
Department CPR Finding: Document review, enrollment data review, and interviews with staff
indicate that the district is inaccurately reporting some students in the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education’s Student Information Management System (SIMS). For example, interviews
confirmed that the majority of students participating in the districts career/vocational technical
education programs are in grade 9 and grade 10. However, the district is currently only reporting
students in grade 11 and grade 12.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: Clarify with DESE the criteria by which we should
report students in all grades. Once the criteria have been established, we will report all students who
meet that criteria.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Mike Thompson, Assistant
Corrective Action Activity: 6/30/14
Principal and Andrea Dustin, Administrative
Assistant
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: New SIMS report with corrected list of students
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Mike Thompson to review the rosters
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 9
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: The district will ensure appropriate district and high school
staff review the Perkins reporting requirements outlined in the Perkins Accountability Workbook
(http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/perkins/), as well as review the relevant CVTE data elements in the
SIMS Data Handbook located at http://www.doe.mass.edu/infoservices/data/sims/. The district is also
strongly encouraged to use the Perkins IV Manual (http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/perkins/ ) as a
resource.
After reviewing relevant manuals and documents, if the district still has questions, the district is
encouraged to contact their CVTE liaison, Gary Gomes, at ggomes@doe.mass.edu.
Required Elements of Progress Report(s): There are no progress reports required for this criterion
as the career/vocational technical student enrollment data is reviewed annually by the Office for
Career/Vocational Technical Education for every district.
Progress Report Due Date(s): No progress reports are required.
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 10
Representatives of business/industry; organized labor
(union); colleges(s); parent(s)/guardian(s); student(s);
representative(s) from registered apprenticeship
program(s) (only required if the occupational field of
the program has a registered apprenticeship program)
are involved in the development, implementation, and
review of career/vocational technical programs.
Representation is race, linguistic, disability, and
nontraditional by gender inclusive, and if not, there is a
plan (formal recruitment process) to make it inclusive.
Perkins Section 135, M.G.L. c.74 Section 6, Vocational
Technical Education Regulations 603 CMR 4.03 (1).
Rating: Not Implemented
Department CPR Finding: Document review and interviews with district staff indicate that individual
career/vocational technical education programs have established connections with businesses,
industry, and/or specific organizations related to the program. However, there are no established
Program Advisory Committees. Therefore, the required representatives are not involved in the
development, implementation, and review of the district’s career/vocational technical programs. Also
see CVTE 8.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: Advisory committees will be formed this year. The
Perkins PD coordinator will be utilized to assist ARHS in setting up the advisory committees.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Matt Rigney/Mark
Corrective Action Activity: 9/1/14
Moriarty/Mike Thompson
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Minutes from Advisory Committee meetings
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Documents and tracking of the invitations to local
businesses as well as monitoring of the minutes of meetings when they occur.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 10
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide evidence (e.g., rosters, meeting minutes, meeting agendas, etc.) the district has
established a Program Advisory Committee for each career/vocational technical education
program the district the reports in the DESE Student Information Management System (SIMS).
2. Provide a written description of the process the district has created to ensure each Program
Advisory Committee is involved in the development, implementation, and review of the
district’s career/vocational technical programs.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 11
Rating: Partially Implemented
Programs are structured so that students acquire
safety & health, technical that includes embedded
academic, employability, management &
entrepreneurship, and technological knowledge and
skills. Perkins Section 135, M.G.L. c. 74 Section 2,
Vocational Technical Education Regulations 603
CMR 4.03 (4) 4.06.
Department CPR Finding: Document review, review of student records, and interviews with students
and staff indicate that while Culinary Arts I and II utilize the Pro Start curriculum, not all programs
are structured so that students acquire the technical, safety & health, embedded academic,
employability, management & entrepreneurship, and technological knowledge and skills.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: ARHS staff will work with the Hampshire Educational
Collaborative Perkins PD coordinator to explore ways to better implement the 6 frameworks into the
current courses. Late Arrival Day time may be a time when this can occur, if not release time may
need to happen to ensure this work move forward. PD is needed around the 6 frameworks.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Matt Rigney/Mark
Corrective Action Activity: 6/30/14
Moriarty/Mike Thompson
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Schedules and Minutes from PD and work
sessions
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Mike Thompson will collect and review agendas
and meeting minutes and help to coordinate release time as needed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 11
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. A status report, that includes relevant supporting documentation, on the district’s efforts to
ensure all Perkins-funded programs are structured so that students acquire the technical, safety
& health, embedded academic, employability, management & entrepreneurship, and
technological knowledge and skills.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 12
Rating: Partially Implemented
Linkages between secondary and postsecondary
education including registered apprenticeship programs
exist through, at a minimum, articulation agreements
that are annually reviewed and approved. Perkins
Section 135, Vocational Technical Education
Regulations 603 CMR 4.03 (4).
Department CPR Finding: Documentation provided by the district suggests that there is one
articulation agreement (See CVTE 8.) with Greenfield Community College for Engineering signed in
2009; however it is not clear if the agreement is current since the form specifies continuation of the
agreement is subject to yearly review. In addition, the documentation included a certificate issued to
Amherst PS from the Culinary Institute of America indicating the program “meets the food service
experience requirements” but no evidence of an articulation agreement with the Culinary Institute of
America. There was no evidence that any other career/vocational technical education programs have
articulation agreements.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: Meeting held with Kate Devlin from GCC in February
2013. Current courses identified for articulation agreements. Need to submit updated/revised
curriculum to GCC for faculty review. Should have agreement in place for 14-15.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Mark Moriarty/Mike Thompson
Corrective Action Activity: 6/30/14
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Signed articulation agreements with GCC.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Mike Thompson, assistant principal will oversee
that the department head follows through on articulation agreement.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 12
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide a status report, including supporting documentation, on the district’s efforts to
establish articulation agreements.
2. Provide a description of the process to be created and implemented to ensure that articulation
agreements, once established, are reviewed and renewed annually.
3. Provide a summary of how students will be notified of the availability of postsecondary
articulation agreements.
4. Provide a description of the process to be created and implemented to ensure students can
access the articulated credits at the postsecondary institution.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 14
Non-cooperative education (unpaid) work-based
learning such as internships and job-shadowing is
implemented in accordance with applicable laws,
regulations and policies. Perkins Section 135, M.G.L. c.
74 Section 2A, M.G.L. c. 152, Vocational Technical
Education Regulations 603 CMR 4.03(4), Chapter 385
of the Acts of 2002.
Rating: Partially Implemented
Department CPR Finding: Interviews and documentation revealed that while the district has written
policies, procedures and forms for the Experiential Education program, the program does not have a
policy addressing that criminal offender record information (CORI) checks are completed, where
required, prior to student placement at the worksite. One student (18 years old) was placed in a private
home providing 1:1 care of a minor working as a personal care assistant with no CORI check on the
student or the “employer” (parent/guardian). In addition, the following concerns resulted from
interviews, documentation review and student record review:
 The Internship Agreement does not include a statement requiring employers to agree it will not
discriminate on the basis of protected status.
 Teachers are required to conduct one worksite visit; however, this does not provide sufficient
supervisory time between the district, student and the employer.
 There was no evidence that the district provides a safety and health orientation specific to the
worksite for participating students.
 There was no evidence that the district verifies the employers’ workers compensation
insurance policy.
 There was no evidence that participating students are only those that have demonstrated the
acquisition of the technical knowledge and skills necessary for participation.
 While the employers are required to evaluate the student’s general employability skills, there
was no evidence that the occupation-specific knowledge and skills to be acquired by
participating students are assessed by the employer.
 The Experiential Education program allows students to leave the school during the last block,
two days per week, to go to the worksite. However, on the other three non-Experiential
Education days students are routinely allowed to sign-out for the school day.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: Revised Experiential Education Documents will include
statement about anti-discriminatory practices; students in the CVTE programs will have a minimum of
three worksite visits/meetings with supervisor; the district will provide a safety and health orientation
in conjunction with the employer, the experiential education supervisor will ask for a copy of the
employer’s workers compensation insurance policy before students begin their placement; teachers of
students enrolling in the program will provide evidence through their course assessments that students
have acquired the necessary technical knowledge and skills needed for full participation; Employers
will complete an assessment for their students that include occupation-specific knowledge and skills.
We have already modified our practices and we require students to be on campus engaged in a directed
study when not at the worksite. CORI checks will also be made prior to students beginning their work
and will be stated as part of the program policies.
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Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: MaryAnn Shea, Mark
Corrective Action Activity: 3/17/14
Moriarty/Mike Thompson
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Revised policy re: Experiential Education; copies
of CORIs and Insurance documents; more careful monitoring of placements
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: The department head and assistant principal will
oversee that the corrections are made by requiring copies of the revised policies and procedures
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 14
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide evidence (e.g., policies and procedures) indicating the district’s non-cooperative
education (unpaid) work-based learning complies with the Massachusetts criminal offender
record information (CORI) requirements.
2. Provide a copy of the Internship Agreement form that includes a statement requiring
employers to agree it will not discriminate on the basis of protected status.
3. Provide a written description of the process created and any supporting documentation that
assures appropriate supervision between the district, student and the employer.
4. Provide a written description of the process created and any supporting documentation
indicating the district provides a safety and health orientation specific to the worksite for
participating students.
5. Provide a written description of the process created and any supporting documentation
indicating the district verifies the employers’ workers compensation insurance policy prior
to the student beginning at the worksite.
6. Provide a written description of the process created and any supporting documentation
indicating participating students are only those that have demonstrated the acquisition of
the technical knowledge and skills necessary for participation.
7. Provide a written description of the process created and any supporting documentation
confirming the occupation-specific knowledge and skills to be acquired by participating
students are assessed by the employer.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 17
Activities are provided to prepare students, including
students that are members of special populations, for
high skill, high wage, or high demand occupations that
will lead to self-sufficiency.
Rating: Partially Implemented
Perkins Section 135; Vocational Technical Education
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Regulations 603 CMR 4.03(4).
Department CPR Finding: Document review and interviews indicate that the district has a scope and
sequence for all programs; however, there are no Program Advisory Committees, no process in place
to evaluate the career/vocational technical education programs, nor a system to ensure technical skill
attainment is being recorded or any current articulation agreements. Therefore, there is no evidence
that the programming provided prepares students, including students that are members of special
populations, for high skill, high wage, or high demand occupations that will lead to self-sufficiency.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: See previous areas of corrective action: Advisory
committees will be developed, PD will be provided to teachers with regard to the six frameworks, and
articulation agreements will be created and signed.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Mike Thompson, Assistant
Corrective Action Activity: 6/30/14
Principal
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Agendas, documents, minutes, policies,
articulation agreements
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Review of Evidence on an ongoing basis
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 17
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s): This criterion will be monitored as a result of corrective
action and follow-up with other relevant CVTE criteria. Thus, no progress reports required.
Progress Report Due Date(s): No progress reports are required.
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 19
Staff in career/vocational technical education programs
acquire professional development. Perkins Section 135,
Vocational Technical Education Regulations 603 CMR
4.03 (5) 4.07 and M.G.L. c. 71 Section 38G, Regulations
for Educator Licensure and Preparation Program
Approval 603 CMR 7.00.
Rating: Partially Implemented
Department CPR Finding: A review of documentation, including the FY11 and FY12 Perkins grants
prepared by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), and interviews with district and
collaborative staff revealed that Perkins professional development that was planned, approved and
funded was not implemented for Amherst-Pelham Public School staff. In addition, while teachers of
career/vocational technical education programs seek out professional development on their own
(funded by the individual), none of the teachers were aware that Perkins-funded professional
development opportunities existed.
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Narrative Description of Corrective Action: There is now a new coordinator of the grant (Matt
Rigney). Professional Development that was designed as part of the grant was delivered in the summer
of 2013. Additional PD is being planned for 2014.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Matt Rigney, Mark
Corrective Action Activity: current-6/30/14
Moriarty/Mike Thompson
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: PD sessions implemented and planned for 13-14
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Agendas for the PD sessions; sign-in sheets
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 19
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide evidence that Perkins-funded professional development planned and approved in the
Perkins FY14 grant proposal was and/or is being implemented for Amherst-Pelham Public
Schools staff.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 20
Career/vocational technical education instructional
facilities meet current occupational standards. Perkins
Section 135; Vocational Technical Education
Regulations 603 CMR 4.03 (3) (4) (7) (8).
Rating: Partially Implemented
Department CPR Finding: Based on document review and review of the instructional facilities by the
DESE CVTE safety specialist, not all career/vocational technical education instructional facilities meet
current occupational standards. The Office for Career/Vocational Technical Education will send a
Safety Survey Report, which includes details specific to each program, to Superintendent Maria Geryk
under separate cover.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: All safety issues were addressed and corrected by our
facilities department under the direction of Superintendent Geryk
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Ron Bohonowicz
Corrective Action Activity: Completed
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: DESE is welcome to visit and conduct an
inspection.
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Completed
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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 20
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s): On October 11, 2013, Superintendent Geryk was notified
that the district has mitigated all safety hazards identified during the onsite review. No progress reports
required.
Progress Report Due Date(s): No progress reports are required.
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 21
Career/vocational technical education instructional
equipment meets current occupational standards.
Perkins Section 135; Vocational Technical Education
Regulations 603 CMR 4.03 (3) (4) (7) (8).
Rating: Partially Implemented
Department CPR Finding: A review of the instructional equipment by the DESE CVTE safety
specialist indicated that not all career/vocational technical education instructional equipment meets
current occupational standards. The Office for Career/Vocational Technical Education will send a
Safety Survey Report, which includes details specific to each program, to Superintendent Maria Geryk
under separate cover.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: Completed
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Implementation: Ron Bohonwicz
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Corrective Action Activity: completed
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: DESE may review programs
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Work completed
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 21
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s): On October 11, 2013, Superintendent Geryk was notified
that the district has mitigated all safety hazards identified during the onsite review. No progress reports
required.
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Progress Report Due Date(s): No progress reports are required.
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 22
The district uses the Perkins Act Core Indicator of
Performance outcomes and (if applicable) Chapter 74
outcomes to improve programs and the outcomes for
students. Perkins Section 113, Vocational Technical
Education Regulations 603 CMR 4.05.
Rating: Not Implemented
Department CPR Finding: Interviews and document review indicate that the teachers of
career/vocational technical education programs are not aware of, nor provided the Perkins Act Core
Indicator of Performance outcomes.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: Matt Rigney is being asked to provide this training/info.
to staff
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Matt Rigney
Corrective Action Activity: before 6/30/14
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: PD session notes and agendas and participation
logs
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Mike Thompson will review notes from the PD
session
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 22
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide evidence teachers of Perkins-funded programs are provided the Perkins Act Core
Indicators of Performance outcomes.
2. Provide a written description of the procedures the district has created to ensure teachers in
Perkins-funded programs use the Perkins Act Core Indicator of Performance outcomes to
improve programs and outcomes for students.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
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COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 23
Perkins Local Plans and Standard Contract Forms and
Application for Program Grants are appropriately
designed, amended, and locally monitored. Perkins
Sections 113 and 201.
Rating: Partially Implemented
Department CPR Finding: Review of documentation submitted by the district, including purchase
orders from the FY12 Perkins grant (at the time of the visit the district did not expend any FY13
Perkins funds), revealed the purchase of some items not authorized by the Department and some
unallowable expenses under the Carl D. Perkins Act of 2006 (e.g. consumables items, such as
batteries). This suggests that the Perkins grant is not appropriately monitored by the grant recipient,
the Collaborative for Educational Services. Also see CVTE 25.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: The Collaborative made personnel shifts and our new
coordinator Matt Rigney is responsible for this aspect of the grant.
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Mike Thompson
Corrective Action Activity: immediately
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Purchases will be consistent with grant guidelines
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Matt Rigney will review purchases and provide
feedback related to the grant guidelines
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 23
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. The district will submit a written plan to address how the district will work in partnership with
the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) to ensure Perkins Local Plans, and Standard
Contract Forms and Application for Program grants are appropriately designed, amended and
locally monitored, as required.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
(To be completed by school district/charter school)
Criterion & Topic: CVTE 24
The district uses Perkins funds in accordance with
statutory fund-use rules, including supplement not
Rating: Not Implemented
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supplant provisions. Perkins Sections 135.
Department CPR Finding: Interviews with district and Collaborative for Educational Services staff
and document review indicates that neither the district, nor the Collaborative for Educational Services
- Perkins fiscal agent for the district – have established a system to ensure Perkins funds are used in
accordance with all statutory fund-use rules, including the supplement not supplant provision.
Narrative Description of Corrective Action: The Collaborative made personnel shifts and our new
coordinator Matt Rigney is responsible for this aspect of the grant
Title/Role of Person(s) Responsible for
Expected Date of Completion for Each
Implementation: Matt Rigney
Corrective Action Activity: immediately
Evidence of Completion of the Corrective Action: Purchases will be consistent with grant guidelines
Description of Internal Monitoring Procedures: Matt Rigney will review purchases and provide
feedback related to grant guidelines.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN APPROVAL SECTION
(To be completed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Criterion: CVTE 24
Status of Corrective Action:
Approved
Partially Approved
Disapproved
Basis for Partial Approval or Disapproval: Not Applicable
Department Order of Corrective Action: Not Applicable
Required Elements of Progress Report(s):
1. Provide evidence indicating the district has developed a system to ensure it is using FY14
Perkins funds in accordance with statutory fund-use rules, including the provision on
supplement, not supplant.
Progress Report Due Date(s): May 30, 2014
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