Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148-5023
Telephone: (781) 338-3700
TTY: N.E.T. Relay 1-800-439-2370
November 16, 2007
Alan Klein, Program Director
RFK Lancaster School
220 Old Common Road
Lancaster, MA
Re:
Onsite Follow-up Monitoring Report: Program Review Corrective Action Plan
Verification and Mid-cycle Review
Dear Mr. Klein:
Enclosed is the Department's Program Review Follow-up Monitoring Report together with
findings regarding your private school’s Mid-cycle Program Review. This report contains the
Department's findings based on the onsite activities conducted in your school. This report also
includes a report on the status of implementation for new state or federal special education
requirements enacted since your school’s last Program Review.
While the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education found certain noncompliance
issues to be resolved, others were partially corrected, not addressed at all and/or new issues were
identified by the Department’s onsite team. Therefore, the Department is issuing a “Provisional
Approval” status effective from the date of this letter and indicated on your approval certificate.
Your “Provisional Approval” will expire on May 15, 2008. The reasons for the “Provisional
Approval” are clearly indicated on the attached Corrective Action Plan Implementation
Checklist.
The Department has prepared a Corrective Action Plan for the school, which must be
implemented without further delay. You will find these requirements for corrective action and
further progress reporting included in the attached report together with any steps that must be
taken by the school to fully implement new special education requirements. Please provide the
Department with your written assurance that the Department's requirements for corrective action
will be implemented by your private school within the timelines specified. Your statement of
assurance must be submitted to the Department's Onsite Chairperson by December 3, 2007.
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Your staff's cooperation throughout these follow-up monitoring activities is appreciated. Should
you require additional clarification of information included in our report, please do not hesitate to
contact the Onsite Team Chairperson at 781-338-3719.
Sincerely,
Dee Wyatt, Program Review Follow-up Chairperson
Program Quality Assurance Services
Darlene Lynch, Director
Program Quality Assurance Services
c:
Jeffrey Nellhaus, Acting Commissioner of Education
Caryn Goldberg, Local Program Review Coordinator
Encl.: Follow-up Monitoring Report
Private School Approval Certificate, Expiration Date: May 15, 2007
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MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
EDUCATION
PRIVATE SCHOOL MID-CYCLE PROGRAM REVIEW
RFK LANCASTER SCHOOL
ONSITE VERIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
AND/OR IDENTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL FINDINGS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION
Onsite Visit Conducted on October 10-11, 2007
Date of this Report November 16, 2007
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance

Selected Approved Private School Mid-cycle Review Criteria
2.2
Approvals,
Licenses,
Certificates
of Inspection
18.04(1);
28.09(2)(b)
(5);
28.09(5)(b);

Documentation
Review
RFK Lancaster School
submitted current approvals,
licenses and certificates of
inspection for all buildings.
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November 16, 2007
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Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

28.09(6)(b, c)
2.3
EEC
Licensure

Documentation
Review

Documentation
Review
102 CMR
3.00
(NA for
Public Day
Schools)
7.4
High School
Diplomas and
Certificates of
Attendance
M.G.L. c. 69,
§ 1D;
Administrative
Advisory
SPED 2002-4REVISED:
Special
Education
Students in
Out-of-District
PlacementsParticipation
RFK Lancaster School
submitted a letter from EEC
dated 9/13/07 stating the EEC
license is valid until the
current licensing process is
completed. RFK Lancaster
School must submit to the
Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education a copy
of the new EEC license once it
is received.
RFK Lancaster School has a
policy that describes the
awarding of diplomas and/or
certificates to its students that
recognizes achievement,
attendance, course completion,
or participation.
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Review of student records
revealed that the progress
reports issued by RFK
Lancaster School did not
report on the student’s
RFK Lancaster School must
conduct a training session with
all teachers regarding the
writing of progress reports to
reflect the student’s progress

in MCAS
Testing and
High School
Graduation
Standards
8.4
Program

Documentation
Review
RFK Lancaster School has a
written plan for working with
public school districts to
implement necessary program
modifications and support
services to identify and
effectively serve limited
English proficient students.

Documentation
Review,
Student
Records
RFK Lancaster School has on
file a current IEP for each
enrolled Massachusetts
student that has been issued by
the responsible public school
district and consented to and
dated by the student’s
parent(s).
Modifications
and Support
Services for
Limited
English
Proficient
Students
M.G.L. c.
71A; Title VI
8.5
Current IEP
& Student
Roster
28.09(5)(a)
8.8
IEP –
Progress
Reports

RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
Page 3 of 19
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
progress toward meeting
the annual goals as stated
in the IEP.
toward meeting the annual
goals as stated in the IEP. The
training agenda and sign-in
sheet for this training must be
submitted to the Department of
Elementary and Secondary
Education by December 21,
2007.
The Department will conduct
an onsite visit to review a
random selection of progress
reports in February, 2008.
9.1(a)
Student
Separation
resulting
from
Behavior
Management
18.05(5)(i);
46.02(5)(b)

Documentation
Review,
Student
Records,
Observation
RFK Lancaster School has
written policies and
procedures regarding student
separation that contains all
required elements of this
criterion. Observation of the
time out rooms verified
compliance of the physical
requirements.
11.3
Educational

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
The Educational
Administrator for RFK
Lancaster School meets the
required qualifications for this
position and has a supervisory
28.09(5)(a);
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance

State:
28.07(3);
Federal 20
U.S.C.
Chapter 33,
Section
1414(d)(1)(A
)(viii)
34 CFR
300.320(a)(3)
(i, ii
Administrator
Qualifications
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
Page 4 of 19
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

28.09(7)(a);
603 CMR
44.00
11.4
Teachers
(Special
Education
Teachers and
Regular
Education
Teachers)
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

approved Professional
Development Plan.

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
RFK Lancaster School
submitted a current teacher
roster and verification that all
teachers have either a current
teaching license or waiver.
11.5
Related
Services
Staff
28.09(7)(d)

Documentation
Review
RFK Lancaster School
submitted a current related
services staff roster that
indicated all were
appropriately certified,
licensed or registered in their
professional areas.
11.6

Documentation
RFK Lancaster School
18.05(11)(f);
28.09(5)(a);
28.09(7)(b, c)
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November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation


Review
submitted a master list of all
staff for every position within
the program that contained job
titles, UFR title numbers,
FTEs, certification/licensure
information and qualifications.
The roster correctly
corresponded to the school’s
last approved program budget.

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
RFK Lancaster School has a
training plan for CPR
Certification which identifies
the staff positions to be
trained, how many staff will
be trained, the frequency of
CPR training and certification,
and the name and
qualifications of the certified
instructor providing the CPR
training.

Documentation
Review
RFK Lancaster School has
written policies and
procedures regarding
visitation and other forms of
communication with family,
friends and others. The name
Master Staff
Roster
28.09(7)
12.2(c)
Details about
Required
TrainingCPR
Certification
18.05(9)(e)
14.4
Visiting,
Mail and
Telephones
(Residential
Schools
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Only)
18.03(9)(a)
and (b)
16.3
Nursing

Documentation
Review

Documentation
Review,
Student
Records,
Observation
RFK Lancaster School has a
written policy for protecting a
student from exposure to
foods, chemicals, or other
materials to which they are
allergic. Appropriate
notations in the student
records and postings in
appropriate areas were
observed.

Documentation
Review
RFK Lancaster School has a
written policy that prohibits
the use of any tobacco product
within the school buildings,
18.05(9)(h)
16.12
No Smoking
Policy
and title of the person
responsible for oversight was
provided.
RFK Lancaster School
provided the name of the
school’s RN, a copy of her
current license, her shift
schedule and an explanation
of how the nurse’s availability
is sufficient for the needs of
the student population.

18.05(9)(b)
16.11
Student
Allergies
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting

the school facilities, on the
school grounds or on school
buses by any individual.
M.G.L. c. 71,
§ 37H
Identified Areas of Non-Compliance During Previous Program Review or Other Areas of Concern
4.2
Public
information
and Postings

Observation
RFK Lancaster School
maintains onsite and makes
available for public review all
required postings.

Documentation
Review
RFK Lancaster School has a
school calendar that clearly
indicates 216 scheduled
school days as well as 5
additional days to account for
unforeseen circumstances.
28.09(6)(a, b,
c, d, e);
28.09(2)(b)(4
6.4 School
Days Per
Year
603 CMR
27.05(2);
28.09(9)(a)
7.4
High School
Diplomas
and
See above.
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

Certificates
of
Attendance
M.G.L. c.
69, § 1D;
Administrative
Advisory
SPED 20024-REVISED:
Special
Education
Students in
Out-ofDistrict
PlacementsParticipation
in MCAS
Testing and
High School
Graduation
Standards
(Formerly
5.2)
8.4
See above.
Program
Modifications
and Support
Services for
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented

Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

Limited
English
Proficient
Students
M.G.L. c.
71A; Title VI
(Formerly
8.2)
8.5
Current IEP
& Student
Roster
28.09(5)(a)
8.8
IEP –
Progress
Reports
State:
28.07(3);
Federal 20
U.S.C.
Chapter 33,
Section
1414(d)(1)(A
)(viii)
See above.
See above.
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

34 CFR
300.320(a)(3)
(i, ii)
8.11
IEP Transition
Planning


Documentation
Review,
Student
Records
RFK Lancaster School has a
written plan that addresses
transition planning and
working with the responsible
school district to discuss a
student’s transition needs at
the IEP team meeting. The
Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education
Transition Planning Chart is
used.

Documentation
Review

Documentation
Review
RFK Lancaster School has a
written policy that addresses
students who run away. The
policy includes a definition of
runaways, the procedures for
handling these students, the
necessary notifications to be
made, and the required
documentation.
RFK Lancaster School has a
written suspension policy and
procedure to be followed. It is
expected that every effort will
34 CFR
300.347(b)(1,
2)
9.3
Runaway
Students
18.03(10)
9.5
3-5 Day
Suspensions
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation


be made to keep students in
school. However, in the event
that suspension from the
school program is necessary
and suspended students are
assigned to the residences,
RFK Lancaster School will
ensure that the educational
services included in the IEPs
will be implemented. In
addition, RFK Lancaster
School now maintains a
suspension log.
18.05(6)
11.1
Personnel
Policies and
Procedures
Manual
18.05(11);
18.05(11)(c)(
1); 28.09(7);
28.09(11)(a);
M.G.L. c. 71,
§ 38R; ESE
Advisory on
CORI
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
RFK Lancaster School now
has written personnel policies
and procedures that include
the regular scheduling of
written performance
evaluations for all staff. The
school also has a policy for
requiring CORI evaluations
for all employees, volunteers
and transportation providers
whose responsibilities bring
them into direct and
unmonitored contact with
students.
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

revised
5/7/07
11.4
Teachers
(Special
Education
Teachers and
Regular
Education
Teachers)
18.05(11)(f);
28.09(5)(a);
28.09(7)(b, c)
11.5
Related
Services
Staff
28.09(7)(d)
11.6
Master Staff
Roster
28.09(7)
12.1
Staff
Orientation
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

See above.
See above.
See above.

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
RFK Lancaster School has a
written orientation and
training program for initial
staff that provides the required
RFK Lancaster School Program Review Mid-cycle Report
November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation


trainings in emergency
procedures, behavior
management procedures and
requirements related to student
protections. The school’s
policy states that new staff
may not be assigned direct
care duties with students until
they have participated in all
mandated trainings.
and Training
18.05(11)(g,
i); 28.09(7)(f)
12.2
In-Service
Training
Plan and
Calendar
28.09(7)(f);
28.09(9)(b);
28.09(10);
18.03(3);
18.05(9)(e)(1)
; 18.05(10);
18.05(11)(h)
Title VI: 42
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records,
Observation
RFK Lancaster School has a
policy that states that all staff,
including new employees,
interns and volunteers, must
participate in annual in-service
training on average at least
two hours per month. A
training schedule was
submitted that included all
mandated training topics, the
appropriate number of
required hours, and the name
and job description of the staff
person responsible for the
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November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

U.S.C.
2000d; 34
CFR 100.3;
EEOA: 20
U.S.C.
1703(f); Title
IX: 20 U.S.C.
1681; 34
CFR 106.31106.42;
M.G.L. c.
76, § 5; 603
CMR 26.00,
esp. 26.07(2,
3)
(Formerly
12.2[e])
12.2(d)
Details about
Required
TrainingMedication
Training
18.05(9)(f)(3)
(c)
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

development and
implementation of the inservice training
program/calendar.
Observation in the residences
revealed secured areas in
which all student-related
documentation was kept.

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
RFK Lancaster School
provides training about the
nature of a medication,
potential side effects and any
special precautions or
requirements by the school’s
RN to all staff providing care
or instruction to students for
whom any staff administers
medication.
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November 16, 2007
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

13.2
Description
of Physical
Facility
18.04;
28.09(8)
(Formerly
13.7)
13.7
Library/
Resource
Room

Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
RFK Lancaster School’s
library continues to be
inaccessible to students
with limited mobility.
RFK Lancaster School must
submit a detailed plan to the
Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education that
includes the following:
 Who is responsible at RFK
Lancaster School for
overseeing the
construction of the new
building?
 Who is the architect?
 Who is the contractor?
 Identify the construction
phases with estimated
timelines for each.

Documentation
Review,
Observation
RFK Lancaster School has a
written plan to ensure the
safety of all students in the
event of excessive heat.
Observation revealed all
peeling paint had been
removed and the electrical
boxes in the time out rooms
had either been removed or
boxed to prevent access by
students.

18.04(6)(b)
(Formerly
13.6)
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Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified
Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting


Identify on the plans the
location of the library.
This plan must be submitted to
the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education by
January 1, 2008.
Additional progress reports on
the status of the building
project must be submitted to
the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
quarterly beginning April 1,
2008.
15.3
Information
to be
translated
into
Languages
other than
English

Documentation
Review
RFK Lancaster School has a
written plan describing how
the program will respond to
parent/guardian requests to
have important school
information translated on
demand, either orally or in
writing.
Title VI;
EEOA: 20
U.S.C.
1703(f);
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Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

M.G.L. c. 76,
§ 5; 603
CMR
26.02(2)
15.5
Parent
Consent
18.05(5)(c);
18.05(8);
18.05(9)(f)(1)
16.5

Documentation
Review,
Student
Records
RFK Lancaster School now
offers parent notification for
human sexual education.

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
RFK Lancaster School has a
written policy that contains all
required elements of this
criterion. A training schedule
was submitted that indicated
annual training for the
administration of medication
is being provided.

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
RFK Lancaster School has a
written policy that contains all
required elements of this
criterion. A training schedule
was submitted that indicated
annual training for the
Administration
of Medication
18.05(9)(f)
16.6
Administration
of Antipsychotic
Medication
18.05(9)(f)(9)
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting
Criterion
Number
and
Topic
Implementation
Status of
Requirements
or
Corrective
Action Plan
Determined to
be Substantially
Implemented
Method(s) of
Verification
Comments Regarding
Corrective Action Plan
Implementation

Corrective
Action Plan
Determined
to be Not
Fully
Implemented or
Additional
Issues
Identified

administration of antipsychotic
medication is being provided.
17.1
Transportation
Safety
28.09(11)(b)

Documentation
Review,
Personnel
Records
RFK Lancaster School
submitted a training schedule
that indicated annual training
for transportation safety is
being provided.
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Findings Regarding
Incomplete
Implementation of
Approved Corrective
Action Plan or
Identification of
Additional Issues of
Noncompliance
Further Corrective Action
Ordered by the
Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education
and Timelines for
Implementation and Further
Progress Reporting