City Council Committee on Education hearing on Dockets #1075 and #1076

Order for a hearing regarding the review of Curriculum Standards and Resources in the Boston Public Schools.

Order for a hearing regarding the Implementation of an Ethnic Studies Curriculum in the Boston Public Schools.

These matters were sponsored by Councilor Essaibi-George, and referred to the Committee on October 28, 2020.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

ATTENDANCE

In accordance with Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Executive Order modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing virtually. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv. It will also be re-broadcast at a later date on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964.

PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Written testimony may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

• Fax Number: 617-635-4203 Attn: Cora Montrond, Dockets #1075 and 1076
• Committee Email: ccc.education@boston.gov
• Staff Email: cora.montrond@boston.gov
• Staff Telephone: 617-635-3040
• Rebroadcast: Live on Xfinity 8 /RCN 82 / Fios 964 and streamed on: boston.gov/city-council-tv