Dr. Edward Bouquillon in event with Gov. Baker.
The state has recognized students at Minuteman High School for their academic performance.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has named Minuteman as a “Massachusetts Commendation School” for high progress and for narrowing proficiency gaps.
“I’m very proud of our faculty, staff and students for this achievement,” Dr. Edward A. Bouquillon, Minuteman’s superintendent, said in an April 6 news release. “This recognition truly belongs to them.”
Governor Charles D. Baker presented Bouquillon with a plaque during ceremonies at the State House on April 5. Bouquillon also received an official citation from the state Legislature.
A host of dignitaries attended the event. Joining Bouquillon at the celebration were members of the Minuteman legislative delegation, including state Sen. Cindy F. Friedman, Democrat of Arlington, and state Rep. Jay R. Kaufman, Democrat of Lexington.
State officials also recognized several other Massachusetts Commendations Schools, National Title I Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon Schools during a celebration marking 25 years since the passage of the Massachusetts Education Reform Act.
Students from Minuteman’s culinary arts program helped cater the celebration.
Minuteman was identified as a Massachusetts Commendation School based on accountability data published last fall by the state. See the numbers here >>
The state ranks Minuteman as a “Level 1” school based on its students’ performance on the MCAS exam. Every public school district in Massachusetts gets an annual ranking from 1 to 5. Level 1 is the highest rank possible.
DESE then identifies a smaller group of Level 1 high schools for recognition as Massachusetts Commendation Schools for their academic accomplishments demonstrated by high achievement, high progress and narrowing proficiency gaps.
Minuteman High School is a regional-vocational technical school that opened in the 1970s. It provides students from its 10 member towns and surrounding region with a powerful career and technical education coupled with rigorous academics. Through this combination, students gain a competitive advantage in the new economy.
Minuteman High School is in Lexington. A new high school is currently under construction and scheduled for opening in August 2019.
The new school will offer 16 career and technical programs, including two new ones — advanced manufacturing and multimedia engineering (technical theater).
This news announcement was published Friday, April 6, 2018.
