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Subject:
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12.9 Resolution to Accept: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grant |
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 6.1 6.1 Establish and staff the Office of Strategic Partnerships to enhance the district’s and schools’ engagement with the many external
organizations that provide resources, programs, and supports to schools and students.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) manages the Reduction in Lead Exposure via Drinking Water Grant Program emphasizing the reduction of lead in drinking water in disadvantaged communities. This grant focuses on reducing lead in drinking water through drinking water infrastructure, treatment improvements, and facility remediation in schools; and
Whereas, Newark Board of Education submitted a No Cost Amendment request on April 15, 2024 for the Newark Safer Water Initiative; and
Whereas, Newark Safer Water is a four-year initiative with three objectives: (1) complete a full remediation to eliminate lead content in the drinking water and 100% of the district schools will have safe water for students, (2) replace the identified lead service and distribution lines in 100% of the district schools with new service lines and fixtures through strategic planning, sampling and lead testing, (3) sustain the water filtration system in schools that have been remediated; and
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education was awarded a budget period extension until September 30, 2027. The EPA agrees to cost-share 100% of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding total federal funding of $7,475,299.00 with the project period starting October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2027. |
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Funding :
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Recommendation to the Board
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Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the budget period extension from the EPA in the amount of $7,475,299 and will adhere to the spending plan and components established in the grant application. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants |
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Signed By: |
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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator |
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Signed By: |
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Roger León - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the budget period extension from the EPA in the amount of $7,475,299 and will adhere to the spending plan and components established in the grant application.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | |
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