Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/21/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Programs - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
16.3 Approval of Grades 11-12 Social Studies Elective Curriculum: Crimes Against Humanity by the Newark Board of Education  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.1
2.1 Develop and implement a pre-K through grade 12 inclusive curricula and assessments that elevate historically marginalized voices, strengthen and sustain a focus on the instructional core, and provide opportunities to learn about perspectives beyond one’s own scope.
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is committed to the continuing improvement of the educational program of the district.

Whereas, teachers and central office personnel have authored Grades 11-12 Social Studies Elective Curriculum: Crimes Against Humanity that provides a year long overview, alignment to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, unit plans and assessments.
 
Funding :
No cost to the district.  
Recommendation to the Board
Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the Grades 11-12 Social Studies Elective Curriculum: Crimes Against Humanity.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the Grades 11-12 Social Studies Elective Curriculum: Crimes Against Humanity.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes