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12.50 Renewal of Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Traditional School Year, And Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Summer School Mathematics Instructional Materials Contract 9472R1 |
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Strategic Plans:
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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. Priority 2.2 2.2 Develop a digital learning platform that enables students, teachers, and caregivers to actively engage with educational content in classroom or virtual settings. Priority 2.3 2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 National Declaration of Emergency proposals were electronically received on Thursday, March 17, 2022 after public advertisement for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Traditional School Year, and Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Summer School Mathematics Instructional Materials. Request for proposals were issued to nineteen (19) vendors with nine (9) vendors responding; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the award of contract during the May 26, 2022 Board Meeting for a two (2) year period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to exercise its sole renewal option for a two (2) year period commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for renewal of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Yolonda Severe, Executive Director of Early Childhood. |
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Funding :
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Subject to the availability of funds.
20-20-218-100-610-439-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-610/640/320/340/500-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-610/640/320/340/500-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-610/640/320/340/500-xxx-xxx-xxx |
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Recommendation to the Board
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Traditional School Year, and Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Summer School Mathematics Instructional Materials for a two (2) year period commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 as follows:
Great Minds PBC, Washington, DC at a cost not to exceed $350,000.00
EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. |
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Approvals:
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Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services |
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Signed By: |
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Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst |
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Signed By: |
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Yolonda Severe - Executive Director of Early Childhood |
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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator |
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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 that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Traditional School Year, and Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Summer School Mathematics Instructional Materials for a two (2) year period commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 as follows:
Great Minds PBC, Washington, DC at a cost not to exceed $350,000.00
EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan.'. 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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