Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/27/2025 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Program - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
18.7 Approval of a Research and Data Sharing Agreement between The Achievement Network, Ltd. (ANet) and 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.
Priority 3.1
3.1 Communicate a shared vision and plan for developing, supporting, and sustaining positive culture and climate in all classrooms, schools, and departments across the district.
Priority 4.2
4.2 Adopt standards for professional development and continuous learning to guide the design, evaluation, and funding of professional and extended-learning opportunities provided to educators, district employees, partners, and families.
 
Enclosure:
ANet_NBOE_DataSharing_Agreement.pdf  
File Attachment:
ANet_NBOE_DataSharing_Agreement.pdf
 
Summary:
Whereas, The Achievement Network, Ltd. (ANet) helps schools, districts, and systems boost student learning with great teaching that's grounded in standards, informed by data, and built on the successful practices of educators. This program will be piloted in the following schools: Louise A. Spencer Elementary School, Ivy Hill Elementary School, and Lincoln Elementary School.

Whereas, the researcher/contractor requests the following educational records:
-Student First Name
-Student Last Name
-Gender
-Birthdate
-Student ID
-Race/Ethnicity
-Grade
-ELA/Math Teacher Name
-ELA/Math Teacher Email
-Special Education Status
-ELL Status
-Free & Reduced Lunch

Whereas the educational records requested will be used to set up student accounts whereby students will be assessed in Math in grades 3 through 8.

Whereas school instructional staff will be provided with professional development on how to use the data to better instructional practices.
 
Funding :
The cost of the service is $39,900.00  
Recommendation to the Board
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the Research and Data Sharing Agreement between The Achievement Network, Ltd. (ANet) and the Newark Board of Education.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Diana Da Silva - Supervisor
Signed By:  
Rochanda Jackson - Executive Director
Signed By:  
Abdullah Ansari - Executive Director IT
Signed By:  
Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Signed By:  
Yolonda Severe - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:  
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Allison K. James-Frison Moved, Member Kanileah Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the Research and Data Sharing Agreement between The Achievement Network, Ltd. (ANet) and the Newark Board of Education.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes