Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Purchasing  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
12.31 Montclair State University Red Hawks Rising Dual Enrollment Program Purchasing Reference 9958  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.6
2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
 
Enclosure:
Proposal  
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to enter into a contract with Montclair State University to build a pathway for future teachers, and teachers of color, by recruiting and supporting Newark Board of Education Teacher Academy students to attend Montclair State University, and ultimately, to enroll in the university’s Teacher Education program, making them eligible to return to teach in their communities; and

WHEREAS, the District’s Teacher Academy is a four-year Career and Technical Education pathway led by the District in partnership with Montclair State University and the American Federation of Teachers offered to students at East Side High School and University High School providing students with the opportunity to earn up to 30 college-credits by enrolling in Montclair State University courses in eleventh and twelfth grade; and

WHEREAS, the District is authorized to enter into an agreement without advertisement with the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, county, or municipality or any board, body, officer, agency authority or board of education or any other state or subdivision thereof in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-5b; and

WHEREAS, the contract is for a three (3) year period commencing September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Maria Ortiz, Assistant Superintendent.
 
Funding :
Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-000-221-320-417-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-320-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-320-xxx-xxx-xxx
 
Recommendation to the Board
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for the Montclair State University Red Hawks Rising Dual Enrollment Program for a three (3) year period commencing September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 as follows:

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ at an amount not to exceed $1,486,000.00

EXPLANATION: To commence the Red Hawks Rising Dual Enrollment Program for students at East Side High School and University High School.
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
Signed By:  
Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:  
Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

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 award of term contract for the Montclair State University Red Hawks Rising Dual Enrollment Program for a three (3) year period commencing September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 as follows:

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ at an amount not to exceed $1,486,000.00

EXPLANATION: To commence the Red Hawks Rising Dual Enrollment Program for students at East Side High School and University High School.'. 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