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Subject:
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12.59 Amendment to Instructional Robotic and Science Materials Purchasing Reference 9792 |
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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.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education has committed itself to addressing academic excellence in its schools and the development of the highest potential in each student; and
WHEREAS, the District recognizes the need to provide students with instructional robotic and science materials to enhance their growth in problem solving, technical knowledge skills, and process thinking during the 2023/2024 school year; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-5 (a) (5), the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertisement for educational goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the award of contracts during the August 24, 2023 Board Meeting for a term of September 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to increase the award value to purchase summer school materials; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for amendment of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Timothy Nellegar, Director of Instructional Technology and Dr. Julianne Bello, Director of Extended Learning Time. |
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Funding :
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Subject to the availability of funds.
20-20-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
10-11-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
10-11-000-221-320-416-000-000
10-11-000-221-600-416-000-000
10-11-000-221-890-437-000-000
10-11-190-100-610-437-000-000
20-20-006-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-007-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-008-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-074-100-610-437-000-000 |
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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 amendment of term contract for Instructional Robotic and Science Materials increasing the award value for a contract term of September 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 as follows:
A. Andy Mark, Inc., Kokomo, IN at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
B. CDW Government LLC, Vernon Hills, IL at cost not to exceed $50,000.00
C First, Manchester, NH at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
D. Lego Educational/ LEGO Brand Retail Inc./ LEGO Education US, Boston MA, at a cost not to exceed from $50,000.00 to 140,043.00 (additional $90,043.00)
E. Pitsco Inc, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
F. Project Lead the Way, Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed from $400,000.00
G. Rev Robotics, Carrollton, TX at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
H. Vex Robotics, Greenville, TX at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
EXPLANATION: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials to enhance student growth in problem solving and technical knowledge skills. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Susan Balbosa - Contract Administrator 2 |
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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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Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services |
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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, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the amendment of term contract for Instructional Robotic and Science Materials increasing the award value for a contract term of September 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 as follows:
A. Andy Mark, Inc., Kokomo, IN at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
B. CDW Government LLC, Vernon Hills, IL at cost not to exceed $50,000.00
C First, Manchester, NH at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
D. Lego Educational/ LEGO Brand Retail Inc./ LEGO Education US, Boston MA, at a cost not to exceed from $50,000.00 to 140,043.00 (additional $90,043.00)
E. Pitsco Inc, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
F. Project Lead the Way, Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed from $400,000.00
G. Rev Robotics, Carrollton, TX at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
H. Vex Robotics, Greenville, TX at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
EXPLANATION: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials to enhance student growth in problem solving and technical knowledge skills.'. 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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