Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Finance and Operations  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
12.2 Resolution to Apply- Perkins V Grant for FY 2024  
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:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
Whereas, On July 31, 2018, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) was signed into law. It went into effect on July 1, 2019. This law reauthorized the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV); and

Whereas, Perkins V is a federal education program that invests in secondary and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs in all 50 states and the territories. It is dedicated to increasing learner access to high-quality CTE programs of study with a focus on program improvement; alignment across grades 5-12, postsecondary and workforce; and economic development; and

Whereas, in accordance with the application spending plan, specific activities will include the following:
a. Increasing the number of students participating in and completing career pathways
b. Converting Programs to Program of Study requirements through curriculum revision
c. Increasing the number of school-based, work-based, and career & post-secondary connecting activities
d. Improved accountability, program assessment, and evaluation
e. Providing professional development for CTE staff
f. Increasing industry partnerships; and

Whereas, the State of New Jersey allocated to the Newark Board of Education funds in the amount of $723,829.
 
Funding :
$723,829  
Recommendation to the Board
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education approves the application for the Perkins V grant. Once approved by the NJ Department of Education, the Newark Board of Education will adhere to the spending plan and assurances in the grant application.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
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, Newark Board of Education approves the application for the Perkins V grant. Once approved by the NJ Department of Education, the Newark Board of Education will adhere to the spending plan and assurances in the grant application.'. 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