Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/22/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Finance and Operations  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10.15 Resolution to Accept- SDA and Emergent and Capital Maintenance FY25  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 1.5
1.5 Develop a capital strategy aligned with the Long-Range Facilities Plan and strategic plan to modernize all facilities, and plan for enrollment projections, academic programs, and community needs.
 
Enclosure:
SDA Certification_ Receipt Funding  
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
Whereas, New Jersey State FY2024 budget includes a direct appropriation of $75 million to the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) to provide funding for projects related to emergent and capital maintenance needs; and

Whereas, Newark Board of Education was allocated $5,994,372.41 to address emergent projects as well as capital maintenance projects. Following schools were identified for the emergent and capital maintenance projects; and
Peshine Ave School: $3,200,000
Avon Ave School: $895,000
Salomé Ureña Elementary School: $1,899,372.41

Whereas, the funding is available to offset district costs associated with taking those important measures and ensuring students have safe and healthy learning environments; and

Whereas, the Office of Facilities will oversee the grant funding with the selected school projects; and
 
Funding :
$5,994,372.41  
Recommendation to the Board
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the three identified school capital maintenance projects for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $5,994,372.41 and intends to comply with the provisions in the grant award.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
Signed By:  
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Kanileah Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the three identified school capital maintenance projects for fiscal year 2024-2025 in the amount of $5,994,372.41 and intends to comply with the provisions in the grant award.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes