Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/1/2025 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Reorganization Action Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
10.10 Authorization for the Newark Board of Education to Utilize Competitive Contracting  
Strategic Plans:
 
Enclosure:
 
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Summary:
WHEREAS the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has approved the use of competitive contracting for school and district services pursuant to N.J.S.A 18:18A-4.1(a)-(k) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-4; and WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Superintendent and the School Business Administrator, the Board desires to utilize competitive contracting for district services, including but are not limited to leadership training, professional development, organizational evaluations, personnel training and computerized services. Signatories Sherelle Spriggs, Director of Support Services Valerie Wilson, School Business Administrator Roger Leon, Superintendent  
Funding :
 
Recommendation to the Board
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education hereby authorizes the use of competitive contracting in lieu of public bidding for the procurement of applicable services for the 2025-2026 school year, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
Signed By:  
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Helena Vinhas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education hereby authorizes the use of competitive contracting in lieu of public bidding for the procurement of applicable services for the 2025-2026 school year, July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Louis Maisonave, Jr.     Yes
David I. Daughety     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes