Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Finance & Operations Items Pulled From Consent  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.4 Resolution of The Board of Education of The City Of Newark In The County Of Essex, New Jersey Authorizing Certain Actions In Connection With Proposed School Facilities Projects  
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:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
WHEREAS, The Board of Education of the City of Newark in the County of Essex, New Jersey (the “Board” when referring to the governing body and the “School District” when referring to the territorial boundaries governed thereby), seeks to submit various projects for review and approval, as set forth in Exhibit A (collectively, the “Projects”), to the New Jersey Department of Education; and WHEREAS, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the planning and authorization of: (i) the Projects as “other capital projects” consisting of capital projects not eligible for State of New Jersey support; and (ii) a School District election at which time a bond referendum authorizing the Projects shall be presented to the voters of the School District.  
Funding :
 
Recommendation to the Board
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The Board Of Education Of The City Of Newark In The County Of Essex, New Jersey, As Follows: Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-5.1 through 6A:26-5.3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby authorizes and/or ratifies the preparation of schematic plans and educational specifications, if required, by Architects in connection with the Projects as Other Capital Projects and the Board further authorizes and directs the Architect to submit the same to the New Jersey Department of Education and to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools for review and approval. The Board further authorizes and directs the submission of the Schematic Plans to the Newark Planning Board for its review, to the extent required by law, and any other local, county or New Jersey State office, as applicable. Section 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-2.3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby authorizes, approves and ratifies, as applicable, any amendments to the Long Range Facilities Plan, as necessary, to reflect the Projects and approves the submission of any such amendment to the New Jersey Department of Education. Section 3. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3.2 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby authorizes and/or ratifies the submission of the Project Applications as Other Capital Projects. Section 4. With respect to the Projects, the Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President, the Superintendent and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, as applicable, to execute the schematic plans and educational specifications, the amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan, the Project cost estimate sheets and all related Project documents allowing submission of same to the New Jersey Department of Education. Section 5. The Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President, the Superintendent, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Architects, and Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., as Bond Counsel, as applicable, to take all actions required to preserve the opportunity to present the Projects to the voters via a bond referendum at a School District election at such date as may be determined by the Board of Education. Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Krystle Whitlock - Assistant Business Administrator
Signed By:  
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
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 by The Board Of Education Of The City Of Newark In The County Of Essex, New Jersey, As Follows: Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-5.1 through 6A:26-5.3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby authorizes and/or ratifies the preparation of schematic plans and educational specifications, if required, by Architects in connection with the Projects as Other Capital Projects and the Board further authorizes and directs the Architect to submit the same to the New Jersey Department of Education and to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools for review and approval. The Board further authorizes and directs the submission of the Schematic Plans to the Newark Planning Board for its review, to the extent required by law, and any other local, county or New Jersey State office, as applicable. Section 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-2.3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby authorizes, approves and ratifies, as applicable, any amendments to the Long Range Facilities Plan, as necessary, to reflect the Projects and approves the submission of any such amendment to the New Jersey Department of Education. Section 3. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3.2 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby authorizes and/or ratifies the submission of the Project Applications as Other Capital Projects. Section 4. With respect to the Projects, the Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President, the Superintendent and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, as applicable, to execute the schematic plans and educational specifications, the amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan, the Project cost estimate sheets and all related Project documents allowing submission of same to the New Jersey Department of Education. Section 5. The Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President, the Superintendent, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Architects, and Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., as Bond Counsel, as applicable, to take all actions required to preserve the opportunity to present the Projects to the voters via a bond referendum at a School District election at such date as may be determined by the Board of Education. Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Abstain
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes