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Meeting Date:
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Subject:
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12.19 Acceptance of NJDOE Teacher Culture Climate Grant |
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 6.1 6.1 Establish and staff the Office of Strategic Partnerships to enhance the district’s and schools’ engagement with the many external
organizations that provide resources, programs, and supports to schools and students.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the New Jersey Teacher Climate and Culture Innovation Grant targeted towards “reclaiming teacher time” through the investigation and implementation of policies and procedures which reduce administrative paperwork and other tasks that pull teachers away from classroom instruction; and
Whereas, the overarching goal of this grant is to increase the teacher retention rate through the implementation of evidence-based coaching strategies proven to enhance job satisfaction and retention rates; and
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education was awarded grant funding in the amount of $200,000 for a one-year project period; and
Whereas, the grant implementation will be managed by the Office of Staff Development. |
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Funding :
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Recommendation to the Board
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Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the NJDOE Teacher Culture Climate grant in the amount of $200,000 and agrees to accept and comply with all guidelines set forth in the grant. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants |
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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, Newark Board of Education accepts the NJDOE Teacher Culture Climate grant in the amount of $200,000 and agrees to accept and comply with all guidelines set forth in the grant.'. 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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