Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Programs - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.6 Approval of Grades 6, 7, and 8 Educational Technology Curricula by the Newark Board of Education  
Strategic Plans:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is committed to the continuing improvement of the educational program of the district; and

Whereas teachers and central office personnel have authored curriculum guides for:
1. Computer Science 6
2. Computer Science 7 
3. Computer Science 8

Whereas each document provides a year-long overview, philosophy statement, course description, statement on culturally responsive-sustaining education, integrated accommodations for special education, English Language Learners, Students at risk for school failure, gifted and talented students, and students with 504 plan; Career and Technical Education Best Practices, Integration of 21st Century Life and Career Skills, Core Instructional and Supplemental Materials, Pacing Guide, Curriculum Map, Units of Studies and Assessments.
 
Funding :
No cost to district.  
Recommendation to the Board
BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education approve the curricula for:

1. Computer Science 6
2. Computer Science 7 
3. Computer Science 8
4. Introduction to Web Design
5. Grades 9-12 Research Guidebook
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:  
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education approve the curricula for:

1. Computer Science 6
2. Computer Science 7 
3. Computer Science 8
4. Introduction to Web Design
5. Grades 9-12 Research Guidebook'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes