Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Finance and Operations  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
11.14 Non-Public Textbook Aid FY 2022  
Strategic Plans:
 
Enclosure:
FY22 Nonpublic Textbook Notice 3570  
File Attachment:
FY22_Nonpublic_TEXT_Notice_3570.pdf
 
Summary:
Whereas, N.J.S.A. 18A:58-37.1 et seq. requires Newark Board of Education to purchase and to loan textbooks upon individual request, and without charge, to all kindergarten through twelfth grade students who are enrolled in and attend nonpublic schools in the district; and

Whereas, the Newark Board of Education will consult with the administrator of each participating non-public school, advise them of their funds, and enter into an agreement with them as to the textbooks to be provided; and

Whereas, the Office of Federal Programs & Grants will provide technical assistance to the non-public schools in spending the funds in a timely manner; and

Whereas, the New Jersey Department of Education allocates $86,189.00 to the Newark Board of Education for fiscal year 2022, beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Funds will be distributed to the non-public schools located within the district as determined by the New Jersey Department of Education.
 
Funding :
$86,189.00  
Recommendation to the Board
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the award from the New Jersey Department of Education for the Non-Public Textbook Aid.  
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 Hasani Council Moved, Member Asia J. Norton seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the award from the New Jersey Department of Education for the Non-Public Textbook Aid.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes