Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Programs - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.29 Memorandum of Understanding Between Howard University- Dual Enrollment Agreement 2021-2022 and Newark Board of Education at Central High School and University High School  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.2
2.2 Develop a digital learning platform that enables students, teachers, and caregivers to actively engage with educational content in classroom or virtual settings.
Priority 2.6
2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Howard College-in-High School_ Intro to Criminal Justice.pdf
Howard University College in High School Syllabus - revised-1.pdf
Howard University Ed Equity in College High School program contract- short form-1.docx.pdf
Nat'l Ed Equity Lab Course FAQ.pdf
 
Summary:
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is being entered into
agreement between Howard University (HU) and the Newark
Board of Education (NBOE) for the 2021-2022 school year to
facilitate a dual enrollment program to permit high-achieving Newark Board of Education (NBOE) students currently attending Central High School and University High School, to earn college credit from Howard University.

The purpose of this MOU is to formalize a partnership that would
facilitate a dual enrollment program that would permit high achieving NBOE students to earn college credit
from Howard University.
 
Funding :
$16,000 for SY 2021-2022;10-11190-100-320-456-000-000  
Recommendation to the Board
Whereas, Howard University has agreed to be the first Historical Black University to provide dual enrollment courses in the subject areas of Sociology and Social Justice; and

Whereas this MOU will be in effect for the 2021-22 school year; and

Whereas all students will remain under the care and supervision of a staff member of University High School and Central High School during the duration of the program and until students are in the custody of their parents/guardians; and

Whereas the High School Leadership Team will oversee the dual enrollment program; and


Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education
approves this MOU between Howard University and Newark Board of Education at Central High School and University High School.
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:  
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'Whereas, Howard University has agreed to be the first Historical Black University to provide dual enrollment courses in the subject areas of Sociology and Social Justice; and

Whereas this MOU will be in effect for the 2021-22 school year; and

Whereas all students will remain under the care and supervision of a staff member of University High School and Central High School during the duration of the program and until students are in the custody of their parents/guardians; and

Whereas the High School Leadership Team will oversee the dual enrollment program; and


Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education
approves this MOU between Howard University and Newark Board of Education at Central High School and University High School.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes