Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/30/2021 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Programs - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.8 Approval of General Music Grades 3-5 and Music Assemble Grades 6-8 Curricula  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.1
2.1 Develop and implement a pre-K through grade 12 inclusive curricula and assessments that elevate historically marginalized voices, strengthen and sustain a focus on the instructional core, and provide opportunities to learn about perspectives beyond one’s own scope.
 
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 General Music for Grades 3-5 and Music Ensemble for Grades 6-8 curriculum guides that provide a year-long overview, alignment to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards by grade level, differentiation plans, unit plans, and assessments.
 
Funding :
No cost to district.  
Recommendation to the Board
Be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve General Music for Grades 3-5 and Music Ensemble for Grades 6-8 curricula.  
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 Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve General Music for Grades 3-5 and Music Ensemble for Grades 6-8 curricula.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes