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Subject:
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11.9 ESSA-ESEA Consolidated Application FY2024 |
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 1.2 1.2 Adopt a sustainable fiscal strategy and operating budget that is aligned with the strategic plan and drives district priorities.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), was signed on December 10, 2015 and as such is a federally funded program designed to improve student achievement and reform elementary and secondary education throughout the United States; and, whereas, the key principles: 1) accountability for results, 2) greater flexibility for states, district, and schools to use federal funds, 3) more choices for parents of disadvantaged backgrounds, and, 4) greater emphasis on scientifically-based research to improve teaching and learning; and
Whereas, the New Jersey Department of Education allocates to the Newark Board of Education - The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) funds for the project period starting July 1, 2023 through August 30, 2024 through the use of a Consolidated Formula grant for public and non-public schools within the city of Newark for the programs listed below:
• Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies- $29,699,765
• Title I, SIA Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies - $3,478,275
• Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction - $2,177,612
• Title III: Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students - $2,172,981
• Title IV: Student Support and Academic Enrichment - $2,055,638; and
Whereas, acceptance of ESEA- The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) funds provide supplemental resources that impact all students in the district and city; and, this grant supplements school budgets, provides supplemental educational services, enhances technology, supports professional development for teachers, teacher aides, and administrators, bilingual services for English Language Learners, and encourages districts to implement innovative programs. |
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Funding :
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Recommendation to the Board
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the submission of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated application and accepts the allocated funds in the amount of $39,584,271 for the 2023-24 school year and will comply with all the assurances in the grant application. |
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Approvals:
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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 Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the submission of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated application and accepts the allocated funds in the amount of $39,584,271 for the 2023-24 school year and will comply with all the assurances in the grant application.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | |
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