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Meeting Date:
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6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Programs - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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16.5 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between NJ LEEP, Inc and the Newark Board of Education.
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Strategic Plans:
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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. Priority 5.2 5.2 Build and strengthen capacity across the district to provide an array of student support services and to continuously plan for,
implement, and evaluate student supports in schools and at the district level.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, NJ LEEP has agreed to formalize a partnership with the Newark Board of Education to facilitate college access and success programming for Newark Public Schools students. NJ LEEP will operate afterschool, Saturday and summer programming at East Side HS and Central HS to support students in going to and graduating college. Whereas, NJ LEEP will work with students in 11th grade and continue through the end of their senior year in high school and through college matriculation. Whereas, NJ LEEP will support the college application process, financial aid applications and focus on socio-emotional skill development. The term commences retroactively from September 1, 2024-August 31rst, 2025.
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Funding :
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No cost to the district
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Understanding between NJ LEEP and the Newark Board of Education.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Mary Leigh Harvey - Director
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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 Kanileah Anderson Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Understanding between NJ LEEP and the Newark Board of Education.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | |
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