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Meeting Date:
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5/22/2025 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Program - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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19.6 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Reading Partners and the Newark Board of Education
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 2.3 2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners. Priority 6.1 6.1 Establish and staff the Office of Strategic Partnerships to enhance the district’s and schools’ engagement with the many external
organizations that provide resources, programs, and supports to schools and students.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the Newark Board of Education seeks to provide additional individualized reading intervention through a partnership with Reading Partners, a nonprofit organization offering evidence-based, one-on-one reading support. This collaboration will deliver structured tutoring programs aimed at improving literacy for students and their families. Reading Partners will implement a program model that includes individualized tutoring while collaborating with district teachers to identify and enroll students in need. The partnership will ensure that personnel receive appropriate training, comply with district policies, and regularly monitor student progress.
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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 approves this Memorandum of Understanding with Reading Partners to provide individualized, evidence-based literacy tutoring to students at no cost to the District.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Christina Ramirez - Special Assistant
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Signed By:
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Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
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Signed By:
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Yolonda Severe - Deputy Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Brenda Liss - General Counsel
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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 David I. Daughety seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Newark Board of Education approves this Memorandum of Understanding with Reading Partners to provide individualized, evidence-based literacy tutoring to students at no cost to the District.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | David I. Daughety | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | | Louis Maisonave, Jr. | Yes | |
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