Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/22/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 10.13 Resolution to Accept - NJDOE Nonpublic Textbook Aid FY25
Strategic Plans:
Priority 6.2
6.2 Implement a partnership framework that communicates a vision for mutually beneficial and accountable partnerships, strengthens relational ties, and integrates partnership evaluation.
Enclosure FY25_Nonpublic_Text_Notice
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, N.J.S.A. 18A:58-37.1 et seq. requires Newark Board of Education to purchase and to loan textbooks upon individual request, and without charge, to all kindergarten through twelfth grade students who are enrolled in and attend nonpublic schools in the district; and

Whereas, the Newark Board of Education will consult with the administrator of each participating non-public school, advise them of their funds, and enter into an agreement with them as to the textbooks to be provided; and

Whereas, the Office of Federal Programs & Grants will provide technical assistance to the non-public schools in spending the funds in a timely manner; and

Whereas, the New Jersey Department of Education allocates $72,670.00 to the Newark Board of Education for fiscal year 2025, beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Funds will be distributed to the non-public schools located within the district as determined by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Funding : $72,670
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education Board of Education accepts the award from the New Jersey Department of Education for the Nonpublic Textbook Aid.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Kanileah Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education Board of Education accepts the award from the New Jersey Department of Education for the Nonpublic Textbook Aid.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes