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Meeting Date:
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8/22/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Purchasing
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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10.46 Instructional Robotic Supplies and STEM products Purchasing Reference 9940
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Strategic Plans:
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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.
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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 has committed itself to addressing academic excellence in its schools and the development of the highest potential in each student; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education recognizes the need to provide students with instructional robotic and science materials to enhance their growth in problem solving, technical knowledge skills, and process thinking during the 2024/2025 school year; and
WHEREAS, the term of all contracts shall be September 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-5a(5), the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertisement for educational goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contracts were reviewed and approved by Timothy Nellegar, Director of Instructional Technology
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Funding :
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Subject to the availability of funds.
20-20-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
10-11-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
10-11-000-221-300-416-000-000
10-11-000-221-600-416-000-000
10-11-000-221-890-437-000-000
10-11-190-100-610-437-000-000
20-20-006-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-008-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-074-100-610-437-000-000
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Recommendation to the Board:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of instructional robotic and science materials, including the related membership and software subscriptions for a contract term of September 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 as follows:
A. Lego Educational, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00
B. Project Lead the Way, Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed from $500,000.00
EXPLANATION: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials to enhance student growth in problem solving and technical knowledge skills.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Susan Balbosa - Contract Administrator 2
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Signed By:
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Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
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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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Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
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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 Kanileah Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of instructional robotic and science materials, including the related membership and software subscriptions for a contract term of September 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 as follows:
A. Lego Educational, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00
B. Project Lead the Way, Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed from $500,000.00
EXPLANATION: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials to enhance student growth in problem solving and technical knowledge skills.'. 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 | |
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