Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/24/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 13.4 Approval of a Research and Data Sharing Agreement between the Newark Board of Education and ArtSmart
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: ArtSmart serves the district by providing vocal instruction classes to students. Currently, ArtSmart programming is available in five schools district-wide. The aim of this research is for ArtSmart to conduct a pre- and post-assessment of students participating in the program to better understand the impact of the program and identify opportunities to improve service delivery. The researcher is requesting to conduct pre and post surveys to approximately 90 students to obtain feedback about the ArtSmart program.

Researcher and their agents agree to maintain all client information confidentially in accordance with all New Jersey state and federal laws and regulations.
Funding : No cost to the district.
Recommendation to the Board: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Research and Data Sharing Agreement with ArtSmart.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Flohisha Johnson seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Research and Data Sharing Agreement with ArtSmart.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes