Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/30/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 13.7 Approval of Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, Math Applications, Discrete Mathematics, and Financial Algebra Curriculum
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Algebra 1 Curriculum Guide.docx
Algebra 2 Curriculum Guide.docx
Geometry Curriculum Guide.docx
Math Applications Curriculum Guide.docx
Discrete Mathematics Curriculum Guide.docx
Financial Algebra Curriculum Guide.docx
Summary: Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is committed to the continuing improvement of the educational program of the district; and Whereas teachers and central office personnel have authored high school mathematics curriculum guides for Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, Math Applications, Discrete Mathematics, and Financial Algebra that provide a year-long overview, alignment to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards by grade level, differentiation plans, unit plans, and assessments.
Funding : No cost to district.
Recommendation to the Board: BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education approve these curriculum guides for high school mathematics:
Algebra I,
Geometry,
Algebra II,
Math Applications,
Discrete Mathematics, and
Financial Algebra.
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 A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education approve these curriculum guides for high school mathematics:
Algebra I,
Geometry,
Algebra II,
Math Applications,
Discrete Mathematics, and
Financial Algebra.'. 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