Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 11.4 NY Red Bulls and NJIT Goal for Perfect Attendance Program
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure 1st Place Perfect Attendance
2nd Place Perfect Attendance
File Attachment:
Red Bulls Goal for Perfect Attendance Letter - 2nd Place 2023.pdf
Red Bulls Goal for Perfect Attendance Letter - 1st Place 2023.pdf
Summary: Whereas, the New York Red Bulls and New Jersey Institute of Technology have chosen two schools for their Goal for Perfect Attendance Program; and

Whereas, Newark Board of Education schools with the highest number of student attendance will be receiving funding from the NY Red Bulls and NJIT; and

Whereas, Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology, with the highest student attendance, will receive $10,000 towards a project for their school; and

Whereas, University High School, with the second highest student attendance, will receive $5,000 towards a project for their school.
Funding : $15,000
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the NY Red Bulls and NJIT donation in the total amount of $15,000.
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 Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the NY Red Bulls and NJIT donation in the total amount of $15,000.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes