Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 12.51 Renewal of Multisensory, Systematic, Structured, Foundational Reading Skills Program for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Contract 9629R1
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.
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.
Priority 2.4
2.4 Implement a district-wide assessment system that is aligned to curricula, integrates multiple measures, and allows accessibility and modifications for students with disabilities and English language learners.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 National Declaration of Emergency proposals were electronically received in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 on Thursday, February 16, 2023 after public advertisement for Multisensory, Systematic, Structured, Foundational Reading Skills Program for Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade. Request for proposals were issued to eighteen (18) vendors with fifteen (15) vendors responding; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the award of contract during the March 30, 2023 Board Meeting for a contract term of April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2025 with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to exercise its sole two (2) year renewal option early as the contract is reaching its maximum expenditure. The renewal term shall be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for renewal of term contracts has been reviewed and approved by Jazleen Othman, Director of English Language Arts.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-600/610/320/329/500-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-600/610/320/329/500-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-600/610/320/329/500-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-487-100-610-401-000-000
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contracts for Multisensory, Systematic, Structured, Foundational Reading Skills Program for Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade for a contract term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 as follows:

A. The Center for Collaborative Classroom, Alameda, CA at an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00

B. Great Minds PBC, Washington, DC at an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00

C Wilson Language Training, Oxford, MA at an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
Signed By:
Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contracts for Multisensory, Systematic, Structured, Foundational Reading Skills Program for Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade for a contract term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 as follows:

A. The Center for Collaborative Classroom, Alameda, CA at an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00

B. Great Minds PBC, Washington, DC at an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00

C Wilson Language Training, Oxford, MA at an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes