Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/24/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.26 Forensic Science Instructional Materials Purchasing Reference 9471
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 9471 Forensic Science quote
File Attachment:
Summary: 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 District desires to purchase Forensic Science instructional materials; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-5a(5), the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertisement for educational goods and services; and

WHEREAS, the contract is for a one (1) year period of February 24, 2022 through February 23, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Kathleen Tierney, Director of Science.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
20-20-483-100-640-401-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-610/640-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-610/640-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-610/640-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Forensic Science Instructional Materials for a one (1) year period of February 24,2022 through February 23, 2023 as follows:

Cengage Learning Inc, Boston, MA at an amount not to exceed $100,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Susan Balbosa - Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Signed By:
John Teabout - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Hasani Council Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Forensic Science Instructional Materials for a one (1) year period of February 24,2022 through February 23, 2023 as follows:

Cengage Learning Inc, Boston, MA at an amount not to exceed $100,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. Subject to the availability of funds.'. 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