Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/19/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 17.7 Authorization of SY 23-24 Senior Class Trip
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:
Forest Lodge Fully Signed Agreement 2024.pdf
Six Flags Agreement 2024.pdf
Summary: Whereas, the Newark Board of Education has committed itself to providing extended classroom experiences that extend and enrich the teaching of New Jersey Student Learning Standards; and Whereas educators propose in-state and out-of-state field trips for this purpose, and Whereas, the proposed in-state field trip for high school seniors has been reviewed, approved, and recommended by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of High Schools.
Funding : 10-11-000-230-890-456-000-000
Recommendation to the Board: Now, therefore it is hereby resolved, that the Newark Board of Education approves the senior student field trip in the amount not to exceed $200,000 as outlined on the attached contract that has been reviewed by Legal.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Paula Perrone - Executive Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, therefore it is hereby resolved, that the Newark Board of Education approves the senior student field trip in the amount not to exceed $200,000 as outlined on the attached contract that has been reviewed by Legal.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Abstain
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes