Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 11.3 Resolution to Accept-Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Grant
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 Award letter
File Attachment:
Delta-Dental Award Letter.pdf
Summary: Whereas, Newark Board of Education was awarded two grants, SMILE Grant and SMILE Mini Grant, for the Dental Academy program at Central High School from the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc.; and

Whereas, the SMILE Grant is in the amount of $25,000 and the SMILE Mini grant is in the amount of $6,500; and

Whereas, the purpose of the grant is to provide support for students at Central High School in the Dental Academy program; and

Whereas, the grant funding is for the 2023-2024 school year.
Funding : $31,500
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the $31,500 grant from Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc. and intends to comply with all requirements, conditions, and requests as set forth in the award letter.
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 $31,500 grant from Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc. and intends to comply with all requirements, conditions, and requests as set forth in the award letter.'. 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