Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/24/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 12.10 Memorandum of Understanding - Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey
Strategic Plans:
Priority 5.4
5.4 Strengthen and amplify specialized assistance, crisis, and emergency support, including procedures and services necessary for crisis and emergency situations and specialized assistance programs for students and families with intensive special needs.
Enclosure MOU Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey
File Attachment:
MOU - PPMNJ.pdf
Summary: Whereas, the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (this MOU) is a formalized partnership between Planned Parenthood and (“PPMNJ” or Partner) and the Newark Board of Education as the partner will provide a total of 8 sexuality education workshops with students in the transition program at American History High School during the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Whereas, lesson topics may include from the following: Introduction to Sexuality, Access to Health Care and Self-Advocacy, Puberty and Reproductive Anatomy, Self-Esteem and Body Image, Healthy Relationships and Consent. Birth Control, Sexually Transmitted Infections and LGBTQ+ Inclusivity.

Whereas, PPMNJ will provide all educational materials and lesson plans for each workshop. Lesson plans will include objectives aligned to the National Sex Education Learning Standards, as well as New Jersey State Learning Standards.
Funding : No funding provided by the Newark Board of Education
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore, Be Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the Newark Board of Education and Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Carol Quinn - Business Analyst
Signed By:
Marilyn Mitchell - Deputy Executive Director
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results: