Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 11.10 Resolution to Apply for New Jersey High-Impact Tutoring Grant
Strategic Plans:
Priority 5.3
5.3 Implement prevention and early intervention strategies that include a full continuum of services to address the basic needs of all students in classrooms and schools in order to decrease the need for higher-level services.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring Grant to support districts to provide high dosage, intensive tutoring by focusing on high-impact tutoring interventions for students that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic; and

Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is seeking permission to apply for the grant up to the total amount available $768,000 for a one-year project period; and

Whereas, this limited-competitive grant program is open to all operating New Jersey public school districts serving students in grades three (3) and/or grade 4 (four); and

Whereas, the grant proposal will be developed in collaboration with the offices of: Teaching & Learning; Policy, Planning, Evaluation & Testing; and Grants.
Funding : 768,000
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the submission of the district’s application to the New Jersey Department of Education and agrees to accept and comply with all guidelines set forth in the grant if awarded.
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, the Newark Board of Education approves the submission of the district’s application to the New Jersey Department of Education and agrees to accept and comply with all guidelines set forth in the grant if awarded.'. 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