Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/24/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 12.16 Renewal of High School Expanded Learning Services Contract 9598R1
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.6
2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 National Declaration of Emergency proposals were electronically received in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 on Thursday, November 3, 2022 after public advertisement for High School Expanded Learning Services. Request for proposals were issued to four (4) vendors with four (4) vendors responding; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires highly qualified service providers for in school, out of school, and summer expanded learning; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the original award of contract during the November 22, 2022 Board Meeting for a two (2) year period of December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2024 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to exercise its sole two (2) year renewal option; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for renewal of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Maria Ortiz, Assistant Superintendent.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-300/320-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-300/320-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-300/320-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for High School Expanded Learning Services for a two (2) year period of December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026 as follows:

A. Be The Changemakers Inc, Teaneck, NJ at a cost not to exceed $640,400.00
C. Voices International Publications, St. Albans, NY at a cost not to exceed $666,048.00
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
Signed By:
Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Yolonda Severe - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results: