Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 16.7 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with South Ward Environmental Alliance
Strategic Plans:
Priority 6.2
6.2 Implement a partnership framework that communicates a vision for mutually beneficial and accountable partnerships, strengthens relational ties, and integrates partnership evaluation.
Priority 6.4
6.4 Develop and implement a strategy for collaboration with local and national philanthropic organizations.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the South Ward Environmental Alliance and the Newark Board of Education have mutually agreed upon the terms and conditions outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the purpose of providing the GALA summer program, which focuses on environmental justice, environmental literacy, air quality, water equity, and leadership skills; and

WHEREAS, the Board voluntarily desires to engage the Partner to deliver these services to the students within the specified sessions and dates:
Session 1: June 27 - July 16, 2024 (conducted by SWEA from July 1 to July 3 and July 8 to July 16)
Session 2: July 17 - August 2, 2024 (conducted by SWEA from July 22 to August 2)
Funding : No Cost to District
Recommendation to the Board: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding with the South Ward Environmental Alliance under the terms and conditions stated in the MOU.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jennifer Killeen - Supervisor
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kanileah Anderson Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding with the South Ward Environmental Alliance under the terms and conditions stated in the MOU.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes