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Meeting Date:
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9/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Purchasing
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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11.27 Award of Development and Creation of Curated Culturally Responsive Class Libraries in Portuguese Native Language for Grades Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade Contract 9754
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 1.6
1.6 Create a district-wide equity framework to promote equity in all systems, policies, procedures, and practices; close existing gaps in opportunity, access, achievement, expectations, and resources; and eliminate race and class as predictors of student success. Priority 2.3 2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners. Priority 3.2 3.2 Implement processes and practices to infuse a collaborative, equity-driven, and responsive culture and promote communication and
trust throughout the system. Priority 3.4 3.4 Establish an array of ongoing and diverse opportunities for staff, parents, students, and partners to plan for strategies to connect
learning to students’ lives and promote student learning in the community.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, proposals were electronically received on Friday, September 1, 2023 after public advertisement for Development and Creation of Curated Culturally Responsive Class Libraries in Portuguese Native Language for Grades Kindergarten Through Twelfth. Request for proposals were issued to two (2) vendors with one (1) vendor responding; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires diverse, inclusive, and leveled classroom library collections in Portuguese for our native speakers and for World Language classrooms of approximately 50-100 books for every kindergarten – twelfth grade classroom across the District; and
WHEREAS, the contract is for a two (2) year period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Marisol Diaz, Director of Bilingual Education.
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Funding :
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Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-600/610-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-600/610-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-600/610-xxx-xxx-xxx
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Recommendation to the Board:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Development and Creation of Curated Culturally Responsive Class Libraries in Portuguese Native Language for Grades Kindergarten Through Twelfth for a two (2) year period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period as follows:
BuoBooks.com LLC, Coral Gables, FL at a cost not to exceed $500,000.00
EXPLANATION: To purchase diverse, inclusive, and leveled classroom library collections in Portuguese for native speakers and for World Language classrooms.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
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Signed By:
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Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
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Signed By:
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Marisol Diaz - Director
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Signed By:
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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
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Signed By:
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Roger León - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Development and Creation of Curated Culturally Responsive Class Libraries in Portuguese Native Language for Grades Kindergarten Through Twelfth for a two (2) year period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period as follows:
BuoBooks.com LLC, Coral Gables, FL at a cost not to exceed $500,000.00
EXPLANATION: To purchase diverse, inclusive, and leveled classroom library collections in Portuguese for native speakers and for World Language classrooms.'. 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 | |
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