Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/19/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 17.6 Approval of Cornell University Syllabi for Dual Enrollment Courses
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.
Priority 2.1
2.1 Develop and implement a pre-K through grade 12 inclusive curricula and assessments that elevate historically marginalized voices, strengthen and sustain a focus on the instructional core, and provide opportunities to learn about perspectives beyond one’s own scope.
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.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, Cornell University has agreed to provide syllabi for Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology for Environmental Science: Earthquakes
Funding : School/District will pay $250 per student per course 10-11-190-320-403-000-000-HSSLT
Recommendation to the Board: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve syllabi from Cornell University for Environmental Science: Earthquakes
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jennifer Killeen - Supervisor
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve syllabi from Cornell University for Environmental Science: Earthquakes'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Abstain
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes