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Meeting Date:
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6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Finance and Operations
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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12.2 Resolution to Apply- Perkins V Grant for FY 2024
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Strategic Plans:
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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.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, On July 31, 2018, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) was signed into law. It went into effect on July 1, 2019. This law reauthorized the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV); and
Whereas, Perkins V is a federal education program that invests in secondary and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs in all 50 states and the territories. It is dedicated to increasing learner access to high-quality CTE programs of study with a focus on program improvement; alignment across grades 5-12, postsecondary and workforce; and economic development; and
Whereas, in accordance with the application spending plan, specific activities will include the following:
a. Increasing the number of students participating in and completing career pathways
b. Converting Programs to Program of Study requirements through curriculum revision
c. Increasing the number of school-based, work-based, and career & post-secondary connecting activities
d. Improved accountability, program assessment, and evaluation
e. Providing professional development for CTE staff
f. Increasing industry partnerships; and
Whereas, the State of New Jersey allocated to the Newark Board of Education funds in the amount of $723,829.
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Funding :
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$723,829
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education approves the application for the Perkins V grant. Once approved by the NJ Department of Education, the Newark Board of Education will adhere to the spending plan and assurances in the grant application.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
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Signed By:
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Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
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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 Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education approves the application for the Perkins V grant. Once approved by the NJ Department of Education, the Newark Board of Education will adhere to the spending plan and assurances in the grant application.'. 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 | |
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