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Meeting Date:
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12/19/2023 - 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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13.4 Approval to Apply for New Jersey Innovation Dual Enrollment Pilot
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 6.1 6.1 Establish and staff the Office of Strategic Partnerships to enhance the district’s and schools’ engagement with the many external
organizations that provide resources, programs, and supports to schools and students.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the New Jersey Innovation Dual Enrollment Pilot Competitive Grant to expand this integral opportunity for New Jersey students to earn high school and college credits simultaneously; and
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is seeking permission to apply for the grant up to the total amount available $150,000 for a one-year project period; and
Whereas, this limited-competitive grant program is open to all operating New Jersey public school districts; and
Whereas, the grant proposal will continue the partnership the District has with Essex County College.
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Funding :
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$150,000
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the submission of the district’s application to the New Jersey Department of Education and agrees to accept and comply with all guidelines set forth in the grant if awarded.
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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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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, the Newark Board of Education approves the submission of the district’s application to the New Jersey Department of Education and agrees to accept and comply with all guidelines set forth in the grant if awarded.'. 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 | |
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