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Meeting Date:
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12/21/2021 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Programs - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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12.2 Approval of an agreement between NJIT and the Newark Board of Education for a Forensic Science Initiative.
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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. 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.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, NJIT agreed to increase the number of students who reside in Newark and enroll in NJIT, in part, through community engagement, professional development and conducting college-readiness programs to increase the applicant pool with strong candidates seeking enrollment at NJIT. Whereas, NJIT and Newark Board of Education will collaborate to implement the NJIT Forensic Science Initiative by recruiting students to participate in the program and as well as Newark school lead contacts and science teachers to participate in the professional development. Whereas, they will develop the components of the program for the 2022-23 summer and school year.
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Funding :
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No cost to district.
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this agreement between NJIT and the Newark Board of Education to collaborate in the Forensic Science Initiative.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Brenda Liss - General Counsel
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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 A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this agreement between NJIT and the Newark Board of Education to collaborate in the Forensic Science Initiative.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | Shayvonne Anderson | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | |
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