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Meeting Date:
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9/30/2021 - 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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10.17 Resolution to Accept - Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grant at Thirteenth Avenue School
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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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Sustainable Jersey Award 13th Ave
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, Sustainability means using resources wisely, saving money, and reducing our impact on the environment, all of which will ensure the future health, safety, and prosperity of our children; and
Whereas, Newark Board of Education seeks to support and work with school staff and administrators, students and parents to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students by encouraging our school communities to implement sustainable, energy-smart, eco-friendly and cost-effective solution; and
Whereas, Newark Board of Education is participating in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program; and
Whereas, one of the purposes of the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program is to provide resources to school districts to make progress on sustainability issues, and they have created a grant program called the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program; and
Whereas, Sustainable Jersey for Schools intends to award Thirteenth Avenue School a grant in the amount of $10,000 to implement the Sustainable Jersey project Sustainable Garden- Greenhouse Project to construct a greenhouse and a Courtyard Learning Center. The greenhouse will provide students with additional STEAM initiatives and year-round fresh fruits and vegetables. The goals are to create a platform for educational equity with STEAM curriculum and to give students the tools to navigate the Urban Nutrition Desert in the West Ward of Newark.
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Funding :
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$10,000
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the $10,000 grant award from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to implement the Sustainable Garden- Greenhouse Project at Thirteenth Avenue School and intends to comply with all requirements, conditions, and requests as set forth 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. 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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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 Hasani Council seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the $10,000 grant award from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to implement the Sustainable Garden- Greenhouse Project at Thirteenth Avenue School and intends to comply with all requirements, conditions, and requests as set forth in the grant application.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Flohisha Johnson | 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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