Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/22/2025 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 13.3 Donation of School Supplies from Audible to McKinley Elementary School
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure Audible- Crayola Cart Letter Agreement
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, Audible, Inc. is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. It sparks listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives; and

Whereas, Audible, Inc. has approved a donation to McKinley Elementary School consisting of an Audible Crayola Cart containing electronics and other school supplies with a value of $8,183.56.
Funding : no cost to the district
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the donation from Audible Inc. to McKinley Elementary School and will adhere to the rules and regulations listed in the grant agreement.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Helena Vinhas seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the donation from Audible Inc. to McKinley Elementary School and will adhere to the rules and regulations listed in the grant agreement.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
David I. Daughety     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Louis Maisonave, Jr.     Yes