Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 17.15 NJIT Math Success Initiative
Strategic Plans:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
NJIT MSI 2023 Program Agreement signed by Provost J. Pelesko 8-16-23.pdf
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to improve and expand education programs beyond high school;

WHEREAS, in partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology and the City of Newark, the NJIT/Newark Math Success Initiative launched. The program is designed to identify and strengthen high school student’s mathematic knowledge, skills, and preparation for college work; and

WHEREAS, the District is authorized to enter into an agreement without advertisement with the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, county or municipality or any board, body, officer, agency authority or board of education or any other state or subdivision thereof in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-5b.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
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Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for the Math Success Initiative commencing July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 as follows:

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00

EXPLANATION: To allow students to earn college credits during high school and strengthen their mathematical knowledge. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for the Math Success Initiative commencing July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 as follows:

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00

EXPLANATION: To allow students to earn college credits during high school and strengthen their mathematical knowledge. Subject to the availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes