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Meeting Date:
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9/28/2023 - 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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17.11 Approval of Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum by the Newark Board of Education.
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Strategic Plans:
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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. Priority 2.3 2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is committed to the continuing improvement of the educational program of the district and Whereas, the teachers, department chairs and central office personnel have authored Theatre in Grade 6, Dance in Grades 6-8 and Explorations in Painting and Explorations in Photography. They will provide a year long overview, differentiation and assessments.
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Funding :
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No cost to the 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 these Visual and Performing Arts Curricula: Explorations in Painting and Drawing, Explorations in Photography, Theatre: Grade 6 Unit 3 and Grade 7, Unit 2; and Dance for Grades 6-8, Units 2 and 3.
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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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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 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 approve these Visual and Performing Arts Curricula: Explorations in Painting and Drawing, Explorations in Photography, Theatre: Grade 6 Unit 3 and Grade 7, Unit 2; and Dance for Grades 6-8, Units 2 and 3.'. 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 | |
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