Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/30/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 13.8 Approval of General Music Grades 3-5 and Music Assemble Grades 6-8 Curricula
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is committed to the continuing improvement of the educational program of the district; and

Whereas teachers and central office personnel have authored General Music for Grades 3-5 and Music Ensemble for Grades 6-8 curriculum guides that provide a year-long overview, alignment to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards by grade level, differentiation plans, unit plans, and assessments.
Funding : No cost to district.
Recommendation to the Board: Be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve General Music for Grades 3-5 and Music Ensemble for Grades 6-8 curricula.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve General Music for Grades 3-5 and Music Ensemble for Grades 6-8 curricula.'. 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