Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/21/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 10.23 Renewal of Professional Development Contract 9128R1
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.
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.
Priority 2.5
2.5 Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into the instructional program through curriculum design and professional development.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, proposals were received on Wednesday, November 22, 2019 after public advertisement for Principal Professional Development, Development Of Integrated English Language Arts And Social Studies Curriculum, And Prevention Of Reading Difficulties Professional Development, request for proposals were issued to twenty-two (22) vendors with eight (8) vendors responding; and

WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated by staff members of the Newark Board of Education and the committee selected the finalist identified below as the best qualified vendor based on their response to the District’s request for proposal; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the award of contract at the January 21, 2020 Board meeting for a two-year period of January 21, 2020 through January 20, 2022 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to exercise its sole renewal option; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for renewal of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Marisol Diaz, Director of Bilingual Education.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-190-100-320-401-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-320-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-320-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-320-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for Principal Professional Development, Development Of Integrated English Language Arts And Social Studies Curriculum, And Prevention Of Reading Difficulties Professional Development, for a two (2) year period of January 21, 2022 through January 20, 2024 as follows:

Foster Consulting LLC, Newark, NJ at an annual cost not to exceed $500,000.00


EXPLANATION: To provide professional development services to prevent reading difficulties, develop and implement culturally responsive pedagogy to aid in the delivery and establishment of highly effective learning environments. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
John Teabout - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Marisol Diaz - Director
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Hasani Council Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for Principal Professional Development, Development Of Integrated English Language Arts And Social Studies Curriculum, And Prevention Of Reading Difficulties Professional Development, for a two (2) year period of January 21, 2022 through January 20, 2024 as follows:

Foster Consulting LLC, Newark, NJ at an annual cost not to exceed $500,000.00


EXPLANATION: To provide professional development services to prevent reading difficulties, develop and implement culturally responsive pedagogy to aid in the delivery and establishment of highly effective learning environments. Subject to the availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     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