Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 14.19 Approval of Science Curriculum for Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, and 8
Strategic Plans:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Kindergarten Science.pdf
Copy of 1st Grade Science.pdf
Copy of 2nd Grade Science .pdf
8th Grade Science.pdf
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 curriculum guides for Grades K-2 and Grade 8.
Whereas each document provides a year-long overview, philosophy statement, course description, statement on culturally responsive-sustaining education, integrated accommodations for special education, English Language Learners, Students at risk for school failure, gifted and talented students, and students with 504 plan; Career and Technical Education Best Practices, Integration of 21st Century Life and Career Skills, Core Instructional and Supplemental Materials, Pacing Guide, Curriculum Map, Units of Studies and Assessments.
Funding : No cost to the district.
Recommendation to the Board: BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education approve the science curricula for Grades K-2 and Grade 8.
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 Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education approve the science curricula for Grades K-2 and Grade 8.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes