Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.42 Social Studies Instructional Materials Purchasing Reference 9394
Strategic Plans:
Enclosure Harcourt Mifflin Houghton Social Studies Cost Proposal
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education has committed itself to addressing academic excellence in its schools and the development of the highest potential in each student; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)5, the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertisement for educational goods and services; and

WHERAS, the District desires to purchase Social Studies instructional materials and licenses to aid in the delivery and establishment of highly effective learning environments; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award was reviewed and approved by Carynne Conover, Director of Social Studies and Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-190-100-640-438-000-000
10-11--xxx-xxx-610/640-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15--xxx-xxx-610/640-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the award of contract for Social Studies Instructional Materials from August 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 as follows:

Harcourt Mifflin Houghton, Boston, MA at a cost not to exceed $1,750,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. 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:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Hasani Council Moved, Member Asia J. Norton seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the award of contract for Social Studies Instructional Materials from August 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 as follows:

Harcourt Mifflin Houghton, Boston, MA at a cost not to exceed $1,750,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. 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
   
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes