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Meeting Date:
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10/24/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Program - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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18.3 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between ASPIRA and the Newark Board of Education
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Strategic Plans:
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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 6.2 6.2 Implement a partnership framework that communicates a vision for mutually beneficial and accountable partnerships, strengthens
relational ties, and integrates partnership evaluation.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, this MOU establishes a partnership between the Newark Board of Education and ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey, through which ASPIRA will deliver STEAM-based afterschool and summer enrichment programs for students at Luis Muñoz Marín School. These programs, offered in collaboration with the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant, run from September through June, Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and during the summer from July through August, Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Students will engage in activities covering science, art, physical fitness, media arts, math, and ELA, with additional field trips, celebrations, and newsletters enhancing the experience. This partnership supports student learning, engagement, and development at no cost to the District.
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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 approves this Memorandum of Understanding between ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey and the Newark Board of Education.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Christina Ramirez - Special Assistant
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Signed By:
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Rosa Branco - Assistant Superintendent - North Ward SLT
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Signed By:
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Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
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Signed By:
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Yolonda Severe - Deputy 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 Kanileah Anderson Moved, Member Dawn Haynes seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approves this Memorandum of Understanding between ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey and the Newark Board of Education.'. 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 | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | |
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