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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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Finance and Operations
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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12.8 Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools Grant- SY 2024-2025
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 6.1 6.1 Establish and staff the Office of Strategic Partnerships to enhance the district’s and schools’ engagement with the many external
organizations that provide resources, programs, and supports to schools and students.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools grant initiative aims to help schools address the rising costs of STEM education, the growing shortage of qualified STEM teachers in the state, and the need to expand STEM education offerings to all students, helping them prepare for the future; and
Whereas, the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools grant has approved Heichal Ha Torah, in partnership with Charles Galligan who is employed by the Newark Board of Education; and
Whereas, the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools approved the grant award for Charles Galligan in the amount of $20,190.70 for the 2024-2025 school year; and
Whereas, the funding used to provide compensation is based on the hourly rate and the total number of hours teaching one or more regular STEM courses at the approved nonpublic schools; and
Whereas, the Office of Teaching and Learning, Science Department will oversee the grant.
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Funding :
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$20,190.70
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools grant in the total amount of $20,190.70 and intends to comply with the provisions in the grant award letter.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
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Signed By:
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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
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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 Vereliz Santana Moved, Member Kanileah Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools grant in the total amount of $20,190.70 and intends to comply with the provisions in the grant award letter.'. 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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