Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 17.13 Approval of a Grant Agreement between United States Soccer Foundation Inc and the Newark Board of Education
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 3.4
3.4 Establish an array of ongoing and diverse opportunities for staff, parents, students, and partners to plan for strategies to connect learning to students’ lives and promote student learning in the community.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, the United States Soccer Foundation Inc has agreed to provide a grant of $20,000 to the Newark Board of Education to run the Just Ball Program for the 2023-24 school year.

United States Soccer Foundation Inc will provide $938.33 to fund soccer balls and field equipment. The program will benefit at least 500 children in and around Newark and will operate for a total of 16 weeks. Upon culmination of the program there will be an end of season Unity Cup. The grantee will run the program on mini pitch sites and the foundation will provide a contractor for 20 hours per week for program implementation.
Funding : The United States Soccer Foundation will grant the Newark Board of Education $20,000 and $938.33 for equipment and soccer balls.
Recommendation to the Board: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Grant Agreement between the United States Soccer Foundation, Inc and the Newark Board of Education.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Grant Agreement between the United States Soccer Foundation, Inc 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
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes