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Meeting Date:
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5/22/2025 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Purchasing
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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13.28 Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Science Instructional Materials Purchasing Reference 10085
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Strategic Plans:
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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.
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Enclosure
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Activate Learning quotes
McGraw Hill quotes
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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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-5a (5), the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertisement for library and educational goods and services; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to purchase kindergarten through grade eight Science instructional materials to aid in the delivery and establishment of highly effective learning environments; and
WHEREAS, the term of the contract shall be July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contracts was reviewed and approved by Kathleen Tierney, Director of Science.
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Funding :
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Subject to availability of funds.
10-11-190-100-610-437-000-000
10-11-190-100-610-427-000-000
10-11-190-100-320-437-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-320/610-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-320/610-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-320/610-xxx-xxx-xxx
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Recommendation to the Board:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Instructional Materials from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 as follows:
A. SASC LLC doing business as Activate Learning, Greenwich CT at a cost not to exceed $1,277,480.62
B. McGraw Hill LLC, Columbus OH at a cost not to exceed $1,270,679.95
EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Susan Balbosa - Contract Administrator 2
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Signed By:
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Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
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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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Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
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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 Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Helena Vinhas seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of Kindergarten Through Grade Eight Instructional Materials from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 as follows:
A. SASC LLC doing business as Activate Learning, Greenwich CT at a cost not to exceed $1,277,480.62
B. McGraw Hill LLC, Columbus OH at a cost not to exceed $1,270,679.95
EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Louis Maisonave, Jr. | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | David I. Daughety | Yes | |
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