Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/30/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 10.22 Early Childhood Online Assessments Purchasing Reference 9425
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.4
2.4 Implement a district-wide assessment system that is aligned to curricula, integrates multiple measures, and allows accessibility and modifications for students with disabilities and English language learners.
Enclosure Teaching Strategies 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, the District desires to administer Early Childhood student assessments for gathering relevant information evaluating performance and progress; 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

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Yolonda Severe, Executive Director of Early Childhood.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
20-20-218-200-329-439-000-000
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the award of contract for Early Childhood Online Assessments for a term of September 9, 2021 through September 8, 2022 as follows:

Teaching Strategies LLC, Bethesda, MD at a cost not to exceed $78,292.50

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:
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Hasani Council seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the award of contract for Early Childhood Online Assessments for a term of September 9, 2021 through September 8, 2022 as follows:

Teaching Strategies LLC, Bethesda, MD at a cost not to exceed $78,292.50

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: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes