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Meeting Date:
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11/23/2021 - 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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11.12 Resolution to Accept: United Planet Virtual Exchange Global School Network
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Strategic Plans:
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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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United Planet Press Kit
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the United Planet Chapters is a non-profit located in Boston, Massachusetts with a mission to promote peace and tolerance through the global collaboration of unrepresented youth with the potential of promoting economic growth and shared prosperity; and
Whereas, the United Planet Chapters has awarded the Newark Board of Education a Virtual Chapter Classroom to Classroom Exchange program, valued at $5,000, where students will gain 21st century skills, develop an entrepreneurial mindset and critical thinking skills to solve today’s issues, and strengthen civic engagement; and
Whereas, the Newark School of Global Studies will participate in the Classroom to Classroom Exchange program;
Whereas, the partnership is for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Funding :
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the grant award from the United Plant Chapters to support a Virtual Chapter Classroom to Classroom Exchange program and intends to comply with the provisions in the 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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Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
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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 Hasani Council seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the grant award from the United Plant Chapters to support a Virtual Chapter Classroom to Classroom Exchange program and intends to comply with the provisions in the award letter.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Flohisha Johnson | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | |
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