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Meeting Date:
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8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Programs - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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14.29 Memorandum of Understanding Between Howard University- Dual Enrollment Agreement 2021-2022 and Newark Board of Education at Central High School and University High School
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 2.2 2.2 Develop a digital learning platform that enables students, teachers, and caregivers to actively engage with educational content in classroom or virtual settings. Priority 2.6 2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is being entered into
agreement between Howard University (HU) and the Newark
Board of Education (NBOE) for the 2021-2022 school year to
facilitate a dual enrollment program to permit high-achieving Newark Board of Education (NBOE) students currently attending Central High School and University High School, to earn college credit from Howard University.
The purpose of this MOU is to formalize a partnership that would
facilitate a dual enrollment program that would permit high achieving NBOE students to earn college credit
from Howard University.
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Funding :
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$16,000 for SY 2021-2022;10-11190-100-320-456-000-000
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Whereas, Howard University has agreed to be the first Historical Black University to provide dual enrollment courses in the subject areas of Sociology and Social Justice; and
Whereas this MOU will be in effect for the 2021-22 school year; and
Whereas all students will remain under the care and supervision of a staff member of University High School and Central High School during the duration of the program and until students are in the custody of their parents/guardians; and
Whereas the High School Leadership Team will oversee the dual enrollment program; and
Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education
approves this MOU between Howard University and Newark Board of Education at Central High School and University High School.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
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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 A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'Whereas, Howard University has agreed to be the first Historical Black University to provide dual enrollment courses in the subject areas of Sociology and Social Justice; and
Whereas this MOU will be in effect for the 2021-22 school year; and
Whereas all students will remain under the care and supervision of a staff member of University High School and Central High School during the duration of the program and until students are in the custody of their parents/guardians; and
Whereas the High School Leadership Team will oversee the dual enrollment program; and
Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education
approves this MOU between Howard University and Newark Board of Education at Central High School and University High School.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Flohisha Johnson | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | Shayvonne Anderson | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | |
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