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Meeting Date:
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8/22/2024 - 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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10.14 Resolution to Accept CDC DASH Grant
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 1.1 1.1 Organize and align departments and resources to support district priorities, strategies, and initiatives. Priority 6.1 6.1 Establish and staff the Office of Strategic Partnerships to enhance the district’s and schools’ engagement with the many external
organizations that provide resources, programs, and supports to schools and students.
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Enclosure
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CDC Notice of Award
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the Newark Board of Education submitted an application to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and has been awarded the Newark Health and Wellness Project; and
Whereas, the Newark Health and Wellness Project seeks to support improve adolescent health and well-being by supporting local education agencies provide quality health education, connect students to health services, and create safe and supportive environments. There are two main components to the grant. Component 1, requires the NBOE to conduct school-based surveillance of health risk behaviors by administering the Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) and School Profiles. The surveys are part of a national initiative and will help the City of Newark and the school district identify current health and safety habits so improvements can be made to district policies and procedures. Component 2, the NBOE will implement effective health education and services to students and ensure the district creates a safe and supportive environment for all; and
Whereas, the funding will be used to support and implement the program strategies: (1) Strategy 1A: Health education, (2) Strategy 1B: Health services, (3) Strategy 1C: Safe and supportive environments, (4) Strategy 1D: Family, school, and community engagement, and (5) Strategy 1E: School-based surveillance; and
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education was awarded this five-year grant, each year of the grant is in the amount of $360,000 for the period of August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2029; and
Whereas, the Office of Federal Programs and Grants will oversee the grant funding in collaboration with the Office of Health and Physical Education.
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Funding :
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$1,800,000 (360,000 annually)
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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 Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the amount of $360,000 annually for the 5-year Newark Health and Wellness Project and intends to comply with the provisions in the grant agreement.
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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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Yolonda Severe - 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 Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Kanileah Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the grant award from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the amount of $360,000 annually for the 5-year Newark Health and Wellness Project and intends to comply with the provisions in the grant agreement.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | |
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