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Meeting Date:
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9/28/2023 - 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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11.29 Renewal of Curriculum Professional Development Contract 9432R1
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 2.3 2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, proposals were electronically received in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 after public advertisement for 9432 Curriculum Professional Development. Request for proposals were issued to sixty-five (65) vendors with twenty-eight (28) vendors responding; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to develop a pool of qualified service providers who are capable of providing evidence-based professional development services at the school and/or District level that will result in increased academic performance for Newark students; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved Part I of the contract award during the November 23, 2021 Board Meeting, and Part II of the contract during the January 27, 2022 Board Meeting for a two (2) year term of November 23, 2021 through November 22, 2023 with an option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved an amendment of contract during the January 26, 2023 Board Meeting for the vendor Teaching Matters’ for inclusion of a series of webinars and trainings based on literacy cycles, along with a personal coach serving as a mentor to provide job-embedded coaching support; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to exercise its sole renewal option for a term of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for renewal of term contracts has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
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Funding :
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10-11- xxx-xxx-320/329-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15- xxx-xxx-320/329-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20- xxx-xxx-320/329-xxx-xxx-xxx
61-61- xxx-xxx-320/329-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 renewal of term contracts for Curriculum Professional Development services for a two (2) year period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025 as follows:
A. 4D Math Alliance Inc., Holmdel, NJ at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
B. Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
C. Discovery Education Inc, Charlotte, NC at a cost not to exceed $1,400,000.00
D. EDforTech Corp., Eugene, OR at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
E. Follett School Solutions LLC, McHenry, IL at a cost not to exceed $1,400,000.00
G. Educational Testing Service/ Institute for Student Achievement, Princeton, NJ at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
I. National Training Network Inc., Greensboro, NC at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
J. New Jersey Preforming Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
L. Teaching Matters Inc., New York, NY at a cost not to exceed $2,800,000
N. Computing in Context LLC, Alexandria, VA at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
O. Fellows Orton Gillingham Academy, Elkton, MD at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
EXPLANATION: To develop a pool of qualified curriculum professional development service providers.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
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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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Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant 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 Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contracts for Curriculum Professional Development services for a two (2) year period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025 as follows:
A. 4D Math Alliance Inc., Holmdel, NJ at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
B. Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
C. Discovery Education Inc, Charlotte, NC at a cost not to exceed $1,400,000.00
D. EDforTech Corp., Eugene, OR at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
E. Follett School Solutions LLC, McHenry, IL at a cost not to exceed $1,400,000.00
G. Educational Testing Service/ Institute for Student Achievement, Princeton, NJ at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
I. National Training Network Inc., Greensboro, NC at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
J. New Jersey Preforming Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
L. Teaching Matters Inc., New York, NY at a cost not to exceed $2,800,000
N. Computing in Context LLC, Alexandria, VA at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
O. Fellows Orton Gillingham Academy, Elkton, MD at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
EXPLANATION: To develop a pool of qualified curriculum professional development service providers.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | |
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