Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 17.20 Drew University AdvantageArts and Arts High School
Strategic Plans:
Priority 6.4
6.4 Develop and implement a strategy for collaboration with local and national philanthropic organizations.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
2024 MOU - Arts High.docx.pdf
Summary: Whereas, the Newark Board of Education has chosen to engage with Drew University in support of Arts High School’s Drama track; and

Whereas students of the Arts High School will participate in an after-school drama program facilitated by Drew with the above named agency in Drew’s AdvantageArts Program during the academic school years 2023-2024; and


Whereas AdvantageArts will offer pre-arranged classes, workshops, and performances free of charge.
Funding : No cost to the district.
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the participation of Drew University’s AdvantageArts.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the participation of Drew University’s AdvantageArts.'. 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