Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/21/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 12.9 Approval of Virtual Extended Learning Classroom Experiences
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.1
2.1 Develop and implement a pre-K through grade 12 inclusive curricula and assessments that elevate historically marginalized voices, strengthen and sustain a focus on the instructional core, and provide opportunities to learn about perspectives beyond one’s own scope.
Priority 3.4
3.4 Establish an array of ongoing and diverse opportunities for staff, parents, students, and partners to plan for strategies to connect learning to students’ lives and promote student learning in the community.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education Office is committed to providing opportunities for extended arts and science integration learning experiences through virtual and/or live performances for students

Whereas this month virtual trips included the Yogi Berra Museum, Newark Museum, Grammy Museum and Liberty Science Center; and

WHEREAS, this activity will enrich the teaching of New Jersey Student Learning Standards both in and through the Arts; and teacher resource guides will be made available to schools in advance of performances and include activities aligned to arts and science and other content standards; and

WHEREAS, students in grades PreK- 8th grade will participate in the virtual and/or in person experiences.
Funding : 10-11-190-100-800-401-000-000 for $60,500
Recommendation to the Board: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the virtual extended classroom experiences for $60,500.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve the virtual extended classroom experiences for $60,500.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes