Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 14.10 Keys of Inspiration Grant
Strategic Plans:
Enclosure MOU
File Attachment:
LangLang KOI - Newark Second Amendment (2021).FINAL.pdf
Summary: Whereas, The Lang Lang International Music Foundation’s mission is to educate, inspire, and motivate the next generation of music lovers. Focusing on selected schools nationwide with limited resources, our unique program reaches students of all backgrounds and gives them a chance to experience the power of music; and

Whereas, Lang Lang International Music Foundation has selected to partner with Camden Street School and Elliot Street School starting in the 2021-2022 school year; and

Whereas, each partnering school will receive:
• a permanent piano lab with 25-30 state-of-the art electric Roland pianos,
• musical curriculum designed by Lang Lang himself,
• supplemental training and ongoing support for the music teachers,
• access to the Keys of Inspiration ™ Educators Network and Resource Library
Funding :
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the Keys of Inspiration Grant for Camden Street School and Elliot Street School and intends to comply with all requirements, conditions, and requests as set forth in the grant application.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
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 Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the Keys of Inspiration Grant for Camden Street School and Elliot Street School and intends to comply with all requirements, conditions, and requests as set forth in the grant application.'. 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