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Meeting Date:
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10/24/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Program - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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18.5 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Drew University and the Newark Board of Education
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Strategic Plans:
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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 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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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas this Memorandum of Understanding outlines a partnership between the Newark Board of Education and Drew University to facilitate the AdvantageArts Program at Arts High School, benefiting students through after-school drama instruction. The program runs for one semester from February 10, 2025, to April 28, 2025, with 8 sessions. Students will receive free drama classes at no cost to the District.
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Funding :
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No cost to the District
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approves this Memorandum of Understanding between Drew University and the Newark Board of Education.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Christina Ramirez - Special Assistant
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Signed By:
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Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
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Signed By:
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Yolonda Severe - Deputy Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Brenda Liss - General Counsel
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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 Kanileah Anderson Moved, Member Dawn Haynes seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approves this Memorandum of Understanding between Drew University and the Newark Board of Education.'. 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 | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | |
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