Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/19/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 13.12 Acceptance of NY Jets Donation
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure NY Jets Donation Letter
File Attachment:
NYJets Donation.pdf
Summary: Whereas, the New York Jets, located in Florham Park, NJ, has a mission to create impactful programing that leaves lasting legacies for their communities and fund initiatives that positively influence the lives of young people in the tri-state area and provide opportunity for disadvantaged communities; and Whereas, the New York Jets are excited to support the students of Newark Board of Education and their efforts to achieve success by donating 20 Microsoft Surface Laptops, 20 Surface Pens, and 1 Surface Studio Computer with an approximate monetary value in the amount of $52,100; and Whereas, the donation is intended for the students at Newark School of Fashion and Design.
Funding :
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the generous donation from the NY Jets to support the students at Newark School of Fashion and Design.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the generous donation from the NY Jets to support the students at Newark School of Fashion and Design.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Abstain
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes