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Meeting Date:
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5/22/2025 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Purchasing
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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13.40 Award of Digital Mathematics Platform for Dynamic Visualizations Contract 10072
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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 2.2 2.2 Develop a digital learning platform that enables students, teachers, and caregivers to actively engage with educational content in classroom or virtual settings. Priority 2.3 2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners.
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Enclosure
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Evaluation Report
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, proposals were electronically received on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 after public advertisement for Digital Mathematics Platform for Dynamic Visualizations. Request for proposals were issued to nine (9) vendors with six (6) vendors responding; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires high-quality instructional material and program providers who can support educators in the effective delivery of standards-based, mathematics curricular resources for (A) Digital Mathematics Platform for Dynamic Visualizations, and (B) Digital Mathematics Platform for Data Visualizations and Analysis; and
WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated by staff members of the Newark Board of Education and the committee selected the finalists identified below as the best qualified vendors based on their response to the District’s request for proposal; and
WHEREAS, the contract term is June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2027 with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contracts has been reviewed and approved by Amanda Grossi, Director of Mathematics.
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Funding :
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Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-600/610/320-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-600/610/320-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-600/610/320/500/8xx-xxx-xxx-xxx
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Recommendation to the Board:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contracts for Digital Mathematics Platform for Dynamic Visualizations for a two (2) year term commencing June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2027 with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period as follows:
A. Amplify Education Inc., Brooklyn, NY at a cost not to exceed $540,000.00
B. DataClassroom Inc., Charlottesville, VA at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00
C. Tuva Labs Inc. New York, NY at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00
EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
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Signed By:
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Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
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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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Abdullah Ansari - Executive Director IT
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Signed By:
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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
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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 Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Helena Vinhas seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contracts for Digital Mathematics Platform for Dynamic Visualizations for a two (2) year term commencing June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2027 with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period as follows:
A. Amplify Education Inc., Brooklyn, NY at a cost not to exceed $540,000.00
B. DataClassroom Inc., Charlottesville, VA at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00
C. Tuva Labs Inc. New York, NY at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00
EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | David I. Daughety | Yes | | Louis Maisonave, Jr. | Yes | |
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