Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 12.16 Keys of Inspiration Grant
Strategic Plans:
Enclosure Keys of Inspiration Amendment
File Attachment:
KOI - Form Amendment (2024-2025 School Year).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 Dr. E. Alma Flagg School in the 2024-2025 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 Dr. E. Alma Flagg 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:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia 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 Dr. E. Alma Flagg 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: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes