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Meeting Date:
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8/22/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Programs - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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16.17 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between AT&T Pioneers 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 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. 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, AT&T Pioneers has agreed to volunteer and coordinate STEAM activities, including providing funding for Virtual Reality equipment, robotics support, and other related activities, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and STEAM Afterschool Enrichment Programs LLC, under the terms outlined in the attached Memorandum of Understanding.
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Funding :
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At 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 the Memorandum of Understanding between AT&T Pioneers and the Newark Board of Education, effective for the 2024-2025 school year
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jennifer Killeen - Supervisor
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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 Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved, that the Newark Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Understanding between AT&T Pioneers and the Newark Board of Education, effective for the 2024-2025 school year'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | |
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