Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/21/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 12.12 High School American History Instructional Materials Purchasing Reference 9834
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure McGraw Hill Quote
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education has committed itself to addressing academic excellence in its schools and the development of the highest potential in each student; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a (5), the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertising for library and educational goods and services; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to purchase High School American History Instructional Materials to aid in the delivery and establishment of highly effective learning environments; and

WHEREAS, the term of the contract shall be November 22, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Carynne Conover, Director of Social Studies and Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent.
Funding : Subject to availability of funds.
20-20-487-100-610-401-000-000
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of High School American History Instructional Materials from November 22, 2023 through June 30, 2024 as follows:

McGraw Hill LLC, Columbus OH at a cost not to exceed $95,340.42

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Karen Blessing - Contract Administrator 1
Signed By:
Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Dawn Haynes seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of High School American History Instructional Materials from November 22, 2023 through June 30, 2024 as follows:

McGraw Hill LLC, Columbus OH at a cost not to exceed $95,340.42

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
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes