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Meeting Date:
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2/24/2022 - 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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13.9 Approval of a Research and Data Sharing Agreement between the Newark Board of Education and New Jersey City University.
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Strategic Plans:
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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 5.2 5.2 Build and strengthen capacity across the district to provide an array of student support services and to continuously plan for,
implement, and evaluate student supports in schools and at the district level.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the study will employ a mixed methods design inclusive of interviews and surveys to develop a case for further analysis and comparison of the experiences shared by the Mentor Coordinators during the 2021-22SY. Twenty staff members (selected from: parent liaisons, school counselors, and social workers) will be invited to participate in the study. The qualitative data includes aspects of relationships fostered by in-person, remote, and/or blended mentoring sessions by analyzing the open-ended responses, observations/field notes, and artifacts from the mentoring pairs. The quantitative data consists of the impact relationship has on student outcomes: academic performance, attendance rate, retention, and social-emotional development. Whereas, the purpose of this mixed-methods study is three-fold as the researcher will focus on the a) professional training and technical support, b) effectiveness of mentoring strategies, and c.) strategies to promote program sustainability.
The researcher requests surveying and interviewing up to 20 staff members involved in the coordination of the mentorship programs.
Principal Researcher and their agents will maintain all client information confidentially in accordance with all New Jersey state and federal laws and regulations.
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Funding :
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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 approve this Research and Data Sharing Agreement with New Jersey City University.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Nicole T. Johnson - 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 Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Flohisha Johnson seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of education approve this Research and Data Sharing Agreement with New Jersey City University.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Flohisha Johnson | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | Shayvonne Anderson | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | |
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