Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.44 Amendment to Phonics Booster Summer Instructional Materials Purchasing Reference 9335
Strategic Plans:
Enclosure
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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, the District desires to purchase phonic booster materials for grades one through three as well as conduct professional development virtual teacher training sessions; and

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

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the award of contract during the May 4, 2021 Board meeting for a contract term of May 4, 2021 through August 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to amend the contract for inclusion of Core Phonics instructional materials; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for amendment was reviewed and approved by Marilyn Mitchell, Director of Special Education and Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
20-20-234-100-610/320-401-000-000
20-20-250-100-610/320-408-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-610/320-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-610/320-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the amendment of term contract for Phonics Booster Summer Instructional Materials and Core Phonics from May 3, 2021 through August 31, 2022 as follows:

95 Percent Group Inc, Lincolnshire, IL at a cost not to exceed from $100,000.00 to $200,000.00 (additional $100,000.00)

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
John Teabout - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Marilyn Mitchell - Deputy Executive Director
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Hasani Council Moved, Member Asia J. Norton seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the amendment of term contract for Phonics Booster Summer Instructional Materials and Core Phonics from May 3, 2021 through August 31, 2022 as follows:

95 Percent Group Inc, Lincolnshire, IL at a cost not to exceed from $100,000.00 to $200,000.00 (additional $100,000.00)

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. Subject to the availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes