Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/24/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Finance and Operations  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
12.9 Memorandum of Understanding - Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 5.4
5.4 Strengthen and amplify specialized assistance, crisis, and emergency support, including procedures and services necessary for crisis and emergency situations and specialized assistance programs for students and families with intensive special needs.
 
Enclosure:
MOU Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey  
File Attachment:
MOU - PPMNJ.pdf
 
Summary:
Whereas, the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (this MOU) is a formalized partnership between Planned Parenthood and (“PPMNJ” or Partner) and the Newark Board of Education as the partner will provide a total of 8 sexuality education workshops with students in the transition program at American History High School during the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Whereas, lesson topics may include from the following: Introduction to Sexuality, Access to Health Care and Self-Advocacy, Puberty and Reproductive Anatomy, Self-Esteem and Body Image, Healthy Relationships and Consent. Birth Control, Sexually Transmitted Infections and LGBTQ+ Inclusivity.

Whereas, PPMNJ will provide all educational materials and lesson plans for each workshop. Lesson plans will include objectives aligned to the National Sex Education Learning Standards, as well as New Jersey State Learning Standards.
 
Funding :
No funding provided by the Newark Board of Education  
Recommendation to the Board
Now, Therefore, Be Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the Newark Board of Education and Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Carol Quinn - Business Analyst
Signed By:  
Marilyn Mitchell - Deputy Executive Director
Signed By:  
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Vereliz Santana Moved, Member Kanileah Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the Newark Board of Education and Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes