Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/27/2025 - 6:00 PM
Category:
Instruction & Program - Votes
Type:
Action
Subject:
19.11 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between College Access: Research and Action (CARA) and the Newark Board of Education
Strategic Plans
:
Priority 2.6
2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
Enclosure
:
File Attachment:
Summary
:
Whereas, CARA has agreed to provide staff development for school staff on postsecondary access and train current NJ college students who are alumni of Newark high schools to support the work of the counseling staff for Newark Board of Education high schools. Topics will include postsecondary applications, financial aid, transition and matriculation.
Funding
:
No cost to the district
Recommendation to the Board
Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Understanding between CARA and the Newark Board of Education.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Mary Leigh Harvey - Director
Signed By:
Carolyn Granato - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:
Original Motion
Member
Kanileah Anderson
Moved, Member
Helena Vinhas
seconded to approve the
Original
motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Understanding between CARA and the Newark Board of Education.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye:
8
Nay:
0
.
The motion
Carried
8 - 0
Josephine Garcia
Yes
Hasani Council
Yes
Daniel Gonzalez
Yes
Vereliz Santana
Yes
Kanileah Anderson
Yes
Crystal Williams
Yes
Allison K. James-Frison
Yes
Helena Vinhas
Yes