Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/27/2025 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Program - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
19.8 Approval of a Contract between Young Audiences and the Newark Board of Education  
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.
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.
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education, in partnership with Young Audiences, seeks to provide Dances of India workshops to Kindergarten and Second Grade students at First Avenue School, enriching their cultural awareness and artistic expression through interactive dance instruction.  
Funding :
Total amount not to exceed $2,780  
Recommendation to the Board
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approves the partnership between First Avenue School and Young Audiences to provide Dances of India workshops for Kindergarten and Second Grade students.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Christina Ramirez - Special Assistant
Signed By:  
Rosa Branco - Assistant Superintendent - North Ward SLT
Signed By:  
Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Signed By:  
Yolonda Severe - Deputy 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 approves the partnership between First Avenue School and Young Audiences to provide Dances of India workshops for Kindergarten and Second Grade students.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Helena Vinhas     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes