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9.38 Award of Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Materials and Professional Development Contract 9560 |
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Strategic Plans:
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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 2.2 2.2 Develop a digital learning platform that enables students, teachers, and caregivers to actively engage with educational content in classroom or virtual settings. 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 2.4 2.4 Implement a district-wide assessment system that is aligned to curricula, integrates multiple measures, and allows accessibility and modifications for students with disabilities and English language learners. Priority 2.5 2.5 Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into the instructional program through curriculum design and professional development.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 National Declaration of Emergency proposals were electronically received in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 on Friday, August 5, 2022 after public advertisement for Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Materials and Professional Development. Request for proposals were issued to eleven (11) vendors with seven (7) vendors responding; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education seeks proposals from high-quality instructional material and program
providers who can support educators in the effective delivery of standards-based preschool curricular resources that provide effective delivery of (A) standards-based curriculum and (B) the establishment of a high-quality Pre-K learning environment; and
WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated by staff members of the Newark Board of Education and the committee selected the finalist identified below as the best qualified vendors based on their response to the District’s request for proposal; and
WHEREAS, the contract is for a three (3) year period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contracts has been reviewed and approved by Yolonda Severe, Executive Director of Early Childhood. |
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Funding :
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Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-600/610/320/329/500-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-600/610/320/329/500-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-600/610/320/329/500-xxx-xxx-xxx |
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Recommendation to the Board
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contracts for Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Materials and Professional Development for a three (3) year period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period as follows:
A. Hatch Inc., Winston Salem, NC at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00
B. UTJ Holdco Inc. DBA Teaching Strategies LLC, Bethesda, MS at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
EXPLANATION: To obtain high quality pre-kindergarten instructional materials. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager |
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Signed By: |
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Joao Dias - Budget Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Yolonda Severe - Executive Director of Early Childhood |
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Signed By: |
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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator |
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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 Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contracts for Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Materials and Professional Development for a three (3) year period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period as follows:
A. Hatch Inc., Winston Salem, NC at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00
B. UTJ Holdco Inc. DBA Teaching Strategies LLC, Bethesda, MS at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00
EXPLANATION: To obtain high quality pre-kindergarten instructional materials.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Flohisha Johnson | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | |
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