Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Purchasing  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
9.47 Phonics Booster Instructional Materials Purchasing Reference 9579  
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.
 
Enclosure:
Quotation  
File Attachment:
9579 - 95 Percent Group Inc.pdf
 
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 Newark Board of Education 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 contract term is September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
 
Funding :
Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-610/320-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-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 award of term contract for Phonics Booster Instructional Materials from September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as follows:

95 Percent Group Inc., Lincolnshire, IL at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00

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:  
Joao Dias - Budget Officer
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 Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the award of term contract for Phonics Booster Instructional Materials from September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as follows:

95 Percent Group Inc., Lincolnshire, IL at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00

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: 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