Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/27/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Programs - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.10 Approval of Grade 5 English Language Arts Curricular Units by 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 is committed to the continuing improvement of the educational program of the district; and

Whereas, central office personnel have authored Grade 5 English Language Arts curricular units of study that provide an overview, alignment to New Jersey student learning standards, lesson plans and assessments.

The new units include:
1. Protecting the Earth: Plastic Pollutants and Informational Text Unit
2. One Crazy Summer: An ELA Novel Unit
 
Funding :
No cost to the district.  
Recommendation to the Board
Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve these Grade 5 English Language Arts curricular units of study.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:  
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve these Grade 5 English Language Arts curricular units of study.'. 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
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes