Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/22/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Programs - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.17 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Yung Feng High School, Taiwan 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, Yung Feng High School Taiwan has agreed to collaborate with Newark School of Global Studies High School online about each city's culture, food, arts, music, etc.

Whereas, there will be presentations by school's students and staff; and
Whereas students from each school will potentially meet in virtual platforms and possibly in person in the future.

The Memorandum of Understanding is for three years.
 
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 Yung Feng High School, Taiwan and the Newark Board of Education.  
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 this Memorandum of Understanding between Yung Feng High School, Taiwan and the Newark Board of Education.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Crystal Williams     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes