Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 9.65 Student Assessments and Related Services Purchasing Reference 9577
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure Student Assessments and Related Services quotes
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the District desires to administer student assessments for gathering relevant information evaluating performance and progress; and

WHEREAS, the District recognizes that the provision of assessments includes the cost of item development, printing and shipping tests/ test booklets, and online access; and

WHEREAS, the District shall include MAP Growth K-12 Science add-ons, and virtual workshops; and

WHEREAS, the District can award a term contract in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a (5) without advertisement for educational goods and services; and

WHEREAS, the contract shall not exceed a one (1) year period commencing September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Rochanda Jackson, Executive Director of Policy, Planning, Evaluation, and Testing.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-190-100-320-432-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-320-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-320-xxx-xxx-xxx (not to exceed $249,000.00)
Recommendation to the Board: NOW, THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Student Assessment and Related Services including ancillary training for a term of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 as follows:

North West Evaluation Association (NWEA), Portland, OR at a cost not to exceed $488,014.00

EXPLANATION: To provide student assessments and related services for grades 1-12. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Susan Balbosa - Contract Administrator 2
Signed By:
Rochanda Jackson - Executive Director
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
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 IT IS RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Student Assessment and Related Services including ancillary training for a term of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 as follows:

North West Evaluation Association (NWEA), Portland, OR at a cost not to exceed $488,014.00

EXPLANATION: To provide student assessments and related services for grades 1-12. 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