Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 12.24 Approval of Request for Proposal between Lavinia Group 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.
Priority 2.6
2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, Lavinia Group will provide professional development consulting services for K-12 teachers and instructional leaders in math and/or English language arts. Whereas, Lavinia Group will increase teacher capacity in mathematics and English language arts. Whereas, the term is for 2 years with the option to renew for one additional 2 year period.
Funding : 20-20-XXX-200-320-XXX-XXX-XXX
Amount not to exceed $300,000
Recommendation to the Board: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Request For Proposal between Lavinia Group and the Newark Board of Education for Professional Development Consulting Services at West Side High School.
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 Request For Proposal between Lavinia Group and the Newark Board of Education for Professional Development Consulting Services at West Side High School.'. 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