Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/28/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 14.5 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between ASPIRA and the Newark Board of Education
Strategic Plans:
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 3.4
3.4 Establish an array of ongoing and diverse opportunities for staff, parents, students, and partners to plan for strategies to connect learning to students’ lives and promote student learning in the community.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
ASPIRA - NPS MOU 21-22 - final version.pdf
Summary: ASPIRA will provide after school programs from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for the 2021-22 school year at Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School and Dr. Horton Elementary School.

Given the current health conditions, services will be provided virtually until that time when they can be provided in person.

ASPIRA will provide summer programming from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in July and August. The curriculum includes STEAM, Media Arts, Fine Arts, Sports and Trips.
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 ASPIRA 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 ASPIRA 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
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes