Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 9.48 Cengage Science Instructional Materials Purchasing Reference 9582
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.
Enclosure Cengage Quotation
File Attachment:
9582 Cengage.pdf
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education has committed itself to addressing academic excellence in its schools and the development of the highest potential in each student; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a (5), the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertising for library and educational goods and services; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to purchase Science instructional materials to aid in the delivery and establishment of highly effective learning environments; and

WHEREAS, the term of the contract term is August 22, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Marisol Diaz, Director of Bilingual Education and Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
Funding : Subject to availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-600/610/640-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-600/610/640-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of Science instructional materials from August 22, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as follows:

Cengage Learning Inc, Boston, MA at a cost not to exceed $750,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
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 BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of Science instructional materials from August 22, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as follows:

Cengage Learning Inc, Boston, MA at a cost not to exceed $750,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. 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