Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance and Operations
Type: Action
Subject: 9.5 Non-Public Textbook Aid FY 2023
Strategic Plans:
Priority 1.1
1.1 Organize and align departments and resources to support district priorities, strategies, and initiatives.
Enclosure FY23_Nonpublic_TEXT_Notice_3570 (1)
File Attachment:
FY23_Nonpublic_TEXT_Notice_3570 (1).pdf
Summary: Whereas, N.J.S.A. 18A:58-37.1 et seq. requires Newark Board of Education to purchase and to loan textbooks upon individual request, and without charge, to all kindergarten through twelfth grade students who are enrolled in and attend nonpublic schools in the district; and

Whereas, the Newark Board of Education will consult with the administrator of each participating non-public school, advise them of their funds, and enter into an agreement with them as to the textbooks to be provided; and

Whereas, the Office of Federal Programs & Grants will provide technical assistance to the non-public schools in spending the funds in a timely manner; and

Whereas, the New Jersey Department of Education allocates $100,188 to the Newark Board of Education for fiscal year 2023, beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Funds will be distributed to the non-public schools located within the district as determined by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Funding : $100,188.00
Recommendation to the Board: Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education Board of Education accepts the award from the New Jersey Department of Education for the Non-Public Textbook Aid.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
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, Newark Board of Education Board of Education accepts the award from the New Jersey Department of Education for the Non-Public Textbook Aid.'. 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