Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 9.52 Math Success Purchasing Reference 9581
Strategic Plans:
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, the Newark Board of Education desires to improve and expand education programs beyond high school; and

WHEREAS, in partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the City of Newark, the NJIT/Newark Math Success Initiative launched. The program is designed to identify and strengthen high school student’s mathematic knowledge, skills, and preparation for college work; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education is authorized to enter into an agreement without advertisement with the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, county or municipality or any board, body, officer, agency authority or board of education or any other state or subdivision thereof in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5b; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Maria Ortiz, Assistant Superintendent.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
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Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for the Math Success Initiative commencing July 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 as follows:

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $74,900.62

EXPLANATION: To allow students to earn college credits during high school and strengthen their mathematic knowledge. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Joao Dias - Budget Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Maria Ortiz - 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 award of term contract for the Math Success Initiative commencing July 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 as follows:

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $74,900.62

EXPLANATION: To allow students to earn college credits during high school and strengthen their mathematic knowledge. 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