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Meeting Date:
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5/22/2025 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Program - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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19.7 NJIT Math Success Initiative- Continuation of Services
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Strategic Plans:
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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.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, NBOE is a comprehensive community public school district that serves the
entire City of Newark;
WHEREAS, NJIT is a public research university located in the City of Newark;
WHEREAS, the City of Newark challenged NJIT to double the number of students who
reside in Newark and enroll at NJIT, and NJIT accepted such challenge, in part, through
community engagement, professional development and conducting college-readiness programs to
increase the applicant pool with strong candidates seeking enrollment at NJIT;
WHEREAS, as one of the pipelines to increase the applicant pool, which in turn the Parties
hope will increase the enrollment of students who reside in Newark and enroll at NJIT, thus,
meeting the City’s challenge, the Parties will work together to operate the NJIT/Newark Math
Success Initiative (MSI), which is designed to identify and strengthen qualified NBOE high school
students’ mathematics knowledge, skills and preparation for college work, as well as provide
professional development opportunities to NBOE teachers; and
WHEREAS, the activities contemplated by this Agreement are of mutual interest and
benefit to NBOE and NJIT and will further the objectives of the Parties in a manner consistent
with their respective non-profit, tax-exempt, educational status.
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Funding :
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10-11-190-100-320-403-000-000
10-13-422-100-320-403-000-000
20-20-231-100-320-403-000-000
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Recommendation to the Board:
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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, 2025 through August 31,
2026 as follows:
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ at a cost not to
exceed $604,130.00
EXPLANATION: To allow students to earn college credits during high
school and strengthen their mathematical knowledge. Subject to the
availability of funds.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Florbela Branco - Clerk 3
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Signed By:
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Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Brenda Liss - General Counsel
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Signed By:
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Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
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Signed By:
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Yolonda Severe - Deputy Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Roger León - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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Original Motion | Member Kanileah Anderson Moved, Member David I. Daughety 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, 2025 through August 31,
2026 as follows:
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ at a cost not to
exceed $604,130.00
EXPLANATION: To allow students to earn college credits during high
school and strengthen their mathematical 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 | | | Louis Maisonave, Jr. | Yes | Helena Vinhas | Yes | David I. Daughety | Yes | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | Vereliz Santana | Yes | Josephine Garcia | Yes | Hasani Council | Yes | |
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