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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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Finance and Operations
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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13.14 Acceptance of Keys of Inspiration Grant
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 6.1 6.1 Establish and staff the Office of Strategic Partnerships to enhance the district’s and schools’ engagement with the many external
organizations that provide resources, programs, and supports to schools and students.
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Enclosure
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MOU Between NBOE & Lang Lang
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, Lang Lang International Music Foundation’s mission is to educate, inspire, and motivate the next generation of music lovers. Focusing on selected schools nationwide with limited resources, our unique program reaches students of all backgrounds and gives them a chance to experience the power of music; and
Whereas, Lang Lang International Music Foundation has selected to partner with Peshine Avenue Schools and Wilson Avenue School starting in the 2025-2026 school year; and
Whereas, each partnering school will receive:
• A permanent piano lab with 25-30 state-of-the art electric Roland pianos,
• Musical curriculum designed by Lang Lang himself,
• Supplemental training and ongoing support for the music teachers,
• Access to the Keys of Inspiration™ Educators Network and Resource Library
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Funding :
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no cost to the district
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the Keys of Inspiration Grant for Peshine Avenue School and Wilson Avenue School and intends to comply with all requirements, conditions, and requests as set forth in the grant agreement.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Michelina Thornton - Director of Grants
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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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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
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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 Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Helena Vinhas seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, Newark Board of Education accepts the Keys of Inspiration Grant for Peshine Avenue School and Wilson Avenue School and intends to comply with all requirements, conditions, and requests as set forth in the grant agreement.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | David I. Daughety | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Louis Maisonave, Jr. | Yes | |
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