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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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13.12 Permission to Apply - Elevate Career and Technical Education Innovation grant
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Strategic Plans:
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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.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the New Jersey Department of Education announced the Elevate Career and Technical Education Innovation grant to provide schools with the opportunity to modernize and enhance a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study by upgrading the program curriculum to align with business and industry standards, securing the latest equipment and supplies, attending professional development, and obtaining resources necessary to foster a future-ready workforce; and
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education is applying for this competitive grant to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry demands by equipping students with cutting-edge tools and the latest technology that mirrors real-world professional environments; and
Whereas, the maximum amount of the grant award is $50,000 which if awarded would be managed by the Office of Career and Technical Education.
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Funding :
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education approves the submission of the district’s grant proposal to the NJ Department of Education and will adhere to the guidelines in the grant guidance.
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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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Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
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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, the Newark Board of Education approves the submission of the district’s grant proposal to the NJ Department of Education and will adhere to the guidelines in the grant guidance.'. 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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