Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/28/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.39 Amendment of Supplemental Elementary Reading Materials Purchasing Reference 9429
Strategic Plans:
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.
Enclosure Savvas proposal
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education has committed itself to addressing academic excellence in its schools and the development of the highest potential in each student; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)5, the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertising for educational goods and services; and

WHEREAS, the District desires to purchase supplemental elementary reading materials and licenses to aid in the delivery and establishment of highly effective learning environments; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the award of contract at the September 30, 2021 Board Meeting for a one (1) year period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to amend the current contract to purchase additional supplemental reading materials for an additional grade level; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for amendment was reviewed and approved by Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-610-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-610-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-610-xxx-xxx-xxx (not to exceed $250,000.00)
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the amendment of term contract for Supplemental Elementary Reading Materials to aid in teaching phonics, spelling, and vocabulary for a contract period of
October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 as follows:

Savvas Learning Company LLC, Paramus, NJ at a cost not to exceed from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
John Teabout - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Hasani Council Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the amendment of term contract for Supplemental Elementary Reading Materials to aid in teaching phonics, spelling, and vocabulary for a contract period of
October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 as follows:

Savvas Learning Company LLC, Paramus, NJ at a cost not to exceed from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00

EXPLANATION: To meet the educational requirements of New Jersey and the District’s Education Plan. Subject to the availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes