Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/28/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.33 Guided Reading Instructional Materials Purchasing Reference 9431
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 Pioneer Valley Educational Press Inc 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 guided reading books to prevent reading failure for grades one and two; and

WHEREAS, the contract is for a one (1) year period of October 28, 2021 through September 30, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award was reviewed and approved by Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-190-100-610-401-000-000
10-11-xxx-xxx-610-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-610-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-610-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education approves the award of contract for Guided Reading Instructional Materials for a contract period of October 28, 2021 through September 30, 2022 as follows:

Pioneer Valley Educational Press Inc; doing business as Pioneer Valley Books, Northampton, MA at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00

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 award of contract for Guided Reading Instructional Materials for a contract period of October 28, 2021 through September 30, 2022 as follows:

Pioneer Valley Educational Press Inc; doing business as Pioneer Valley Books, Northampton, MA at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00

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