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Meeting Date:
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3/27/2025 - 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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13.5 Resolution of Support Authorizing the Trees for Schools Grant Application
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 1.5 1.5 Develop a capital strategy aligned with the Long-Range Facilities Plan and strategic plan to modernize all facilities, and plan for enrollment projections, academic programs, and community needs.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, planting trees on school grounds will bring many benefits to our students, staff, and the wider community, including providing cooling shade, habitat, beauty, air and water filtration, stormwater runoff reduction, energy savings, climate change mitigation, and educational opportunities; and
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education seeks to support and work with school administrators, staff, students, and community partners to create a safe and healthy environment for students now and into the future by planting and maintaining trees at appropriate locations; and
Whereas, the Newark Board of Education has determined that Newark Public Schools should apply for a grant from the Trees for Schools: Tree-planting Grants for New Jersey Public Schools, Colleges, and Universities Program. The Grant will be used for a tree planting initiative at schools in the district.
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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 authorizes the submission of the aforementioned grant and if awarded, the District commits to protecting and maintaining the trees planted with grant funds.
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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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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 Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education authorizes the submission of the aforementioned grant and if awarded, the District commits to protecting and maintaining the trees planted with grant funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Abstain | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | |
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