Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 12.13 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the I Have A Dream Foundation by the Newark Board of Education
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.
Priority 2.5
2.5 Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into the instructional program through curriculum design and professional development.
Priority 5.2
5.2 Build and strengthen capacity across the district to provide an array of student support services and to continuously plan for, implement, and evaluate student supports in schools and at the district level.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, I have a Dream Foundation has agreed to provide after school programming to 13th Ave School; and
Whereas, I have A Dream Foundation will provide supplemental social, emotional, academic and enrichment support for students in grades PreK-2nd grade and enrollment will not exceed 150 students.

The program is a renewal and will run during the 2022-23 school year.
Funding : No cost to the district.
Recommendation to the Board: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Understanding between I Have a Dream Foundation and the Newark Board of Education to implement an Afterschool Program at 13th Ave.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Understanding between I Have a Dream Foundation and the Newark Board of Education to implement an Afterschool Program at 13th Ave.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes