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Meeting Date:
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8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Instruction & Programs - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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12.9 Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools Grant- SY2022-2023
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 1.1 1.1 Organize and align departments and resources to support district priorities, strategies, and initiatives.
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Enclosure
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The Jewish Educational Center- Bruriah Middle School
Heichal Hatorah
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Whereas, the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools grant initiative aims to help schools address the rising costs of STEM education, the growing shortage of qualified STEM teachers in the state, and the need to expand STEM education offerings to all students, helping them prepare for the future; and
Whereas, the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools grant has approved Heichal Hatorah in partnership with Charles Galligan and The JEC – Bruriah Middle School in partnership with Bruce Titen both employed by the Newark Board of Education; and
Whereas, the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools approved grant awarded for Charles Galligan is $16,357.12 and for Bruce Titen is $8,905.53; and
Whereas, the funding used to provide compensation is based on the hourly rate and the total number of hours teaching one or more regular STEM Courses at the approved non-public schools; and
Whereas, the Office of Teaching and Learning, Science Department will oversee the grant; and
Whereas, the grant funding is for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Funding :
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$25,262.65
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Recommendation to the Board:
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the grants from the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools in the total amount of $25,262.65 and intends to comply with the provisions in the grant award letter.
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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. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Nicole T. Johnson - 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 A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Newark Board of Education accepts the grants from the Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools in the total amount of $25,262.65 and intends to comply with the provisions in the grant award letter.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Flohisha Johnson | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | |
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