Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Instruction & Programs - Votes
Type: Action
Subject: 12.25 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between National Education Equity Lab and the Newark Board of Education
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.1
2.1 Develop and implement a pre-K through grade 12 inclusive curricula and assessments that elevate historically marginalized voices, strengthen and sustain a focus on the instructional core, and provide opportunities to learn about perspectives beyond one’s own scope.
Priority 2.6
2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Whereas, the National Equity Lab agreed to deliver one or more College- in- High School courses. Whereas, the National Equity Lab will manage the recruitment and onboarding of students and teachers. Whereas, the National Equity Lab will provide updates to teachers about student progress.
Funding : School/District will pay $250 per student per course
10-11-190-320-403-000-000-HSSLT
Recommendation to the Board: Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education approve this Memorandum of Understanding between National Equity Lab and the Newark Board of Education to deliver College-in-High School courses.
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 National Equity Lab and the Newark Board of Education to deliver College-in-High School courses.'. 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