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DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS |
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Subject:
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18.5 Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) |
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District Goals:
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Goal 1
Student Achievement Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive
and sustaining curriculum and instruction.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Term: March 2024 – August 2024
Amount: $30,000.00
Scope: Westchester Jewish Community Services will promote the safety and well-being of students who are at high risk in the Yonkers schools with WJCS satellite mental health clinics across various buildings. WJCS will provide immediate risk assessments and short-term individual therapeutic support for students identified by the school’s social worker, psychologist, and/or guidance counselor struggling due to social and/or emotional dis-regulation leading to high risk behaviors. |
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Funding:
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TITLE IV: Pending NYSED approval |
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Resolution
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc.to purchase consulting services to support promote the safety and well-being of students who are at high risk in the Yonkers schools with WJCS satellite mental health clinics across various buildings for the 2023 -2024 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc. a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department, and,
WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc.to provide these services, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc.at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00. |
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Approvals:
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Lissette Colon-Collins - Assistant Superintendent |
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Signed By: |
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Elaine Shine - Executive Director of School Improvement and Innovation |
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Signed By: |
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Tom Collich - Purchasing Director |
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Signed By: |
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Finance Department - Finance Reviewer |
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Signed By: |
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Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner |
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Signed By: |
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John Liszewski - Commissioner |
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Signed By: |
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Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Amjed Kuri seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc.to purchase consulting services to support promote the safety and well-being of students who are at high risk in the Yonkers schools with WJCS satellite mental health clinics across various buildings for the 2023 -2024 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc. a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department, and,
WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc.to provide these services, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc.at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Amjed Kuri | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | |
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