Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/19/2021 - 5:00 PM  
Category:
DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
18.13 Interactive Health, LLC  
District Goals:
Goal 1
To educate all students for academic excellence.
 
Enclosure:
BOCS
Schedule B
Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 10 Questions
 
File Attachment:
Interactive Health - Rethink Appendix B 2020-2021 (1).xlsx
Interactive Health 10 Questions for Rethink.docx
Interactive Health BOCS for Rethink Grant.xlsx
 
Rationale:
Interactive Health will create a video that will highlight the transformative teaching practices in blended/remote instruction and to inspire a shift in teaching that encourages innovation, interaction and interconnectedness. This film will be used on the YPS Rethink K-12 Education Website and serve as a model for NYS school districts. The cost of $12,000 for this product is part of the Rethink Grant Award and will take place between May 2021-June 30, 2021.  
Funding:
Funding to cover the $12,000 is through the NYSED K12 Rethink Grant from May 2021-June 30, 2021
490 5241 21E2662110 B2300
 
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Interactive Health to develop a video that highlights innovative teaching practices as part of the NYSED Rethink K-12 Education Model Grant project between May and June 30, 2021.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Interactive Health 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 Interactive Health 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 Interactive Health at a cost not to exceed $12,000.

It is acknowledged and agreed that pursuant to the terms of that certain intermunicipal agreement by and between the City of Yonkers Board of Education ("BOE") and the City of Yonkers (the "City") as filed in the office of the City Clerk on June 16, 2014, the terms of this agreement are subject to review and revision by the Corporation Counsel, as well as approval by the City's Board of Contract and Supply. Furthermore, this agreement shall not be enforceable until signed by both parties and approved by the Corporation Counsel's Office.
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dawn Bartz - Executive Director of Social Studies, Science & Technology Integration
Signed By:  
Roseanne Collins-Judon - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:  
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:  
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:  
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:  
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:  
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Interactive Health to develop a video that highlights innovative teaching practices as part of the NYSED Rethink K-12 Education Model Grant project between May and June 30, 2021.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Interactive Health 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 Interactive Health 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 Interactive Health at a cost not to exceed $12,000.

It is acknowledged and agreed that pursuant to the terms of that certain intermunicipal agreement by and between the City of Yonkers Board of Education ("BOE") and the City of Yonkers (the "City") as filed in the office of the City Clerk on June 16, 2014, the terms of this agreement are subject to review and revision by the Corporation Counsel, as well as approval by the City's Board of Contract and Supply. Furthermore, this agreement shall not be enforceable until signed by both parties and approved by the Corporation Counsel's Office.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Abdool H. Jamal     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes