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DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS |
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Subject:
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25.3 Empowering Creative Minds LLC |
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District Goals:
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Goal 1 To educate all students for academic excellence.
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Enclosure:
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BOCS
Performance Based Contract Guidelines
Appendix B |
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Empowering Creative Minds LLC
Term: September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Amount: $20,000
Scope: Empowering Creative Minds LLC will provide services to support Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) in achieving its goals to promote proficiency in World Languages in accordance with New York State guidelines. Creation of thematic unit lessons, virtual learning sessions and the student portfolio guide are proactive steps in preparing for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. The services provided will scaffold the transition (for teachers and students) to the approved New York State World Language Standards with their emphasis on the modes of communication as well as cultural perspectives. |
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Funding:
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$5,000-TRLE Grant-Pending NYSED approval $15,000-Pending Title III, Immigrant Funding |
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Resolution
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Empowering Creative Minds LLC will provide services to support Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) in achieving its goals to promote proficiency in World Languages in accordance with New York State guidelines. Creation of thematic unit lessons, virtual learning sessions and the student portfolio guide are proactive steps in preparing for the 2021–2022 academic year. The services provided will scaffold the transition (for teachers and students) to the approved New York State World Language Standards with their emphasis on the modes of communication as well as cultural perspectives for the 2020-2021 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Empowering 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 Empowering Minds 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 Empowering Creative Minds LLC at a cost not to exceed $20,000.
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. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Jordan Gonzalez - Director of Language Acquisition |
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Signed By: |
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Dawn Bartz - Executive Director of Social Studies, Science & Technology Integration |
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Signed By: |
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Lissette Colon-Collins - Assistant Superintendent |
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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. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools |
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Vote Results:
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| 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 Empowering Creative Minds LLC will provide services to support Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) in achieving its goals to promote proficiency in World Languages in accordance with New York State guidelines. Creation of thematic unit lessons, virtual learning sessions and the student portfolio guide are proactive steps in preparing for the 2021–2022 academic year. The services provided will scaffold the transition (for teachers and students) to the approved New York State World Language Standards with their emphasis on the modes of communication as well as cultural perspectives for the 2020-2021 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Empowering 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 Empowering Minds 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 Empowering Creative Minds LLC at a cost not to exceed $20,000.
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 | | | | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Abdool H. Jamal | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Andrea Brown | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | |
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