Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/21/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.5 Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC- Amendment to September 2023 Resolution #17.8 (Amendment #1)  
District Goals:
Goal 1 Student Achievement
Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive and sustaining curriculum and instruction.
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 10 Questions- Schedule A.pdf
Performance Based Contract Guidelines - Schedule B.xlsx
BOCS Worksheet.xlsx
 
Rationale:
(Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC)
Term: 3/21/2024-10/31/2024
Amount: $33,000.00
Scope: This is Amendment 1 to Resolution #17.8 (September 2023) Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC in the amount of $33,000.00 to provide 11 full days of WIT 101: a program focusing on literacy interventions for Newcomers and Long Term English Language Learners. This program also uses inquiry-based learning to promote language acquisition.
 
Funding:
RECOVS: Learning Loss Grant (Pending NYSED Approval)  
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend an existing contract with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC to purchase consulting services to support tiered literacy interventions in grades K-8 in 5 targeted schools for the 2023-2024 school year,



WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC 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 amend an existing agreement with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC to provide these services, and



NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend an existing agreement with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC at a cost not to exceed $33,000.00.



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:
Michael McDonald - Executive Director
Signed By:  
Frank Hernandez - 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. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Amjed Kuri seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend an existing contract with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC to purchase consulting services to support tiered literacy interventions in grades K-8 in 5 targeted schools for the 2023-2024 school year,



WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC 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 amend an existing agreement with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC to provide these services, and



NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend an existing agreement with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC at a cost not to exceed $33,000.00.



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: 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