Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/24/2021 - 5:00 PM  
Category:
DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.17 Dr. Cluny Lavache  
District Goals:
Goal 2
To implement systematic professional development.
Goal 1
To educate all students for academic excellence.
 
Enclosure:
Dr. Cluny Lavache Consultant Proposal
C. Lavache Schedule B
BOCS
Performance Based Contract
New Vendor Form
 
File Attachment:
C Lavache Yonkers Proposal.pdf
C Lavache Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 10 Questions - Updated 8-19-19 (3).docx
C. Lavache Vendor Request Form 07.01.2020.pdf
C Lavache Performance Based Contract Guidelines - Schedule B - Template (1).xlsx
C Lavache BOCS.xlsx
 
Rationale:
Term: March 2021-July 2021
Amount: $16,200
Scope: Consultation services from Dr. Cluny Lavache to provide 7-90-minute professional development sessions for curriculum developers (teachers and administrators), 3 planning sessions with the district's curriculum steering committee; and to develop a final summary report. The work will result in the design, development and implementation of a full year interdisciplinary course in all 8 high schools.
 
Funding:
Title IIa:490.5241.21E153.2070.B2300 Pending Budget Approval  
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Dr. Cluny Lavache, curriculum consultant, who will provide teacher coaching support, professional development on curriculum writing, and will work with teachers and administrators to develop new high school courses that are culturally responsive and funded through Title IIa for the following term: March 2021-July 2021.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Dr. Lavache 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 Dr. Cluny Lavache 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 Dr. Cluny Lavache at a cost not to exceed $16,200.

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:  
Dr. Christopher Macaluso - Assistant Superintendent
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 Abdool H. Jamal seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Dr. Cluny Lavache, curriculum consultant, who will provide teacher coaching support, professional development on curriculum writing, and will work with teachers and administrators to develop new high school courses that are culturally responsive and funded through Title IIa for the following term: March 2021-July 2021.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Dr. Lavache 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 Dr. Cluny Lavache 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 Dr. Cluny Lavache at a cost not to exceed $16,200.

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: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Abdool H. Jamal     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes