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Meeting Date:
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DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION |
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Subject:
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19.3 Center for Technology and School Change at Columbia University |
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District Goals:
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Goal 2 To implement systematic professional development.
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Enclosure:
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BOCS
Appendix A
Appendix B
Yonkers Smart Start Initiative Description |
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Vendor: Teachers College Columbia University
Term: July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
Scope: Teachers College will provide professional development in inquiry-based teaching and learning for 100 7th and 8th grade teachers during the first year of the Smart Start Grant. |
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Funding:
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NYS Smart Start Grant pending
$50,000 |
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Resolution
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) to provide inquiry-based professional learning for 100 teachers as part of the NYSED Smart Start Grant project.
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with CTSC 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 CTSC 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 CTSC at a cost not to exceed $50,000.
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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Dawn Bartz - Executive Director of Social Studies, Science & Technology Integration |
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Signed By: |
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Roseanne Collins-Judon - 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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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. John Castanaro Moved, Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) to provide inquiry-based professional learning for 100 teachers as part of the NYSED Smart Start Grant project.
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with CTSC 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 CTSC 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 CTSC at a cost not to exceed $50,000.
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: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Andrea Brown | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | |
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