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Meeting Date:
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OFFICE OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT |
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Subject:
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3.12 Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC |
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District Goals:
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Goal 1
Student Achievement Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive
and sustaining curriculum and instruction.
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Enclosure:
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BOCS
Performance Based Contract Guidelines
Schedule B |
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC
Term: October 2024 - August 2025
Amount: $32,802.00
Scope: This is a resolution for Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC in the amount of $32,802.00 to provide 6 full days of WIT 101: a program focusing on literacy interventions for Newcomers and Long Term English Language Learners at Yonkers Middle High School & 5 full days of WIT 101 to target skill gaps in expository writing, with crossover benefits for reading, speaking, and listening comprehension and across curriculum during Integrated ENL instruction at schools districtwide. |
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Funding:
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21st Century Grant 490.5241.25J312.2110.B2300-$17,892
Pending NYSED Approval- Yonkers Middle High school Title III-490.5241.25J154.2110.B2300-$14,910
Pending NYSED Approval- Schools Districtwide |
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Resolution
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC provide 6 full days of WIT 101: a program focusing on literacy interventions for Newcomers and Long Term English Language Learners & 5 full days of WIT 101 to target skill gaps in expository writing, with crossover benefits for reading, speaking, and listening comprehension and across curriculum during Integrated ENL instruction for the 2024-2025 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 enter into an 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 enter into an agreement with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC at a cost not to exceed $32,802.00.
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. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Madelyn Guzman - Executive Director |
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Signed By: |
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Lissette Colon-Collins - Associate 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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Anibal Soler, Jr. - Superintendent of Schools |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Sheila Greenwald Moved, Member Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC provide 6 full days of WIT 101: a program focusing on literacy interventions for Newcomers and Long Term English Language Learners & 5 full days of WIT 101 to target skill gaps in expository writing, with crossover benefits for reading, speaking, and listening comprehension and across curriculum during Integrated ENL instruction for the 2024-2025 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 enter into an 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 enter into an agreement with Strategic Inquiry Consulting, LLC at a cost not to exceed $32,802.00.
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: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Felix Rios | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | |
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