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Meeting Date:
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Category:
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DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES |
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Subject:
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13.7 New Grant Award - RECOVS: Recover from COVID School Program Mental Health |
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District Goals:
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Goal 4 Support Student Needs Establish inclusive learning communities that support students with diverse social and
emotional needs for equitable student growth and development.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has awarded Yonkers City School District a grant for the RECOVS: Recover from COVID School Program Mental Health. Time Period: November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2025 |
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Funding:
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November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2025
Total $2,000,000 |
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Resolution
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WHEREAS, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has awarded Yonkers City School District a grant for the RECOVS: Recover from COVID School Program Mental Health in the total of $2,000,000.
WHEREAS, The RECOVS grant supports the District by addressing the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of our student population. Resources will be used to address the adverse social-emotional challenges experienced by students. The impact of the pandemic, and the connections to extended mental health needs will be targeted, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education hereby accepts the award of $2,000,000 to Yonkers Public Schools. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Stephanie McCaskill - Interim Assistant Superintendent |
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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. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Rosemarie Linton seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has awarded Yonkers City School District a grant for the RECOVS: Recover from COVID School Program Mental Health in the total of $2,000,000.
WHEREAS, The RECOVS grant supports the District by addressing the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of our student population. Resources will be used to address the adverse social-emotional challenges experienced by students. The impact of the pandemic, and the connections to extended mental health needs will be targeted, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education hereby accepts the award of $2,000,000 to Yonkers Public Schools.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Amjed Kuri | Yes | |
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