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Meeting Date:
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DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS |
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Subject:
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18.6 National Scholastic Chess Foundation |
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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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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Term: March 2024 -August 2024
Amount:$20,100.00
Scope: National Scholastic Chess Foundation will deliver chess enrichment programs to those selected by Yonkers Public Schools. The program will emphasize the development of higher-order thinking skills for students through instruction in the game of chess. |
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Funding:
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1003a School Improvement Grant District: 490.5241.24H159.2110.B2300 -Pending NYSED approval |
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Resolution
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with National Scholastic Chess Foundation to purchase consulting services to support enrichment programs to those selected by Yonkers Public Schools. The
program will emphasize the development of higher-order thinking skills for students through instruction in the game of chess, for the 2023 - 2024 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with National Scholastic Chess Foundation 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 National Scholastic Chess Foundation 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 National Scholastic Chess Foundation at a cost not to exceed $20,100.00. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Lissette Colon-Collins - Assistant Superintendent |
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Signed By: |
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Elaine Shine - Executive Director of School Improvement and Innovation |
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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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Dr. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Amjed Kuri seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with National Scholastic Chess Foundation to purchase consulting services to support enrichment programs to those selected by Yonkers Public Schools. The
program will emphasize the development of higher-order thinking skills for students through instruction in the game of chess, for the 2023 - 2024 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with National Scholastic Chess Foundation 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 National Scholastic Chess Foundation 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 National Scholastic Chess Foundation at a cost not to exceed $20,100.00.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Amjed Kuri | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | |
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