Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
7/17/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
OFFICE OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.3 The Studio Fund, LLC  
District Goals:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
2024-06-05_GPS_Performance_Based_Contract_Guidelines-Schedule_B.xlsx
BOCS Worksheet.xlsx
2024-06-05_GPS-YPS_Performance_Based_Contract_Guidelines-10_Questions-Schedule_A.pdf
 
Rationale:
The Studio Fund, LLC will serve as the link between Yonkers Public Schools, Great Point Studios, relevant Local Unions, collaborate with industry partners to create work-based learning opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year.  
Funding:
General Funds: 450.5241.100000.2027.B2300  
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with the Studio Fund, LLC for professional consulting services to serve as the link between Yonkers Public Schools, Great Point Studios, relevant Local Unions, collaborate with industry partners to create work-based learning opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year, WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with the Studio Fund, 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 the Studio Fund, 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 the Studio Fund, LLC at a cost not to exceed $150,000.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Erik Wright - 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:  
Anibal Soler, Jr. - Superintendent of Schools
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Amjed Kuri Moved, Member Kevin Cacace seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with the Studio Fund, LLC for professional consulting services to serve as the link between Yonkers Public Schools, Great Point Studios, relevant Local Unions, collaborate with industry partners to create work-based learning opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year, WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with the Studio Fund, 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 the Studio Fund, 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 the Studio Fund, LLC at a cost not to exceed $150,000.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 6 - 0
   
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Amjed Kuri     Yes