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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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District Goals:
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Goal 1
Student Achievement Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive
and sustaining curriculum and instruction. Goal 5 Community-wide Engagement Develop family and community partnerships through active engagement, participation
and communication to support stronger and meaningful connections.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Term: One Night Event (Date to be Determined)
Amount: $12,000.00
Scope: Foster a safe and positive climate for our Yonkers Public Schools community during a live, family friendly wrestling event to unite the neighborhood, mentor our students, and reduce the number of violent incidents in our community, which is in alignment with the goals of My Brother's Keeper Milestone 6: All Youth Remain Safe From Violent Crime.
This will be a community-safe night event, a unique opportunity for the community to come together and experience a wrestling show. This one-night event, during the 2024 -2025 school year, will feature 7-9 matches with pro wrestlers and some former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) stars. In addition to the matches, the event will provide a unique opportunity for a wrestler to share words of wisdom and mentoring guidance. |
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Funding:
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Barack Obama Foundation/490.5241.24H344.2110.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 Wrestle Pro NJ LLC. to purchase consulting services to support and provide family-friendly wrestling event aimed at fostering a positive climate in the Yonkers Public Schools community. This unique night will unite the neighborhood, mentor students, and help reduce violent incidents, aligning with My Brother's Keeper Milestone 6: Keeping Youth Safe From Violent Crime. Enjoy 7-9 matches featuring pro wrestlers and former WWE stars, along with mentoring insights from a wrestling star, for the 2024 – 2025 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Wrestle Pro NJ 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 Wrestle Pro NJ 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 Wrestle Pro NJ LLC. at a cost not to exceed $12,000.00. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Jason Baez - 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 Felix Rios seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Wrestle Pro NJ LLC. to purchase consulting services to support and provide family-friendly wrestling event aimed at fostering a positive climate in the Yonkers Public Schools community. This unique night will unite the neighborhood, mentor students, and help reduce violent incidents, aligning with My Brother''s Keeper Milestone 6: Keeping Youth Safe From Violent Crime. Enjoy 7-9 matches featuring pro wrestlers and former WWE stars, along with mentoring insights from a wrestling star, for the 2024 – 2025 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Wrestle Pro NJ 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 Wrestle Pro NJ 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 Wrestle Pro NJ LLC. at a cost not to exceed $12,000.00.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Amjed Kuri | Yes | | Felix Rios | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | |
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