Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/20/2021 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
16.6 Nearpod  
District Goals:
Goal 1
To educate all students for academic excellence.
 
Enclosure:
Nearpod Quote
Nearpod Schedule B
Performance Based Contract - 10 Questions
BOCS
 
File Attachment:
Nearpod Main Platform Quote.pdf
Nearpod performance based contract.pdf
Nearpod Schedule B.xlsx
Nearpod BOCS .xlsx
 
Rationale:
Term: Feb. 28, 2021-June 30, 2022
Amount: $166,680.00
Scope: The cost covers this digital platform for all 39 schools, PK-12 grade levels. The cost covers the online distance learning platform, content lessons, and Historical Literacy Lessons.
 
Funding:
CAI Software Account  
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Nearpod to purchase its digital K-12 platform for hybrid and full distance learning for all students and teachers at each of the 39 schools within the district for a term of Feb. 28, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Nearpod 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 Nearpod 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 Nearpod at a cost not to exceed $166,680.

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.
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dawn Bartz - Executive Director of Social Studies, Science & Technology Integration
Signed By:  
Christopher Carvalho - Director
Signed By:  
Roseanne Collins-Judon - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:  
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:  
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:  
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:  
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:  
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Nearpod to purchase its digital K-12 platform for hybrid and full distance learning for all students and teachers at each of the 39 schools within the district for a term of Feb. 28, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Nearpod 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 Nearpod 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 Nearpod at a cost not to exceed $166,680.

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: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Andrea Brown     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Abdool H. Jamal     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes