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Meeting Date:
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DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION |
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Subject:
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16.5 VWR International, LLC Dba Ward's Science Brand and Parco Scientific Company |
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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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NYS is now assessing the new Science Learning Standards for students in grades K-8. Part of the assessment requires investigations for students in grades 3-8: four investigations for students in grades 3-5 and four investigations for students in grades 6-8. These investigations are designed for students to experience the curriculum and unpack the standards using experiences that invite students to think like scientists. The required investigations have consumable and non-consumable material needs. These materials will be distributed to schools that have students in grades 3-8. The cost of the materials across both vendors will not exceed $39,998.18. Specifically, $2464.50 for Parco Scientific and $37533.68 for VWR International. This was bid # RFB-7088, the opening date was on 1/24/2024, 5 bids were received and awarded to the lowest bidders, per group. |
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Funding:
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450-5241-100000-2027-B2520 |
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Resolution
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WHEREAS the Board of Education and the Superintendent permit Yonkers Public Schools in the district during the 2023-2024 school year to purchase science materials from VWR International, LLC/Ward’s Science Brand and Parco Scientific Company to meet New York State Science Curricular requirements, WHEREAS authentic scientific experiences are available to students through the required NYS Science Investigations and in which they are aligned to the curriculum and national and NYS Science Learning Standards and, WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with VWR International, LLC/Ward’s Science Brand and Parco Scientific Company in provide these materials, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent to purchase scientific materials from VWR International/Ward’s Science Brand and Parco Scientific Company, at a combined cost not to exceed $39,998.18. Specifically, $2,464.50 for Parco Scientific and $37,533.68 for VWR International. |
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Approvals:
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Matthew Gonzales - Executive Director |
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Tom Collich - Purchasing Director |
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Finance Department - Finance Reviewer |
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Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner |
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John Liszewski - Commissioner |
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Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel |
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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 Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education and the Superintendent permit Yonkers Public Schools in the district during the 2023-2024 school year to purchase science materials from VWR International, LLC/Ward’s Science Brand and Parco Scientific Company to meet New York State Science Curricular requirements, WHEREAS authentic scientific experiences are available to students through the required NYS Science Investigations and in which they are aligned to the curriculum and national and NYS Science Learning Standards and, WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with VWR International, LLC/Ward’s Science Brand and Parco Scientific Company in provide these materials, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent to purchase scientific materials from VWR International/Ward’s Science Brand and Parco Scientific Company, at a combined cost not to exceed $39,998.18. Specifically, $2,464.50 for Parco Scientific and $37,533.68 for VWR International.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. | The motion Carried 6 - 0 | | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | Gail Burns | Yes | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | |
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