Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/19/2021 - 5:00 PM  
Category:
DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
18.7 Wowity Business Solutions LLC  
District Goals:
Goal 2
To implement systematic professional development.
 
Enclosure:
Performance Based Contract - 10 Questions
New Vendor Form
Quote
Schedule B
BOCS
Wowity MWBE Certification
 
File Attachment:
Yonkers Public Schools Vendor Form.pdf
Invoice - Yonkers Public Schools.pdf
Wowity Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 10 Questions - Updated 8-... (2).docx
Wowity MWBE certificate.pdf
Wowity BOCS.xlsx
Wowity Schedule B new.xlsx
 
Rationale:
Wowity Business Solutions LLC will serve as a consultant for the district administration in the fulfillment of the NYSED Smart Start Grant providing services to ensure the new technology purchased for the new district Tech Center is connected to the goals of the grant from May 2021-March 31, 2022. Wowity will also serve as the MWBE for the grant. The cost for this service is part of the Smart Start Grant Award.  
Funding:
Funding allocations pending the NYSED Smart Start grant.  
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Wowity Business Solutions LLC to provide consulting assistance in developing a district Stem Center as part of the NYSED Smart Start Grant from May 2021-March 31, 2022.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Wowity Business Solutions 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 Wowity Business Solutions 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 Wowity Business Solutions at a cost not to exceed $20,000.

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:  
Roseanne Collins-Judon - 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:  
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 Wowity Business Solutions LLC to provide consulting assistance in developing a district Stem Center as part of the NYSED Smart Start Grant from May 2021-March 31, 2022.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Wowity Business Solutions 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 Wowity Business Solutions 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 Wowity Business Solutions at a cost not to exceed $20,000.

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: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Abdool H. Jamal     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes