Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/14/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
21.3 IXL Learning  
District Goals:
Goal 1
To educate all students for academic excellence.
Goal 2
To implement systematic professional development.
 
Enclosure:
IXL 3-year quote
IXL Performance Based Contract Guidelines
BOCS
Schedule B
 
File Attachment:
IXL Contract # 100915 (Gr 2 -12)_5.6.22_3 YR Subscription (1).pdf
IXL Quote 3444939-2022-006-4 [Yonkers Public Schools] Gr 2-12 (3) YR Discounted Subscription_(REVISED 5.6.22).pdf
IXL BOCS.xlsx
IXL Performance Based Contract Guidelines - IXL Learning Inc (1).docx
IXL Schedule B (1).xlsx
 
Rationale:
Vendor: IXL Learning
Term: June 30, 2022-July 1, 2025
Amount: 3-Year total $710,440; Year 1: $299,176; Year 2: $205,632; Year 3: 205,632
Scope: Digital licenses for all students in grades 2-12 for ELA and Math for three years; Grades 2-8 Social Studies and Level 1 Spanish for Year 1; unlimited licenses for administrators and teachers. Eleven PD sessions.
 
Funding:
Funding account: 490.5241.22F270.2027.B2300  
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with IXL Learning to provide a digital intervention program for ELA and Math in Grades 2-12 from June 30, 2022-July 1, 2025. During Year 1, Grades 2-8 will include content in Social Studies, Science, and Spanish 1. Eleven total 1-hour Professional Development sessions are included and can be used at any time during the contract.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with IXL Learning 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 IXL Learning 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 IXL Learning for three years at a cost not to exceed $710,440 (paid yearly at Year 1: $299,176; Year 2: $205,632; Year 3: $205,632).

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:  
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 Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with IXL Learning to provide a digital intervention program for ELA and Math in Grades 2-12 from June 30, 2022-July 1, 2025. During Year 1, Grades 2-8 will include content in Social Studies, Science, and Spanish 1. Eleven total 1-hour Professional Development sessions are included and can be used at any time during the contract.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with IXL Learning 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 IXL Learning 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 IXL Learning for three years at a cost not to exceed $710,440 (paid yearly at Year 1: $299,176; Year 2: $205,632; Year 3: $205,632).

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
   
Amjed Kuri     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes