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DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS |
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Subject:
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19.6 Amendment #1 to Resolution 21.13 Create Capacity, LLC |
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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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BOCS
Performance Based Contract Guidelines
Schedule B |
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Create Capacity, LLC
Term: October 2022-August 2023
Amount: $14,000
Scope: Amendment #1 Resolution 21.13 Create Capacity, LLC (BOE Approved 10/19/2022 BOCS Approved 10/27/2022) to increase the contract amount by $14,000 to provide more Professional Learning Sessions for all YPS Teachers. Total Contract will be $17,500.
Create Capacity offers Yonkers Public Schools’(YPS) Bilingual and English as a New Language (ENL) educators, coaches, and administrators on-site/in-person professional learning for High-Quality Mathematics Education for Multilingual Learners (MLLs) This collaborative hands-on session will build capacity for all educators and leaders to increase accountable talk, foster critical thinking, and incorporate ongoing checks for understanding that ensure simultaneous content and language learning in mathematics. Discussions will clarify misconceptions about math and language
instruction, provide Integrated ENL resources to amplify disciplinary language, and tools to support Next Generation NYS Math Standards-based grade-level instruction. Participants will gain access to
resources that support the YPS Mathematical Practices and foster a shared responsibility for high-quality education for MLLs. |
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Funding:
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Title I Pending NYSED Approval
490.5241.23G152.2070.B2300 |
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Resolution
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Create Capacity, LLC to support Bilingual and English as a New Language (ENL) educators, coaches, and administrators on-site/in-person professional learning for High-Quality Mathematics Education for Multilingual Learners (MLLs). This collaborative hands-on session will build capacity for all educators and leaders to increase accountable talk, foster critical thinking, and incorporate ongoing checks for understanding that ensure simultaneous content and language learning in mathematics. Discussions will clarify misconceptions about math and language instruction, provide Integrated ENL resources to amplify disciplinary language, and tools to support Next Generation NYS Math Standards-based grade-level instruction. Participants will gain access to resources that support the YPS Mathematical Practices and foster a shared responsibility for high-quality education for MLLs.
WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Create Capacity, 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 Create Capacity, LLC at a cost not to exceed $17,500. 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. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Lissette Colon-Collins - Assistant 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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Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Sheila Greenwald Moved, Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Create Capacity, LLC to support Bilingual and English as a New Language (ENL) educators, coaches, and administrators on-site/in-person professional learning for High-Quality Mathematics Education for Multilingual Learners (MLLs). This collaborative hands-on session will build capacity for all educators and leaders to increase accountable talk, foster critical thinking, and incorporate ongoing checks for understanding that ensure simultaneous content and language learning in mathematics. Discussions will clarify misconceptions about math and language instruction, provide Integrated ENL resources to amplify disciplinary language, and tools to support Next Generation NYS Math Standards-based grade-level instruction. Participants will gain access to resources that support the YPS Mathematical Practices and foster a shared responsibility for high-quality education for MLLs.
WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Create Capacity, 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 Create Capacity, LLC at a cost not to exceed $17,500. 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 | | | | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Amjed Kuri | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | |
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