Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/16/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS
Type: Action
Subject: 17.3 Amendment to Resolution 22.2 Catapult Learning, LLC
District Goals:
Enclosure BOCS
Performance Based Contract Guidelines
Schedule B
File Attachment:
Catapult Learning BOCS 2021-22 Revised- Amendment #1.xlsx
Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 10 Questions.docx
Copy of Performance Based Contract Guidelines - Schedule B - SY21-22 - Title Programs - Revised 2-28-22.xlsx
Rationale: Catapult Learning, LLC
Term: September 1, 2021- August 31,2022
Amount: $773,929.42
Scope: This is an amendment to Resolution 22.2 Catapult Learning, LLC(BOE approved 10/20/2021 & BOCS approved 10/28/2021). This amendment is to increase the original amount of $273,391 to $773,929.42 to reflect the services that will be provided to Non-Public Schools using Carry-over funds. Catapult Learning will develop and provide a customized small-group Extended Virtual Learning program to eligible Title I Yonkers students in selected non-public schools. Services will be provided for the eligible Title I students through Synchronous and Asynchronous Literacy and Math Intervention, STEM, Robotics, Social Emotional Learning, Counseling, parent engagement, professional development for Teachers and any additional services allowable by Title I via technology such as computers, chrome books, iPad, phones or any combination of the aforementioned. Catapult Learning will provide Professional Development services and coaching to selected non-public schools as requested in consultation with the LEA and ADNY Superintendents and Regional Superintendent. Additionally, Catapult Learning, LLC will provide Counseling services that will be delivered in small-group, individual, crisis management workshops, school staff and family consultation. Licensed Counselors will provide support through workshops in virtual classrooms or individual virtual sessions for eligible students as needed.
Funding: Title I: 490.5241.22F152.2110.B2303- $190,005.60
Title IIA: 490.5241.22F153.2110.B2303- $48,785
Title IV: 490.5241.22F212.2110.B2303- $32,212.50
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes amend the contract with Catapult Learning to purchase consulting services to provide Title I supplemental virtual instructional services to eligible students in selected non-public schools. Catapult Learning will also provide parent engagement materials and activities as per the Title I federal guidelines and will also provide professional development services, instructional tutorial services and counseling services to selected non-public schools for the 2021-2022 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Catapult 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 Catapult 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 Catapult Learning at a cost not to exceed $773,929.42 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:
Elaine Shine - Executive Director of School Improvement and Innovation
Signed By:
Lissette Colon-Collins - 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 Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes amend the contract with Catapult Learning to purchase consulting services to provide Title I supplemental virtual instructional services to eligible students in selected non-public schools. Catapult Learning will also provide parent engagement materials and activities as per the Title I federal guidelines and will also provide professional development services, instructional tutorial services and counseling services to selected non-public schools for the 2021-2022 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Catapult 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 Catapult 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 Catapult Learning at a cost not to exceed $773,929.42 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
Amjed Kuri     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes