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Meeting Date:
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10/18/2023 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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16.8 Youth Studies, Inc. - Amendment 1
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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 - Youth Studies, Inc.
Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 10 Questions - Schedule A pdf Performance Based Contract Guidelines - Schedule B -
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Youth Studies, Inc. Amendment 1
Term: September 2023-June 2024
Original Amount: $24,000.00
Amendment 1 Amount: $24,000.00
Total: $48,000.00
Scope: Youth Studies, Inc. ("YSI") will conduct a formal evaluation of a 21st Century Community Learning Center initiative to be implemented by Yonkers Public Schools ("YPS"). Aligned with the NYS 21st CCLC Evaluation Manual, the evaluation will achieve the following objectives: (1) close monitoring of implementation, including tracking the initiative's progress toward meeting key program objectives and quality standards outlined in the Program QSA Tool, and (2) assessment of how and to what extent participation leads to improvement in desired participant outcomes, including a) increased proficiency in core academic subjects, b) improved engagement in learning, c) improved attendance and classroom behaviors and d) improved SEL skills.
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Funding:
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21st Century Grant - Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Original: $24,000.00
Amendment 1: $24,000.00
Total Amount: $48,000.00
Funding for Amend 1:490 Dept:5241 Project:24H311 Activity: 2110 Object: B2300
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend an existing contract with Youth Studies, Inc. to purchase additional consulting services to support for the 2023-2024 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Youth Studies, Inc. 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 amend an existing agreement with Youth Studies, Inc. to provide these services, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend an existing agreement with Youth Studies, Inc. for an additional $24,000.00 at a total cost not to exceed $48,000.00.
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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Frank Hernandez - 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. 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 Lawrence Sykes seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend an existing contract with Youth Studies, Inc. to purchase additional consulting services to support for the 2023-2024 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Youth Studies, Inc. 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 amend an existing agreement with Youth Studies, Inc. to provide these services, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend an existing agreement with Youth Studies, Inc. for an additional $24,000.00 at a total cost not to exceed $48,000.00.
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: 6 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 6 - 0 | | | | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | |
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