Review Agenda Item
1.1 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY
2.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.2 PRAYER
2.3 MOMENT OF SILENCE
3.1 ROLL CALL AND QUORUM CHECK
4.1 APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 21, 2021 BOARD OF EDUCATION STATED MEETING MINUTES
5.1 PRESENTATIONS
6.1 REPORT FROM THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 11, 2021
6.2 REPORT OF THE AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 11, 2021
6.3 REPORT FROM THE WORKSHOP COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 11, 2021
6.4 REPORT FROM THE INSTRUCTIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 17, 2021
6.5 REPORT FROM THE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 17, 2021
7.1 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BOARD
8.1 SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES
9.1 DONATIONS RECEIVED UNDER $10,000
10.1 ADOPTION OF BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS - 10.2 - 10.10
10.2 Nomination for the New York State School Boards Association's 2021 Everett R. Dy
10.3 Internal Auditor Appointment
10.4 2021-2022 Appropriation of Fund Balance
10.5 Adoption of Eligibility for Cocurricular and Extracurricular Activities - Policy
10.6 Adoption of Student Safety - Policy #5450
10.7 Adoption of Notification of Sex Offenders - Policy #5450.1
10.8 Adoption of Child Abuse in an Educational Setting - Policy #9620
10.9 Adoption of Professional Learning and Staff Development - Policy #9700
10.10 Approval of the Agreement Between the Board of Education and the Yonkers Counci
11.1 ADOPTION OF PERSONNEL REPORTS - 11.2 - 11.3
11.2 Non-Certified Personnel
11.3 Certified Personnel Resolutions
12.1 ADOPTION OF DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES REPORTS - 1
12.2 CSE Initial Program Recommendations for Disabled Children 2020-2021
12.3 Initial Program Recommendations for Preschool Disabled Children- 2020-2021 Schoo
12.4 Annual Review of Disabled Children
12.5 Annual Review of Preschool Disabled Children
12.6 Amendment to Resolution #13.19 Agreement with Judy Snyder Physical Therapist, PC
12.7 Amendment to Resolution #13.6 Agreement with Consulting Child Psychiatrist, Dr.
12.8 Amendment to Resolution #11.15 Yonkers Hunter College Teacher Academy, approved
12.9 Settlement Resolution of Impartial Hearing for Student
12.10 Settlement Resolution of Impartial Hearing for Student
13.1 ADOPTION OF FINANCE REPORTS - 13.2
13.2 Budget Transfers
14.1 ADOPTION OF FOOD SERVICES REPORTS - 14.2
14.2 New Grant/Reimbursement Award for FFVP for School Year 2020-2021
15.1 ADOPTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REPORTS - 15.2
15.2 Internet Access – July 2021 – June 2023
16.1 ADOPTION OF PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS/VIVE REPORTS - 16.2
16.2 Young Equipment and Yonkers Pathways to Success
17.1 ADOPTION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT REPORTS - 17.2 - 17.33
17.2 AMENDMENT CIP10812 YMHS CM SAVIN ENGINEERS $20,000.00.
17.3 ASSIGN CIP10914 CHAVEZ A/E FULLER & D’ANGLEO $98,500.00
17.4 AWARD CIP10901 COVID19 HVAC All Bright Electric $19,775.61.
17.5 AMEND CAPITAL CONT. 2020-594 A/E SERVICES E&R ENGINEERS by $500,000.00.
17.6 AWARD OF GENERAL FUND PURCHASE ORDER for MAINTENANCE & CUSTODIAL MATERIALS, SUPP
17.7 AWARD CIP 10901 COVID19 HVAC EMERGENCY DECLARATION, GC, MILCON $1,480,000.00.
17.8 AWARD NON-CIP GORTON LUMBER FELDMAN $13,933.40.
17.9 ASSIGN CIP10882 SCHOOL 14 CM KG&D $33,440.00
17.10 AMEND CIP10814 SCHOOL 8 CM SAVIN ENGINEERS $62,084.00
17.11 AWARD GF OIL TANK REGISTRATION WCDOH $13,735.00
17.12 CO1 & 2 CIP10901 “COVID19 RELATED HVAC IMP’S” EMERGENCY DECLARATION ATLANTIC WE
17.13 CO1 THRU 3 CIP10901 “COVID19 RELATED HVAC IMPROVEMENTS" EMERGENCY DEC NABER ELE
17.14 ASSIGN CIP10901 COVID19 HVAC ADELAIDE ENV $58,379.18
17.15 CO1 CIP10656 GORTON GC BONDEX $79,697.31
17.16 AMEND CIP10814 & 10815 SCHOOL 8 ENVIRO E&R ENGINEERING $29,279.00
17.17 AWARD CIP 10873 LINCOLN COMMERCE ELECTRIC $615,000.00
17.18 AWARD CIP 10873 LINCOLN HIGH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION GRACE CONTRACTING $1,103,000.
17.19 AWARD GENERAL FUND PO ADDITIONAL BARRIERS HNE $194,441.00
17.20 AWARD CIP 10873 LINCOLN HIGH HVAC Markely Mechanical $448,400.00
17.21 AWARD CIP 10873 LINCOLN HIGH PLUMBING Lombardo Plumbing $194,186.00
17.22 AWARD CIP 10888 LINCOLN HIGH GC SITE, Northbrook Contracting $2,213,000.00
17.23 AWARD CIP’S 10862, 10863 & 10866 ROOF REPLACEMENT Milcon $3,406,670.00
17.24 AWARD CIP’S 10868 & 10870 ROOF REPLACEMENT MILCON $2,256,400.00
17.25 AWARD CIP 10901 “COVID19 RELATED HVAC IMPROVEMENTS” EMERGENCY DECLARATION, BERT
17.26 AWARD CIP 10910, LHS AUDITORIUM SEATS Nickerson $300,000.00.
17.27 CO1 CIP10841 CHA PIEROTTI CORP. $18,130.61
17.28 ASSIGN CIP10873 10888 LHS AUDITORIUM/BLEACHERS CA KG&D $149,840.00
17.29 ASSIGN CIP10901 COVID19 HVAC ENGINEERS Barile Gallagher $200,000.00
17.30 ASSIGN CIP10862 10863 10866 Group A Roof CM KG&D $167,200.00
17.31 Re-Authorization for Capital Projects
17.32 AWARD GF PEST MANGEMENT Parkway $63,966.00
17.33 AWARD CIP 10882 School 14 GC, Grace Contracting $834,000.00
18.1 ADOPTION OF DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERV
18.2 Curriculum Associates - Amendment 2
18.3 Discovery Education
18.4 Castle Software, Inc.
18.5 Mystery Science
18.6 MJL Consultants, Inc. (Amendment)
18.7 Wowity Business Solutions LLC
18.8 Sumdog, Inc.
18.9 Delta Math Solutions, Inc.
18.10 Municipal Emergency Services - Uniforms for Yonkers Public Schools Public Safet
18.11 Elyse David
18.12 Flinn Scientific
18.13 Interactive Health, LLC
19.1 ADOPTION OF DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS, SCHOOL COUNSELING
19.2 Amendment to Resolution 25.3 Empowering Creative Minds LLC BOE Approved 4-21-21
19.3 Amendment to Resolution 25.6 Project Aurora BOE
19.4 Benchmark Education Amendment #2
20.1 ADOPTION OF DIVISION OF NON INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES REPORT - 20.2?
20.2 Approve District College Intern and Jr. Clerk Wage Increase
21.1 ADOPTION OF RESEARCH, EVALUATION & REPORTING REPORTS - 21.2
21.2 Amendment to 18.3 Educational Vistas/DataMate Elite Annual Licensing fee for the
22.1 ADJOURNMENT
Print
Meeting Date:
5/19/2021 - 5:00 PM
Category:
DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS
Type:
Action
Subject:
19.2 Amendment to Resolution 25.3 Empowering Creative Minds LLC BOE Approved 4-21-21
District Goals
:
Enclosure
BOCS
Performance Based Contract Guidelines
Appendix B
Proposal
File Attachment:
Copy of Copy of Empowering Creative Minds LLC Performance Based Contract Guidelines-Appendix B for World Languages (003).xls
Empowering Creative Minds LLC Performance Based Contract Guidelines TRLE Newsletter Revised 4.26.21.docx
Proposal 1 ReTHINK Newsletter Updated 4.26.21.pdf
BOCS-ECMindsAmendment.xlsx
Rationale
:
Empowering Creative Minds LLC
Term: September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Amount: $2,300
Scope: Original Resolution 25.3 (BOE Approved 4-21-21 BOCS) approval pending with original amount of $20,000. We are amending resolution by increasing it by $2,300 and to add to the scope of services. Empowering Creative Minds LLC will provide services to support Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) in achieving its goals to promote proficiency in World Languages in accordance with New York State guidelines. Creation of thematic unit lessons, virtual learning sessions and the student portfolio guide are proactive steps in preparing for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. The services provided will scaffold the transition (for teachers and students) to the approved New York State World Language Standards with their emphasis on the modes of communication as well as cultural perspectives. The total contract amount will be $22,300.
Funding
:
$2,300
Title III Immigrant
490.5241.21E155.2110.B2300
Resolution
:
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Empowering Creative Minds LLC will provide services to support Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) in achieving its goals to promote proficiency in World Languages in accordance with New York State guidelines. Creation of thematic unit lessons, virtual learning sessions and the student portfolio guide are proactive steps in preparing for the 2021–2022 academic year and design and publish a monthly newsletter for the Yonkers TRLE Service Center (YTSC). The services provided will scaffold the transition (for teachers and students) to the approved New York State World Language Standards with their emphasis on the modes of communication as well as cultural perspectives for the 2020-2021 school year, newsletter is one of several project activities to support schools and school communities in addressing the challenges associated with the changing educational environment in response to the pandemic.
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Empowering 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 Empowering Minds 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 Empowering Creative Minds LLC at a cost not to exceed $22,300.
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:
Jordan Gonzalez - Director of Language Acquisition
Signed By:
Dawn Bartz - Executive Director of Social Studies, Science & Technology Integration
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 to enter into a contract with Empowering Creative Minds LLC will provide services to support Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) in achieving its goals to promote proficiency in World Languages in accordance with New York State guidelines. Creation of thematic unit lessons, virtual learning sessions and the student portfolio guide are proactive steps in preparing for the 2021–2022 academic year and design and publish a monthly newsletter for the Yonkers TRLE Service Center (YTSC). The services provided will scaffold the transition (for teachers and students) to the approved New York State World Language Standards with their emphasis on the modes of communication as well as cultural perspectives for the 2020-2021 school year, newsletter is one of several project activities to support schools and school communities in addressing the challenges associated with the changing educational environment in response to the pandemic.
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Empowering 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 Empowering Minds 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 Empowering Creative Minds LLC at a cost not to exceed $22,300.
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
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