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Meeting Date:
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5/18/2022 - 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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19.6 NEW CURRICULUM-“PreK On My Way” by SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION
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District Goals:
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Goal 1 To educate all students for academic excellence. Goal 2 To implement systematic professional development.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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“PreK On My Way” by SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION
Amount: $227,060.00 ; $215,565.00 (Curriculum); $11,495.00 (PD)
Account: Universal PreK Grant (UPK) 451.5274.22F112.2510
Scope: To introduce “PreK On My Way”, a newly adopted curriculum, that will replace Big Day Curriculum.
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Funding:
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2021-2022 Universal PreK Grant (UPK) – $227,060.00
Fund: 451 Dept.: 5274 Project: 22F112 Activity: 2510 Object: B2300 ($11,495.00)
Fund: 451 Dept.: 5274 Project: 22F112 Activity: 2510 Object: B2520 ($215,565.00)
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Board of Education wishes to introduce a new Pre-Kindergarten curriculum that will replace Big Day Curriculum, and,
WHEREAS, a committee consisting of the Assistant Superintendent of PreK 5/6 Schools, the YFT, six PreK teachers, and two Assistant Principals met to discuss what they wanted to see in a new curriculum. As a result, Scholastic- PreK On My Way, Saavas - Three Cheers for PreK, McGraw -Hill World of Wonders, and Benchmark-Ready to Advance were invited to present their program to the committee virtually. The committee decided on Scholastic's-PreK On My Way program, for their authentic texts, weekly writing assignments the SEL component, the Readers, and the strong language development component.
WHEREAS, the integration of this new curriculum will provide curricular resources to support the Pre-K program. This five-year curriculum will include digital library subscriptions, classroom kits, and professional development for PK teachers.
WHEREAS, PreK On My Way program will be used in Pre-K classrooms and aligns with the “NEW” New York State Pre-K Learning Standards.
WHEREAS, the district committee has designed in conjunction with Scholastic Education, a program that meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to adopt the new curriculum and enter into an agreement with Scholastic Education at a cost not to exceed $227,060.00.
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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Erik Wright - 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 Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS, the Board of Education wishes to introduce a new Pre-Kindergarten curriculum that will replace Big Day Curriculum, and,
WHEREAS, a committee consisting of the Assistant Superintendent of PreK 5/6 Schools, the YFT, six PreK teachers, and two Assistant Principals met to discuss what they wanted to see in a new curriculum. As a result, Scholastic- PreK On My Way, Saavas - Three Cheers for PreK, McGraw -Hill World of Wonders, and Benchmark-Ready to Advance were invited to present their program to the committee virtually. The committee decided on Scholastic's-PreK On My Way program, for their authentic texts, weekly writing assignments the SEL component, the Readers, and the strong language development component.
WHEREAS, the integration of this new curriculum will provide curricular resources to support the Pre-K program. This five-year curriculum will include digital library subscriptions, classroom kits, and professional development for PK teachers.
WHEREAS, PreK On My Way program will be used in Pre-K classrooms and aligns with the “NEW” New York State Pre-K Learning Standards.
WHEREAS, the district committee has designed in conjunction with Scholastic Education, a program that meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to adopt the new curriculum and enter into an agreement with Scholastic Education at a cost not to exceed $227,060.00.
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: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Amjed Kuri | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | |
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