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Meeting Date:
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2/16/2022 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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21.4 Cognitive LLC
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District Goals:
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Goal 1 To educate all students for academic excellence.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Cognitive LLC
Term: February 1, 2022-August 31, 2022
Amount: $15,000
Scope: COGNITIVE, LLC will provide professional development in Introduction to Restorative Practices and Restorative Circles to certificated staff members of the Yonkers Public Schools’ two Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools and six TSI schools. A second training series will be offered to staff in Good Standing Schools. This training is a prerequisite to developing a Certified Restorative Practices Trainer for each school. Attending Training of Trainers scheduled event in the school district with the International Institute of Restorative Practices will complete the professional development and qualify the 10 staff as Restorative Practices facilitators. All classroom teachers will be invited to attend these professional development sessions to improve student learning conditions and social-emotional wellness.
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Funding:
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$15,000-TitleIV 490.5241.22F212. 2110.B2300-Pending Budget Amendment Approval
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Cognitive LLC to purchase consulting services to provide professional development in Introduction to Restorative Practices and Restorative Circles to certificated staff members of the Yonkers Public Schools’ two Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools (CSI) and six TSI schools. A second training series will be offered to staff in Good Standing Schools for the 2021-2022 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Cognitive LLC 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 Cognitive 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 Cognitive LLC at a cost not to exceed $15,000.
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
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Elaine Shine - Executive Director of School Improvement and Innovation
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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 Rosemarie Linton 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 Cognitive LLC to purchase consulting services to provide professional development in Introduction to Restorative Practices and Restorative Circles to certificated staff members of the Yonkers Public Schools’ two Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools (CSI) and six TSI schools. A second training series will be offered to staff in Good Standing Schools for the 2021-2022 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Cognitive LLC 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 Cognitive 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 Cognitive LLC at a cost not to exceed $15,000.
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'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Andrea Brown | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | |
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