Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/16/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION
Type: Action
Subject: 16.5 Benchmark Education Company, LLC - Professional Development - Title I
District Goals:
Goal 2 Professional Development
Continue to develop teacher content and pedagogy to increase opportunities and outcomes for each student.
Enclosure Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 10 Questions (for Professional Services)
Schedule B (for Professional Services)
BOCS Worksheet
File Attachment:
Benchmark BOCS Worksheet PD Title I.xlsx
Benchmark Performance Based Contract Guidelines - Schedule B.xlsx
Benchmark Performance Based Contract Guidleines - 10 Questions - Schedule A PD - Title I.pdf
Rationale: Benchmark Education Company, LLC

Term: August 2022-June 2023

Amount: $60,000
Funding: ACCOUNT NUMBER:

Fund: Dept: Project: Activity: Object:
490 5241 23G152 2070 B2300
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into an agreement with Benchmark Education Company, LLC to facilitate professional development to support the Administration and Teachers of Yonkers Public Schools,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Benchmark Education, LLC. a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board of Education and the New York State Education Department, and,
WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Benchmark Education, LLC. to provide 20 sessions of professional development, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Benchmark Education, LLC. at the cost not to exceed $60,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Benchmark Education, LLC. to provide professional development for the 2022-2023 school year to support the Benchmark materials. The agreement would end June 2023.
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:
Erik Wright - 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 Sheila Greenwald Moved, Member Rosemarie Linton seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into an agreement with Benchmark Education Company, LLC to facilitate professional development to support the Administration and Teachers of Yonkers Public Schools,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Benchmark Education, LLC. a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board of Education and the New York State Education Department, and,
WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Benchmark Education, LLC. to provide 20 sessions of professional development, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Benchmark Education, LLC. at the cost not to exceed $60,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Benchmark Education, LLC. to provide professional development for the 2022-2023 school year to support the Benchmark materials. The agreement would end June 2023.
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: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Lawrence Sykes     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes