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Meeting Date:
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11/18/2020 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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14.2 Preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan – November 2020
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District Goals:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Information Technology – GML104B
Scope – On November 4, 2014, New York State voters approved a statewide referendum, the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) as part of the general election. This approval authorized the issuance of $2 billion of general obligation bonds intended to finance the improvement of educational technology and technology related infrastructure throughout the State. As a result of the SSBA, the Yonkers Public Schools was allocated a total of $23,965,851 to be used in support of the following eligible categories:
Educational Technology Equipment
High Speed Broadband
Wireless Internet Connectivity
Construct, Enhance or Modernize Educational Facilities
Provide Instructional Space
High-tech Security Features
The District assembled a Smart Schools Bond Act Committee, which includes representatives from all stakeholder groups as outlined in the SSBA Guidance. The committee has been charged with the development and implementation of the Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP). Additionally, we have met with representatives from our non-public school community to ensure that their interests with regard to the SSBA funds are addressed and met.
The guidelines of the SSBA state that a preliminary plan is to be presented to the Board of Education for approval. If approved by the Trustees, the District will post the plan on the District website and provide a means for the community to submit questions or concerns regarding this plan. This submission to the Board of Trustees focuses solely on Education Technology Equipment. Additional plans for other eligible categories are being worked on through the committee and will be submitted for Board approval as they are developed.
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Funding:
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N/A
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Resolution:
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RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS the Yonkers Public Schools’ Smart School Bond Act Committee, comprised of individuals from stakeholder groups as required by the SSBA Guidance, has developed a Preliminary Smart Schools Investment plan for the initial phase of the funds allocated to the District as part of the Smart Schools Bond Act, and,
WHEREAS the Preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP) for which we are seeking approval, focuses solely on Classroom Technology and additional plans will be submitted to the Board of Trustees in the future as they are developed, and,
WHEREAS if approved, this plan will be posted on the District’s website giving the community the opportunity to review and provide feedback, comments and questions related to the plan. At the conclusion of the required timeline for public input, the District will move forward with the submission of the Smart Schools Investment Plan application the New York State for approval, following a public hearing and Board of Education final approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Yonkers Board of Education authorizes the approval of this Preliminary Smart School Investment Plan and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to post the plan on the District’s website for community review and comment.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Christopher Carvalho - Director
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Signed By:
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Dr. Fenix Arias - Manager of Administration
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Signed By:
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Bob Cacace - Commissioner
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Signed By:
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Cheryl Green - Deputy Commissioner Dept. of Information Technology
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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 Gail Burns Moved, Member Andrea Brown seconded to approve the Original motion 'RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS the Yonkers Public Schools’ Smart School Bond Act Committee, comprised of individuals from stakeholder groups as required by the SSBA Guidance, has developed a Preliminary Smart Schools Investment plan for the initial phase of the funds allocated to the District as part of the Smart Schools Bond Act, and,
WHEREAS the Preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP) for which we are seeking approval, focuses solely on Classroom Technology and additional plans will be submitted to the Board of Trustees in the future as they are developed, and,
WHEREAS if approved, this plan will be posted on the District’s website giving the community the opportunity to review and provide feedback, comments and questions related to the plan. At the conclusion of the required timeline for public input, the District will move forward with the submission of the Smart Schools Investment Plan application the New York State for approval, following a public hearing and Board of Education final approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Yonkers Board of Education authorizes the approval of this Preliminary Smart School Investment Plan and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to post the plan on the District’s website for community review and comment.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Andrea Brown | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Lakisha Collins-Bellamy | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | |
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