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Meeting Date:
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8/16/2023 - 6:00 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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19.5 New Grant Award – P-Tech Barack Obama School for Social Justice
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District Goals:
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Goal 1
Student Achievement Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive
and sustaining curriculum and instruction.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has awarded Yonkers City School District a grant for the New York State Pathway in Technology Early College High School Program (NYS P-TECH) for Barack Obama School. Time Period: July 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2030
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Funding:
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Year 1 (7/1/23 – 6/30/24) $150,000
Year 2 (7/1/24 – 6/30/25) $250,000
Year 3 (7/1/25 – 6/30/26) $350,000
Year 4 (7/1/26 – 6/30/27) $450,000
Year 5 (7/1/27 – 6/30/28) $500,000
Year 6 (7/1/28 – 6/30/29) $500,000
Year 7 (7/1/29 – 6/30/30) $500,000
Total $2,700,000
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has awarded Yonkers City School District a grant for the New York State Pathway in Technology Early College High School Program (NYS P-TECH) in the total of $2,700,000,
WHEREAS, The P-Tech program combines high school, college, and career training, providing students with a 6-year comprehensive educational experience that prepares them for future employment opportunities. In addition to their high school diplomas, the students also earn an Associate’s degree from Westchester Community College at the completion of the program, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education hereby accepts the award of $2,700,000 to Yonkers Public Schools.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Roseanne Collins-Judon - Assistant Superintendent
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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. Luis Rodriguez - Interim 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 New York State Education Department (NYSED) has awarded Yonkers City School District a grant for the New York State Pathway in Technology Early College High School Program (NYS P-TECH) in the total of $2,700,000,
WHEREAS, The P-Tech program combines high school, college, and career training, providing students with a 6-year comprehensive educational experience that prepares them for future employment opportunities. In addition to their high school diplomas, the students also earn an Associate’s degree from Westchester Community College at the completion of the program, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Education hereby accepts the award of $2,700,000 to Yonkers Public Schools.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | |
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