Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/21/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS
Type: Action
Subject: 19.4 Guitar Center Stores Inc. DBA: Music & Arts
District Goals:
Goal 1 Student Achievement
Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive and sustaining curriculum and instruction.
Enclosure BOCS Form
Music & Arts BID #6876
RFB 6876 Bid Abstract
File Attachment:
BOCS-Guitar Center Stores DBA Music & Arts.xlsx
Music & Arts Bid #6876.PDF
RFB 6876 Bid Abstract - Purchase of Musical Instruments for YPS.pdf
Rationale: To purchase musical instruments for Yonkers Public Schools students.
Funding: General Fund Account for Arts & Music
450.5242.100000.2117.B2520
$14,471.06
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Guitar Center Stores Inc. DBA: Music & Arts to purchase musical instruments for Yonkers Public Schools Students.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Guitar Center Stores Inc. DBA: Music & Arts and 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 purchase these materials and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Guitar Center Stores Inc. DBA: Music & Arts at a cost not to exceed $14,471.06.

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:
Lissette Colon-Collins - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Tonya Long - Director
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 Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Guitar Center Stores Inc. DBA: Music & Arts to purchase musical instruments for Yonkers Public Schools Students.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Guitar Center Stores Inc. DBA: Music & Arts and 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 purchase these materials and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Guitar Center Stores Inc. DBA: Music & Arts at a cost not to exceed $14,471.06.

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
Amjed Kuri     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes