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Meeting Date:
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12/15/2021 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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16.10 ADOPTION FINAL SSBA HI TECH SECURITY $6.7 MILLION
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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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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 bonds intended to finance the improvement of educational technology and classroom spaces throughout the State. The SSBA, allocation for the Yonkers Public Schools is $23,965,851 to be used in support of the following eligible categories: Educational Technology Equipment, High Speed Broadband, Wireless Internet Connectivity, Construct, enhance and modernize facilities for pre-K programs & replace classroom trailers.
The District assembled the SSBA Committee, which includes representatives from all stakeholder groups as outlined in the SSBA Guidance.
The Committee met on November 15, 2021 and approved the Smart Schools Investment Plan (SSIP) with respect to the “High Tech Security in 21 Schools” component as dated October 4, 2021.
This plan has been posted to the YPS website for the requisite 30 days under SSBA regulations for public viewing and comment.
A public hearing on December 15, 2021 is component that is coincident with this resolution.
The estimated cost of the entire project is currently $14 million. The portion eligible for SSBA reimbursement is approximately $6.7 million. The remaining $5.4 million, would be eligible for conventional SED building aid at 74.01%. The overall local share will be roughly $1,900,000.00.
This resolution is to garner final Board approval of the plan, post public comment so that the District can complete the SSIP application process.
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Funding:
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CAPITAL. TO BE DETERMINED
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Resolution:
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS: the District Smart School Bond Act Committee, comprised of requisite individuals developed a Preliminary Smart Schools Investment plan to “High Tech Security in 21 Schools” component as dated October 4, 2021, and
WHEREAS; the SSBA Committee met on November 15, 2015 and approved said plan for execution, and
WHEREAS: via Resolution 16.7 dated October 20, 2021 this plan was presented and approved to and approved by Board of Education, and
WHEREAS: this proposal was posted on the District’s website on or about November 12, 2021, and
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees presented this plan to the public after being posted on the district website for 30 days, at a public hearing held on December 15, 2021, and
WHEREAS: comments were duly garnered and considered in support at this public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Yonkers Board of Education authorizes the approval of the Smart School Investment Plan for “High Tech Security Features in 21 Schools” and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to complete the application as required under the Smart School Bond Act.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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John Carr - Executive Director
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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 Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS: the District Smart School Bond Act Committee, comprised of requisite individuals developed a Preliminary Smart Schools Investment plan to “High Tech Security in 21 Schools” component as dated October 4, 2021, and
WHEREAS; the SSBA Committee met on November 15, 2015 and approved said plan for execution, and
WHEREAS: via Resolution 16.7 dated October 20, 2021 this plan was presented and approved to and approved by Board of Education, and
WHEREAS: this proposal was posted on the District’s website on or about November 12, 2021, and
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees presented this plan to the public after being posted on the district website for 30 days, at a public hearing held on December 15, 2021, and
WHEREAS: comments were duly garnered and considered in support at this public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Yonkers Board of Education authorizes the approval of the Smart School Investment Plan for “High Tech Security Features in 21 Schools” and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to complete the application as required under the Smart School Bond Act.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Lakisha Collins-Bellamy | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Andrea Brown | Yes | |
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