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Meeting Date:
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8/21/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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OFFICE OF INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND ACCOUNTABILITY
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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12.4 NWEA MAP Software for Grades K-8 Math and ELA Practice
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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. Goal 3 Data-Driven Instruction Create a school-wide culture based on high expectations and accountability using
qualitative and quantitative data to support decision-making and address inequities for
each student. Goal 4 Support Student Needs Establish inclusive learning communities that support students with diverse social and
emotional needs for equitable student growth and development.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Vendor: NWEA
Contract Term: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025
Amount: $ 176,700.00
Scope: Request of permission to enter into a renewal contract with NWEA for the use of MAP Software that test Grades K-12 students for the 2024-2025 School Year.
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Funding:
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450-5231-100000-2060-B2300 ( General Fund - Contractual)
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Yonkers Public School District wishes to continue to provide a comprehensive web-based benchmark assessment and screening tool for students in grades K through 12, both in general and special education, and
WHEREAS Yonkers Public Schools has chosen NWEA, the provider of this assessment software which covers a wide range of cognitive, and academic skills, and
WHEREAS NWEA assessment software meets the New York State mandated Kindergarten screening process, as well as creates diagnostic prescriptive teacher and parent reports, and
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to again enter into a renewal agreement with NWEA for site licenses, training, and customer support for the 2024-2025 school year
WHEREAS the District has evaluated past services from the vendor and has determined that NWEA has performed in a satisfactory manner;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to renew its agreement with NWEA to provide these services at a total cost not to exceed $176,600.00
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Sabree Webb - Executive Director
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Signed By:
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Michelle Yazurlo - Associate Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Christopher Carvalho - Director
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Signed By:
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Bob Cacace - Commissioner
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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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Anibal Soler, Jr. - Superintendent of Schools
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Dr. John Castanaro Moved, Member Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Yonkers Public School District wishes to continue to provide a comprehensive web-based benchmark assessment and screening tool for students in grades K through 12, both in general and special education, and
WHEREAS Yonkers Public Schools has chosen NWEA, the provider of this assessment software which covers a wide range of cognitive, and academic skills, and
WHEREAS NWEA assessment software meets the New York State mandated Kindergarten screening process, as well as creates diagnostic prescriptive teacher and parent reports, and
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to again enter into a renewal agreement with NWEA for site licenses, training, and customer support for the 2024-2025 school year
WHEREAS the District has evaluated past services from the vendor and has determined that NWEA has performed in a satisfactory manner;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to renew its agreement with NWEA to provide these services at a total cost not to exceed $176,600.00'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | | Felix Rios | Yes | |
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