Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 7/21/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION
Type: Action
Subject: 19.3 Center for Technology and School Change at Columbia University
District Goals:
Goal 2
To implement systematic professional development.
Enclosure BOCS
Appendix A
Appendix B
Yonkers Smart Start Initiative Description
File Attachment:
TC Schedule B document.xlsx
TC Performance Based Questions 6-4-21-2.docx
TC BOCS.xlsx
Yonkers SMART Start Initiative.pdf
Rationale: Vendor: Teachers College Columbia University
Term: July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
Scope: Teachers College will provide professional development in inquiry-based teaching and learning for 100 7th and 8th grade teachers during the first year of the Smart Start Grant.
Funding: NYS Smart Start Grant pending
$50,000
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) to provide inquiry-based professional learning for 100 teachers as part of the NYSED Smart Start Grant project.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with CTSC a program which 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 Schools to enter into an agreement with CTSC to provide these services, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with CTSC at a cost not to exceed $50,000.

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:
Dawn Bartz - Executive Director of Social Studies, Science & Technology Integration
Signed By:
Roseanne Collins-Judon - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. John Castanaro Moved, Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) to provide inquiry-based professional learning for 100 teachers as part of the NYSED Smart Start Grant project.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with CTSC a program which 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 Schools to enter into an agreement with CTSC to provide these services, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with CTSC at a cost not to exceed $50,000.

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: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes