Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/19/2023 - 5:30 PM
Category: DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS
Type: Action
Subject: 21.5 914United, Inc-Amendment 2
District Goals:
Goal 1 Student Achievement
Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive and sustaining curriculum and instruction.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
914 United-Amendment-BOCS.xlsx
Copy of Copy of 914United- 22-23 Attachment B amendment_YPS_DRILL_VTBH.xlsx
Signed questions.pdf
Rationale: 914 United Inc-Amendment 2
Term: April 2023-September 2023
Current Amount:$36,631.90
Amend 2 Amount:$19,667.90
Total Contract: $56,229.80
Scope: Services will be provided in collaboration with a multi-system approach – supported by the Yonkers Public Schools - to build on the strengths of the caregiver/family and child/youth to meet their mental health, social and physical needs. The objective is to engage parental involvement in their children’s educational development and to engage the youth in positive programming for personal and professional development.
Funding: $19,667.90-ESSER:490.5241.22F270.2251.B2300
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend contract 2023-00000598 with 914United, Inc to purchase consulting services support to continue the D.R.I.L.L Talk programs and Voices to Be Heard Debate Program in the Yonkers Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with 914United, Inc. 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 amend contract 2023-00000598 with 914United, Inc. to provide these services and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend current contract with 914United, Inc to extend the contract to September 2023 and at a cost not to exceed $56,299.80.

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:
Elaine Shine - Executive Director of School Improvement and Innovation
Signed By:
Lissette Colon-Collins - Assistant Superintendent
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 Gail Burns Moved, Member Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend contract 2023-00000598 with 914United, Inc to purchase consulting services support to continue the D.R.I.L.L Talk programs and Voices to Be Heard Debate Program in the Yonkers Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with 914United, Inc. 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 amend contract 2023-00000598 with 914United, Inc. to provide these services and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend current contract with 914United, Inc to extend the contract to September 2023 and at a cost not to exceed $56,299.80.

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