Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/20/2021 - 5:30 PM
Category: DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION
Type: Action
Subject: 16.7 Nearpod Professional Development
District Goals:
Goal 2
To implement systematic professional development.
Enclosure Nearpod Professional Development Quote
Nearpod Performance Based Contract - 10 questions
Nearpod Professional Development Schedule B
Nearpod BOCS
File Attachment:
Nearpod PD.pdf
Nearpod Professional Development Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 10 Questions.docx
Nearpod Professional Development Schedule B.xlsx
Nearpod PD 21-22 BOCS Worksheet.xlsx
Rationale: Term: Feb. 28, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Scope: The Professional Development series consisting of 20 hours supports the Nearpod learning platform and provides diverse training for district teachers and administrators.
Funding: $7,000 Learning Technology Grant (LTG)
490-5241-21E214-2110-B2300
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Nearpod to purchase 20 hours of professional development to support NYS standards-aligned curriculum and skills and how they can be effectively delivered through the Nearpod digital platform, and funded through the Learning Technology Grant for the following term: Feb. 28, 2021-June 30, 2022.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Nearpod 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 Nearpod 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 Nearpod at a cost not to exceed $7,000.

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:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
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 Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Nearpod to purchase 20 hours of professional development to support NYS standards-aligned curriculum and skills and how they can be effectively delivered through the Nearpod digital platform, and funded through the Learning Technology Grant for the following term: Feb. 28, 2021-June 30, 2022.

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Nearpod 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 Nearpod 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 Nearpod at a cost not to exceed $7,000.

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: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Lakisha Collins-Bellamy     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Abdool H. Jamal     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes