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Meeting Date:
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8/16/2023 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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19.8 NYS Connect Kids Field Trip Reimbursement Program
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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 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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The NYS Connect Kids Field Trip Grant provides funding to schools through teacher grants, inclusive of both general and special education students to cover the cost of school bus transportation and admission fees to NYS Parks and NYS & US Federal historic sites. Using this grant, Yonkers would apply for the funds needed to meet transportation and admission fees for trip attendees. These trips augment and expand the learning our students experience in the classroom and enhances the NYS and YPS District curriculum, specifically in grades 4, 7, 8, 11 and 12. Providing students with equitable access to New York State Parks and National Historic Sites manifests the New York State and Yonkers Public Schools Social Studies Curricula in real time. This is a continuation of the work YPS has facilitated in the past, sending students and teachers on field trips.
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Funding:
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Funding is available through the NYS Connect Kids Field Trip Grant which provides reimbursements for school bus transportation and park/historic site admission fees. YPS would establish a budget amount of $83,772 for 5,120 students and 512 chaperones to experience the Philipse Manor Hall, Old Croton Aqueduct, Castle Clinton, Liberty Island, Ellis Island and the African Burial Ground (in lower Manhattan).
Please find details in file attachments.
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Board of Education and the Superintendent permit Yonkers Public Schools in the district during the 2023-2024 school year to apply for grants through the New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation office in Albany in order to enhance the state Social Studies curriculum through field trip experiences that are for children and teachers.
WHEREAS diverse field trip opportunities are available through the grant to students in grades PK-12 and in which they are aligned to the curriculum and national and state Social Studies standards and,
WHEREAS the district has collaboratively worked with local parks and historic sites to provide educational programs for students of all ages in the Yonkers Public Schools and,
WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the city and school district accounting offices to establish an account to be used to pay grant approved transportation and admission fees and to receive reimbursement from the New York State Connect Kids program to cover the amount equal to and not exceeding $83,772.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent to authorize an account administered through the city and school district accounting offices to pay grant expenses and receive reimbursement from the state for those expenses in an amount not to exceed $83,772.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Matthew Gonzales - Executive Director
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Signed By:
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Roseanne Collins-Judon - Assistant Superintendent
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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. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education and the Superintendent permit Yonkers Public Schools in the district during the 2023-2024 school year to apply for grants through the New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation office in Albany in order to enhance the state Social Studies curriculum through field trip experiences that are for children and teachers.
WHEREAS diverse field trip opportunities are available through the grant to students in grades PK-12 and in which they are aligned to the curriculum and national and state Social Studies standards and,
WHEREAS the district has collaboratively worked with local parks and historic sites to provide educational programs for students of all ages in the Yonkers Public Schools and,
WHEREAS the Board of Education authorizes the city and school district accounting offices to establish an account to be used to pay grant approved transportation and admission fees and to receive reimbursement from the New York State Connect Kids program to cover the amount equal to and not exceeding $83,772.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent to authorize an account administered through the city and school district accounting offices to pay grant expenses and receive reimbursement from the state for those expenses in an amount not to exceed $83,772.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | |
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