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Meeting Date:
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2/28/2024 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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DIVISION OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, FUNDED PROGRAMS & THE ARTS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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17.5 Amira Learning, Inc
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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.
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Enclosure
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BOCS
Performance Based Contract Guidelines
Schedule B
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Amira Learning, Inc
Term: February 2024-August 2024
Amount: $17,000
Scope: To purchase software licenses for Yonkers Public Schools students. Amira is a software that listens to students read aloud, continuously assess their mastery, and provides real time feedback. Amira assesses oral reading fluency, analyzes errors to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, and screens for dyslexia risk. Every time a student and Amira read together, Amira generates diagnostic reports that empower teachers and parents.
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Funding:
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Title IV Carryover
490.5241.24H212.2110.B2300
Pending NYSED Approval
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Amira Learning, Inc to purchase Software Licenses for the 2023-2024 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Amira Learning, 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 enter into an agreement with Amira Learning, Inc 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 Amira Learning, Inc at a cost not to exceed $17,000.
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.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Lissette Colon-Collins - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Bob Cacace - Commissioner
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Signed By:
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Christopher Carvalho - Director
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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 Sheila Greenwald 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 Amira Learning, Inc to purchase Software Licenses for the 2023-2024 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Amira Learning, 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 enter into an agreement with Amira Learning, Inc 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 Amira Learning, Inc at a cost not to exceed $17,000.
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: 6 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 6 - 0 | | | | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | |
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