Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/20/2023 - 5:30 PM
Category: DIVISION OF EQUITY AND ACCESS - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPERVISION
Type: Action
Subject: 17.4 International Baccalaureate - Amendment to October 2023 Resolution 16.4 – (Amendment #1)
District Goals:
Goal 1 Student Achievement
Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive and sustaining curriculum and instruction.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Registration Fee Summary.pdf
BOCS Worksheet - Amendment.xlsx
Rationale: International Baccalaureate
Term: October 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024
Amount: Not to exceed $9,560
Scope: The Diploma Program is a comprehensive and balanced two-year curriculum and assessment system that requires students to study six subjects and core components across all disciplines. We anticipate registering approximately 436 students this year in IB subjects with a cost of administration and registration fees of coursework.

This amendment represents an increase of $9,560 due to the increase of student registration for the IB exams. The total contract will be $118,643
Funding: General Fund
Account Number: 450.5241.100000.2141.B2300
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into an amendment contract with International Baccalaureate to purchase additional administration and registration fees of coursework to support the IB program at Yonkers Middle High School for the 2023-2024 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with International Baccalaureate 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 International Baccalaureate 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 International Baccalaureate at a cost not to exceed $118,643

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:
Frank Hernandez - 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. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into an amendment contract with International Baccalaureate to purchase additional administration and registration fees of coursework to support the IB program at Yonkers Middle High School for the 2023-2024 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with International Baccalaureate 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 International Baccalaureate 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 International Baccalaureate at a cost not to exceed $118,643

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: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Amjed Kuri     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes