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Meeting Date:
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4/21/2021 - 5:00 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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24.7 Westchester Community College - Amendment
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District Goals:
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Goal 1 To educate all students for academic excellence.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Agreement with Westchester Community College to amend its existing contract Resolution #17.14 BOE Approval 2/24/21 BOCS Approval 3/4/2021 to provide support for the NYS PTECH Grant Initiative at Gorton High School, Riverside High School and Saunders Trades & Technical High School. This includes professional development for English and Mathematics teachers in addition to Engineering, Cybersecurity and Architecture Curriculums for the alignment of students in the Pathways in Technology for Early College High Schools. Also, the collaboration between Westchester Community College and the Yonkers Public Schools in which students will be enrolled in dual college courses for college credits offered at Roosevelt High School/Early College Studies under the Smart Scholars Grant of which WCC is a state approved partner. This Amendment represents an increase of $94,480.55. The total new contract amount will be $301,536.52
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Funding:
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$94,480.55 – PTech Saunders HS
490.5273.21E119.2110.B2300
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend its existing contract with Westchester Community College to purchase additional services for Gorton High School, Riverside High School, and Saunders Trades & Technical High Schools in accordance with the P-Tech Grant Program and Roosevelt High School with the Smart Scholars Grant,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Westchester Community College a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department, and,
WHEREAS the District has determined that these services can best be provided by Westchester Community College, and,
WHEREAS the District has evaluated past services from the vendor and has determined that Westchester Community College has performed in a satisfactory manner, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend and existing agreement with Westchester Community College at a total cost not to exceed $94,480.55
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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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. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
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Vote Results:
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| 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 amend its existing contract with Westchester Community College to purchase additional services for Gorton High School, Riverside High School, and Saunders Trades & Technical High Schools in accordance with the P-Tech Grant Program and Roosevelt High School with the Smart Scholars Grant,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Westchester Community College a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department, and,
WHEREAS the District has determined that these services can best be provided by Westchester Community College, and,
WHEREAS the District has evaluated past services from the vendor and has determined that Westchester Community College has performed in a satisfactory manner, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend and existing agreement with Westchester Community College at a total cost not to exceed $94,480.55
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 | | | | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Andrea Brown | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Abdool H. Jamal | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | |
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