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Meeting Date:
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6/21/2023 - 5:30 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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20.8 Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) (22-23)
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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 2 Professional Development Continue to develop teacher content and pedagogy to increase opportunities and
outcomes for each student.
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) Term: July 10, 2023 – July 14, 2023 Amount: $11,303.50 Scope: The Center for Technology and School Change will provide professional development in integrating technology in the classroom for all K-12 grade teachers for one week over the 2023 summer. Teachers will learn how to incorporate the district LMS platform Schoology into instruction as well as many other platforms such as Padlet, Edpuzzle, Book Creator, Canva, Flip grid, Mentimeter, and Loom. Teacher will get time to explore, experiment, and apply practices with the help of Colombia Teachers College instructors.
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Funding:
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ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1003a Basic Fund: 490 Dept: 5241 Project: 23G159 Activity: 2110 Object: B2300
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) to provide professional development in integrating technology in the classroom for all K-12 grade teachers for one week over the 2023 summer, WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) 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 the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) 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 the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) at a cost not to exceed $11,303.50. 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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Elan Kheyman - Director of Instructional Technology
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Signed By:
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Dr. Fenix Arias - Manager of Administration
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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 Gail Burns Moved, Member Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) to provide professional development in integrating technology in the classroom for all K-12 grade teachers for one week over the 2023 summer, WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) 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 the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) 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 the Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University (CTSC) at a cost not to exceed $11,303.50. 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: 7 Nay: 0. | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | Kevin Cacace | Yes | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | Rosemarie Linton | Yes | Gail Burns | Yes | Lawrence Sykes | Yes | |
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