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Meeting Date:
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1/20/2021 - 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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16.4 The College of Westchester
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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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The College of Westchester
Term: September 2020 – August 2021
Amount: $26,200.00
Scope: The College of Westchester (the College) and the Yonkers Public School District (the District) will work together to develop curriculum and provide Concurrent Enrollment for Academic Dual Credit University/College courses for high school students attending Gorton High School and Roosevelt High School Early College Studies. The target population is for students in grades 10 – 12, who are underserved and highly motivated but have not necessarily received the academic preparation needed for a smooth transition into post-secondary education.
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Funding:
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PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL
490.5241.21E162.2110.B2300 ($12,000.00) Smart Scholars GHS
490.5241.21E161.2110.B2300 ($14,200.00) Smart Scholars Cohort 3 RHS/ECS
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with The College of Westchester to purchase consulting services to support high school students attending Gorton High School and Roosevelt High School/ECS to earn college credits for college level courses for the 2020-2021 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with The College of Westchester 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 College of Westchester 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 College of Westchester at a cost not to exceed $26,200.00.
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 Sheila Greenwald seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with The College of Westchester to purchase consulting services to support high school students attending Gorton High School and Roosevelt High School/ECS to earn college credits for college level courses for the 2020-2021 school year,
WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with The College of Westchester 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 College of Westchester 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 College of Westchester at a cost not to exceed $26,200.00.
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: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Andrea Brown | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Dr. John Castanaro | Yes | | Abdool H. Jamal | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | | Lakisha Collins-Bellamy | Yes | | Sheila Greenwald | Yes | | Gail Burns | Yes | |
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