Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
7/11/2018 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
DIVISION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.2 Castle Software, Inc. Amendment (2)  
District Goals:
Goal 1
To educate all students for academic excellence.
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
2018-19 Castle Learning Proposal - District Site License K-12 - Yonkers PS NY.pdf
Appendix B.xls
BOCS Worksheet.xlsx
 
Rationale:
Castle Software, Inc.
Term: 7/1/18 – 6/30/19
Amount: $73,590
Scope: Castle Software, Inc. amendment to amend res 23.11, BOE approved 6/19/18. Castle Software, Inc. will provide SSL Site License for content access to K-12 ELA & Math, 3-12 Science & Social Studies, 7-12 Spanish, 9-12 French & 7-12 Music courses. This amendment will expand the district’s license to include all K-12 teachers, students and administrators. This resolution will be increased by $23,100. The original resolution was in the amount of $50,490 creating a total of $73,590. Castle Learning is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, web based resource that will allow students to practice in preparation for unit exams, NYS assessments, and regents exams. The cost of this service is supported through CAI Software Capital Funds, which is eligible for 100% State Aid reimbursement (Computer Assisted Instruction).
 
Funding:
$73,590
130-5999-B18N02-1000-B2050 (B5303CN110834.B18N02.B2540A2630)
(PTAEO - CAI Software Capital Funds)
 
Resolution
WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Castle Software, Inc. to provide SSL Site License for content access for ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, French and Music courses for grades K-12 for the 2018-2019 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Castle Software, 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 Castle Software, 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 Castle Software, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $73,590.

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:
Alex Servello - Executive Director of Digital Learning & Innovations
Signed By:  
Roseanne Collins-Judon - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:  
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:  
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:  
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:  
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:  
Dr._Andrea_S. Coddett - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:  
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr._Nader_J. Sayegh 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 Castle Software, Inc. to provide SSL Site License for content access for ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, French and Music courses for grades K-12 for the 2018-2019 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Castle Software, 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 Castle Software, 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 Castle Software, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $73,590.

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
   
Dr._Nader_J. Sayegh     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Pasquale Mondesando     Yes
Judith_Ramos Meier     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes
Edgar Santana     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes