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Meeting Date:
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2/27/2019 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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DIVISION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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20.7 Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc.
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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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Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc.
Term: March 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019
Amount: $7,550
Scope: Kaplan will provide direct instruction, instructional sessions, testing sessions, instructional materials and access to digital assets for students. Kaplan’s SAT Prep offers a research-based comprehensive approach to preparing students for the SAT exam. Expert Kaplan instructors guide students through Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing, Math, and Essay lessons using Kaplan’s proprietary Prepare-Practice-Perform instructional model that reinforces important concepts and teaches methods and strategies for the rigorous new exam.
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Funding:
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ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2018-2019 Gear Up Grant
490.5241.19C160.2110.B2300
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into an agreement with Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc. to build the capacity of the District to deliver high quality and effective career development activities to 11th grade students, and
WHEREAS the District continues to design and offer instructional programs that support students college and career aspirations, and
WHEREAS the Board has determined that these services can best be provided by Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc., and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into agreement with Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc. to provide the above services at a total cost not to exceed $7,550.
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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Jade Sharp - Principal on Special Assignment
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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._Andrea_S. Coddett - Deputy Superintendent
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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 Andrea Brown seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into an agreement with Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc. to build the capacity of the District to deliver high quality and effective career development activities to 11th grade students, and
WHEREAS the District continues to design and offer instructional programs that support students college and career aspirations, and
WHEREAS the Board has determined that these services can best be provided by Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc., and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into agreement with Kaplan Test Prep, a division of Kaplan, Inc. to provide the above services at a total cost not to exceed $7,550.
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 | | | | | Judith_Ramos Meier | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Pasquale Mondesando | Yes | | Edgar Santana | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Andrea Brown | Yes | | Dr._Ammir Rabadi | Yes | | Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio | Yes | |
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