Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/16/2018 - 7:00 PM
Category: DIVISION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
Type: Action
Subject: 20.17 Mystery Science
District Goals:
Goal 1
To educate all students for academic excellence.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
BOCS Worksheet.xlsx
Mystery Science Quote.pdf
Appendix B.xls
Rationale: Mystery Science
Term: 7/1/18 – 6/30/19
Amount: $15,968
Scope: Mystery Science will provide digital science curriculum for K-5 teachers districtwide. Mystery Science is aligned with the New York State Science Learning Standards and encourages students to engage in inquiry-based activities. Additionally, engineering with household items is infused throughout the curriculum. Teachers also have access to assessments, readings, and other resources in both English and Spanish to support science instruction.
Funding: $15,968
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 Mystery Science to provide digital science curriculum for K-5 teachers districtwide for the 2018-2019 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Mystery Science 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 Mystery Science 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 Mystery Science at a cost not to exceed $15,968.

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:
Michael Curti - 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. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio Moved, Member John Jacono seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Mystery Science to provide digital science curriculum for K-5 teachers districtwide for the 2018-2019 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Mystery Science 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 Mystery Science 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 Mystery Science at a cost not to exceed $15,968.

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
   
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Edgar Santana     Yes
Pasquale Mondesando     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Judith_Ramos Meier     Yes
John Jacono     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes