Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/23/2025 - 5:30 PM
Category: OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
Type: Action
Subject: 18.3 The Art of Education University
District Goals:
Goal 1 Student Achievement
Strengthen academic outcomes and graduation pathways through culturally responsive and sustaining curriculum and instruction.
Goal 4 Support Student Needs
Establish inclusive learning communities that support students with diverse social and emotional needs for equitable student growth and development.
Goal 5 Community-wide Engagement
Develop family and community partnerships through active engagement, participation and communication to support stronger and meaningful connections.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
1. The Art of Education Quote.pdf
2. The Art of Education BOCS Worksheet.pdf
3. The Art of Education Performance Based Contract Guidelines 10 Questions.pdf
5. The Art of Education- New Vendor.pdf
6. Sole Source letter.pdf
7. The Art of Education Request for Non Competitive Contract.pdf
Rationale: The Art of Education University
Term: 2025-2026 School Year
Amount: $37,980.00
The Art of Education University online curriculum provides flexible, standards-aligned tools to support teachers at all experience levels. Emphasizing accessibility and adaptability, it enhances instructional quality through clear guidance, professional development, ongoing coaching, and a collaborative community. This curriculum equips educators with the resources needed to deliver effective, engaging instruction and foster student success.
Funding: 130.5999.B25N01.1000.B2050 Capital Funds B5241CN110884.B25N01.B2580A2110-Project Number
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with The Art of Education University to purchase services to support Art Education to The Art of Education University,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with The Art of Education University 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 Art of Education University to provide these services and materials, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with The Art of Education University at a cost not to exceed $37,980.00.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Janna Bonacorsi - Executive Director
Signed By:
Christopher Carvalho - Director
Signed By:
Bob Cacace - Commissioner
Signed By:
Dr. Daisy Rodriguez - Associate Superintendent
Signed By:
Victor Martinez - Director of Purchasing
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Anibal Soler, Jr. - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Sheila Greenwald Moved, Member Lawrence Sykes seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with The Art of Education University to purchase services to support Art Education to The Art of Education University,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with The Art of Education University 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 Art of Education University to provide these services and materials, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with The Art of Education University at a cost not to exceed $37,980.00.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Arz Raheem     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes