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Meeting Date:
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11/15/2017 - 7:00 PM
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Category:
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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13.11 Thinking Maps - The Balance Between, Inc.
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District Goals:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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Special Education
1. The Balance Between, Inc.
Term : 2017-2018
Amount: $82.500.00
Accounts:
Museum 25
490-5241-18B146-2110-B2300 - $42,500.00
School 18
490-5241-18B147-2110-B2300 - $40,000.00
Scope: To provide coaching and professional development services concerning the use of the Thinking Maps framework, as a means of promoting pedagogical growth in teachers and enhanced academic student performance
Thinking Maps are an evidence-based language for learning. It assists learners in thinking about thinking, so as to determine the type of cognitive challenge a problem presents. The framework is aligned to eight fundamental thinking skills. Learning to think in the manner in which the brain categorizes and classifies information, results in more equitable access to, and explicit teaching of, higher order thinking tools for every learner.
This request is to enter into a contract with The Balance Between, Inc. pursuant to which they will provide three (3) days each of combined on-site professional development for teachers, and coaching support for identified school-based trainers,at Museum 25 and School 18. Writing and Training course at Museum 25(Setting the Stage & Narrative - 3 days) at a cost not to exceed $42,500.00, and School 18 Writing and Training course (Setting the Stage & Narrative - 3 days) at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00
Vendor:
The Balance Between, Inc.
225 E. 86th Street Suite 801
New York, NY 10028
Term:
2017-2018
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Funding:
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Museum 25
490-5241-18B146-2110-B2300 - $42,500.00
School 18
490-5241-18B147-2110-B2300 - $40,000.00
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Administration wishes to develop additional capacity for supporting the teaching and learning of higher order thinking skills through the use of Thinking Maps, and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with The Balance Between, 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 The Balance Between, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $82,500.00.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Luis Rodriguez - 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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Michael Curti - 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 John Jacono Moved, Member Kevin Cacace seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS, the Administration wishes to develop additional capacity for supporting the teaching and learning of higher order thinking skills through the use of Thinking Maps, and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with The Balance Between, 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 The Balance Between, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $82,500.00.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Andrea Brown | Yes | | Kevin Cacace | Yes | | Edgar Santana | Yes | | Pasquale Mondesando | Yes | | Rev. Steve Lopez | Yes | | Judith_Ramos Meier | Yes | | Dr._Nader_J. Sayegh | Yes | | John Jacono | Yes | |
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