Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/20/2019 - 7:00 PM
Category: CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Type: Action
Subject: 14.2 Amendment of approved Resolution 15.2 Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. and eight high schools (Gorton, HS, Lincoln HS, Palisade Prepatory HS, Riverside HS, Roosevelt/Early College Studies, Saunders HS, Yonkers Montessori Academy, Yonkers HS)
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Rationale: GML104B
Virtual Enterprises International, Inc.
Term: 2019-2020 school year
Amount: $14,000.00
Scope: Contract No. 2020-0331. Resolution 15.2 Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. and eight high schools (Gorton, HS, Lincoln HS, Palisade Prepatory HS, Riverside HS, Roosevelt/Early College Studies, Saunders HS, Yonkers Montessori Academy, Yonkers HS) was approved on 07/17/19 in the amount of $23,400.00. Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. is an entrepreneurship program which transforms classrooms into working business environment. The original Resolution consisted of eight high schools. This year, Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. will only serve five high schools (Gorton HS, Lincoln HS, Roosevelt HS, Saunders HS and Yonkers HS). Three middle schools will also be served with no cost to the district. The new total amount is $14,000.00.
Funding: Local Occ Ed
450.5203.100000.2280.B2300
Gorton HS - $2,800.00
Lincoln HS - $2,800.00
Roosevelt HS/Early College Studies - $2,800.00
Saunders HS - $2,800.00
Yonkers HS - $2,800.00
Three middle schools (Palisade Prep, Yonkers Middle and Yonkers Montessory Academy) at no charge
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. to purchase consulting services to support five high schools and three middle schools for the 2019-2020 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Virtual Enterprises International, 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 Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. to provide the services, and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $14,000.00.

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:
Sanah Naber - Director
Signed By:
Roseanne Collins-Judon - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
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:
Dr._Andrea_S. Coddett - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Abdool H. Jamal seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to enter into a contract with Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. to purchase consulting services to support five high schools and three middle schools for the 2019-2020 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Virtual Enterprises International, 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 Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. to provide the services, and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an agreement with Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $14,000.00.

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: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Dr._Edward Fergus     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Dr._Ammir Rabadi     Yes
Abdool H. Jamal     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Judith_Ramos Meier     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes