Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/16/2018 - 7:00 PM
Category: DIVISION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
Type: Action
Subject: 20.16 Castle Learning
District Goals:
Goal 1
To educate all students for academic excellence.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Appendix B.xls
Performance Based Contract Guidelines - 8 Questions - Updated 3 27 18 - Castle Learning.pdf
2018-19 Castle Learning Proposal - District Site License 7-12 - Yonkers PS, NY.pdf
BOCS Worksheet.xlsx
Rationale: Castle Learning
Term: 7/1/18 – 6/30/19
Amount: $50,490
Scope: Castle Learning will provide SSL Site License for content access to K-12 ELA & Math, 3-12 Science & Social Studies, 7-12 Spanish, 9-12 French & 7-12 Music courses for all 7-12 students, teachers & administrators. Castle Learning is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, web based resource that will allow students to practice in preparation for unit exams, NYS assessments, and regents exams. The cost of this service is supported through CAI Software Capital Funds, which is eligible for 100% State Aid reimbursement (Computer Assisted Instruction).
Funding: $50,490
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 Castle Learning to provide SSL Site License for content access for ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, French and Music courses for grades K-12 for the 2018-2019 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Castle Learning 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 Castle Learning 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 Castle Learning at a cost not to exceed $50,490.

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 Castle Learning to provide SSL Site License for content access for ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, French and Music courses for grades K-12 for the 2018-2019 school year,

WHEREAS the district administration has designed in conjunction with Castle Learning 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 Castle Learning 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 Castle Learning at a cost not to exceed $50,490.

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