Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/23/2025 - 5:30 PM
Category: OFFICE OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT
Type: Action
Subject: 17.5 Scholastic Inc. - Amendment 1
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Scholastic Inc. signed.pdf
Schedule B.pdf
Scholasic 16.5 3.19.25.pdf
scholastic inc BOCS.pdf
Rationale: Term: April 2025 – August 2025 (new term)
Amount: $35,992 (no change)
Scope: Amendment to authorize the vendor name change and update the term of the contract.
Funding: MBK FCEP-490.5241.25J174.2110.B2300 (no change)
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend a contract with Scholastic Education Services to change the name to Scholastic Inc. This amendment reflects a name change and an updated change of term.

WHEREAS, the district administration has designed in conjunction with Scholastic Inc. a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department;

WHEREAS, that the name "Scholastic Education Services" shall be changed to "Scholastic Inc." in all relevant documents to ensure consistency and accuracy;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend an existing agreement with Scholastic Inc. to change the vendor's name and update the contract term, at a cost not to exceed $35,992.00
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jason Baez - Executive Director
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 Rosemarie Linton Moved, Member Lawrence Sykes seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS the Board of Education wishes to amend a contract with Scholastic Education Services to change the name to Scholastic Inc. This amendment reflects a name change and an updated change of term.

WHEREAS, the district administration has designed in conjunction with Scholastic Inc. a program which meets the objectives set forth by the Board and the New York State Education Department;

WHEREAS, that the name "Scholastic Education Services" shall be changed to "Scholastic Inc." in all relevant documents to ensure consistency and accuracy;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend an existing agreement with Scholastic Inc. to change the vendor's name and update the contract term, at a cost not to exceed $35,992.00'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Lawrence Sykes     Yes
Arz Raheem     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes