Jersey City Board of Education December 18, 2014 Meeting


http://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T02290&video=220863

The board members for Jersey City Fund for Excellence are

Paul Silverman-Developer
Sue Henderson-President of NJCU
Edith Hunt-Philanthropist
Shelly Skinner-Director BEI
Sangeeta Ranade- Current school board president
Sandra Cunningham-State Senator
Marcia Lyles-School Superintendent

Harvard Leadership Resident Program, JCPS Leadership Institute, PARCC Opt-Out debated at JCBOE

December 19, 2014 - Jersey City, News - Written by Michael Shurin

The final Jersey City Board of Education meeting of 2014 was a quiet, but important night for the future of the district.

The Jersey City Education Association, minus a handful of teachers, were absent from the meeting, which recognized the service of departing BOE members Angel Valentin, Carol Harrison-Arnold, and Bertram Okpokwasili.

The entire Children?s First Team from the past election spoke, highlighting agenda items dealing with the approval of a Harvard Leadership Resident Program, funding for the JCPS Leadership Institute-Principal Residency Program, as well as inquires regarding Jersey City students opting-out of PARCC testing.

Lorenzo Richardson, who will be a member of the board at the next meeting, said Jersey City Public Schools had nothing to gain from the Harvard Leadership Resident Program. Schools Superintendent Dr. Marcia Lyles countered by saying the district needed ?to broaden our horizons? and that students ?will be subject to more than Jersey City? in life.

Gerald Lyons, who will also be joining the board, spoke out against the agenda item funding 7 participants in the New Leaders Inc. Aspiring Principals Program, at roughly $60,000 per participant, questioning how many spots would be open to district employees, adding that it would be cheaper to look in house for the leaders of the future.

Board Member Marilyn Roman questioned the donors to the Jersey City Fund for Excellence and Equity, which include Hedge Fund Manager David Tepper and Goldman Sachs Chief Diversity Officer Edith Hunt, that paid for the program administered by New Leaders Inc., which she claimed was connected to the Broad Academy.

Board President Sangeeta Ranade responded by saying that there are ?zero examples of a struggling school becoming a high performing school without a strong leader,? and added that the program was open to high performing employees in the district and new principles from outside of Jersey City.

Ranade also mentioned many local elected officials and leaders that are on the board of the Jersey City Fund for Excellence and Equity, which according to the district is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Jersey City Fund for Excellence and Equity Board Members
Jersey City Fund for Excellence and Equity Board Members

Gina Verdibello, who ran for a spot on the board with Lyons and Richardson in the past election, expressed her concerns as a parent with PARCC testing. Hope Blackburn, General Counsel of Jersey City Public Schools, said the district cannot opt-out, but that it was a ?matter of parental conscious.?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7RcBWjYTIQ

JC BOE giving this company additional public $$ for the horrible food served in our schools. NYC was smart enough to cancel the contract with this company.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/f ... heating-article-1.1953283


Approval to Amend Contract For School Breakfast/Lunch/Afternoon Snack (Hot Cold Pre-Packaged Meals)(PD13-14-FD7-154) Type Action (Consent)
WHEREAS, at the June 19, 2014 Board of Education meeting, Resolution #10.46 awarded an Extension of Contract for School Breakfast-Lunch and Afternoon Snack (Hot-Cold Pre-Packaged Meals) (PD13-14 FD7-154); and
WHEREAS, there is a need to amend the award to reflect the index rate of 1%, with the total contract not to exceed $2,361,489.33; and
WHEREAS, Maramont Corp. 5600 First Avenue, Bldg. C, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has agreed to amend the contract for School Breakfast-Lunch and Afternoon Snack Program (Hot-Cold Pre-Packaged Meals) (PD13-14FD7-154) under the existing terms, conditions, reflecting an increase in pricing of 1% until June 30, 2015; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jersey City Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Business Administrator approves the amendment of contract for School Breakfast-Lunch and Afternoon Snack Program (Hot-Cold Pre-Packaged Meals) (PD13-14 FD7-154) for the 2014-2015 school year to reflect a 1% increase in cost of the prior year contract to the Jersey City Public Schools District with Maramont Corp not to exceed $2,361,489.33. This is a reduction to the original award of $3,000,000.00
Origiinator: Luiggi C. Campana, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Att. 10.10.pdf (653 KB)

Mayor de Blasio canceled an $82 million contract for a food service provider Thursday, only hours after the Daily News raised questions about a recent court ruling that the firm had cheated its workers of wages for years.

Also on Thursday's agenda

Conflict of Interest.....Broad Foundation!!

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jersey City Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Administrator approves the award of a 5 year competitive contract for JCPS Leadership Institute-Principal Residency Program (Re-Bid PD14-15-CC23-153) subject to availability funding and board resolution annually to New Leaders Inc.(See attachment-Pricing for years 1-5) Cost for 2014-2015 Year is $60,080.00 per participant up to a total of 10 participants. However, budget available is for 7 Participants at $60,080.00. Contract NTE $425,000.

http://www.fastcompany.com/soc?/2007/profiles/profile25.html
http://www.newleaders.org/new-leaders-named-top-non-profit/

Dec 18, 2014 - Regular Meeting, 6 p.m. Category Educational Programs Subject Re-Bid JCPS Leadership Institute-Principal Residency Program Type Action (Consent)
WHEREAS, the Jersey City Public School District is in need of Re-Bid JCPS Leadership Institute-Principal Residency Program (PD14-15-CC23-153); and
WHEREAS, a notice was published in two newspapers and the Jersey City Board of Education website. Notice of Competitive Contract Request for Proposal was sent to 103 vendors; and
WHEREAS, three responses were received and read aloud on October 21, 2014 for the Competitive Contract RFP; and
WHEREAS, based on the selection criteria of cost, effectiveness, experience, and qualifications, the committee selected, New Leaders Inc., 30 West 26th Street, 9th fl., New York, NY 10010; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jersey City Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Administrator approves the award of a 5 year competitive contract for JCPS Leadership Institute-Principal Residency Program (Re-Bid PD14-15-CC23-153) subject to availability funding and board resolution annually to New Leaders Inc.(See attachment-Pricing for years 1-5) Cost for 2014-2015 Year is $60,080.00 per participant up to a total of 10 participants. However, budget available is for 7 Participants at $60,080.00. Contract NTE $425,000.
Submitted: Dr. MaryAnn Dickar, Chief of Staff
Att. 7.12.pdf (814 KB)

A JCPS parent questioned Dr. Lyles about this agenda item at the caucus that was held on 12/16/14.

Dr.Lyles revealed 3 names so far: shelly skinner, tepper and Silverman....conflict of interest!!


http://www.boarddocs.com/nj/jcps/Board.nsf/Public



Meeting Dec 18, 2014 - Regular Meeting, 6 p.m. Category Educational Programs Subject ADDENDUM ITEM-Approval of Acceptance of Donation Type Action (Consent)

WHEREAS, the Jersey City Fund for Excellence and Equity has raised funds to support innovation initiatives in the District; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jersey City Board of education upon the recommendation of the Chief Academic Officer Superintendent approves acceptance of $425,000 from the Jersey City Fund for Excellence and Equity

Originator: Dr. MaryAnn Dickar, Chief of Staff


Addendum information in blue.