Fully Insured Short Term Disability Plan for Union Locals 3 and 617 in line with the applicable collective bargaining agreements: Local 3: 301 employees; Local 617: 751 employees.
Sole Source:If sale is less than approximately $36,000 and your offering clearly fits N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5 (educational goods/services or extraordinary unspecifiable services), use sole source; otherwise skip.
Coops:Frequently procures through Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Cooperative Pricing System #65MCESCCPS, State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program (1NJCP), EdgeMarket (Edge), and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Newark Public School District Contracts
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Rethink Autism, Inc. at Newark Public School District
Effective: Dec 17, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document set confirms the renewal of Contract #9130R1-D between the Newark Board of Education and Rethink Autism, Inc. for Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Counseling services. The contract is effective from December 17, 2022, to December 16, 2024. The agreement specifies an estimated annual cost not to exceed $500,000.00 per vendor. The package includes the contract details, board approval records, and various required compliance and vendor registration forms.
RETHINK ED at Newark Public School District
Effective: Nov 10, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines an agreement between The Newark Board of Education and Rethink Ed for the provision of Social Emotional Learning Software and related onsite implementation support. The service period is from November 10, 2025, to October 31, 2026, with a total contract amount not to exceed $249,999.04. The document includes standard certifications, representations, and special conditions.
SCHOOLINKS at Newark Public School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Schoolinks, Inc. at Newark Public School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract formalizes the agreement between The Newark Board of Education and SchooLinks Inc. for College and Career Readiness Software. Effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, the agreement is valued at a maximum of $139,155.93. SchooLinks Inc. will provide a comprehensive platform to support students with college and career exploration, application management, financial aid tracking, work-based learning, and social-emotional learning curriculum, leveraging its established partnership with the district. The contract details are outlined across various sections, including the main agreement, an approving resolution, an order form with line items, and extensive terms and conditions.
Schoolinks, Inc. at Newark Public School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines the renewal contract 9699R1 between The Newark Board of Education and SchooLinks Inc. for College and Career Readiness Software. The contract is effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with an estimated cost of $149,867.00. The renewal is made under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, approved by the Board of Education.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Newark Public School District
Newark Conseil Scolaire Plan Stratégique 2020-2030
Date: Jan 1, 2020Type: Strategic Plan
The strategic plan 'La Prochaine Décennie: 2020-30' serves as a ten-year roadmap for the Newark School Board, aiming to establish a world-class educational ecosystem that fosters student success through rigorous and culturally responsive programs. The plan is built upon six core priorities: unified and aligned systems, a robust curriculum and instruction framework, an interactive and strength-based culture, continuous learning opportunities for all, integrated support systems, and strong reciprocal partnerships to achieve its mission and vision.
Newark Board Of Education Regular Meeting
Date: May 26, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational agenda items. These included various academic recognitions, reports from the board president and superintendent, and multiple financial and operational actions such as transportation agreements, payroll summaries, facility repairs, and construction contracts. Additionally, the board approved various professional development contracts, software license renewals, curriculum updates for business and English programs, and data-sharing agreements with various educational and research institutions.
Newark Public Schools Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting
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Public-sector contacts connected to Newark Public School District.
The meeting focused on presenting and discussing proposed policy updates regarding student attendance, grading systems, and student promotion and retention. Key topics included the importance of regular attendance for academic achievement, the introduction of a more rigorous and uniform grading scale, the use of narrative report cards, and the implementation of alternative interventions instead of traditional social promotion or retention.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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