NYC Public School Parents: Panel to Revisit Controversial Tutoring Contract

NYC Public School Parents: Panel to Revisit Controversial Tutoring Contract:

Panel to Revisit Controversial Tutoring Contract

by Patrick J. Sullivan

The resolution below will be considered at the February 6th Panel for Educational Policy meeting on Staten Island.  It is my attempt to put an end to the controversy over the controversial contract for Champion Learning approved at the November 2012 meeting.  For background on the contract, see the Daily News coverage by Juan Gonzalez here.

Resolution Regarding the Rescission of Approval for Champion Learning Center Contract Approved at the November 8, 2012 Panel Meeting

WHEREAS, pursuant to Education Law § 2590-g the Panel for Educational Policy has the power and duty to approve certain contracts awarded by the City District or the Community Districts; and

WHEREAS a proposed contract for Champion Learning Center was submitted to the Panel for Educational Policy for approval at the November 8th 2012 meeting of the Panel described as contract item 8 listed in the