Presenting to and training Nebraska school or ESU personnel regarding suicide prevention and 4 more items

The Nebraska Department of Education awarded a $20,000 contract to Kimberly Jacobson, an independent contractor, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The contract is funded entirely through federal grant number SBMHS-13605464 and is classified as an independent contractor arrangement with no indirect cost rate applied. Services will be performed on an as-needed basis at locations to be determined in consultation with the Nebraska Department of Education School Safety and Security Director.

Under this contract, Jacobson will provide comprehensive suicide prevention services and resources, including managing and updating the Suicide Prevention website, updating the Nebraska School Resource Guide and related training modules, serving as a subject matter expert on prevention resources, and networking with state organizations. Additional deliverables include presentations to school personnel, resource evaluations, and a presentation at the 2026 School Safety Summit. The contract structure provides $17,000 for services at tiered hourly rates ($40 per hour for training presentations, $30 per hour for professional services, and $20 per hour for travel time) and $3,000 for allowable expenses, including up to $2,500 for travel and $500 for supplies. Payment will be rendered within forty-five calendar days of monthly invoice receipt on approved timesheets.