$40.00/hour for presenting to and training Nebraska school or ESU personnel regarding suicide… and 4 more items

The Nebraska Department of Education awarded a $20K contract to Sally Carlson (Contract No. 117161 O4) effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, for contractor services focused on school safety, security, and suicide prevention. Carlson will serve as a trainer in suicide prevention, develop content related to school safety and security matters, and support the Department's School Safety and Security Director with suicide prevention initiatives. The contractor will also attend training sessions and conferences to enhance school security knowledge, establish partnerships with relevant stakeholders, and collaborate with Behavioral Health Regions to ensure program sustainability.

Services will be delivered from the contractor's own office space and include training presentations billed at $40 per hour, professional services at $30 per hour, and travel time at $20 per hour. The contract maximum comprises $17,000 allocated for services and $3,000 for allowable expenses, with 100% funding sourced from Federal grant SBMHS-1360544. Compensation is based on actual costs and allowable expenditures submitted monthly via approved timesheets. The contractor is classified as an independent contractor and must comply with applicable federal requirements, standard addenda terms, and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance provisions governing access to student education records.