AMANDA PALMER.pdf

This document is a contract between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and Amanda L. Palmer, an Attorney & Mediator, for professional services. The contract is identified by the number 46142 and is set to be in effect from November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

The contract engages Amanda L. Palmer to serve as a Special Education hearing officer for cases assigned by NDE's Legal Services. Specifically, she will prepare cases for hearing, arrange court reporting, conduct hearings in accordance with federal and state special education laws, prepare written reports and orders, and maintain case files. The contract has a maximum compensation of $100,000, which includes up to $175.00 per hour billable to the quarter hour (not to exceed $90,000 for services), plus expenses up to $10,000. Funding sources include various state and federal accounts such as Teacher Certification Funds, General Funds, ERSO (VR), and USDA accounts. The contractor is required to provide her own office space, clerical, and secretarial services, and must comply with various federal and state regulations including privacy laws, non-discrimination requirements, and immigration verification standards.