CM-15B_(14).pdf

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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from Boston Public Schools (BPS) for computer-based and online language proficiency assessments. BPS seeks a qualified vendor to provide assessments across a comprehensive range of languages, including world languages offered through BPS programs (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, German, Italian, ASL, and Latin) as well as the diverse home languages spoken by the student population. The assessments will serve multiple district objectives, including supporting the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy program, facilitating world language credit conferral decisions, and informing student placement in world language and dual language courses. The RFP outlines specific requirements for assessment delivery, technical capabilities, and reporting functionalities to ensure equitable and consistent measurement of student language proficiency across the district.

The proposal evaluation will consider vendor qualifications, platform capabilities, assessment validity and reliability, user experience design, technical support and implementation services, pricing structure, and ability to customize assessments for diverse language needs. BPS requires detailed pricing proposals and implementation timelines. The contract will include provisions for ongoing technical support, regular platform updates, and professional development for district staff. Vendors must demonstrate experience administering standardized language proficiency assessments and possess the technical infrastructure to support concurrent test administration across multiple schools and grade levels within the district.

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CORI COMPLIANCE STANDARDS

Published May 2025

CM-15B

By checking line 2 on the foregoing Form CM-15A, the Vendor affirms that its CORI-related policies, practices, and standards are consistent with the following standards:

1 The Vendor does not conduct a CORI check on an Applicant unless a CORI check is required by law or the Vendor has made a good faith determination that the relevant position is of such sensitivity that a CORI report is warranted.

2 The Vendor reviews the qualifications of an Applicant and determines that an Applicant is otherwise qualified for the relevant position before the Vendor conducts a CORI check. The Vendor does not conduct a CORI check for an Applicant that is not otherwise qualified for a relevant position.

3 If the Vendor has been authorized by the MDCJIS to receive CORI reports consisting solely of conviction and case-pending information and the CORI report received by the Vendor contains other information (i.e. cases disposed favorably for the Applicant such as Not Guilty, Dismissal) then the Vendor informs the Applicant and provides the Applicant with a copy of MDCJIS’ information for the Applicant to pursue correction.

4 When the Vendor receives a proper CORI report of an Applicant that contains only the CORI information that the Vendor is authorized to receive and the Vendor is inclined to question an applicant about their criminal history, or refuse, rescind, or revoke the offer of a position to an Applicant, then the Vendor complies with this section by, including, but not limited to, notifying the Applicant of the potential adverse employment action, providing the Applicant with a photocopy of the CORI report received by the Vendor, informing the Applicant of the specific parts of the CORI report that concern the Vendor, providing an opportunity for the Applicant to discuss the CORI report with the Vendor including an opportunity for the Applicant to present information rebutting the accuracy and/or relevance of the CORI report, reviewing any information and documentation received from the Applicant, and documenting all steps taken to comply with 803 CMR 2.17.

5 The Vendor makes final employment-related decisions based on all of the information available to the Vendor, including the seriousness of the crime(s), the relevance of the crime(s), the age of the crime(s), and the occurrences in the life of the Applicant since the crime(s). If the final decision of the Vendor is adverse to the Applicant and results in the refusal, rescission, or revocation of a position with the Vendor then the Vendor promptly notifies the Applicant of the decision and the specific reasons therefor. Nothing in these requirements modifies or affects a Vendor’s obligation to comply with Massachusetts or federal laws regarding CORI.

APPROVED AS TO FORM BY CORPORATION COUNSEL APRIL, 2025

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