DEW_20260011_Lazarus_SDsigned.pdf

This document is an Agreement for Services between the State of Ohio, Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), located in Columbus, Ohio, and Dr. Sheryl Lazarus, an independent contractor located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The contract is structured as an independent contractor agreement, with the contractor engaged to provide technical advisory services to the Ohio state assessment system.

The contract covers technical advisory work for fiscal years 26 and 27, with a total compensation not to exceed $12,000 for FY26 and $24,000 for FY27. The scope of work involves providing guidance on highly technical assessment matters, including test design, validity, reliability, psychometric procedures, automated scoring, performance reporting, and ensuring assessment integrity for all students. The work includes attending meetings (typically twice yearly), participating in teleconference calls, preparing technical materials, and potentially presenting to stakeholders. The contract is effective until June 30, 2027, with deliverables including preparation for and attendance at technical advisors' meetings in January and June of each contract year, along with ongoing communication and meeting support as needed.