DEW20260040_ESCNEO_SDsigned_23jul2025.pdf

This document is an Agreement for Services between the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), located in Columbus, Ohio, and the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (the Contractor), located in South Independence, Ohio. The contract is numbered DEW20260040 and is effective until June 30, 2026, with a total contract value of $238,600.

The agreement focuses on implementing a school safety initiative stemming from Governor Mike DeWine's response to the Uvalde tragedy, specifically providing Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) training and resources. The scope of work includes delivering new CSTAG training to 43 teams at $2,200 each, refresher training for 50 teams at $1,200 each, and coaching for both new (140 teams at $200 each) and existing (260 teams at $200 each) teams. Additional components include Community of Practice (CoP) sessions and data collection. Notably, the Educational Service Center will not charge schools and districts for these services during the contract term. The initiative aims to enhance school safety by training multidisciplinary teams in behavioral threat assessment, violence prevention, and creating non-discriminatory, inclusive school environments.