FOUR MONKEYS PRESS.pdf

This document is a contract between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and Colleen Schmit doing business as Four Monkeys Press, a quality observer/trainer for early childhood education professional development. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska and involves federal and state funding sources.

The contract runs from 11/1/2025 through 10/31/2026, with a total maximum compensation of $31,000, consisting of $27,200 for services and $3,800 in expenses. Funding is split between state (30%, $9,300) and federal (70%, $21,700) sources, specifically the Early Childhood Technical Assistance grant and CCDF Quality QRIS grant. The contractor's responsibilities include attending meetings, participating in professional development, maintaining confidentiality, coordinating with early childhood professionals, submitting background checks, completing invoices, and serving as an observer and trainer for the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Compensation is rate/fee based, with specific hourly rates for different activities ranging from $25 to $85 per hour, and potential cancellation fees for missed observations.