Contract Summary

This is a Contract for Services (Contract No. 117225 O4, Reference No. 47098) between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and Jennifer Burkey, an independent contractor. The contract establishes a service agreement effective from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, unless otherwise terminated. The contractor will serve as a Step Up to Quality representative and coach, providing professional development and training support to early childhood programs and professionals in Nebraska under the oversight of the NDE Office of Early Childhood.

The contract compensates the contractor at a fixed maximum amount of $25,000 for services, with an additional $3,000 available for reimbursable expenses, bringing the total contract value to $25,000. Compensation is structured on a rate-fee basis with hourly rates of $30 per hour for training attendance and planning, $70 per hour for coaching, $85 per hour for training development, $45 per hour for Step Up to Quality spokesperson duties, $30 per hour for document review, and $25 per hour for travel time beyond one hour per trip. Funding sources include $11,500 from SUTQ (40%), $2,000 from TA (20%), and $11,500 from CCDF (40%). The contract is classified as an Independent Contractor relationship, is governed by Nebraska law, and includes standard provisions regarding confidentiality, non-discrimination, compliance with federal and state regulations, intellectual property ownership by NDE, and immediate termination rights for breach or funding unavailability.