MIKE STIEHL.pdf

This document is a contract between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and Mike Stiehl, an independent contractor. The contract is numbered 46178 and is governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska. It is specifically an appendix B contract for services within the NDE's Office of Early Childhood.

The contract is effective from 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2026, with a total maximum amount of $10,000. The contractor will provide services including attending meetings, participating in conference calls and training, maintaining professional standards, coordinating with early childhood professionals, submitting required paperwork, and developing training to support early childhood professional development. Compensation will be rate/fee based, with specific hourly rates for various activities such as $30 per hour for meetings/conference calls, $70 per hour for delivering training, and $45 per hour for serving as a Step Up to Quality spokesperson. Funding sources include multiple account codes from CCDF, SUTQ, and State TA, with funds to be paid upon invoice submission. The contract requires monthly invoicing and includes provisions for expense reimbursement up to $2,000 for items like mileage, travel, and other approved costs.