Description
The Prince George’s County Public Schools is seeking qualified Maryland‑licensed attorneys to serve as independent hearing examiners who will manage, conduct, and render decisions on school‑board hearings (disciplinary, student appeals, and other policy disputes). The contract is a fixed‑rate, per‑hearing or hourly arrangement for an initial one‑year term beginning July 1 2025, with up to four one‑year renewals and a possible 12‑month extension. Vendors must meet strict qualifications, provide comprehensive insurance, complete background‑check and Safe‑Schools training, and satisfy a 15 % Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal.
• Perform case intake, schedule hearings, conduct evidentiary hearings, and issue written findings within statutory deadlines.
• Submit complete hearing records (transcripts, exhibits, decisions) within 10 days of each hearing; transcript costs must be included in the price proposal.
• Provide documentation for MBE participation, insurance (general liability $1 M, cyber‑liability $1 M), background‑check clearance, and certify no conflicts of interest.