Description
The Vernon Township School District is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver high‑impact, in‑school tutoring for up to 200 students in grades 4‑8 (ELA and Mathematics) during the 2026‑2027 academic year. The contract is funded by a $160,000 NJDOE Learning Acceleration Grant and requires the provider to staff experienced tutors, follow a rigorous training and supervision model, and report detailed student‑progress data. The service period runs September 2026 through May 2027, with monthly invoicing and multiple interim and final reporting requirements.
• Target population: ~200 “approaching‑proficiency” students in Lounsberry Hollow (grades 4‑5) and Glen Meadow (grades 6‑8).
• Tutoring model: Minimum 3 sessions/week per student, 30‑40 min each, group size ≤ 1 tutor : 4 students, same tutor throughout the year.
• Vendor responsibilities: Recruit and clear‑screen tutors, provide pre‑service training (abuse awareness, mandated reporter, SEL, curriculum alignment), deliver instruction aligned with iReady diagnostics and NJ Student Learning Standards, track attendance, submit monthly progress reports, and produce interim (Feb 2027) and final (Aug 2027) reports.
• Budget constraints: Total contract price $160,000, ≥ 75 % must be direct tutoring‑facilitation costs; all costs must be allowable under NJ state grant rules.
• Evaluation criteria: Technical quality (45 pts), organizational experience (15 pts), staffing plan (10 pts), cost (15 pts), and other factors.