Student Enrichment Services, Expanded Learning Services and Teacher Professional Development Questions and Answers Addendum

The Newark Board of Education is seeking qualified vendors to provide student enrichment, expanded‑learning, and teacher professional‑development services for K‑12 schools (focus on grades 6‑12). Vendors must submit a technical program plan, demonstrate organizational capacity, and provide a competitive, non‑negotiable price. Services may be delivered in‑person (preferred) or virtually/hybrid, but separate cost proposals are required for each delivery model. All staff must have cleared CHRI and CARI background checks before proposal submission, and vendors must be able to customize programming to align with school marking periods and address general‑ed, special‑ed, and Tier II MTSS needs. • In‑person enrichment and after‑school programs (clubs, arts, STEM, etc.) • Expanded‑learning options (summer, evening, or weekend) • Teacher and OST staff professional‑development workshops (instructional practices, curriculum, etc.) • Requirement to submit separate cost proposals for each delivery format; pricing is “best competitive offer” with no negotiation. • Background‑check documentation (CHRI & CARI) mandatory for all proposed staff; substitute staff must also be cleared. • No central budget disclosed; each school funds services from its own operating budget.