Professional Development service providers for the 2026-2027 school year. Proposals should reflect all available opportunities for training, coaching and technical assistance to instructional staff and leadership.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $44,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and other cooperative contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Passaic Public Schools (NJ) will consider unique, proprietary solutions that cannot be acquired through competitive bidding (similar to specialized curriculum/software). Practical steps:
Engage Curriculum or IT to build internal support.
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Passaic Public Schools Contracts
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company at Passaic Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a contract between The Passaic Board of Education and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company for Professional Development Services (CC #15-24), valid from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a cost not exceeding $190,000.00. The document also details the broader award of multiple professional development service contracts under the same CC #15-24 initiative to several vendors, including Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, totaling a "Costs Not to Exceed" amount of $1,068,000.00 for all awards. It incorporates various terms and conditions, including mandatory equal employment opportunity and executive order requirements.
Savvas Learning Company LLC at Passaic Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a contract between the Passaic Board of Education and Savvas Learning Company, LLC for professional development services (CC #15-24) for a period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a cost not exceeding $60,000.00 for Savvas' services. Additionally, it serves as an award document for multiple vendors providing professional development services under the same CC #15-24, with a total aggregate cost not to exceed $1,068,000.00 for all awarded contracts.
DICARA/RUBINO ARCHITECTS at Passaic Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document approves the award of 'as needed' Architectural-Engineering Professional Service Contracts, identified by RFP #09-26, by the Passaic Board of Education. Contracts are awarded to five firms for a term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with individual 'not to exceed' amounts specified. The total estimated cost for all awarded contracts combined is $550,000.00.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Passaic Public Schools
Passaic Board of Education Special Public Meeting
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered personnel actions, including retirements, leaves of absence, new appointments, and revisions to existing appointments. The Board also authorized a revised academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Furthermore, contract renewals were approved for Bergen Risk Managers, Inc. regarding workers' compensation administration services and for Remedy Analytics, Inc. for prescription claims analytics technology.
Passaic Board of Education Regular Public Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured a comprehensive report from the Superintendent covering facility planning, the implementation of new cell phone policies, the successful acquisition of grant funding, and safety management regarding district demolition sites. Committee reports provided updates on facility walkthroughs, cafeteria infrastructure improvements, and recruitment efforts to address teacher vacancies. The Board acted on various personnel matters, including the approval of appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, and staff stipends for special programs and athletic seasons. Additionally, the Board reviewed agenda items related to district operations, financial reports, and contractual awards.
Passaic Board of Education Regular Public Meeting
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The meeting encompassed several administrative and operational reports, including a Chronic Absenteeism Report and updates from the Superintendent regarding student graduation, the Extended School Year program, and district facility planning. Key business items addressed during the session included the approval of various personnel actions, such as retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, and appointments for the upcoming school year. The Board reviewed sidebar agreements with the Principals and Supervisors Association (PASA), authorized payments for specialized educational roles, and approved professional development activities for staff. Additionally, the Board discussed transportation protocols, student food options, and committee reports regarding special education, finance, and policy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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