RFQ 02 22 Statement of Qualifications Hearing Officers

The Caddo Parish School Board is seeking qualified individuals or firms to serve as Administrative Disciplinary Hearing Officers for teacher, bus operator, and administrator cases. Qualified candidates must hold a mediator, arbitrator, attorney, or retired judge certification, possess malpractice insurance of at least $1 million, and agree to an hourly rate ceiling of $185. The contract includes responsibilities such as scheduling hearings within 10‑30 days of a request, managing subpoena authority, conducting hearings, issuing written decisions within 10 days, and handling reimbursable court‑reporter fees. • Provide hearing officer services for disciplinary matters under Louisiana statutes and Section 504. • Must submit a binder with specific tabs, a CD‑ROM PDF backup, and meet the November 18, 2021 deadline. • Compensation is hourly (max $185) with additional reimbursable costs; malpractice coverage required.