This contract calls for professional‑development workshops focused on improving school climate in Lakewood’s non‑public schools, covering topics such as bullying prevention, peer mediation, substance‑abuse, suicide prevention, and response to student violence. The vendor must provide full‑day and half‑day in‑person sessions, supplemental consulting, curriculum support, and required training materials, while adhering to a strict dress‑code for staff. The award was made to Tree of Knowledge, with rates set at $2,500 per full‑day and $1,500 per half‑day, and monthly invoicing for services rendered. The contract runs through 30 June 2022 with the possibility of two one‑year extensions.
• Scope: In‑person professional‑development workshops and related consulting for K‑12 non‑public schools.
• Budget: Vendor‑submitted rates ($2,500 full‑day, $1,500 half‑day); payment monthly after verification.
• Requirements: New Jersey business registration, insurance, non‑collusion affidavit, background‑check compliance, and mandatory staff dress‑code.