Independent Monitor Services for Student Discipline Reform

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Buffalo, New York, United StatesPosted 13 days agoDeadline: May 11th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Buffalo, NY seeks an independent contractor to monitor, report on, and provide guidance for student discipline reform over a four-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least five years of relevant experience
Must demonstrate expertise in civil rights, education policy, or compliance monitoring
Must have experience with discipline reform and disproportionality analysis
Must have demonstrated ability to produce public-facing reports
Must provide a list of at least three client references
Must provide a current Certificate of Liability Insurance
Must complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Information Report
Must provide a signed Non-Collusive Bidding Certification

BUDGET

Estimate

$200,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Release Date: April 24th, 2026

Questions Due: May 1st, 2026

Answers Posted: May 4th, 2026

Offering Closed: May 11th, 2026

Tentative Award: May 13th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 1st, 2026

Issuing Agency

Buffalo Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Buffalo, New York is seeking a vendor to provide independent monitor services to oversee the implementation of student discipline reforms. The independent monitor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Assurance of Discontinuance (AOD) requirements, reviewing policies, procedures, and practices related to student discipline, and confirming their alignment with applicable laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing discipline data—disaggregated by subgroup—to identify trends and disparities, as well as tracking progress in reducing disproportionality. The vendor will submit quarterly and annual public reports detailing findings, areas of non-compliance, and recommended corrective actions. Additional duties involve conducting school visits, engaging various stakeholders such as students, families, staff, and community members, and coordinating with the Ombudsperson and other relevant staff.

The engagement also requires providing technical assistance, including guidance on restorative practices, positive behavioral interventions, and culturally responsive approaches, and recommending strategies for continuous improvement. The contract period will span four years.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.