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Sidney Public Schools Board of Trustees Agenda 2026-06-22

District contracts BDV for international educator staffing

$5,500 per educator per year plus optional $2,000 per educator recruitment feeSidney Elementary School DistrictBDV CULTURAL EXCHANGE LLCJune 22, 2026

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Description

Sidney Public Schools entered into a three‑year Professional and Educational Services Agreement with BDV Cultural Exchange, LLC effective May 6, 2026 to provide international visiting educators under the J‑1 visa program. The district will pay BDV an administrative fee of $5,500 per educator per year, with an optional $2,000 per educator recruitment fee, and the contract automatically renews for additional three‑year terms unless terminated.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$5,500 per educator per year plus optional $2,000 per educator recruitment fee

Vendor

BDV CULTURAL EXCHANGE LLC

Agency

Sidney Elementary School District, MT

Contract Type

STAFFING

Document Date

June 22, 2026

Contract Term

Three (3) years from Effective Date May 6, 2026, with automatic three-year renewal terms

Renewal Date

2029-05-06

Renewal Info

Initial three-year term starting May 6, 2026 with automatic three-year renewal terms unless either party terminates with 30 days’ notice before the end of a term; annual administrative fees per educator may be adjusted by mutual agreement following BDV’s notice of proposed changes by March 1 and agreement by May 1 of the preceding school year.