Hearing Officer Services for Employee Dismissals and Student Expulsions

The Phoenix Union High School District is seeking qualified hearing officers to provide impartial services for employee dismissals and student expulsions under solicitation LM2627-02. This opportunity is open to entities capable of conducting fair, legally compliant hearings in accordance with district policies and state regulations, ensuring due process is maintained for both staff and students. The contract supports the district’s commitment to equitable disciplinary procedures across its 10 comprehensive high schools, specialty and magnet schools, support schools, micro schools, and digital academy, which collectively serve over 25,000 students and employ approximately 3,000 individuals across more than 220 square miles of metropolitan Phoenix. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM Arizona time, with all work performed within the state of Arizona. The solicitation is issued by the district’s Procurement Office, headquartered in Phoenix, and is managed by Lila McCleery, Director of Purchasing, who can be contacted via phone or email for inquiries. While no set-aside provisions or NAICS codes are specified, the nature of the services requires experienced individuals or firms with a demonstrated background in educational law, labor relations, or administrative hearings, capable of handling sensitive and high-stakes cases involving employment termination and student expulsion decisions. The selected provider will operate independently to ensure neutrality and uphold the integrity of the district’s disciplinary processes.