DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
ATTORNEY – CLIENT COMMUNICATION
PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORM TO
DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
*** This request is a confidential communication and should be treated as such ***
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item /Topic :
Everway, LLC
________________________________________________________________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
6/4/2026
Date of request: ___________ Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Everway, LLC will provide licenses/subscriptions for Unique Learning System
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
and News2You, in addition to one, one-hour interactive training webinar.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
This item will utilize the Exceptional Education local budget code;
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000.
______________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: This contract has redline items for approval
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Dr. Erin Broyard-Baptiste
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
erin_broyard-baptiste@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________
678 676-1814
Telephone: ____________________________________
Exceptional Education
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel ____________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Quote
#Q-363340
Quote must be attached to Purchase Order
2401 Sawmill Pkwy Suite 10-11,
May 7, 2026 Huron, OH 44839,
Valid Until December 13, 2026 United States
COMMENCEMENT DATE:9/15/2026
Bill To Ship To PO’s or Payment Questions
Dekalb County Board Of Education Dekalb County Board Of Education sales@everway.com
Accounts Payable Accounts Payable Fed Tax ID: 26-2606260
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Shadow Rock Center
1040 Kingway Drive Suite B,
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 Everway Contact:
Lithonia, Georgia 30058
Walter Martin
ATTN: Accounts Payable wmartin@n2y.com
ATTN: Tiffany Paul
QTY Item Type License Description Sub Start Sub End Unit Price Extended Price
Date Date
272 NWS Retail News2you™ 9/15/2026 9/14/2027 USD 280.99 USD 76,429.28
160 ULS Retail Unique Learning System® 9/15/2026 9/14/2027 USD 897.99 USD 143,678.40
1 SSX Retail SymbolStix PRIME® / SYMBOLSTIX® 9/15/2026 9/14/2027 USD 190.99 USD 190.99
Total Unit: USD 220,298.67
Tax: USD 0.00
Total: USD 220,298.67
NOTE: Credits, discount, adjustments, notes
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
THIS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (hereinafter “Agreement”) is between
________________________________________
Everway LLC (hereinafter “INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR”), with its principal
place of business at ______________________________________________
2401 Sawmill Pkwy Suite 10-11 Huron, OH 44839 and the DeKalb County School District
(hereinafter “DCSD”), with its principal place of business at 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, Georgia
30083. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and DCSD are referred to herein jointly as the “Parties” and individually as a
“Party.” In consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants set forth herein and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt, adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties to this Agreement
hereby covenant and agree as follows:
A. ENGAGEMENT: Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, DCSD hereby retains INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR, as an independent contractor, to provide the Services (as described below), and
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR hereby accepts such engagement to provide the Services to DCSD.
B. SERVICES: The INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the services (hereinafter referred to as the
'Services') as outlined in the Scope of Work attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference.
1. Performance of Services. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (a) will supply all tools and materials necessary
to perform the Services under this Agreement; (b) use its best efforts to furnish the Services to DCSD as and
when requested or as otherwise required hereunder; (c) will perform the Services in a good, workmanlike
and professional manner, in accordance with all applicable industry customs and standards and with the
same degree of skill and care which others would exercise in like circumstances; (d) will provide such
warranties as are consistent with industry customs and standards or as otherwise expressly required
hereunder; (e) act with prudence and diligence in the performance of the Services; (f) act in good faith and
in the best interests of the DCSD in the performances of the Services; and (g) devote such time, energy and
abilities as is necessary to perform the Services in a timely and productive manner. Any tangible materials
or other deliverables (whether tangible or intangible) to be produced for to or delivered to DCSD as part of
the Services will be of merchantable quality and free from defects in materials and workmanship. Subject
to any other written agreement between INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and DCSD, INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR is free to engage in other independent contracting activities, provided that INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR does not engage in any such activities which are inconsistent with or conflict with
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s Services for DCSD, or that so occupy INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s
attention as to interfere with the proper and efficient performance of the Services.
2. Supervision of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR represents and warrants
that it has the knowledge, training, skills and resources necessary to perform the Services. INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that DCSD shall retain the right to require certain results and/or
deliverables in conformity with this Agreement or which meet or exceed the requirements hereof.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will determine, and is solely responsible for, the means, method and details
in connection with the performance of the Services. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR further acknowledges
and agrees that DCSD shall not exercise any control over the time, manner, means or methods of
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s performance of the Services.
C. TERM: The Term of this Agreement is for the period from the Start Date to the End Date set forth below.
As required by O.C.G.A. § 20-2-506, this Agreement shall terminate absolutely and without further
obligation on the part of DCSD at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed, but shall be
automatically renewed for the subsequent calendar year during the term unless DCSD terminates this
Agreement as set forth herein For the avoidance of doubt, the End Date may not be more than one (1)
year from the Start Date and in no event shall the Term hereof exceed one (1) year.
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RESOURCES INCLUDED WITH SUBSCRIPTION :
• For support, please reach out to:
• na-support@everway.com
• 800-697-6575 with coverage from 9am-5pm Eastern Standard Time
• Note that chat support is available 9am-7:15pm Eastern Standard Time
• Online Support Forum/Knowledgebase
• Training and Implementation resources including Feature & How to Videos, Getting Started Guides, Toolmatcher, Training Portal,
Product Certification, Live & Recorded webinars, Just-In-Time Email Communications, Smart Start Sessions and In-App Walkthroughs
• Product Updates and Enhancements
• Additional Professional Development Offerings available for purchase
FINANCIAL NOTES:
• Credit card payments can be accepted and are subject to a convenience fee applied to all credit card transactions over $2,000.
• A copy of the Tax-Exempt ID Certificate must accompany order if applicable, otherwise sales tax may be charged. All quoted sales tax is
estimated and subject to change on final invoicing.
• Our prices are subject to periodic increases
• Additional licenses, optional features, upgrades and enhanced functionalities may incur additional fee(s), and will be priced pursuant to
Everway’s then current price list and quoted by Everway’s upon receipt of a written request from Customer.
• Quotes dated more than 120 days in advance of service term may be subject to pricing changes.
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Start Date: October 31, 2026 End Date: ________________,
October 31 20__27
1. Termination for Convenience. DCSD may terminate this Agreement at any time, for any (or no) reason,
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. In such event, DCSD shall pay
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR for all Services performed prior to termination.
2. Termination for Breach. In the event INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR breaches any term or condition of
this Agreement, DCSD shall provide written notice to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR thereof. Should
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR fail and/or refuse to cure such breach within seven (7) days of its notification
thereof, DCSD may terminate this Agreement for cause. In such event, DCSD shall pay INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR for all Services performed prior to termination, less any damages incurred (or reasonably
expected to be incurred) by DCSD in connection therewith.
3. Return of Materials; Delivery of Deliverables. Within three (3) business days of the termination of this
Agreement, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will deliver to DCSD all documents, materials, data and
information gathered, developed or created by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR prior to the termination of
this Agreement. Under no circumstances shall INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR assert any lien or other claim
over or relating to any such documents, material, data and information.
4. Time Periods. Any reference to “day” used in this Agreement shall mean a calendar day, unless otherwise
specified.
D. SERVICE FEES: Subject to the provisions of Section E below, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall be paid the
following fee for the Services: (check the appropriate compensation plan and complete blanks)
x A fixed, lump-sum amount of $ 220, 298.67
_________________ paid upon completion of above services, OR
$ _________________ per hour; maximum hours are to be _____________.
Unless this box is checked and a payment schedule, rate sheet, or fee structure is attached
hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein, DCSD shall make payment for all Services upon final
completion thereof.
E. MAXIMUM CONTRACTED AMOUNT: The total amount of payments by DCSD, including all fees, travel, or
other expenses under this Agreement shall not exceed $ ________________________
220, 298.67 (hereinafter this
amount is referred to as the “Maximum Contracted Amount”). The Maximum Contracted Amount shall
not be modified unless otherwise agreed in a written amendment hereto. No adjustment to the
Maximum Contracted Amount shall be made unless there is a change in the scope or time for
performance of the Services. The Maximum Contracted Amount shall be supported by a quote, invoice, or
rate sheet, provided by the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, outlining the basis for its calculation and
attached hereto as Exhibit B, which is incorporated herein by reference.
1. Invoices. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit to DCSD invoices for payment of all
charges. Each invoice shall be in such detail and in such format as DCSD may reasonably require. As
a condition precedent to all required payments under this agreement and/or Payment Schedule, the
Independent Contractor shall submit to DCSD for review and approval, invoices detailing the specific
work performed for which payment is requested, in a form acceptable to DCSD. Required payment
under this Agreement shall only be for actual work performed by the Independent Contractor and
shall only be pursuant to invoices reviewed and approved by DCSD.
2. Maximum Amount. DCSD shall not be obligated to pay any amount in excess of the Maximum
Contracted Amount for all Services under all invoices.
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Everway LLC
2401 Sawmill Pkwy Suite 10-11,
Huron, OH 44839,
United States
nafinance@everway.com
www.everway.com
June 9, 2025
Everway vendor information and change to entity structure
As a result of the significant change for our company, we have made some changes to our entity structure and our
banking arrangements to allow us to better serve you, our valued customers.
Timeline
April 30, 2024, we announced that n2y LLC and Texthelp Inc had agreed to merge
January 9, 2025, we announced our new name, Everway
February 24, 2025 Texthelp Inc legally merged with n2y LLC
March 12, 2025 our name was changed to Everway LLC
Entity Update
As a result of the changes to our entity structure, our operating and contracting entity is Everway LLC EIN 26-2606260 as
reflected on line 2 of the W9. This is the same EIN as previously held by n2y LLC.
For IRS reporting requirements, the W9 must reflect the name and EIN of the parent entity, which is Everway Holdco, LLC
EIN 99-0735210. We do not contract under this entity; it is a holding company.
Bank Changes
We’ve provided details for our new banking partner to JP Morgan who offer more banking options.
Dun and Bradstreet Reports
Our D&B report is Everway LLC number: 100321616
The pages that follow outline key information you may need to update our details on your system. If there is further
information have a look at our trust centre https://www.everway.com/trust/ any outstanding questions please contact
nafinance@everway.com
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3. Payment Not Acceptance. Neither payment by DCSD nor DCSD’s receipt of the Services shall
constitutes acceptance of any defective Services.
F. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP: It is mutually understood, acknowledged and agreed that the
parties intend to create and are creating an independent contractor relationship under this Agreement.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor for all purposes, having the right to exercise
independent judgment as to the time, place, and manner of performing the Services hereunder.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is not subject to the control of DCSD except as set forth herein. INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR is not authorized to enter into any agreement or incur any debt or obligation on behalf of
DCSD and is not authorized to otherwise act on behalf of DCSD or to hold itself out as an agent of DCSD.
Under no circumstances shall INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or any of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s
employees, look to DCSD as his/her/its employer, or as a partner, agent or principal of INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR.
G. NO BENEFITS: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR acknowledges that INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is not eligible
for or entitled to participate in any benefits provided by DCSD to its employees, regardless of the length of
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S relationship with DCSD and regardless of whether INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR is held to be a common-law employee of DCSD for any purpose. Neither INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR, nor any of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s employees, shall be entitled to any benefits made
available to DCSD’s employees, including, but not limited to, health insurance, workers’ compensation,
disability insurance, vacation or sick pay. Accordingly, with full knowledge and understanding of the
foregoing, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR hereby expressly waives any claim or right that INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR may have, now or in the future, to such benefits and agrees not to make any claim for such
benefits. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for providing, at INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s
expense, and in INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s name, unemployment, disability, worker’s compensation
and other insurance, as well as licenses and permits usual or necessary for conducting the Services.
H. TAXES AND REPORTING: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for the payment of all federal,
state and local income taxes, self-employment taxes, Social Security taxes, Medicare taxes, workers’
compensation premiums, unemployment taxes, and any other similar obligations arising from the
performance of the Services or receipt of the fees hereunder. DCSD will not withhold any income or social
security taxes from any fees payable to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR hereunder and will not pay any such
taxes for or on behalf of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. DCSD shall report all fees paid to INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR to the Internal Revenue Service (and other taxing agencies) on Form 1099 or other equivalent
forms. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that it is solely responsible for the reporting
of all fees payable hereunder as income and for payment of all taxes due thereon. INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify DCSD and hold it harmless from any and all obligations imposed on DCSD
to pay any taxes or insurance premiums, including the interest and penalties thereon, in connection with
any payments made to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR by DCSD pursuant to this Agreement. INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR agrees to pay, and to indemnify and hold DCSD harmless from, any tax imposed by any
governmental authority with respect to either or both of any payment to be made by DCSD under this
Agreement or any item to be delivered by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR to DCSD under this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, sales, use, excise, value added, withholding, or similar tax or any fees and
penalties or interest associated with any of the foregoing.
1. ACA Compliance. If INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is an individual, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees
that he/she is not an employee of DCSD for purposes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 42
U.S.C. § 18001, et seq. (“ACA”), or for any other purpose. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees that he/she
will be responsible for all compliance and reporting requirements under the ACA and certifies that he/she
has their own individual health plan coverage. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees that he/she shall make
the necessary federal, state, and local filings and returns as required by law at the appropriate times,
including, but not limited to, federal, state, and local income tax (including estimates), filings and returns
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Our information
The pages that follow outline key information you may need to update our details on your system.
If there is further information have a look at our trust center https://www.everway.com/trust/ any
outstanding questions please contact nafinance@everway.com
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required by the Self-Employment Contribution Act, and any other filing or return, required by federal, state,
or local government. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR retains sole and exclusive liability for all contributions,
taxes or payments required to be made on account of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s employees under
federal or state income tax laws, unemployment and workers’ compensation acts, social security acts, and
all other legislation requiring employer contributions or withholdings.
2. ACA Reporting. With respect to ACA compliance obligations, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR acknowledges
and agrees that: a. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is responsible for filing Form 1094-C and Form 1095-C with
respect to all assigned workers assigned to DCSD; b. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is responsible for
compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 4980H with respect to assigned workers; c. If requested by
DCSD in connection with any governmental audit or inquiry, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will cooperate in
furnishing DCSD with detailed information on assigned workers as reasonably needed for DCSD to respond
to such audit or inquiry, and at no additional charge; d. In addition to any existing indemnification
obligations set forth in this Agreement, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to reimburse DCSD for any
penalty or tax imposed against DCSD with respect to any assigned worker, and to indemnify and hold
harmless DCSD against all liabilities, penalties and fees that may be imposed upon DCSD, under Internal
Revenue Code Section 4980H(a) or (b); provided that DCSD will provide prompt notice to INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR of its receipt of any notice of assessment of penalty or taxes under Code Section 4980H and
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will cooperate fully with DCSD in contesting such assessment and accepting
responsibility for its assigned workers.
I. NOTICES: All notices shall be in writing, be deemed served on the date on which they are actually received,
and shall be served by personal delivery, or United States First Class Mail, properly addressed with postage
prepaid, or a nationally recognized overnight courier/delivery service, electronic mail transmission, or
telephonic facsimile transmission. Invoices or Notices of Termination of this Agreement shall be served
directly upon DCSD or INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, as the case may be, addressed as set forth below.
DCSD’s address and its contact person are:
DeKalb County School District
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Attention: Rolanda Johnson, Interim Director, Special Education
With a copy to the Undersigned
DeKalb County School District
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Attention: Undersigned Representative
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s address and its contact person are:
_______________________
_______________________
2401 Sawmill Pkwy Suite 10-11
_______________________
Huron, OH 44839
Attention: Mary Grace Dennis
_______________________
J. WORKING RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees that DCSD’s designated representative
for the purpose of this Agreement is Latricia Gresham, Special Education Coordinator, and that such designated
representative shall be authorized by DCSD to act on its behalf. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will consult with DCSD’s
representative before finalizing recommendations or taking action at key decision points. INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate with DCSD, and DCSD’s representative or designee. Such cooperation shall
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include, without limitation, providing any requested information to DCSD’s representative and
advising, meeting with, consulting with, and coordinating with DCSD’s representative.
1. Employees. DCSD shall have the right, at its sole discretion, to demand and require INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR to remove any employee or subcontractor working on any provision of this Agreement and
to replace the employee or subcontractor without cost or liability to the DCSD.
2. Communication. For purposes of safety and otherwise, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, at all times, shall
ensure its ability to thoroughly and clearly communicate, in any and all necessary languages, with DCSD’s
representative and with INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s employees, agents, representatives, and
subcontractors.
3. Protection of IT Assets. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any and all electronic devices,
computers, software, hardware, equipment and other similar and related items that are utilized by
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or any entity or person under INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s supervision or
control, do not harm, or allow harm, to DCSD’s computers, systems, networks, and technology.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall take any and all measures possible to protect DCSD’s computers,
systems, networks, and technology from viruses and other malicious codes.
K. DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING SERVICES: If the Services fail to meet the standards set forth in this
Agreement, DCSD may elect to have INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR re-perform, at no cost to DCSD, any of
the Services which fail to meet said standards where: (a) such failure appears during the performance of
the Services or within one (1) year from the date of completion of the Services, and (b) DCSD notifies
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR of any such failure within sixty (60) days of the time that the failure becomes
apparent. This paragraph shall not be interpreted to limit the right of DCSD to pursue and obtain any and
all other remedies against INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR at law or in equity.
L. DCSD WARRANTY: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it shall be entitled to rely on the
accuracy of information supplied by DCSD or any of DCSD’s contractors or consultants to be provided by
DCSD hereunder. Except for the foregoing warranty, DCSD makes no other warranties, whether express or
implied.
M. WORK FOR HIRE: To the extent that the Services involve the creation or development of custom,
proprietary materials for DCSD which are specially ordered and commissioned by DCSD hereunder and are
subject to copyright, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees that the Services are performed as a “work for
hire” as that term is defined under U.S. copyright law, and that as a result, DCSD will own all copyrights in
any and all materials or other deliverables resulting from or provided in conjunction with the Services.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to perform such Services in a diligent and workmanlike manner. The
content, style, form and format of any such work for hire shall be completely satisfactory to DCSD and shall
be consistent with DCSD’s standards. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR hereby grants DCSD the right to use,
and to license others to use, the name, voice, signature, photograph, likeness, and biographical information
of the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and its employees in connection with the Services being provided. This
includes, but is not limited to, any materials, deliverables, or works made for hire that are created as part
of or in relation to the Services..
N. OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT: Any reports, recommendations, estimates, specifications, drawings,
technical data, sketches, computer software, and all other information developed, created or procured by
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors in connection with the performance of Services
hereunder shall be the property of DCSD. In entering into this Agreement, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
hereby transfers to DCSD all right, title, and interest, including the copyright, in and to such work product
except that, with respect to any standard or non-customized software incorporated into the work product,
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall grant to DCSD only a license to use such software. All original technical
data, evaluations, reports and other work product of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall be delivered to
DCSD upon the completion, cancellation or termination of services under this Agreement within three (3)
business days of such completion, cancellation or termination. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR may retain
one (1) copy of all documents produced by it for its permanent file.
O. ACCOUNTING AND RECORD KEEPING: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall maintain a system of accounting
and record keeping for all Services. Further, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will allow DCSD’s inspection of
necessary supporting receipts and documentation for audit purposes for a period of six (6) years after
completion of Services provided under this Agreement.
P. BACKGROUND CHECKS: If INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or any personnel/subcontractors of INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR will have contact with students or will perform services in buildings or in close proximity to
students, then a Background Check is required for each person providing said Services. Such background
check shall be the same criminal background check, within the last 365 days, as required by DCSD
employees. Such background checks will be performed by DCSD at the expense of the INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR. Additionally, any charges against the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, or personnel, may be
deemed unacceptable in DCSD’s sole discretion regardless of whether dismissed, expunged, sealed,
removed from the record, treated as a “first offender” or dead docketed. Upon receipt and evaluation of
DCSD’s background check results, DCSD may demand that the personnel named in the check result, not
provide services to DCSD premises. Any failure of the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, or personnel, to obtain
a criminal records background check through DCSD, as stated herein, may result in termination of any
resulting contract between INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and DCSD.
Q. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall comply with all federal, state and local laws,
regulations, ordinances, and DeKalb County Board of Education policies in the performance of the Services
including, but not limited to, all laws governing health, safety, the protection or preservation of the
environment, OSHA requirements, and occupational licensing.
R. IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR certifies its compliance with the Georgia Illegal
Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, O.C.G.A. § 13-10-90 et seq. INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has registered with and uses the federal work authorization program
commonly known as “E-Verify”, and agrees that if it contracts for the physical performance of services by
others hereunder, it shall do so only with firms or persons who present an affidavit as required by O.C.G.A.
§ 13-10-91.
***INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR MUST SIGN AND RETURN THE E-VERIFY AFFIDAVITS BEFORE
ANY PAYMENT CAN BE MADE HEREUNDER***
S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will not discriminate against any
worker, employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation or handicap. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will take
affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that workers are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status,
veteran status, sexual orientation or handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
T. CONTINGENCY FEES: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR represents that it has not employed and shall not
employ any person other than its own principals and employees to solicit this Agreement or any contract
with DCSD, and that it has not and shall not pay any person other than its own principals and employees
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Everway LLC
2401 Sawmill Pkwy Suite 10-11,
Huron, OH 44839,
United States
nafinance@everway.com
www.everway.com
April 1, 2025
Please find below the banking details for Everway LLC.
Our preferred payment method is bank ACH transfer. Please use the bank details provided to make
payment. Please send all remittance information to NACreditControl@Everway.com
Bank Name JPMorgan Account No. 698606673
Account Name Everway LLC Routing No. 072000326
If you cannot pay by bank ACH transfer, please send a check to
Everway LLC
P.O. Box 735302
Dallas, TX 75373-5302
If you have any questions or require additional information please contact us at
NAFinance@Everway.com
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any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award
or making of this Agreement or any other contract with DCSD.
U. SUBCONTRACTORS: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall manage all work and services performed under this
Agreement. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall not, unless DCSD consents in writing thereto, subcontract
all or part of the Services or otherwise assign, whether by operation of law or otherwise, any of the rights,
duties or obligations of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR hereunder. In the event DCSD consents in writing to
any such subcontracting or assignment, the rights and obligations of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall not
be released or diminished thereby. All of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors shall be directly
responsible to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and shall be under INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s direct
supervision. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall be as fully responsible and accountable to DCSD for the acts
and omissions of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly
employed by any subcontractors in the performance of services under this Agreement as INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR is for the acts and omissions of persons it directly employs. Other than DCSD being a third-
party beneficiary to any agreement between INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors, no other
contractual relationship between DCSD and any subcontractor is created by any provision contained in this
Agreement. If INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR utilizes subcontractor(s) with respect to this Agreement, then
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR will require subcontractor(s) to comply with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement including but not limited to the insurance requirements. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall
require all subcontractors to supply a certificate of insurance as required herein before the subcontractor
commences any work.
V. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall not assign its rights hereunder, excepting
its right to payment, nor shall it delegate any of its duties hereunder without the written consent of DCSD.
Subject to the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence, each Party hereto binds itself, its
successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other and to the successors, assigns and legal
representatives of such other Party.
W. INSURANCE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors and consultants, shall maintain insurance
in the types and coverage amounts shown below, which insurance shall provide coverage for INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR during the term of this Agreement. On the date INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR signs this
Agreement, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall provide DCSD with (i) an endorsement from the insurer
naming the DeKalb County School District and the DeKalb County Board of Education with the address of
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd. Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083,as an additional insured under the liability
policies and (ii) certificate(s) verifying that these insurance coverages and limits are in force. A copy of the
Certificate of Insurance shall be attached to Exhibit C and affixed hereto. Additional certificates of insurance
shall be provided whenever individual policies are renewed (or replaced) on their anniversary date and at
such other times as DCSD requests.
The insurance requirements of this Agreement are:
Type of Insurance Coverage Limits
Comprehensive General Liability $2,000,000 annual aggregate
Including Contractual Liability, $1,000,000 per occurrence
Bodily Injury and Property Damage
In accordance with GA Code § 34-9-1, if INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR has 3 or more employees,
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR shall provide Workers' Compensation Insurance in the amounts of the
statutory limits established by The General Assembly of the State of Georgia.
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR waives all rights, including rights of subrogation, against the DeKalb County
Board of Education, DCSD and their respective members, officers, employees, agents, insurers,
subcontractors, consultants and employees for damages covered by any type of insurance during and after
the completion of the Services. The limits of the coverage as agreed upon by the Parties shall not be
construed as a limit on INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S potential liability to DCSD.
X. INDEMNIFICATION: Consistent with applicable law, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to hold harmless
and indemnify the DeKalb County Board of Education, DCSD, their respective members, officers, employees,
agents and representatives (hereinafter the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all liabilities,
claims, actions, causes of action, losses, damages, demands, suits, judgments, costs and expenses, including
legal fees, costs and expenses incurred in and about investigation, defense or prosecution thereof, arising
out of the performance of the Services by the INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
further agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims,
demands, rights, liabilities and causes of action incurred or suffered by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR from
events over which the Released Parties exercise no control, including Acts of God, strikes, government
restrictions or other force majeure events.
Y. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:
1. Waiver. Failure of DCSD to insist in any one or more instances on performance of any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, or to exercise any right or privilege contained in this Agreement, or the waiver
of any breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be considered as creating or
constituting a waiver of any such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, and the same shall continue and
remain in force and effect.
2. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. In
the event of any dispute arising out of this Agreement or the performance of Services hereunder, each of
the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Superior Court of DeKalb
County, Georgia with respect to any litigation in connection therewith.
3. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which is deemed to
be an original and all of which taken together constitute one and the same agreement. A scanned or
photocopy of an original signature shall be deemed an original for purposes of this Agreement.
Z. CAPTIONS: The headings in this Agreement are for the convenience of the Parties hereto and shall in no
way affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any part hereof.
AA. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement (including any exhibits and schedules hereto) constitutes the entire
and exclusive agreement between the Parties with reference to this contract and supersedes any and all
prior communications, discussions, negotiations, understandings, or agreements. This Agreement may be
amended only by a writing signed by both DCSD and INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that DCSD does not, and will not be deemed to, waive this condition precedent
under any circumstances and that no employee or agent of DCSD is authorized to waive this requirement.
BB. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, and all its consultants and subcontractors,
agree to keep confidential all information, records and documents obtained from DCSD or created on behalf
of DCSD in connection with the performance of the Services. Such confidential information includes, but is
not limited to, data collected by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and any student information, including but
not limited to, student test scores, student test results, student attendance records, student assessments or
student grades. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees not to use any confidential information received for
any purpose other than in connection with the services provided herein. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees
to limit disclosure of the confidential information to its employees, officers, directors, affiliates and
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Service Provider and Student by Subscription Group Confidential Report
Selected Period: 08/01/2025 - 04/30/2026, Weekends Excluded
Subscription Group(s) Selected:
Subscription Groups: #411056 NWS, #629049 PDS, #629050 PDS, #629051 PDS, #629052 PDS, #405883 POL, #614 ULS, #780184 ULS
*Will only include information for service providers that report to you.
The following reports are across the selected subscription groups.
Licensed Staff (162) Seated Students (663) Total (825)
L3 Skills Not part of selected subscription group(s)
News2you 158 646 804
Polaris Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Positivity Not part of selected subscription group(s)
SymbolStix Prime Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Inspire Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Unique Learning System 131 597 728
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consultants with a bona fide need to know, but only to the extent necessary in connection with the services.
All individuals receiving access to the confidential information must previously have entered into a
confidentiality agreement with INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR or otherwise be bound under terms at least as
restrictive as those contained herein. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that DCSD must
comply with the Georgia Open Records Act O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 (the "Act") and release public documents as
defined by the Act upon request, including this Agreement and all records prepared and maintained in
relation to this Agreement.
CC. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The terms and conditions located at http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/vendor-
information are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. In the event of any conflict
between the terms and conditions and the provisions of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall
prevail.
[Signatures appear on following page]
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Service Provider and Student by Subscription Group Confidential Report
Selected Period: 08/01/2025 - 04/30/2026, Weekends Excluded
Service Providers Distinct Logins Per Day by Solution
Time filter may not accurately represent login habits due to newly licensed or removed individuals.
80
60
40
20
0
2025 September 2025 November 2026 January 2026 March 2026 May
2025 August 2025 October 2025 December 2026 February 2026 April
MYA NWS ULS
**A distinct login records the first time an individual logs in daily to a solution.
Average # of Service Providers # of Service Providers with No Logins to Total # of Distinct Service Provider
Logging In Per Day their Licensed Solutions Over Time Period Solution Logins During the Time Period
L3 Skills Not part of selected subscription group(s)
My Account 39 4 158
News2you 40 7 151
Polaris Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Positivity Not part of selected subscription group(s)
SymbolStix Prime Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Inspire Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Unique Learning System 16 9 122
**Positivity is accessible while in other n2y apps, individual login is not required for use.
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DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT USE ONLY
734 - Exceptional Education
_________________________________________
School/Department Name and Location Number
Charge Code
FUND FUNCTION PROJECT OBJECTIVE LOCATION PROGRAM FACILITY DIVISION FUTURE
100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED BY:
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
BY: _________________________________________
Erinn O'Sullivan
PRINT NAME: _________________________________
CFO
TITLE: _________________________________________
DATE: ________________________________________
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BY: __________________________________________________
Dr. Norman C. Sauce, III
NAME: ______________________________________________
Interim Superintendent of Schools
TITLE: _______________________________________________
DATE: _______________________________________________
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Service Provider and Student by Subscription Group Confidential Report
Selected Period: 08/01/2025 - 04/30/2026, Weekends Excluded
Student Distinct Logins Per Day by Solution
Time filter may not accurately represent login habits due to newly seated or dropped individuals.
40
30
20
10
0
2025 September 2025 November 2026 January 2026 March 2026 May
2025 August 2025 October 2025 December 2026 February 2026 April
NWS ULS
**A distinct login records the first time an individual logs in daily to a solution.
Average # of Students Logging In # of Students with No Logins to their Total # of Distinct Student Solution
Per Day Seated Solutions Over Time Period Logins During the Time Period
L3 Skills Not part of selected subscription group(s)
News2you 9 457 189
Polaris Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Positivity Not part of selected subscription group(s)
SymbolStix Prime Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Inspire Not part of selected subscription group(s)
Unique Learning System 10 375 222
*It may not be possible for a seated student to use all solutions independently. Independent use may vary based on individual levels of support.
**Positivity is accessible while in other n2y apps, individual login is not required for use.
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Exhibit A
Scope of Work
(include description, scope of work, deliverables and/or specific performance standards, milestones and dates for
contracted services)
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Exhibit B
Quote/Invoice/Rate Sheet
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Exhibit C
Certificate of Insurance
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