Public Meeting Agenda: February 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

A. OPS Board Of Education Information

Rationale:

Notice to visitors: If you wish to speak, please obtain a “Request to be Heard” form from the entry table and return the completed form to the table attendant or the Board of Education Director.

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Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda. Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item.

Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board meeting room on the north wall.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at discretion of the board president, please attend the entire meeting to ensure you're able to hear any discussion. If you would like to rehear any discussion, please listen to our podcast located on the District Web Page, district.ops.org.

B. Call to Order

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Rationale: The Bryan High School JROTC will present the Colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

D. OPS Vision and Mission Statement

Rationale: The Vision: Every Student. Every Day. Prepared for Success.

The Mission: To prepare all students for success in college, career, and life.

E. Roll Call

E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence

F. School Spotlight

Rationale: The #OPSProud Spotlight recognizes students who earned recent honors from the Nebraska Chapter of the International Thespian Society.

G. Board and Superintendent Communications

G.1. Treasurer

Rationale: The Treasurer's Report for December 2022 is attached for review.

Attachments: (1)

Financial Statement_2022-12-31

2/6/2023 at 9:02 AM

G.2. Superintendent

Attachments: (1)

Superintendent Remarks 020623

2/8/2023 at 3:07 PM

G.3. Board Members

H. Public Comment and Recognition

I. Consent Agenda

Rationale: At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.

I.1. Reading of Minutes

I.1.a. Monday, January 23, 2023 - Regular Meeting

Attachments: (1)

01232023 - Minutes

2/1/2023 at 2:39 PM

I.1.b. Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - Special Meeting

Attachments: (1)

01312023 - Minutes - sm

2/2/2023 at 10:51 AM

I.2. Approval to Amend Agreement with Lexia Learning Systems, Inc. ($19,800.00)

Rationale: FUND:       175      COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM:    1100 Regular Instruction
DEPT:       7192010 Elementary Education Administration
PROJECT:    499230   Adaptive Learning Tools
SUPPLIER:   0000020550 Lexia Learning Systems, LLC
POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,   7000, VII. A
AMOUNT: $19,800.00

Administration recommends amendment of the agreement with Lexia Learning to include Lexia Core5 Reading District Success Partnership - Gold. This partnership includes the following training, professional learning, and technical assistance for elementary teachers, principals, instructional facilitators, Teaching and Learning Consultants, and Curriculum and Instructional Support leadership and the Office of School Improvement:

Assistance with Rostering
Assigned Success Manager and Proactive Usage Monitoring
Success Planning Meeting
National Live Online Professional Learning Sessions
Lexia Academy Getting Started Courses with myLexia
District Admin Role Users
Up to eight personalized 60-90 min Live Online Professional Learning Sessions
Up to five Success Metric Strategy Meetings

These curricula and professional learning align to the OPS Strategic Plan of Action Priority 1 emphasis on literacy and to the district’s plan for academic recovery and acceleration. This also supports Pillar I of the approved ESSER’s plan. The Board originally awarded Proposal P003-23 to Lexia Learning Systems for Elementary Literacy Acceleration at the December 12, 2022 meeting. Lexia Learning was the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. Total awarded price for the Success Partnership is $19,800.00.

Lexia Core5 Reading District Success Partnership - Gold

Feb. 07, 2023 - Feb. 07, 2025

$19,800.00

For complete bid documentation contact gina.jessick@ops.org.

Attachments: (1)

Lexia Amendment 02062023

2/2/2023 at 11:11 AM

I.3. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-012 to Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC., for Network Switches and Wireless Access Points from July 2023 through June 2024 ($1,890,374.48)

Rationale: FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services
DEPT: 7062510 Information Management Service
SUPPLIER: 24091 Sirius Computer Solutions
POLICY: 7000, III, K., VILA.
AMOUNT: $1,890,374.48

Administration recommends that Bid No. 23-012 be awarded to Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC., to purchase network switches, wireless access points, and switch modules to update existing District Network equipment. The switches, which will be added to existing wireless controllers, are compatible with existing District prime infrastructure, including identity services engine, and access points. The term of the bid is for one year, ending on June 30, 2024. The bid award is subject to completion of a contract. The District also received bid responses from Questivity Inc., Princeton IT Services Inc., and 9 to 5 Computer. 9 to 5 Computer was non-compliant due to not sending any pricing.

The bid complies fully with E-rate competitive bidding rules for funding year 2023. The network infrastructure components are eligible for a Priority 2 E-rate projected discount of 85%, subject to E-rate Category II site budget caps.

The total amount to be awarded to Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc., is $1,890,374.48. The total cost, with a projected 85% discount, is $283,556.17.

Network Switches and Wireless Access Points	Quantity	Questivity, Inc.	Princeton IT Services, Inc.	Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.
			Unit Price
Switch: Catalyst 9500 24 Port 1/10/25G, Advantage Lic 5 yr, 2 x AC Power Supply, 2 x power cord (Nema 5-15) or equivalent	5	$20,475.31	$28,822.03	$19,511.09
Switch: Catalyst 9300 24 Port PoE+, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x 715W AC Power supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15) 8 x 10GE Network Module or equivalent.	4	$7,452.03	$8,253.12	$7,146.66
Switch: Catalyst 9300 48 Port PoE+, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x 715W AC Power supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15) 8 x 10GE Network Module or equivalent.	86	$11,354.51	$8,566.61	$10,924.33
Switch: Catalyst 9300 24-Port mGig and UPOE, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x AC Power supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15) 8 x 10GE Network Module or equivalent.	20	$11,795.58	$14,901.97	$11,261.97
Access Point: Catalyst 9130AXI-B 802.11ax; 8x8; Mod; Int Ant: mGig B Domain or equivalent.	309	$1,766.95	$1,656.12	$1,213.69
Switch Module: Catalyst 10GE LRM Fiber SFP Transceivers	440	$501.77	$528.33	$510.16

Complete bid documentation is available in the office of District Operational Services.

Attachments: (2)

Bid 23-012 Network Switches and Wireless Access Points

2/6/2023 at 11:55 AM
Addendum 1 to Bid 23-012

2/6/2023 at 11:55 AM

I.4. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-017 and Contract to D.R. Anderson Constructors Co. for Monroe Middle School Storage Shed Addition ($337,000.00)

Rationale: FUND:     31     Special Building Fund-Levy Funded
PROGRAM: 2620   Maintenance School/District Buildings
DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning
SUPPLIER: D.R. Anderson Constructors Co.
POLICY:   7000, IV. C.
AMOUNT:   $ 337,000.00

Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 23-017 to D.R. Anderson Constructors Co. for the construction of a storage shed addition at Monroe Middle School. The addition will house the storage of outdoor operations and maintenance equipment for Monroe Middle School and Benson High School. The previous outdoor storage room at Monroe was converted into a mechanical equipment room as part of the HVAC improvements that were implemented in 2021. The addition will also house storage of outdoor operations and maintenance equipment for Benson High School, which does not have sufficient storage for such equipment. The storage addition will be a masonry addition to match the architectural aesthetic of the existing Monroe Middle School.

In addition to awarding the bid, Administration recommends the attached contract with D.R. Anderson Constructors Co., for approval. The total price of Bid No. 23-017, Monroe Storage Shed Addition Project is $337,000.00.

Bids received were:

Vendor	Base Bid
Construct Inc.	$427.000.00
*D.R. Anderson Construction Co.	*$337,000.00
Elkhorn West Construction Co.	$413,000.00
Midwest DCM	$415,000.00

*Apparent Low Bidder meeting the specifications.
For complete bid documentation, contact barakat.elshelaby@ops.org.

Attachments: (4)

Original Bid No. 23-017 Monroe Middle School Storage Shed-Frontend Narrative

1/30/2023 at 2:09 PM
Addendum 1 OPS 23-017 Monroe MS storage addition-Addendum No. 1

1/30/2023 at 2:09 PM
Addendum #002 Bid No. 23-017 Monroe MS storage addition

1/30/2023 at 2:09 PM
D.R. Anderson Contract Monroe M.S. Storage Shed - Signed (1)

1/30/2023 at 2:10 PM

I.5. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-024 to Scholastic, Inc. for Summer Books and Tote Bag Bundle during the Summer of 2023 and Summer of 2024 ($2,450,416.10)

Rationale: FUND: 175 Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM:   1100       Regular Instruction
DEPT. ID: 7192010     Elementary Education Administration
PROJECT:    499257      ESSERS III
SUPPLIER:   9200       Scholastic, Inc.
POLICIES: 7000, III.K., 7000, VII.A.
AMOUNT: $2,450,416.10 (Year 1: $1,225,208.05; Year 2: $1,225,208.05)

Administration recommends Bid No. 23-024 to be awarded to Scholastic, Inc. for books and tote bag bundles. Bids were solicited to purchase summer take home books for Omaha Public School elementary students. Each student from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 will receive 10 books to read at home and add to their home library during the summer of 2023 and the summer of 2024. This purchase aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan of Action Priority 1 goal (Academics) and ensures all students will have the opportunity to practice consistent reading during the summer months.

The District received seven (7) bid responses. AKJ Education is non-compliant for not submitting the required tote bag sample and excel pricing form as required in the bid document, Dura Brands is non-compliant for not submitting the signature page and Mackin Education is non-compliant for sampled tote bag not meeting specifications. While GL Group, Inc. dba Booksource was the low bidder, Administration recommends awarding the bid to Scholastic, Inc. The overall book assortment from Scholastic was more focused on reading for pleasure, included less books in a series, and offered more variety for students. Administration recommends spending the additional $43,879.10 to award the bid to Scholastic, Inc. as the book assortment better meets the District’s standard of quality.

The total price of the two-year award for Bid 23-024 Summer Books and Tote Bag Bundle is $2,450,416.10 (Year 1: $1,225,208.05; Year 2: $1,225,208.05) and will be funded by ESSER Funds under Pillar I.

Description		Pre-K	KDG	Grade 1	Grade 2	Grade 3	Grade 4	Grade 5	Grade 6
	Est. Units for Each Year	2855	4222	4339	4095	4055	4129	3790	1254
Scholastic Inc.*	Year 1 (22/23)	$38.95*	$38.95*	$38.95*	$38.95*	$46.95*	$46.95*	$46.95*	$46.95*
	Year 2 (23/24)	$38.95*	$38.95*	$38.95*	$38.95*	$46.95*	$46.95*	$46.95*	$46.95*
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.	Year 1 (22/23)	$57.94	$58.04	$58.24	$57.94	$57.24	$62.54	$62.04	$59.04
	Year 2 (23/24)	$57.94	$58.04	$58.24	$57.94	$57.24	$62.54	$62.04	$59.04
GLGroup, Inc. dba Booksource	Year 1 (22/23)	$31.90	$42.40	$39.60	$33.00	$41.30	$38.00	$44.60	$44.40
	Year 2 (23/24)	$37.20	$47.70	$45.00	$38.40	$46.60	$43.60	$49.90	$49.60
Superior Text LLC	Year 1 (22/23)	$50.94	$47.99	$35.99	$41.99	$39.68	$46.89	$47.97	$49.99
	Year 2 (23/24)	$50.94	$47.99	$35.99	$41.99	$39.68	$46.89	$47.97	$49.99
AKJ Education NC	Year 1 (22/23)	$101.45 NC	$101.45 NC	$101.45 NC	$101.45 NC	$101.45 NC	$101.45 NC	$101.45 NC	$101.45 NC
	Year 2 (23/24)	$96.40 NC	$96.40 NC	$96.40 NC	$96.40 NC	$96.40 NC	$96.40 NC	$96.40 NC	$96.40 NC
Dura Brands, Inc. NC	Year 1 (22/23)	$42.00 NC	$42.00 NC	$43.00 NC	$44.00 NC	$44.00 NC	$45.00 NC	$45.00 NC	$45.00 NC
	Year 2 (23/24)	$42.50 NC	$42.50 NC	$43.50 NC	$44.50 NC	$44.40 NC	$45.40 NC	$45.40 NC	$45.40 NC
Mackin Education Resources NC	Year 1 (22/23)	$59.21 NC	$57.31 NC	$57.31 NC	$59.21 NC	$59.21 NC	$66.81 NC	$66.81 NC	$66.81 NC
	Year 2 (23/24)	$59.21 NC	$57.31 NC	$57.31 NC	$59.21 NC	$59.21 NC	$66.81 NC	$66.81 NC	$66.81 NC

Supplier	2 Year Cost
GL Group, Inc. dba Booksource	$2,406,537.00
Scholastic, Inc.*	$2,450,416.10
Dura Brands, Inc. NC	$2,523,438.70 NC
Superior Text LLC	$2,550,324.22
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.	$3,399,869.72
Mackin Education Resources NC	$3,510,170.18 NC
AKJ Education NC	$5,686,011.15 NC

* = Awarded low priced item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder.
NC = non-complaint does not meet the specifications within the bid document.

For complete bid documentation contact yvonne.schuster@ops.org

Attachments: (1)

Original Bid No. 23-024 Summer Books and Tote Bag Bundle

1/30/2023 at 2:05 PM

I.6. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Central High School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program

Rationale:
Contractor Project Completion Date
The Weitz Company Central High School: December 31, 2022
Capital Improvements &
Renovation Project

The completion date, as listed above, is the date of commencement of the one-year warranty period and is required by the contract documents. This agreed upon contractual date will provide continuity in the start dates of the warranties and takes into consideration that the Owner had beneficial use and occupancy of the facility.

Attachments: (1)

Central High School - Substantial Completion Certificate - The Weitz Company

1/30/2023 at 1:45 PM

I.7. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for South High School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program

Rationale:
Contractor Project Completion Date
The Weitz Company South High School: December 31, 2022
Capital Improvements &
Renovation Project

The completion date, as listed above, is the date of commencement of the one-year warranty period and is required by the contract documents. This agreed upon contractual date will provide continuity in the start dates of the warranties and takes into consideration that the Owner had beneficial use and occupancy of the facility.

Attachments: (1)

South High School - Substantial Completion Certificate - The Weitz Company

1/30/2023 at 1:48 PM

I.8. Approval of Claims Report A - District Expenditure

Rationale: The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds. Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report. Claims Report A is a listing of all District expenditures and are organized and presented to the Board by which fund the expenditure is being made from (e.g. General Fund, Bond Fund, etc.).

Attachments: (3)

CLAIMS A BY AMOUNT

2/2/2023 at 4:14 PM
CLAIMS A BY DESCRIPTION

2/2/2023 at 4:14 PM
CLAIMS A BY NAME

2/2/2023 at 4:14 PM

I.9. Approval of Claims Report B - Expenditures from Various Student Activity Funds for which the Board Serves as Custodian

Rationale: The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of funds for which the District serves as custodian. Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report. Claims Report B is a listing of expenditures from the various Student Activity Funds for which the Board serves as custodian.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS B 02062023

2/2/2023 at 9:06 AM

I.10. Approval of Claims Report C - Expenditures on behalf of Board Members or their Related Organizations

Rationale: Board Members are prohibited by Nebraska law from voting on items which may personally benefit them. Expenditures which may personally benefit individual Board Members are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a separate Claims Report in order to permit those Board Members to abstain from voting on items which may personally benefit them. The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds. Claims Report C is a listing of expenditures that may relate to individual Board Members or Organizations that employ them.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS C 02062023

2/2/2023 at 9:07 AM

I.11. Approval of Claims Report D - Payroll Expenditures

Rationale: The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds. Payroll expenditures are presented to the Board for ratification in the form of a Claims Report. Claims Report D is a summary of payrolls processed since the last Board meeting and is presented by payroll and pay date.

Attachments: (1)

Claims Report D - Actual Payroll Expenditures - 2023-02-06

2/2/2023 at 9:08 AM

I.12. Approval of Claims Report E - Payroll Estimated Expenditures

Rationale: The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds. Payroll expenditures are presented to the Board for ratification in the form of a Claims Report. Claims Report E is an estimation of payrolls to be processed prior to the next Board meeting and is presented by payroll and pay date. Board authorization is requested for amounts not to exceed totals in the Claims Report E.

Attachments: (1)

Claims Report E - Estimated Payroll Expenditures - 2023-02-06

2/2/2023 at 9:09 AM

I.13. Approval of Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims - Expenditures to be Paid from Education Service Unit's Funds

Rationale: The Board of Education serves as the Board of Educational Service Unit 19. The Board of Educational Service Unit 19 is required to approve all expenditures of District funds as well as funds for which the District serves as custodian. Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report. Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims Report is a listing of all expenditures to be paid from the Education Service Unit's funds.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS ESU19 02062023

2/2/2023 at 9:09 AM

I.14. Approval of Omaha School Employees Retirement System Claims - Expenditures to be paid from the OSERS's Funds

Rationale: In keeping with the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute section 79-981, the Board of Education is responsible for the transaction of OSERS’ business, including approval of expenditures of OSERS’ funds. Pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statute Section 79-989, the amount of accumulated member contributions and interest earned refunded directly to individuals is not public record and these amounts have been redacted and presented in total. The Administration recommends approval of the attached claims to be paid from OSERS’ funds.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS RETIREMENT 02062023

2/2/2023 at 9:10 AM

I.15. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 02/06/2023

Rationale: State Statue 79-584 requires the Secretary to the Board of Education to audit all accounts of the Class V school district and to submit that audit to the Board of Education Audit Committee for review and approval. The objective of the audit is to obtain and review sufficient claim documentation to determine the risk of material misstatement. The audit methodology is set forth on the Claims Audit Report.

Attachments: (2)

02062023 Audit of Claims

2/2/2023 at 1:31 PM
Claims Audit Signature

2/6/2023 at 6:06 PM

I.16. Approval of a Consulting Services Agreement with The Leadership Academy for Professional Services from July 2023 through June 2024 ($156,700.00)

Rationale: Fund: 158 - Sherwood Foundation Grants
Program: 2330 Executive Administrative Services
Dept: 7072002 - School Improvement
Project: 437922 - Bilingual Practitioners Preservice Grant
Revenue: 44995 - Category Grant / Other
Grantor: The Sherwood Foundation
Strategic Plan: Priority 2 Staff: By June of 2025, a pipeline of employees will be developed to assume leadership roles so that 98% of administration positions in each school and 95% of district leadership positions are filled prior to the start of the school year.
Policy: 7000, V. D.
Amount: $156,700.00

Pursuant to Policy 7000, V.D. for professional services, administration recommends approval of the consulting agreement for the Bilingual Practitioners Pre-Service Leadership Project Grant with The Leadership Academy. Consultants will continue to implement, enhance and facilitate a leadership development program for bilingual certified staff to develop future bilingual leaders for Omaha Public Schools. The second cadre of up to 20 future bilingual leaders will be conducted from July 2023 through June 2024 as described in Exhibit A of the Phase 1 Board Document Contract and Scope of Work), 2.0 Program Delivery - Cohort 2 (July 2023 - June 2024). The cost for the services is $156,700.00 and will be paid by a grant from the Sherwood Foundation.

Attachments: (1)

The Leadership Academy - Consulting Services Agreement 2023-24

2/2/2023 at 2:32 PM

I.17. Approval of Contract with Digital Scoreboards LLC for Burke High School Video Scoreboard Replacement, Spring of 2023 ($837,500.00)

Rationale: FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 Building and Sites
DEPT: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning
SUPPLIER: Digital Scoreboards, LLC.
POLICIES: 7000, III.K., 7000, VII.A.
AMOUNT: $837,500.00

Administration recommends approval of the attached contract with Digital Scoreboards LLC. The Board of Education approved awarding Bid No. 23-026 Burke High School Video Scoreboard Replacement to the low bidder, Digital Scoreboards LLC on December 12, 2022.

This work includes all labor and materials for the removal of the existing digital scoreboard display panels from the existing support structure and the installation of new LED video scoreboard display panels, lighting control panels, associated power wiring, and control wiring. The existing scoreboard display has reached the end of its service life and is no longer functional.

Attachments: (4)

Original Bid No. 23-026 Burke High School LED Vidoe Scoreboard Replacement

1/30/2023 at 2:16 PM
Bid No. 23-026 Addendum 1 Burke High School LED Scoreboard Replacement

1/30/2023 at 2:16 PM
Bid 23-026 Drawings Burke High School LED Video Scoreboard Replacement

1/30/2023 at 2:17 PM
Burke HS Digital Scoreboard Signed Contract

1/31/2023 at 12:39 PM

I.18. Approval of Contract with The Reserves Network to Provide Temporary Staffing as Needed to Fill Essential Positions from February 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024

Rationale: Administration recommends the approval of the attached contract with The Reserves Network to provide temporary staff for essential positions. The District prefers to directly hire staff to fill these roles, however when no viable candidates are available contracted staffing agencies may be consulted for unique specialized staffing needs or for limited temporary projects. The Reserves Network would support by identifying candidates for temporary classified staffing in clerical and technical areas as well as supporting functions temporarily when needed. The cost would depend on the actual position requirements and the length of time the temporary worker is needed. Funding would be based on position and department. This contract would expire on July 31, 2024.

Attachments: (1)

OPS and The Reserves Network Master Services Agreement SIGNED

1/30/2023 at 1:59 PM

I.19. Approval of Head Start Non-federal Share Waiver Request for Fiscal Year 2022 ($483,025.00)

Rationale: FUND: 156  Head Start/Early Head Start
PROGRAM: 3201  Early Childhood
DEPT: 0660085 Kennedy Head Start Grant
POLICIES: 3570
AMOUNT: $483,025.00

In keeping with 42 U.S.C. 9837 (also known as Section 642 of the Head Start Act), the Board of Education serves as the Governing Body for Head Start. Under the Head Start Act, the Board of Education has legal and fiscal responsibility for the Head Start program and is required to review and approve all applications for funding and amendments.  Moreover, in accordance with Policy 3570, it is the policy of the District to comply with federal grant programs in which the District participates. Head Start is one such program.   The Head Start program is required to document a non-federal share match amount of $2,007,504 for the 2022 fiscal year.  As a result of reduced community and volunteers following the Covid-19 pandemic, the District was only able to document $1,524,479 in non-federal share monies, $483,025 less than the required amount.  As a result, the Administration recommends that the Board approve submission of Head Start Fiscal Year 2022 Non-federal Share waiver request.

Attachments: (2)

Head Start Waiver Approval Letter (1)

1/30/2023 at 9:11 AM
Non federal share waiver narrative (2)

1/30/2023 at 9:11 AM

I.20. Approval of Resolution 23-001 Setting Extra Duty Pay for Next level Learning Principals, Assistant Principals, Student Support Liaisons, and School Social Workers for Summer 2023

Rationale: Administration recommends approval of the attached resolution 23-001, which sets the hourly rate for Next Level Learning Principals, Assistant Principals, Student Support Liaisons and Social Workers. In an effort to address the desire of the District to serve additional students this summer who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the District wishes to increase the hourly rate for Student Support Liaisons to $42.50 per hour. Additionally, the District wishes to maintain the 2022 summer rate for Next Level Learning Principals at $50 per hour, Assistant Principals at $45 per hour, and Social Workers at $40 per hour. This increased summer hourly rate will remain in effect for the 2023 summer only.

Attachments: (1)

Resolution 23-001 Setting Summer School 2022 Pay for OSAA and Social Workers

1/31/2023 at 11:12 AM

I.21. Approval of the Master Services Agreement with Child Saving Institute for the School and Family Enrichment (SAFE) Program for the 2022-2023 School Year ($235,000.00)

Rationale:

FUND: 176   Federal Grants
PROGRAM:   2110 Student and Community Services
DEPT:      7105500 Health Services
VENDOR: Child Saving Institute
POLICY: 7000
AMOUNT: $235,000.00

Pursuant to Policy 7000, staff recommends approval of the Master Services Agreement between the District and Child Saving Institute for $235,000.00 to support the operation of the School and Family Enrichment (SAFE) case management program to serve Omaha Public Schools elementary and middle school students and their families. This service shall include assessment and service provision in the school environment and in a student’s place of residence. Services include individualized service planning and family-based interventions with the intent of improving students’ school performance, inclusive of academic achievement and classroom behavior. The total cost of the agreement exceeds $50,000. As such, the agreement is now being presented for Board approval.

Attachments: (1)

OPS Child Saving Institute Safe Program Agreement 2022-2024

1/26/2023 at 3:13 PM

I.22. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments

Rationale: Policy 4001 and 4035 require that the election of employees shall be by action of the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent or designee. Additionally, Policy 4008 requires that the Chief Human Resources Officer process all retirements, resignations, cancellations, contract amendments and terminations of employment making a recommendation for appropriate action to the Superintendent and Board of Education. Therefore, the District recommends the approval of the attached Staffing Adjustments.

Attachments: (1)

Staff Adjustments 2.6.2023

1/31/2023 at 3:07 PM

I.23. Grant Fund Budget Awards

Attachments: (1)

Grant Awards (BOE Report) - 2023-02-06

2/2/2023 at 9:16 AM

J. Discussion and/or Action Items

J.1. Information Item(s)

J.1.a. College & Career Academies and Pathways Update from Northwest High School

Rationale: Staff will provide an update on the work occurring to support the implementation of College & Career Academies and Pathways. The team from Northwest High will share an update around their College & Career Pathway Programming and the Early College Program.

Attachments: (1)

Northwest High School -Early College Presentation V2

2/3/2023 at 8:26 AM

J.1.b. Tutoring Update

Rationale: Administration will provide an update on tutoring.

Attachments: (1)

Feb 6 Tutoring Update Presentation

2/3/2023 at 2:12 PM

J.1.c. Policy Committee Update

Rationale: The Chair of the Policy Committee will provide an update.

J.2. Action Item(s)

J.2.a. Approval of the Report of the Legislative Committee Including Recommended Legislative Positions

Rationale: The Legislative Committee, in keeping with the provisions of Policy 8150, recommends approval of its findings and recommendations as set forth in the attached summary of bills introduced before the Nebraska Legislature. The summary has been prepared with the assistance of Kissel Kohout ES Associates and generally includes legislation which may affect the District. The Committee continuously monitors legislative activity and may, from time to time, recommend that the Board take or update a position on a particular bill, resolution or amendment. Committee recommendations typically include one of the following: Support, Oppose, or Monitor with Research. In the absence of one of those recommendations, the Committee is recommending that the District take no position. Given the fluid nature of the legislature, the Committee may need to present new bills, resolutions or amendments, including some that may not have appeared on the bill summary, to the Board for consideration. In addition to the bill summary, the Committee, on occasion, recommends Board approval of position statements to guide the Board President and/or Superintendent when dealing with legislative debate on issues particular concern to the District that arise between Board Meetings. The Committee is recommending that the Board adopt the following new positions with this report:

LB 153 - Monitor w/Research
LB 414 - Monitor w/Research
LB 520 - Monitor w/Research
LB 583 - Oppose
LB 585 - Support
LB 805 - Monitor w/Research
LB 105 - Monitor w/Research
LB 683 - Monitor w/Research
LB 228 - Monitor w/Research
LB 230 - Monitor w/Research
LB 277 - Support
LB 268 - Monitor w/Research
LB 304 - Monitor w/Research
LB 242 - Monitor w/Research
LB 243 - Monitor w/Research
LB 244 - Monitor w/Research
LB 513 - Support
LB 440 - Monitor w/Research
LB 743 - Oppose

Attachments: (1)

OPS - Hearing Schedule - 2.3.23 Legislative Committee

2/3/2023 at 4:13 PM

K. Receipt of Reports

K.1. CBOC update of the Phase II Bond Programs January 2023

Rationale: Attached please find updates from Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC).

Attachments: (1)

20230126 - CBOC Phase II Information (1)

1/30/2023 at 1:53 PM

K.2. District Class Sizes for 2022-2023

Attachments: (1)

BOE Class Size Report 2022

1/20/2023 at 8:32 AM

K.3. Head Start Monthly Board Report for December 2022

Rationale: This document provides the Board of Education with monthly Head Start information regarding attendance and enrollment, meal counts, in-kind amounts, health requirements, policy council minutes, delegate reports, and program information summaries to maintain a communication structure to support oversight responsibilities as stated in Head Start Performance Standard 1301.2.

Attachments: (1)

Head Start Monthly Board Report (1) (1)

1/27/2023 at 3:31 PM

L. Request for Closed Session

Rationale: The Omaha Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.

Explanation

At this point, it is appropriate for the Board to meet in closed session for one of the stated matters and/or any other permissible closed session matters in compliance with the law.

PROPOSAL:

That the Board hold a closed session:

1. For strategy session with respect to negotiations/collective bargaining clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

2. For strategy session with respect to property/real estate matters clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

3. For strategy session with respect to pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

4. For discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

5. For investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

6. For personnel and the evaluation of job performance clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

7. For discussions of the legal consequences of specific action and legal advice clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

M. Adjournment

February 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

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