May 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting
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A. OPS Board Of Education Information
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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. The agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education at the Administrative Building during regular working hours. |
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B. Call to Order
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C. Pledge of Allegiance
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D. OPS Vision and Mission Statement
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The Vision: Every Student. Every Day. Prepared for Success.
The Mission: To prepare all students for success in college, career, and life. |
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E. Roll Call
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E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence
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F. School Spotlight
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The #OPSProud Spotlight features Central High senior Charlie Yale for winning the state title in Congress Debate at the Nebraska State Debate tournament.
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G. Board and Superintendent Communications
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G.1. Treasurer
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The Treasurer's Report for March 2024 is attached for review
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G.2. Superintendent
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G.3. Board Members
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H. Public Comment and Recognition
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I. Consent Agenda
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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.
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I.1. Reading of Minutes
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I.1.a. Monday, April 15, 2024 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Approval of Additional Liability Insurance Package Negotiated with First National Insurance Company for Property Insurance Coverage from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 ($592,290.00)
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Administration recommends that the Board approve the purchase of the additional layer of property insurance package through First National Insurance Company (FNIC) for a premium of $592,290.00. The Board previously approved property insurance through Travelers for a premium of $6,043,509.00 on April 15, 2024. Travelers reduced their total capacity coverage from $550MM to $250MM for the 2024/2025 renewal. We again canvassed the marketplace and were unable to find a carrier that would offer the lower loss limit with substantially similar coverage. Due to reinsurance issues, the Excess Limit was unavailable until after the April 15, 2024 Board Meeting. Since that time, we obtained a quote to increase the loss limit from $250MM to $500MM. This policy with BMS (Lloyds of London) will sit over the Travelers primary property policy for the annual premium of $592,290.00
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I.3. Approval to Award Bid No. 24-025 to Rotella’s Italian Bakery for Bread Products for the 2024-2025 School Year ($786,000.00)
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FUND: 4005 Nutrition Services Fund
PROGRAM: 2199 Other Student Support Services DEPT: 7165000 Nutrition Services SUPPLIER: Rotella’s Italian Bakery POLICIES: 7000, III, G.4 AMOUNT: $786,000.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 24-025 to Rotella’s Italian Bakery to purchase Bread Products for the 2024-2025 school year. Rotella’s Italian Bakery fully complies with federal requirements for the school lunch program and is the sole bidder for this purchase. The total amount awarded to Rotella’s Italian Bakery is $786,000.00.
For complete bid documentation, contact Eduardo.Acosta@ops.org.
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I.4. Approval to Award Bid No. 24-050 and Contract to Grunwald Mechanical, Inc. for OPS Pool Equipment Upgrades, Summer of 2024 ($1,865,225.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning PROJECT: 499287 ESSER III VENDOR: Grunwald Mechanical, Inc. POLICY: 7000, IV. C, AMOUNT: $1,865,225.00 Administration recommends approval to Award Bid No. 24-050 to Grunwald Mechanical, Inc. for purchasing and installing pool equipment at four OPS schools. The work includes all associated electrical, plumbing, and structural work to install new water filtration systems for the pools at Burke High School, Bryan Middle School, McMillan Middle School, and Monroe Middle School. The work will also include the replacement of dehumidification units with new dehumidification units at McMillan Middle School and Monroe Middle School and the installation of new UV sanitization systems and pool chemical isolation rooms at McMillan Middle School and Monroe Middle School. This project replaces out-of-date equipment that is at the end of its useful life and brings these pool systems to the same filtration and sanitization standards as the remainder of the pools operated by the District. Grunwald Mechanical, Inc. was the sole bidder for this project, and is the responsible offeror whose proposal is within the expected budget and the most advantageous to the District when all other factors are considered. Additionally, Administration recommends approval of the attached contract to complete this project with Grunwald Mechanical, Inc. The total price of the contract is $1,865,225.00 from General Funds which will be reimbursed by COVID Federal Grant Funds. Bids received were:
*Apparent Low Bidder meeting the specifications For Bid Documentation contact Brad Elshalaby@ops.org.
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I.5. Approval of Change Order No. 001 for Bid 23-060 Benson High School Addition
– Add $394,840.00 Revised Total: $7,376,140.00
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning PROJECT: Benson High School Addition SUPPLIER: Hausmann Construction, Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III.K., 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $394,840.00 Pursuant to Policies 7000, IV. G., Administration and Jacobs with the concurrence of the project architect/engineer, Holland Basham Architects, recommend that the following change order agreement be submitted for approval: Project: Bid 23-060 Benson High School Addition Architect/Engineer: Holland Basham Architects. Contractor: Hausmann Construction, Inc. This work is funded utilizing ESSERS Funds under Pillar III - Infrastructure for the Future. Hausmann Construction is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered.
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I.6. Approval of Claims Report A - District Expenditure
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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.).
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I.7. Approval of Claims Report B - Expenditures from Various Student Activity Funds for which the Board Serves as Custodian
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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.
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I.8. Approval of Claims Report C - Expenditures on behalf of Board Members or their Related Organizations
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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.
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I.9. Approval of Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims - Expenditures to be Paid from Education Service Unit's Funds
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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.
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I.10. Approval of Omaha School Employees Retirement System Claims - Expenditures to be paid from the OSERS's Funds
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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. The Administration recommends approval of the attached claims to be paid from OSERS’ funds.
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I.11. Approval of Claims Report D - Payroll Expenditures
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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 and is presented by payroll and pay date.
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I.12. Approval of Claims Report E - Payroll Estimated Expenditures
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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 the totals in the Claims Report.
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I.13. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 5/6/2024
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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.
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I.14. Approval to Enter into Contract with Zum Services, Inc. for Student Transportation Services for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 School Years (Estimated First-Year Cost is $18,685,370.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2750 Transportation-Other DEPT: 7162800 Transportation SUPPLIER: Zum Services, Inc. POLICY: 7000, III., D. AMOUNT: *$18,685,370.00 *Based on current routes, the estimated cost for the first year will be $18,685,370.00. Administration recommends the approval of the attached contract with Zum Services, Inc. to provide student transportation services to eligible District students during the academic school year. The service contract is for three years with options for two one-year term extensions. The contractor will provide services that include but are not limited to basic transportation services for approximately 170 home-to-school routes. In addition, the contractor may be requested to provide athletic/activity events, field trips, and summer school on an as-needed basis. The estimated cost for the first year of the contract is $18,685,370.00 (based on current transportation needs). The contract and basic service sheet are attached. The Board of Education approved awarding Bid No. 24-027 to Zum Services, Inc. on February 22, 2024.
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I.15. Approval to Exercise First One-Year Extension with Performance Food Group, Inc. for Food and Paper Products for the 2024-2025 School Year ($19,092,000.00)
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FUND: 4005 Nutrition Services Fund
PROGRAM: 2199 Other Student Support Services DEPT: 7165000 Nutrition Services SUPPLIER: Performance Food Group, Inc. POLICIES: 5417, 7000, III, G.4 AMOUNT: $19,092,000.00 Pursuant to Policy 5417, these products are a part of the District’s Healthy School Breakfast and Lunch Program for all students. Administration recommends approval of the first optional one-year extension per established precedent with Performance Food Group, Inc. for food and supply products for the 2024-2025 school year. This is the first of three additional option years to the contract originally approved by the Board of Education on June 15, 2023. The purchase amount for the 2024-2025 school year is $19,092,000.00.
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I.16. Approval to Exercise the Second and Final Extension for the Agreement with Henry Schein for Medical Supplies for the 2024-2025 School Year ($130,200.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT.ID: 7162900 Supply-Warehouse and Distribution of Inventory SUPPLIER: Henry Schein POLICY: 7000 III.K., 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $130,200.00 Administration recommends the approval of an extension of the agreement with Henry Schein per bid No. 22-085, District Medical Supplies, for an additional one (1) year term beginning August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The contract allows two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. The first extension was approved by the Board of Education on May 15, 2023. This will be the second and final one (1) year extension of this agreement approved by the Board on August 15, 2022. The quantity purchased will be based on the District's needs. These supplies will be used by school nurses and staff when working with students needing medical care, custodial use, and other activities. The District projects a total cost of this purchase not to exceed $130,200.00 in 2024-2025 school year.
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I.17. Approval to Exercise the Second and Final Extension of the Agreement with School Health for Medical Supplies for the 2024-2025 School Year ($387,300.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT.ID: 7162900 Supply-Warehouse and Distribution of Inventory SUPPLIER: School Health POLICY: 7000 III.K., 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $387,300.00 Administration recommends the approval of an extension of the agreement with School Health per Bid No. 22-085, District Medical Supplies, for an additional one (1) year term from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The contract allows two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. The Board of Education approved the first extension on May 15, 2023. This will be the second and final one (1) year extension of this agreement approved by the Board on August 15, 2022. The quantity purchased will be based on the District's needs. These supplies will be used by school nurses and staff when working with students needing medical care, custodial use, and other activities. The District projects a total cost of this purchase not to exceed $387,300.00 in the 2024-2025 school year.
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I.18. Approval of Extension of Contract with Security Equipment, Inc. (SEI) for Monitoring and Maintenance of Intrusion Alarms, Fire Alarms and Elevator Phones at all Locations ($532,848.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2610 Plant Operations DEPARTMENT: 7166000 Schoolhouse Planning SUPPLIER: Security Equipment Inc. (SEI) POLICY: 7000, III., K., 7000, VII. A AMOUNT: $532,848.00 Administration recommends approval of the attached contract extension with Security Equipment, Inc. (SEI) to continue to provide twenty-four hour monitoring of intrusion alarms, fire alarms, and elevator phones as well as maintenance of these items. SEI was originally awarded Bid No. 20-080 by the Board of Education on September 10, 2020 as the sole bidder for this service. Administration is recommending waiving bid requirements of Board Policy No. 7000 and the approval of this four-year extension to reduce potential additional costs in system changes if there is a change of vendor and to ensure continuous coverage of these systems. The total cost of this four-year extension that will run through August 31, 2028, is $532,848.00.
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I.19. Approval of First Amendment to Tower Cell Site Lease Agreement with DISH Wireless L.L.C. for Replacement of Antennas at Benson High School Tower Facility
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FUND: 31 Special Building Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 Building & Sites DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning SUPPLIER: DISH Wireless, LLC POLICIES: 7000, VII. A. Administration recommends approval of the first amendment to the tower cell site lease agreement with DISH Wireless, Inc, for the communications facility at 3215 North 52nd Street (Benson High School). Amendment No.001 allows for the right to replace two existing JMA antennas with two Cellmax antennas on the tower and the upgrade of the cabling associated with the antenna upgrades. There is no cost to the District and there will be no change to the rent received by the District from DISH Wireless, LLC, associated with this improvement. The Board of Education approved the original lease on March 21, 2022.
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I.20. Approval to Purchase Two-Hundred Thirty-Five (235) MacBook Air Laptops for High School Journalism Classrooms ($295,865.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction DEPT: 7062560 Districtwide Technology PROJECT: 499254 ESSERS III - Technology Tools SUPPLIER: Apple, Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III, J.,7000, V.G. AMOUNT: $295,865.00 Administration recommends approval to purchase two-hundred thirty-five (235) 13-inch MacBook Air Laptops for use in High School Journalism classrooms for a total of $295,865.00. This purchase will allow for an updated cart of 25 laptops in journalism classrooms available to the students at each high school, and one spare device per school. This purchase will ensure that students have access to a laptop device while completing assignments for their class that require allowing maximum utilization of digital curricular resources. Apple, Inc. is the sole source provider for MacBook Air Laptops, so this item was not bid as it is an exception to Policy 7000 (V.G.) and the ESSERs regulations. This purchase is in alignment with Pillar I - Academic Recovery & Acceleration Support and this purchase from general funds will be reimbursed with Fund 175, COVID Federal Grants. The purchase of these devices totals $295,865.00. |
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I.21. Approval of Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Midland University for ESL Endorsement Program from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 ($170,000)
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FUND: 176, Miscellaneous Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 1170, English Language Learners DEPT: 7198170, English as a Second Language GRANT: 464924, Title III Limited English Proficiency POLICIES: 7000, III.K., VII.A. Amount: $170,100.00 Administration recommends approval of the second amendment to the April 18, 2022 contract with Midland University to offer Omaha Public Schools certified teachers the opportunity to earn their K-12 ESL Endorsement. Omaha Public Schools originally entered into an agreement with Midland University in June of 2020. In alignment with Title III guidance, the ESL Endorsement program serves to develop and enhance teacher capacity to meet the language and content needs of English learners. In accordance with the Nebraska Department of Education Rule 15, the program increases the number of teachers with an ESL Endorsement, which is one way the Omaha Public Schools continues to ensure qualified teachers are working with English learners. It is expected that participants will work three years in OPS after the completion of the program. The contract will be effective for one (1) year, from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025. Administration will maintain records of participants. In the event that the employee does not complete 3 school years, they become liable to OPS for tuition and fees incurred for the program less one-third of the amount for every school year of full-time employment with OPS, and the district pursues repayment. (Participant Repayment agreement attached for reference.)
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I.22. Approval of Second Reading of Policies
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Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. The first reading of these policies was approved at the April 15, 2024 Board meeting. The Policy Committee recommends approval of the second reading.
4007 - Leave Policy 4046 - Use of Public Resources by and Employees 8110 - Rules of Order 8120 -Duties and Functions of the Board of Education 8150 - Committees and Committee Functions 8151 - Standing Committee on American Civics 8152 - Committee on Claims (New) 8160 - Policy Application 8210 - Orientation for Newly-Elected Members of the Board of Education 8230 - Board Member Attendance at Educational Workshops, Conferences, Training Programs, Official Functions, Hearings, and Meetings 8232 - Use of Public Resources 8240 - Membership in School Board Associations 8260 - Conflict of Interest/Contracts 8261 - Conflict of Interest - Employment of Family Member of Board Member or Supervisor and Employment of Board Member 8270 - Conflict of Interest - Other Than Contracts or Employment 8271 - Reporting Procedures 8273 - Conflicts Ledger 8274 - Communication to the Media 8300 - Methods of Operation 8310 - Formulation of Policies 8320 - Amendment or Suspension of Policies 8330 - Formulation of Administrative Regulations 8340 - Meetings 8341 - Types of Meetings 8342 - Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings 8343 - Agenda Construction and Control 8344 - Location of School Board Meetings 8345 - Procedures During Meetings 8346 - Public Participation at Board Meetings 8347 - Teacher-Administrator-Board of Education Relationships 8348 - Recognition
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I.23. Approval of Second Reading of the 2024-2025 Code of Conduct
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The first reading of the 2024-2025 Code of Conduct was approved at the April 15, 2024, Board meeting. The Policy Committee recommends approval of the second reading.
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I.24. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments
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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.
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J.1.a. Legislative Committee Update
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The Chair of the Legislative Committee will provide an update.
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J.1.b. Budget and Audit Committee Update
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The Chair of the Budget and Audit Committee will provide an update.
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J.1.c. Curriculum Committee Update
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The Chair of the Curriculum Committee will provide an update.
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J.2.a. Approval to Award Proposal P002-24 to Skill Struck and CodeHS for K-12 Computer Science Technology Materials and Resources for the 2024-2025 through 2030-2031 School Years
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The Curriculum Committee recommends approval to award Proposal P002-23 to Skill Struck and CodeHS for K-12 Computer Science Technology materials and resources. On April 24, 2024, the Administration presented its findings and recommendations to the Curriculum Committee. In accordance with the provisions of Policy 6121, the District issued a Request for Proposals (P002-24) in September of 2023. Following the initial review of submissions, multiple resources and related materials were selected for field-testing. Administration will present a summary of its findings and recommendations based on an analysis of best practices, teacher reviews, field-testing, bias reviews, and community reviews consistent with the Curriculum Development Cycle. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121 and Policy 7000, the Administration will bring negotiated agreements with the selected vendors to the Board for approval at a future meeting.
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J.2.b. Approval to Award Proposal P004-24 to Davis Publications for K-12 Visual Arts Materials and Resources for the 2024-2025 through 2030-2031 School Years
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The Curriculum Committee recommends approval to award Proposal P004-24 to Davis Publications for K-12 Visual Arts materials and resources. On April 24, 2024, the Administration presented its findings and recommendations to the Curriculum Committee. In accordance with the provisions of Policy 6121, the District issued a Request for Proposals (P004-2) in October of 2023. Following the initial review of submissions, multiple resources and related materials were selected for field-testing. Administration will present a summary of its findings and recommendations based on an analysis of best practices, teacher reviews, field-testing, bias reviews, and community reviews consistent with the Curriculum Development Cycle. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121 and Policy 7000, the Administration will bring negotiated agreements with the selected vendor to the Board for approval at a future meeting.
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J.2.c. Approval of Agreement with the Omaha Education Association to Amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement which has been negotiated with the Omaha Education Association (OEA). The OEA and the District desire to make specific changes to the existing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years which are designed to improve retention of its most experienced teachers with advanced degrees. The Parties have agreed to increase the rate of pay for teachers in the lanes at the Master’s level and above as well as the creation of an additional lane for teachers who have completed 18 credit hours of graduate credit above and beyond a Master’s Degree but have not yet completed 30 credit hours. In addition, as a result of the significant number of vacancies in the position of Special Education Teacher as defined in Article III, Section B, Paragraph 6 of the CBA, the District anticipates assigning additional special education duties, on an as needed basis, to Special Education Teachers in buildings that have Special Education Teacher vacancies. The Parties wish to compensate those Special Education Teachers, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, with a Stipend. OEA and the District have also agreed to increase the pay of instructional facilitators by 10% and increase the number of days they work by 18. OEA and the District desire to amend the CBA to increase teacher retention.
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J.2.d. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees Union Local 226 (Educational Paraprofessionals) to Amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding which has been negotiated with Service Employees Union Local 226 (Educational Paraprofessionals) amending Article 19 of the collective bargaining agreement to increase the hourly rate of pay for bargaining unit members who serve as special education paraprofessionals beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. The Parties agree special education paraprofessionals shall be paid 110% of the paraprofessional hourly rate.
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J.2.e. Approval of the 2024-2025 Omaha Public Schools Calendar Revision and the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 Omaha Public Schools Calendar
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This presentation will share feedback collected from the Calendar Survey and review and recommend approval of the revisions to the previously approved 2024-2025 calendar and recommend approval of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 calendars.
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K.1. Head Start Monthly Board Report for March 2024
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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.
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L. Request for Closed Session
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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.
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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. 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.
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M. Adjournment
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