June 15, 2026 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, Mission and Moonshot Statements
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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. The Moonshot: All students will read on grade level by 2030. |
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E. Roll Call
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E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence
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F. Board and Superintendent Communications
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F.1. Superintendent
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F.2. Board Members
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G. Public Comment and Recognition
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H. 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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H.1. Reading of Minutes
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H.1.a. Monday, June 1, 2026 - Regular Meeting
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H.2. Adoption of, Award to, and Approval of the Agreements and Data Protection Agreements for the Middle School Exploratory Courses Curriculum, Resources, Supplies, and Equipment as Recommended by the Curriculum Committee for the 2026-2027 through the 2032-2033 School Years ($1,806,115.93)
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FUND: 4070, Depreciation Fund
PROGRAM: 2510, Business Support Services DEPT: 7062100, Accounting & Finance Office POLICIES: 6121, 7000. III Total Amount: $1,699,034.93 FUND: 1, General Fund PROGRAM: 1160, Instruction DEPT: 7193010, Secondary Education Admin POLICIES: 6121, 7000. III Total Amount: $107,081.00 Administration issued a Request for Proposal for Middle School Exploratory Courses Curriculum, Resources, Supplies, and Equipment in July 2025. Following receipt of proposals, Administration conducted a robust and thorough evaluation process including teacher review, field testing, community review, and research evaluation. In addition, Administration conducted curriculum reviews for courses and content areas where resources were not procured through the Request for Proposal where an academic prerogative process was determined to be the most appropriate method for identifying instructional materials. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121, which requires Board approval of curricular materials, Administration presented its recommendations to the Curriculum Committee on May 6, 2026. The Curriculum Committee adopted those recommendations and presented them to the Board of Education on May 18, 2026 as an information item. The Curriculum Committee now recommends the following: A. Adoption of, award to, and approval of the Agreements and Data Protection Agreements for Request for Proposal P001-26 for Middle School Exploratory Courses Curriculum, Resources, Supplies, and Equipment for the 2026-2027 through 2032-2033.
B. Adoption of curriculum resources identified through academic prerogative for a selected middle school exploratory course where resources were not acquired through the Request for Proposal process. The recommended resources best meet the instructional needs of the District and are recommended for use during the 2026-2027 through 2029-2030 school years.
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H.3. Approval to Award RFP P005-26 and Enter Into a Contract With ASPi Solutions, Inc. (Doing Business As Bound) for Athletic Scheduling Software for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Years ($108,000.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund and 279 Central Activity
PROGRAM: 2199 Other Student Support Services DEPT: Schools SUPPLIER: ASPi Solutions dba Bound POLICIES: 7000, V.L - Software Purchases, 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $108,000.00 Administration recommends approval to award RFP P005-26 and approval of a contract with ASPi Solutions, Inc., doing business as Bound, for Athletic and Activity Scheduling Software services for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. The District’s current scheduling software platforms have become increasingly outdated and no longer fully meet the operational, communication, and integration needs of Omaha Public Schools for athletics and activities programming. As a result, the District issued a request for proposals and completed a comprehensive review process involving multiple departments and evaluation of all submissions which determined that Bound is the solution best aligned to the District’s needs. The Bound software platform will provide publicly accessible scheduling information for activities and athletic events across all 22 secondary schools, while also offering backend administrative functionality, implementation support, and data migration assistance as the District transitions to the new system. In addition, the platform supports coordination and scheduling alignment with member schools of the METRO Conference and the Nebraska School Activities Association, while establishing a more uniform scheduling and contract management process across secondary schools District-wide. The contract with Bound is for two years (2026-27 and 2027-28) with three additional one-year options. The total cost for the initial two-year contract is $108,000.00. Proposals were received from:
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H.4. Approval to Award RFP P009-26 for ERP Implementation Services and Contract with Sierra-Cedar, LLC for June 2030 ($9,545,962.00)
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FUND: 5193 ESU19 ERP System Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Services Support DEPT ID: 7062100 Accounting & Finance SUPPLIER: Sierra-Cedar POLICY: 7000, III.K., 7000, V.D. AMOUNT: $9,545,962.00 Administration recommends approval of the award of RFP P009-26 for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation Services and post-go-live support, including execution of the attached consulting services agreement with Sierra-Cedar, LLC. On December 15, 2025, the Board awarded Bid No. Q001-25 for the District’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) replacement software to Oracle America, Inc. On May 18, 2026, the Board approved the agreement with Oracle America, Inc. Sierra-Cedar will assist the District as it transitions from its current PeopleSoft ERP system to Oracle Fusion and includes implementation support, analysis and optimization of current business processes to improve operational efficiency, and post-go-live support services. Sierra-Cedar, LLC was recommended by the evaluation committee following a comprehensive review of submitted proposals and in-person interviews with the two finalists (Sierra-Cedar and Cherry Road). Sierra-Cedar received high scores in qualifications, relevant experience, and its proposed statement of work. Their proposal demonstrated a strong approach to data mapping, data conversion, system design and build, implementation, change management, and alignment of business practices with the District’s goals for the transition to Oracle Fusion. The agreement runs through June 30, 2030. The total projected cost of the agreement is $9,545,962.00.
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H.5. Approval of Change Order No. 001 for North High Stadium Project by MCL Construction (Add $398,027.00) Total $17,517,363.00.00
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Administration recommends approval of Change Order No. 001 to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley Construction Company, Inc, d/b/a MCL Construction for the Omaha North Stadium Project. This project, known as Project Game On, is a collaboration between Omaha Public Schools, YMCA of Greater Omaha, City of Omaha, The Lozier Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, NewStreet Properties, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, Emspace + Lovgren, and the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to provide a game-changing stadium for North High as a part of a larger project. The new stadium will be constructed on the land immediately to the East of North High School, which the District has agreed to acquire from the YMCA. The Funding agreement with OPSF was approved by the Board on April 7, 2025. The site plan and design concept were approved by the Board on July 17, 2025. The Construction Manager at Risk Agreement was approved by the Board along with approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment at the May 4, 2026, meeting. Change Order No. 001 will increase the GMP by $398,027.00, bringing the total to $17,517,363.00. In keeping with provisions of the funding agreement between the District and OPSF, the project, including Change Order No. 001, will be entirely funded by the funding partners. Change Order No. 001 includes the following:
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H.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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H.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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H.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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H.9. 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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H.10. 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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H.11. 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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H.12. Committee on Claims Audit Approval (6/15/26)
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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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H.13. Approval of Consulting Agreement with Alfuth Enterprises, LLC. to Provide Technical Support for Database Management for the 2026-2027 School Year (Estimated $123,000.00)
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FUND: 5190 ESU 19 Information and Management Services
PROGRAM: 2250 Instructional Support Services DEPT ID: 7062545 Student Data Information Systems SUPPLIER: Alfuth Enterprises LLC POLICY: 7000,III.K., 7000, V.D. AMOUNT: Estimated $123,000.00 Administration recommends approval of the Consulting Services Agreement with Alfuth Enterprises, LLC. to support the District’s lead student information database systems administrator in managing online staging, production environments, and data migrations. The consultant will provide additional support for developing and maintaining the student data archive system and student assessment system. The District first contracted with Alfuth Enterprises for these services in October 2024. The agreement for the 2025-2026 school year was signed by the Board on July 17, 2025. This agreement provides services as needed but not to exceed 20 hours per week through July 31, 2027, at $123.03 per hour. The total estimated cost of the agreement is $123,000.00.
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H.14. Approval of a Contract and Data Protection Agreement with ACT from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 ($71,820.00)
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Fund: 1 General Fund
Dept. ID: 7062700 Research Office Account: 54110 Tests Policies: 7000, III. K., 7000, VII.A., 7000, V. A. Vendor: ACT Amount: $71,820.00 Administration recommends approval of a Contract and Data Protection Agreement with ACT for the term of August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, to provide the paper version of PreACT 8/9 for Grade 9 students. This serves as these students' first District sponsored live practice of the ACT assessment. The Nebraska Department of Education provides a similar opportunity for Grade 10 students and the data from these two practice assessments supports targeted instruction and the development of test-taking strategies for students. These efforts and this assessment support student performance on the Grade 11 NSCAS-ACT assessment.
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H.15. Approval of Funding Agreement with Omaha Public Schools Foundation for Renovation of Science Rooms at North High School
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Per Policy 7000, VII. A., Administration recommends the approval of the attached Funding Agreement with Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to fully fund the renovation of eight (8) science rooms and adjoining spaces at North High School. The improvements include the complete modernization of eight existing science rooms, including chemistry, physics, and medical/life science rooms at North High School, to support current curricular programming. Under this agreement, OPSF will pay for all improvements with no cost to the District. OPSF designated BCDM as the architect for this project and MCL Construction to construct the project, which is an exception to bid under Board Policy 7000, V.J (Privately Funded Purchases). The modernization of outdated science rooms will better serve the student population of North High School. There is no cost to the District as the project will be entirely funded through OPSF and its funding partners.
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H.16. Approval of Head Start Self-Assessment Program Improvement Plan for 2025-2026
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Per Section 642 of the Head Start Act, the Board of Education serves as the Governing Body for Head Start. The Head Start Governing Body is required to review and approve specific processes of the program including the annual self-assessment. The Head Start program conducted the 2025-2026 Self-Assessment during the month of April. Head Start staff collected program data in the areas of education, health/safety, family engagement, and ERSEA. Head Start staff used the information to create the improvement plan to be implemented during the upcoming program year.
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H.17. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union Local 226 (Family Support Workers Division) Relating to Creation of a Working Group
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Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees International Union Local 226 (Family Support Workers Division). This MOU creates a working group with members from the Family Support Workers bargaining unit, representatives from Talent Services, and a representative from Early Childhood/Head Start to address specific concerns. The MOU will be in effect for the 2026-2027 contract year.
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H.18. Approval of the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 226 (Family Support Workers Division) for the 2026-27 School Year
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Administration recommends approval of the attached collective bargaining agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 226 (Family Support Workers Division) for the 2026-27 School Year which has been ratified by Local 226. The District will continue to provide a $1200 deductible health plan and will increase its health insurance premium contribution by 5%. While employees will cover the remainder of the premium increase, the District has agreed to ensure that no employee shall suffer a reduction in gross pay resulting from the increased health insurance premium contribution. The total package cost of the one-year agreement is 2.32%.
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H.19. 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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H.20. Approval to Purchase Thirty-Three (33) HP Probooks from Riverside Technologies Inc. for Talent Services Staff ($55,440.00)
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FUND: 4070 Depreciation Reserve Fund
DEPT: 7062560 Districtwide Technology PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services SUPPLIER: Riverside Technologies Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. B., 7000, V. G AMOUNT: $55,440.00 Administration recommends approval to purchase thirty-three (33) HP ProBook 4 laptops from Riverside Technologies Inc. for Talent Services staff at the TAC. This need was identified following the deployment of Apple MacBooks, when it was determined that several Talent Services software programs require a Windows-based platform. These thirty-three (33) laptops will supplement the 178 laptops previously approved by the Board on February 23, 2026. This purchase is part of the IMS Technology Purchase Plan and supports the goal of ensuring all staff are assigned a device no older than four (4) years and compatible with Windows 11. The purchase will be made utilizing the NASPO statewide cooperative contract (NASPO Master Agreement #23011, State Contract #15919OC), in accordance with Policy 7000, Section V.B., which allows for cooperative purchasing as an exception to competitive bidding. The total cost of the purchase is $55,440.00.
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H.21. Approval to Purchase 3,500 LTE Data Plans for District-Issued iPads through T-Mobile for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Years ($403,200.00 Annually)
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FUND: 5190 ESU 19 Information and Management Services
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction DEPT.: 7062560 Districtwide Technology SUPPLIER: T-Mobile USA, Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. B., 7000, V. G AMOUNT: $403,200 Annually Administration recommends approval of 3,500 LTE data plans for District-issued iPads through the T-Mobile for Education Plan. The proposed plan provides 100 GB of monthly data per device with nationwide coverage and integrated content filtering, ensuring that devices remain connected to essential educational resources. This connectivity will support K-12 student learning initiatives, including summer programming and the 2026-2027 school year, as well as ongoing next-level learning efforts across the District. The District has recently discontinued universal data plans for all student devices which cost the District approximately $6,300,000.00 annually. Under this new model, schools will be allocated a set number of LTE-enabled devices that can be checked out to students and families based on demonstrated need. This targeted approach ensures equitable access to connectivity while improving cost efficiency and resource management. The cost of the plan is $9.60 per device per month under the contracted education pricing, with an annual cost of $403,200.00 for each of the 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years. This purchase complies with Board Policy 7000 V.B (Cooperative Purchases) requirements, as it is being purchased through a Nebraska State Contract, NASPO Value Point cooperative purchasing contract- MA #176, which is valid through August 11, 2029. Utilizing this competitively solicited state contract ensures cost-effective procurement and adherence to established purchasing guidelines. Administration recommends approval of this agreement to provide reliable, scalable internet access for students, families, or programs who may request connectivity needs for instructional needs beyond the school environment.
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H.22. Approval to Reject All Bid Submissions for Bid No. 26-035 Student Transportation Services
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Pursuant to Policy 7000, Section II. D, Administration recommends that the Board of Education reject the sole submission from First Students, Inc, for Bid No. 26-035. The vendor did not include a required signed signature page with its proposal and offered only limited services that do not fully meet the scope of the bid. As a result, the submission is considered noncompliant.
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H.23. Approval of the Second Extension of Agreement Between Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools) and Huron Consulting Group (formerly AXIA Consulting, Inc.) for the 2026-2027 School Year ($2,035,998.00)
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FUND: 5193 ESU19 ERP System Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Services Support DEPT ID: 7062100 Accounting & Finance SUPPLIER: Huron Consulting Group POLICY: 7000, III.K., 7000, V.D. AMOUNT: $2,035,998.00 Administration recommends the approval of the second of three one-year extensions as provided by the agreement previously approved by the Board on July 15, 2024. The Board approved the first extension on June 16, 2025. The proposed scope of work for this one-year extension is considered Phase 3 which represents year 1 of the implementation phase of the ERP program, including project kickoff, project management and oversight, change management program support, solution design & solution implementation. In keeping with the provisions of Paragraph 5 of the Agreement, Contractor has provided District with an updated Scope of Work with a Not to Exceed amount of Two Million, Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and ZERO cents ($2,035,998.00).
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H.24. Approval of Student Licenses, Teacher Testing Kits, and Professional Development for the Implementation of CogAt (Riverside Insights Training Academy) Training and Cognitive Testing for Second Grade Students ($65,064.00)
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Fund: 1 General Fund
Dept. ID: 7062700 Research Office Account: 54110 Tests Policies: 7000, III. K., 7000, VII.A., 7000, V. A. Vendor: ACT Amount: $65,064.00 Administration recommends approval of a contract and Data Protection Agreement with CogAt (Riverside Insights Training Academy) Training and Cognitive Testing at for Second Grade Students for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to provide assessment for identification for gifted and talented program. The total cost is $65,064.00.
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H.25. Approval of a Three-Year Renewal for Enterprise Support and Maintenance Agreement from Palo Alto Networks from July 2026 through July 2029 ($485,184.48)
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FUND: 5190 ESU19 Information & Management Services
DEPARTMENT: 7062535 Network Management PROGRAM: 2252 Technology Support SUPPLIER: Norlem POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. B., 7000, V. G Amount: $485,184.48 total ($161,728.16 per year) Administration recommends approval to enter into a contract for the renewal of a Three-Year Enterprise Support and Maintenance Agreement. The Board of Education approved the initial agreement on July 20, 2020. Administration approved the first three-year extension in 2023 based on the practice at that time. This agreement provides ongoing support, maintenance, and licensing for the District’s Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), which protect the network by monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic, identifying threats, and blocking malicious activity. These systems support critical security functions including threat prevention, DNS security, URL filtering, application-based access controls, cloud-based threat detection, and secure connectivity across District locations. The agreement is procured through a Nebraska educational consortium via the E&I Cooperative Services Contract EI00063~2021MA in compliance with OPS Board Policy 7000, Section V.B. (Cooperative Purchases) The cost of this July 29, 2026, renewal is $485,184.48 for the full three-year term, with annual invoicing in three equal installments of $161,728.16 per year.
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H.26. Grant Fund Budget Awards
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It is recommended that the grant fund budget be amended to include the receipts and expenditures of the attached grant awards.
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I. Discussion and/or Action Items
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I.1. Information Item(s)
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I.1.a. Curriculum Adoption Committee Update
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The Chair of the Curriculum Adoption Committee will provide an update.
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I.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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I.2. Action Item(s)
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I.2.a. Approval of Superintendent Ray's Evaluation
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The Board of Education hereby affirms that Board Vice President Snipes and Accountability Committee Chair, Dr. Holman, met to conduct and complete Superintendent Ray's evaluation on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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I.2.b. Approval of First Reading of the 2026-2027 Code of Conduct
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Administration recommends first reading approval of the 2026-27 Code of Conduct.
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I.2.c. Policy Committee Update and Approval of First Reading of Policies 4039 (Omaha School Employees’ Retirement System), 5101 (Student Discipline and Exclusion of Students From School), and 8342 (Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings)
Rationale:
The Chair of the Policy Committee will provide an update.
Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. Administration will provide recommended changes to the following policy: 4039 (Omaha School Employees’ Retirement System) 5101 (Student Discipline and Exclusion of Students From School) 8342 (Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings)
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J. Receipt of Reports
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J.1. Head Start Monthly Board Report for April 2026
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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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J.2. Third Quarter Board Conference Expenses 2025-2026
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Policy 8230 requires the Secretary to the Board of Education to prepare a quarterly report summarizing all Board member travel and expenditures associated with attendance to workshops, conferences, or meetings.
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K. 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.
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. 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. |
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L. Adjournment
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