March 23, 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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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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E. Roll Call
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E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence
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F. School Spotlight
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G. Board and Superintendent Communications
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G.1. Superintendent
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G.2. Board Members
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H. Public Comment and Recognition
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I. Consent Agenda
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I.1. Reading of Minutes
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I.1.a. Monday, March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Olsson, Inc. for the Omaha North Stadium Project
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I.3. Approval of Agreement for Proposal No. P007-26 with National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc. for Enrichment Curriculum Kits for Next Level Learning ($399,035.00)
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I.4. Approval of Appointments to the Friends of KIOS Board of Directors
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I.5. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-036 to and Enter into the Attached Agreement with Kingery Construction Company for the OPS TAC Student and Community Services Renovation Project, Summer 2026 ($1,418,600.00)
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I.6. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-029 to Truck Center Companies for Fifteen (15) Type A 16 Passenger Buses ($1,476,250.00)
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I.7. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-033 to H & H Motors Papillion LLC., for Five (5) Three-Quarter Ton Trucks with Plows ($278,985.00)
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I.8. Approval of Claims Report A - District Expenditure
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I.9. Approval of Claims Report B - Expenditures from Various Student Activity Funds for which the Board Serves as Custodian
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I.10. Approval of Claims Report C - Expenditures on behalf of Board Members or their Related Organizations
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I.11. Approval of Claims Report D - Payroll Expenditures
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I.12. Approval of Claims Report E - Payroll Estimated Expenditures
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I.13. Approval of Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims - Expenditures to be Paid from Education Service Unit's Funds
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I.14. Committee on Claims Audit Approval (3/23/2026)
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I.15. Approval of Consulting Services Agreement With PBL Works, Also Known As Buck Institute for Professional Development Services Designed to Create Knowledge and Understanding of Project-Based Learning (PBL) through May 28, 2026 ($15,000.00)
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I.16. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Midland University for ESL Endorsement Program for the 2026-2027 School Year ($219,000.00)
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I.17. Approval of the Proposed Master Agreement with the Omaha Education Association for the 2026-2027 School Year
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I.18. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Omaha Education Association for the 2026-2027 School Year on Instruction and Plan Time
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I.19. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments
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I.20. Approval of the Purchase Agreement between the District as Buyer and the YMCA of Greater Omaha as Seller for Approximately 4.1 Acres of Land Located to the East of North High School in the Amount of $10.00
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I.21. Approval to Purchase Cisco Catalyst Center Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC. ($218,183.14)
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I.22. Approval to Purchase Pacific Learning’s El camino al éxito (The Road to Success) and El próximo paso (The Next Step) as a Spanish Foundational Skills Resource for Tier 2 Instruction in Grades 6-8 Dual Language Schools ($15,484.80)
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I.23. Approval to Purchase Updated Data Center Core Network Infrastructure from Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC. ($526,299.90)
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I.24. Approval of Special Use Agreement with the City of Omaha for Boyd Baseball Complex through Dec 31, 2031
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I.25. Grant Fund Budget Awards
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I.26. Indemnification of Mr. Christopher Humphries
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I.27. Preapproval of Estimated 2025-2026 Spring Sports and Music Season Officials’ Costs ($136,950.00)
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J. Discussion and/or Action Items
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J.1. Information Item(s)
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J.2. Action Item(s)
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J.2.a. Approval of Annual Audit Reports for Douglas County School District #0001 and Educational Service Unit No. 19
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J.2.b. Approval of the Report of the Legislative Committee Including Recommended Legislative Positions
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K. Receipt of Reports
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K.1. Second Quarter Board Conference Expenses 2025-2026
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L. Request for Closed Session
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M. Adjournment
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