September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

A. OPS Board Of Education Information

B. Call to Order

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. OPS Vision, Mission and Moonshot Statements

E. Roll Call

E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence

F. Board and Superintendent Communications

F.1. Superintendent

F.2. Board Members

G. Public Comment and Recognition

H. Consent Agenda

H.1. Reading of Minutes

H.1.a. Thursday, September 10, 2026 - Budget Hearing

H.1.b. Thursday, September 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting

H.2. Approval of the Agreement with American Security, LLC, for the School and Facility Contracted Security Officer Services for the 2026-2027 School Year (Estimated Cost $829,012.80)

H.3. Approval of the Agreement with Andy Frain Services for Metal Detector Services for the 2026-2027 School Year (Estimated Cost $94,389.50)

H.4. Approval of Agreement with The Waldinger Corporation for the Bryan Middle School ERV Ductwork Project ($80,569.00)

H.5. Approval of Amendment Number Two to the Agreement with Omaha Public Schools Foundation and Blair Freeman to Support the Project Management and Construction Partnerships of the Third Student-Built House Project for Completion during the 2026-27 School Year ($56,151.20)

H.6. Approval of the Care Solace Service Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year (Not to Exceed $104,000.00) 

H.7. Approval of Claims Report A - District Expenditure

H.8. Approval of Claims Report B - Expenditures from Various Student Activity Funds for which the Board Serves as Custodian

H.9. Approval of Claims Report C - Expenditures on behalf of Board Members or their Related Organizations

H.10. Approval of Claims Report D - Payroll Expenditures

H.11. Approval of Claims Report E - Payroll Estimated Expenditures

H.12. Approval of Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims - Expenditures to be Paid from Education Service Unit's Funds

H.13. Committee on Claims Audit Approval (09/21/2026)

H.14. Approval of Contract with Bailey Education Group, LLC to Provide Teacher Effectiveness Coaching and Support for the 2026-2027 School Year ($747,500.00)

H.15. Approval of a Contract and Data Protection Agreement for Optional School Day ACT Testing for Seniors at Central High (Not to Exceed $8,800.00)

H.16. Approval of the Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Maintenance and Crafts Division for the 2026-27 School Year

H.17. Approval of Contracts with Agencies for Special Education Services for the 2026–2027 School Year ($1,030,477.00)

H.18. Approval of Contract with Downs Electric, Inc. for Bid No. 26-046 Dundee Elementary Generator Replacement Project ($125,750.00)

H.19. Approval of the Master Services Agreement with Connections at Project Harmony for the 2026-2027 School Year ($500,000.00)

H.20. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments

H.21. Approval of Surplus Inventory Items for Auction or Discard

H.22. Grant Fund Budget Awards

I. Discussion and/or Action Items

I.1. Information Item(s)

I.1.a. Policy Committee Update

I.2. Action Item(s)

I.2.a. Approval of the 2026-27 Property Tax Request - Douglas County School District 0001

I.2.b. Approval of the 2026-27 Property Tax Request - Educational Service Unit No. 19

I.2.c. Approval of the 2026-27 General Fund - Douglas County School District 0001

I.2.d. Approval of the Douglas County School District 0001 2026-27 Budgets Which Require a Levy - Excluding General Fund

I.2.e. Approval of the Douglas County School District 0001 2026-2027 Budgets Which Do Not Require a Tax Levy

I.2.f. Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget - Educational Service Unit No. 19

J. Request for Closed Session

K. Adjournment