A review of Omaha Public Schools Board of Education meetings.

Jan. 23, 2024


Following each Board of Education meeting, the Office of District Communications recaps the board meeting in the Board Digest.

#OPSProud Spotlight

Congressional App Challenge Winner

The #OPSProud Spotlight recognized South High student Diego Martinez Gutierrez, who recently won the Congressional App Challenge for Nebraska.

 Board of Education Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda Items

Consent agenda items are packaged into one agenda item. They are often routine and garner very little discussion.


The consent agenda items were:

  • Staff Adjustments
  • Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for OPS TAC Teaching and Learning Center Renovation
  • Approval of Amendment No. 005 to the Agreement with The Weitz Company, LLC – Adams Elementary School Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program – (Add $679,979.00) Revised Total $2,594,153.12
  • Approval of the Appointment of Jane Erdenberger to the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) Legislation Committee
  • Approval to Award Bid No. 24-007 to MMC Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for OPS Minne Lusa & Spring Lake Elementary Schools' Cooling Tower Replacement Project, Summer of 2024 ($390,258.00)
  • Award of Proposal No. P008-24 to Stanbury Uniforms, LLC., for the Design and Purchase of 100 Band Uniforms for North High School ($74,993.20)
  • Approval of Contract with Ray Martin Company of Omaha for Bid No. 24-004 OPS Benson West Boiler Replacement Project, Summer of 2024 ($244,400.00)
  • Approval to Exercise the Second Option of T-Mobile, USA, Inc. Contract for Cellular Data Services from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025 ($496,000 per month)
  • Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Metropolitan Community College to Provide Framework for Northwest High School Early College Program through June 1, 2026
  • Approval to Reject All Bids Submitted for Bid No. 24-011 for New and Unused Tire Balance Machine
  • Approval to Reject All Bids Submitted for Bid No. 24-012 for New and Unused Brake Lathe
  • Approval of Resolution 24-001 relating to Grievance Appeal Hearing


View the entire consent agenda.

Board of Education Action Items

Approval of Interim Superintendent Ray's Mid-Year Evaluation

Board President Head and Vice President Smith shared an update with the Board regarding Interim Superintendent Matthew Ray's mid-year evaluation. They met with Interim Superintendent Ray to review the Board member feedback, which comprised the mid-year evaluation on Jan. 19, 2024. The Board affirmed that Board Officers had met with Interim Superintendent Ray regarding his mid-year evaluation.

Approval of First Reading of Policy 6213

The Board of Education Policy Committee recommends changes to the following district policy:



The policy update will come before the Board at a future meeting for the second reading.

Approval of the Report of the Legislative Committee Including Recommended Legislative Positions

The Board Legislative Committee updated the Board regarding where bills are currently in the Nebraska Legislature.


The committee provided recommendations for bills based on their potential impact on Omaha Public Schools. The Board adopted a position of monitor with research for LB1071 which differs from the committee's recommendation reflected in the matrix. The Board approved the remaining recommended positions.

 

The Board Legislative Committee will continue to monitor bills and will review any adjustments. As adjustments to bills are made, the Omaha Public Schools position may also change.

Next Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Meeting

The next Board meeting is Jan. 29, 2024. It will be a workshop. It is tentatively scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Teacher Administrative Center.


Board of Education Agenda

To review previous Board of Education agendas, click here. If you need help accessing direct links, please access the entire Board of Education Agenda to view presentations and other documents.


How Can I Watch a Previous Board of Education Meeting?

Video from Board of Education meetings/workshops is most often available by noon the day after the meeting. The video can be viewed by clicking here.

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