A review of Omaha Public Schools Board of Education meetings.

Nov. 5, 2024


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

#OPSProud Spotlight

JROTC Legion of Valor Award

The #OPSProud Spotlight celebrated Allison Arkfeld, Burke High, as recipient of the JROTC Legion of Valor Award

 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:

  • Proposed Staffing Adjustments
  • Approval of the Annual Participant Interlocal Agreement with the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties for the 2024-2025 School Year ($578,000.00)
  • Approval of an Agreement Between Omaha Public Schools and the University of Nebraska Omaha for Dual Enrollment Opportunities Offered to Omaha Public Schools Students for the 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 School Years
  • Approval of Change Order No. 001 for Bid No. 24-074, OPS Burke High School Track Resurfacing by Midwest Tennis and Track Co. - Deduct $8,184.00 Revised Total: $685,816.00
  • Approval of Change Order No. 003 - Bid No. 24-050 OPS Pool Equipment Upgrades Project by Grunwald Mechanical - Add $53,901.00 Revised Total: $2,121,609.00
  • Approval for Declaration to Surplus Ten (10) Relocatable Classroom Buildings
  • Approval to Extend Licensing for Britannica School and Britannica Spanish from June 30, 2024 to September 4, 2025 ($33,850.00)
  • Approval of First Amendment to Easement Agreement with Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands to Extend Easement through February 2, 2030
  • Approval of Head Start Delegate Agreement for the 2024-2025 Grant Year ($4,432,266)
  • Approval of the Head Start Quality Improvement Plan
  • Approval of Second Reading of Policies 1010, 5001, 5201, 5419, 6010, 6110, 6113, 6200, 6270



View the entire consent agenda.

Board of Education Information Items

Accountability Committee Update


The Accountability Committee chair shared a tentative timeline for review of the Superintendent’s contract through the first half of 2025. Historically, superintendent contracts are executed for three years with the general practice of reviewing and potentially updating the agreement each year.

Board of Education Action Items

Update to Policy 6300

Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. The Policy Committee will provide recommended changes to the following policies:


  • 6300 - Selection and Review of Instructional and Library Materials


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

Report of the Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee updated the Board regarding resolutions before the Nebraska Legislature.

Committee members will continue to monitor resolutions and review any adjustments. As adjustments are made, the Omaha Public Schools position may also change.

Next Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Meeting

The next Board meeting is Nov. 18, 2024. It is tentatively scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.


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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