A review of Omaha Public Schools Board of Education meetings.

Feb. 14, 2024


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


To ensure everyone has the latest Superintendent Search information, we are resending the information from last night via today's Board Digest.

Board of Education Action Items

Board of Education Finalist Candidate for Superintendent of Schools

At a Special Meeting Tuesday evening, the Board of Education interviewed each of the four finalists in its Superintendent Search. The Board announced those finalists last week and communicated directly with all staff, families and high school students. Board Members thanked each of the finalists for their interest in Omaha Public Schools, and everyone who attended the meet-and-greet open house and watched the interviews in-person or online.

 

After the interviews, the Board voted to make a conditional offer to Mr. Matthew Ray.

 

Matthew Ray received his Ed.S. from the University of Nebraska Kearney, and MS in Educational Administration, BS in Elementary Education and BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

 

Mr. Ray is currently serving as Interim Superintendent of the Omaha Public Schools. Previous positions include Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Staff, Interim Chief of Accountability, School Improvement and Innovation, Interim Chief Academic Officer, Secretary to the Board of Education and Executive Director of Student and Community Services for the Omaha Public Schools.

 

In a letter to staff, families and high school students, Board President Spencer Head and Vice President Ricky Smith said the Board looks forward to working with Mr. Ray, preparing all students for success in college, career and life. A detailed contract will come back to the Board for approval in the near future.

 

The Board said staff, student, family and community participation has been an essential part of the search. Thousands of staff, family, student and community voices guided this process.

 

Since the beginning of its search, the Board shared how seriously members take this responsibility and how proud they are to serve in Nebraska’s largest school district. 

Next Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Meeting

The next Board meeting is Feb. 22, 2024. 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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