A review of Omaha Public Schools Board of Education meetings.
May 14, 2020
Following each Board of Education meeting, the Office of District Communications recaps the board meeting in the Board Digest.
#OPSProud Spotlight - Senior Class Presidents
Dr. Logan celebrated the Class of 2020 and recognized each high school's senior class president at the board meeting. The leadership each senior class president has demonstrated during this unprecedented time has been phenomenal.
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
Adoption of the Nebraska Department of Education Seal of Biliteracy
Amendment No. 004 to the Agreement with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc - 2018 Bond Program - New High School 60th & L Street Project ($48,012,497.00)
Amendment No. 005 to the Agreement with Sampson Construction Co., Inc. - 2018 Bond Program - New High School 156th & Ida Street Project ($20,160,473.00)
Approval of the 2020-2022 Audit Contract Extension with Seim Johnson
Award to BVH Architecture for Design Firm Selection at Morton Magnet Middle School, 2018 Bond Program
Award to Grunwald Mechanical for Chiller & Cooling Tower Replacement at Benson West Elementary School - Bid No. 20-028 2014 Bond Program
Award to Olsson to provide Material Testing and Special Inspection Services - 2018 Bond Program - New Elementary School: 1000 N. Fort Crook Road Project
Award to Optmized Systems for Building Automation Systems Integrations, 2014 Bond Program - Bid No. J20-0421
Award to Stonebrook Exteriors for Roof Resurfacing at Saratoga Elementary - Bid No. 20-044
Award to US Bank for Comprehensive Banking Services - RFP No.009-20
Award to Various Science Supply Vendors for the District's Annual Order of General Science Supplies for 2020-2021 School Year
Award to Various Textbook Vendors for the Non-Public Schools Textbook Loan Program - Bid No. 20-042
Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion - 2014 Bond Program - Boyd Elementary School
Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion - 2018 Bond Program - King Elementary School
Change Order No. 001 - 2014 Bond Program - Capital Improvements & Addition - Boyd Elementary School (Add $24,958.00)
Change Order No. 001 - 2018 Bond Program - New Elementary School: 1000 N. Fort Crook Road Project (Add $57,210.00)
Construction Documents Design Submittal Approval - 2018 Bond Program - Lewis & Clark Middle School Capital Improvements and Renovation Project
Declaration of Surplus Ramps from Relocatable Classrooms
Educational Specification & Schematic Design Approval - 2018 Bond Program - Highland Elementary School Capital Improvements and Renovation Project
Educational Specifications & Schematic Design Approval - 2018 Bond Program - New Middle School: 42nd & Y Street Project
First Amendment to Jacobs Project Management Agreement (Phase 2)
Head Start Supplemental COLA and Quality Improvement Grant Application
Institutional Customer Agreement with Scholastic Inc.
Renewal of Talent Ed Software Subscription
Third Amendment to Jacobs' Stakeholder Engagement, Communications Services and Program Management Agreement (Phase 1)
The Board approved an extension to Dr. Logan's contract. The Superintendent declined a salary increase in the agreement.
Contract Changes:
The Superintendent proposed the transportation allowance be reduced by half in the first year, due to more limited in-district travel amid current health conditions.
The Superintendent may request that a set amount of unused leave time may be converted for payment. The contract allows for up to 20 days in the first year and 10 days in subsequent years.
The Board of Education considered changes to policy 2100.
The proposed changes would allow the Superintendent, in a declaration of emergency, to make decisions regarding the school district in consultation with Board Officers.
The policy committee brought several policy revisions before the board. The board approved the first reading of the policies. A second reading will occur at the June 1 meeting.
Approval of 2019 Nebraska Department of Education World Languages Standards
The Board adopted the Nebraska Department of Education World Language Standards last night.
The new Nebraska World Language standards focus on five strands: communication, cultures, connections, communities and cognition.
The new Nebraska Department of Education World Language standards enhance language usage for College and Career Readiness and align with the district's portrait of a graduate in the new strategic plan.
Lease with Deep Well for District Swing Space at Southroads Technology Park
The Board approved the lease for a swing space at the Southroads Technology Park. The swing space will temporarily host students and staff while certain schools undergo major renovation projects.
The Policy Committee recommends approval of changes made to Policy 5008. The policy was an information only item. It will have it's first reading at a future meeting.
CHI Health and Omaha Public Schools partner to honor teachers across the district
CHI Health wants nominations of Omaha Public Schools teachers changing the lives of students. Each month, they’ll surprise a Top Teacher nominee with a treat basket for the teacher's lounge and a personal gift card. CHI will draw winners on the last Friday of the month. CHI Health will select winners from three different grade levels across the district.
