May 6, 2025

Following each Board of Education meeting, District Communications provides a recap in the Board Digest.

National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Medalists

The #OPSProud Spotlight recognized Wah Hsee Paw of Benson High and Jasmin Aguilar Basilio of South High for receiving gold and silver medals in the 2025 National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program.

Consent Agenda Items

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

Items included:

• Approval of Contribution Agreement Contract Between Metropolitan Community College and Omaha Public Schools for 2024-2025 Covering Collaborative Work Providing Dual Enrollment Credit Opportunities to Students and Instructional Support for Teachers and School Staff ($78,150.83) 
• Approval to Exercise the First Option of the Contract with Medical Enterprises for Drug & Alcohol Testing and Employee Physical Examinations per Bid No. 24-070 (Projected Cost: $44,250.00)
• Approval of First Amendment to Contract with Bishop Business Equipment Company for the Roll to Cut Inkjet Printer for the Printing and Publication Expansion Project, Bid No. 24-073 ($356,255.00)
• Approval for Head Start Request to Carryover Unspent Funds Into the Fiscal Year 2025 (Unspent $263,250.00)
• Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments

View the entire consent agenda.

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Maintenance Crafts Division and Douglas County School District No. 0001 Regarding Qualifications for Steamfitter Positions

Due to the number of current open positions and the declining number of qualified candidates for steamfitter positions, the memorandum of understanding (MOU) will permit the school district to hire steamfitters with journeyman experience but who do not have a steamfitter’s license. 

The newly hired steamfitter would have six months to obtain a steamfitter’s license (coinciding with their probationary period).

Board members voted to approve the MOU.

Approval of Rejection of All Bids Submitted for RFP No. 025-24, for Alternate Curriculum Textbooks, Materials and Resources to be used in the District's Kindergarten through Age 21 (Transition) Program

None of the bids received met requirements and fully supported student needs.

Board members voted to approve the rejection of all bids submitted for RFP no. 025-24.

Approval of Second Reading of Policy 5301

Board members gave final approval to Policy 5301 - Dress Code and Grooming.

Approval of First Reading of the 2025-2026 Code of Conduct

At the April 21, 2025, Board of Education meeting, staff presented proposed changes to the 2025-26 Code of Conduct.

Board members voted to give first round approval. The item will return at a future Board of Education meeting for final approval.

Approval of First Reading of Policy 5205

Board members gave initial approval to Policy 5205 - Graduation. The proposed updates were on a previous meeting agenda as an information item. It will return to the Board of Education for final approval at a future meeting.

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

The Legislative Committee updated the Board regarding the status of bills before the Nebraska Legislature.

The committee recommends positions on bills based on their potential impact on Omaha Public Schools. With no changes to the previously-adopted recommended positions, the Board of Education did not need to take action on this agenda item.

The Legislative Committee will continue to monitor bills and 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

A Board meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025. It is tentatively scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Board of Education Agenda

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