At the Board of Education workshop, staff provided an update on the progress of the 2023 facilities assessment study.

As part of the Strategic Plan of Action, approved in 2020, our district prioritized thoughtful planning and financial accountability for future facility needs and maintenance while ensuring a consistent standard of quality condition and cleanliness.  

The 2023 facilities assessment study is a big-picture tool that creates a comprehensive management plan for maintaining each Omaha Public Schools building. It is a data-driven, long-term guide for Omaha Public Schools to allocate resources toward maintenance and help avoid unplanned spending.

Through the last year, we’ve partnered with experts to study Omaha Public Schools facilities and anticipate maintenance needs through the next two decades. The process included three parts, an assessment of each school component, a review of educational spaces and a proposed master vision. 

Just like the Strategic Plan of Action serves as a roadmap through transitions, this assessment helps make sure needs and opportunities are not overlooked. 

As the study becomes final, our Board and staff leadership will continue to build a comprehensive action plan to address the needs identified in this assessment. We are committed to ongoing communication with our staff, families and community as this work progresses. Information will also be available at ops.org/FacilitiesStudy.