A review of Omaha Public Schools Board of Education meetings.

Aug. 20, 2024


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

 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
  • Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Adams Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program
  • Appointment of Spencer Head and Shavonna Holman to the Nebraska Association of School Board's (NASB) Board of Directors
  • Approval of an Agreement with Carnegie Learning for the Use of One Program, Zhen Bàng Chinese Level 1 and Professional Development Services for the 2024-2025 School Year ($36,257.12)
  • Approval of Amendment to the Benson High School Medical Clinic and Entry Addition Architect’s Agreement Between Holland Basham Architects, Inc. and Omaha Public Schools
  • Approval of Amendment to Contract with First Wireless for Two-Way Digital Radios, Supporting Equipment, Service and Installation ($91,845.00)
  • Approval of the Attached Agreement with Verdis Group, LLC. Exercising a Third One-Year Option from August 2024 through July 2025 ($24,900.00)
  • Approval to Award Bid No. 24-062 to Ty’s Outdoor Power and AKRS Equipment Solutions for Brand New Battery-Powered Small Engine Equipment (Total: $63,649.35)
  • Approval to Award Bid No. 24-065 to KONE Elevator, Inc. for Elevator Services through August 31, 2027 ($556,586.52)
  • Approval to Award Bid No. 24-070 Drug/Alcohol Testing and Employee Physical Examinations to Medical Enterprises, Inc. for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 School Years (Projected Three-Year Total: $132,750.00)
  • Approval to Award Proposal No. P020-24 to Stanbury Uniforms, LLC., for Band Uniforms at Burke High School for the 2024-2025 School Year ($67,900.00)
  • Approval of Change Order No. 004 for Bid 23-046 OPS Multiple Sites HVAC Controls Modernization – Add $262,898.00 Revised Total: $8,228,637.00
  • Approval of Contract with Agencies for Special Education Services for the 2024-2025 School Year ($1,065,686.00)
  • Approval of Financial Results from the June 9, 2024 District Surplus On-line Auction Provided by Auction Mill L.L.C. ($96,258.80)
  • Approval of the Methodist Community Counseling Program (CCP) Service Agreement for the 2024-25 School Year ($337,000.00)
  • Approval to Purchase Six (6) Additional Brand New Forklifts from MH Equipment Using Bid No. 24-068 ($232,942.80)
  • Approval of Renewed Consulting Agreement with University of Nebraska Medical Center to Facilitate the High School Alliance Program for the 2024-25 School Year (+$30,000.00)
  • Approval of the School and Family Enrichment (SAFE) Service Agreement for the 2024-2025 School Year ($235,000.00)
  • Approval of the Title I A Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Part A Grant 2024-2025 School Year (+$30,332,213.00)


View the entire consent agenda.

Board of Education Action Items

Approval of First Reading of Policies 6230, 6240, 6380

The Board of Education Policy Committee recommends changes to the following district policies:


  • 6230 - Curriculum Guides
  • 6240 - Homework
  • 6380 - Equal Opportunity: Instruction Program


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

Approval of the Report of the Legislative Committee Which Includes Positions on Legislation Introduced to Date During the Special Session

The Legislative Committee updated the Board regarding the special session of the Nebraska Legislature. The Board approved the recommended positions. 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

The next Board meeting is Sept. 5, 2024. It is tentatively scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. There will be a budget hearing that begins at 5 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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