A review of Omaha Public Schools Board of Education meetings. | | |
Aug. 6, 2024
Following each Board of Education meeting, the Office of District Communications recaps the board meeting in the Board Digest.
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Board of Education Consent Agenda | |
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
- Approval of the Agreements with Harvard University to Provide Professional Development Training and Assistance to Benson and South High Schools ($275,000.00)
- Approval of an Amendment to the Early Childhood Partnership Interlocal Agreement with the Learning Community to Allow Kid Squad to be a Subcontractor for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 School Years
- Approval to Award Bid No. 24-036 to Interstate Power Systems, Inc. for Emergency Generator Services through August 31, 2027 ($143,190.00)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 24-068 to MH Equipment for Brand New Forklift and Reach Lift ($80,194.80)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 24-071 to Cornhusker International Trucks for a Brand New Dump Truck with Sand Spreader ($184,250.00)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 24-076 and Contract to Eyman Plumbing, Inc. for Roof Top Unit Replacement at McMillan Middle School, Fall of 2024 ($211,895.00)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 24-077 and Contract to Eyman Plumbing, Inc. for Roof Top Unit Replacement at Kellom Elementary, Fall of 2024 ($290,590.00)
- Approval to Award RFP No. P023-24 and Contract with Curriculum Associates for a Special Education Online Diagnostic and Progress Monitoring Platform for the 2024-2025 School Year ($365,120.00)
- Approval of Change Order No. 001 for the OPS – Mills Building Printing and Publication Remodel by Cheever Construction Company (Add $890,933.00) Revised Total: $4,217,433.00
- Approval of Change Order No. 001 - Bid No. 23-057 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “B” (Add $11,825.04) Revised Total: $710,758.04
- Approval of Change Order No. 002 - Bid No. 23-057 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “B” (Add $18,372.88) Revised Total: $729,130,92
- Approval of Change Order No. 001 - Bid No. 23-059 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “A” (Add $3,127.60) Revised Total: $1,052,448.60
- Approval of Change Order No. 001 - Bid No. 23-075 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “C” (Add $10,737.20) Revised Total: $709,670.20
- Approval of Change Order No. 002 - Bid No. 23-075 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “C” (Add $4,712.86) Revised Total: $714,383.06
- Approval of Change Order No. 001 - Bid No. 23-090 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “D” (Add $12,623.54) Revised Total: $711,556.54
- Approval of Change Order No. 002 - Bid No. 23-090 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “D” (Add $5,545.46) Revised Total: $717,102.00
- Approval of Change Order No. 001 - Bid No. 24-003 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “E” (Add $5,820.80) Revised Total: $1,380,030.80
- Approval of Change Order No. 002 - Bid No. 24-003 OPS LED Video Scoreboards – Package “E” (Add $3,304.67) Revised Total: $1,383,335.47
- Approval of Change Order No. 001 for Bid No. 24-041, Service Center Roof Replacement, Sections A, B, C by 10-Men Roofing, LLC (Add $0.00). Revised Total: $310,943.00
- Approval of Change Order No. 003 for Bid 23-046 OPS Multiple Sites HVAC Controls Modernization – Add $84,609.00 Revised Total: $7,965,739.00
- Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with Boys Town National Community Support Services and Digital Subscription from Well Managed Schools for Central High School through July 31, 2025 ($55,944.00)
- Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with Nanette Beller for the 2024-2025 School Year ($55,000.00)
- Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with STAR Autism Support to Provide Professional Learning, Coaching, and Materials to Support Alternate Curriculum Teachers and Paras for the 2024-2025 School Year ($134,345.00)
- Approval of Contract with Agencies for Special Education Services for the 2024-2025 School Year ($912,600.00)
- Approval of the Contract with Simplified Office Solutions for Bid No. 24-033 Multifunctional Printers ($465,316.96)
- Approval to Hire Local Option Substitutes for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Approval to Purchase OSHA 10-Hour Industry Certification Assessments to Support High School Health Science College and Career Academies and Pathways and Technical Education Elective Courses for the 2024-2025 School Year and Approval of a Data Protection Agreement with CareerSafe ($35,200.00)
- Approval to Purchase Security Uniforms from Galls, LLC., for all District Security Guard Uniforms ($50,000.00 Annual Projection)
- Approval of Second Reading of Policies 5420 and 8272
- Pre-Approval of Estimated 2024 Fall Sports Season Officials and Music Coordinators Costs ($252,770.00)
View the entire consent agenda.
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Administrative Appointments | |
Chris Schaben, Ph.D., Appointed Executive Director of Professional Learning | |
Chris Schaben, Ph.D., will serve as Executive Director of Professional Learning. Dr. Schaben has served Omaha Public Schools for 25 years. He has served as a middle school science teacher, instructional facilitator, program facilitator and science supervisor. He currently serves our district as a teaching and learning consultant for science.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Schaben on his appointment.
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Board of Education Information Items | |
Update to Policies 6230, 6240, 6380 | |
The Board of Education Policy Committee recommends changes to the following district policies:
The policy updates will come before the Board at a future meeting for approval.
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Board of Education Action Items | |
Approval of First Reading, Waiver of Second Reading of Policy 5008 | |
The Board of Education Policy Committee recommended changes to the following district policy. The Board of Education approved the recommendation and voted to waive the second reading:
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Approval of a Contribution to the Omaha School Employees' Retirement System in the Amount of $45,481,856, which Includes the Actuarially Required Contribution of $33,686,180 and Several Additional Contributions totaling $11,795,676 |
The Board approved a total contribution of $45,481,856 to Omaha School Employees' Retirement System (OSERS). That includes Actuarially Required Contribution (ARC) for the 2023-24 school year of $33,686,180. It also includes an additional total contribution of $11,795,676.
In September 2024, the day-to-day management of OSERS will transition to the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Board (PERB). The transition to the PERB administration is part of our plan to ensure the future success and sustainability of OSERS.
| 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 Aug. 19, 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
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How Can I Watch a Previous Board of Education Meeting?
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