February 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting
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A. OPS Board Of Education Information
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Notice to visitors: If you wish to speak, please obtain a “Request to be Heard” form from the entry table and return the completed form to the table attendant or the Board of Education Director. The agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education at the Administrative Building during regular working hours. |
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B. Call to Order
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C. Pledge of Allegiance
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D. OPS Vision and Mission Statement
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The Vision: Every Student. Every Day. Prepared for Success.
The Mission: Omaha Public Schools prepares all students to excel in college, career, and life. |
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E. Roll Call
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E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence
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F. School Spotlight
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Florence Elementary - Kindness Crew
"Good evening President Snow, members of the Board and Superintendent Dr. Logan. For this evening's OPSProud spotlight, we are proud to welcome students and staff representing the Kindness Crew from Florence Elementary. I am happy to introduce Principal Jodie Lenser to bring up her students and staff." |
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G. Board and Superintendent Communications
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G.1. Superintendent
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G.2. Board Members
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H. Public Comment and Recognition
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I. Consent Agenda
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At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
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I.1. Reading of Minutes
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I.1.a. Monday, February 3, 2020 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Bid No. 20-008 Central High Band Uniforms
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I.3. Bid No. 20-015 Collin Stadium Turf Replacement 2020 - South High School
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I.4. Bid No. 20-016 Playground Improvements at Gilder Elementary School
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I.5. Claims - School District of Omaha - Report A
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It is recommended that the claims for the School District of Omaha be approved as presented by the Central Administrative Staff.
A. CLAIMS A REPORT
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I.6. Claims - School District of Omaha - Report B
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It is recommended that the claims for the School District of Omaha be approved as presented by the Central Administrative Staff.
A. CLAIMS B REPORT
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I.7. Claims - School District of Omaha - Report C
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It is recommended that the claims for the School District of Omaha be approved as presented by the Central Administrative Staff.
A. CLAIMS C REPORT
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I.8. Claims - Educational Service Unit No. 19
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It is recommended that the claims for Educational Service Unit No. 19 be approved as presented by the Central Administrative Staff.
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I.9. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 02/20/2020
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The Committee on Claims met on 02/20/2020 and approved the audit of claims conducted by the Secretary to the Board of Education.
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I.10. Computer Purchase for Benson West Elementary School
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I.11. Grant Fund Budget Adjustments
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I.12. Head Start Monthly Board Report - December
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I.13. Quogent Consulting Services
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I.14. Staff Adjustments
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J. Discussion and/or Action Items
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J.1. Action Item(s)
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J.1.a. Approval of Amendment of 2019-2020 General Fund Budget - Douglas County School District 0001
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Staff recommends approval of the attached revised General Fund local operating fund budget. The previously approved budget was $712,000,000, which included $247,764,046 of tax requirements and $91,000,000 of reimbursable programs. The amended budget is increased to $749,000,000 with the same tax requirements and the same reimbursable programs previously approved. The additional expenditures are a function of transfers from the larger than expected reserve. The transfers from the reserve are necessary to comply with state law and board policy. In keeping with the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute Section 13-511, a public hearing was held on the proposed amended budget earlier today, February 20, 2019, at 6:00 0'clock here in the Board meeting room following the statutorily proscribed notice period.
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J.1.b. Legislative Update
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The Board may vote on any items presented by the Legislative Committee and any bill currently in front of the Nebraska Legislature.
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J.2. Information Item(s)
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J.2.a. Student Transportation Here Comes the Bus Update
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K. Receipt of Reports
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L. Request for Closed Session
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The Omaha Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.
Explanation
At this point, it is appropriate for the Board to meet in closed session for one of the stated matters and/or any other permissible closed session matters in compliance with the law. That the Board hold a closed session: 1. For strategy session with respect to negotiations/collective bargaining clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law. 2. For strategy session with respect to property/real estate matters clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
3. For strategy session with respect to pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
4. For discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
5. For investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
6. For personnel and the evaluation of job performance clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
7. For discussions of the legal consequences of specific action and legal advice clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law. |
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M. Adjournment
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