October 16, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

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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. 

Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda.  Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item.

Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board meeting room on the north wall.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at discretion of the board president, please attend the entire meeting to ensure you're able to hear any discussion. If you would like to rehear any discussion, please listen to our podcast located on the District Web Page, district.ops.org.

Rationale:  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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Madam President, members of the board, Superintendent Evans, our #OPSProud Spotlight is on Benson High School Senior Tha Tway. Cadet Tway is among 17 Army JROTC students nationwide receiving the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for outstanding Achievement.

Cadets are chosen for the award based on leadership abilities, academics, community and school activities, and JROTC participation. Cadet Tway is Omaha Public Schools 81^st recipient of this prestigious award.

We salute Tway for her outstanding achievement and now welcome, LTC DeBolt, Director of Army Instruction for OPS and Tway to the podium.

 

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The Treasurer's Report for September 2017 is attached for review

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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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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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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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The Committee on Claims met on 10/16/2017 and approved the audit of claims conducted by the Secretary to the Board of Education. 

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Proposed 2017-2018 Tuition Rates for Non-Residents

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Staff recommends approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the Omaha Public Schools, the Sherwood Foundation and the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) that formalizes the process for grant funding application, funding, management and evaluation.   

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A resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the School District's General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017, in the principal amount of not to exceed $120,000,000, authorizing the financial advisor to conduct a public sale of the bonds, authorizing the Superintendent to accept the winning bid and authorizing the sale of the bonds to the successful bidder in accordance with the terms of its bid.  The resolution will also approve forms of documents relating to the bonds, including a Preliminary Official Statement, a Notice of Sale and a Custodian, Paying Agent and Registrar's Agreement.

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Staff recommends approval of the letter agreement between Baird Holm, the Omaha Public Schools, the Omaha Public Schools Foundation, the Sherwood Foundation and its affiliated entities the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, Educare and the Omaha Early Learning Center, Inc. outlining how the parties will handle legal conflicts in the event that one should arise.  Each of the other parties has reviewed and approved the letter. 

Rationale:  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.