March 5, 2018 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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Board of Education #OPSProud Spotlight - March 5, 2018
Mr. President, members of the board and Superintendent Evans, our #OPSProud Spotlight is on Beveridge Magnet Middle School. The 18th African-American History Challenge was held on Saturday, Feb. 3 at North High Magnet School. The History Challenge is a collaboration between the 100 Black Men of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools. This year’s winners were Beveridge Magnet Middle School in the Junior Division. Alfonzo Davis Middle School and Morton Magnet Middle School earned second and third place. In the senior division, South High School and Burke High School earned second and third place. Creighton Prep came in first place. We congratulate all students who participated and recognize the Beveridge Magnet junior division champions; Israel Bryant, Emma Cecil-Starin, Elana Elder, Eyana Kandido and their coaches Sheila McCauley and Melissa Hoialmen. This is the third year in a row Beveridge Magnet students have won the competition. They will compete at nationals in Hollywood, FL in June. We now welcome principal Dr. David Lavender to the podium for remarks. |
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G. Board and Superintendent Communications
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G.1. Treasurer
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The Treasurer's Report for January 2018 is attached for review
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G.2. Superintendent
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G.3. 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. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Staff Adjustments
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I.3. 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 3/5/18
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The Committee on Claims met on 3/5/18 and approved the audit of claims conducted by the Secretary to the Board of Education.
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I.7. Grant Fund Budget Adjustments
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I.8. Change Order No. 005 - 2014 Bond Program - Capital Improvements & Addition - Beveridge Magnet Middle School
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I.9. Construction Documents Approval - 2014 Bond Program - Boyd Elementary School
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I.10. Construction Documents Approval - 2014 Bond Program - Hartman Elementary School
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I.11. Construction Documents Approval - 2014 Bond Program - Dodge Elementary School
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I.12. Construction Documents Approval - 2014 Bond Program - Hale Magnet Middle School
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I.13. Bid No. 18-016 Football Field Reconstruction - Burke High School
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I.14. Declaration of Surplus Relocatable (Portables) Classrooms
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I.15. Proposal - Chiller Replacement - Spring Lake Elementary School
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I.16. Associate School Resource Officers (ASRO) Contract 2017-2019
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I.17. 2018-2019 Proposed Master Agreement with the Omaha Education Association
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The Omaha Education Association and the Douglas County School District, 0001 have reached a tentative agreement for the 2018-2019 school year. The Omaha Education Association notified the District on March 1, 2018 that they have ratified the attached tentative agreement. Staff recommends Board approval of the attached tentative agreement.
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I.18. Head Start Monthly Board Report
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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. Update on OSERS and other Legislative Issues
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The Board may vote on any items presented by the District Lobbyist, John Lindsay, and any bill currently in front of the Nebraska Legislature.
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J.1.b. Resolution Relating to School Shootings in the United States
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J.2. Information Item(s)
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J.2.a. Comprehensive K-12 Mathematics Plan 2018-2021
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The Omaha Public Schools continues to focus on increasing student achievement in mathematics based on best practices and research.
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J.2.b. Attendance and Absenteeism 2016-17
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Central Office staff will provide an updated on attendance data for the 2016-17 school year.
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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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