April 2, 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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Mr. President, members of the board and Superintendent Evans, we are pleased to present Central, Beveridge and North students as this evening’s #OPSProud Spotlight. Four students received honors in the 2018 National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Benjamin Lane a junior at Central High won a Gold Key and National Silver Medal in the film and animation category. His piece is titled "The First Day of School. Amanda DiMauro an OPS Career Center student and North High senior also won a Gold Key and National Silver Medal in the photography category. Her piece is titled "Leaf Love." Lucy Mason an eighth grader at Beveridge Magnet Middle School won a Gold Key and National Gold Medal in the photography category. Her piece is called "Dancing Light." Lastly, Sean Monahan a senior at Central High won a Gold Key and National Gold Medal in the printmaking category for his piece called "Thin Ice." Sean was also selected as one of five Nebraska nominees for the American Visions award. These are the highest regional awards presented by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. They are "Best in Show" awards. We congratulate these students for their work. We also like to take the time to recognize their former art instructors and building principals and at this time, we welcome Angie Fischer, Supervisor of Art for remarks.
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G. Board and Superintendent Communications
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G.1. Superintendent
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G.1.a. Superintendent's Report
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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, March 19, 2018 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Staff Adjustments
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I.3. Teacher Election to Continue Contracts of Probationary Certificated Employees
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I.4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 03/19/2018 and 4/2/2018
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The Committee on Claims met on 4/2/18 and approved the audit of claims conducted by the Secretary to the Board of Education.
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I.8. Grant Fund Budget Adjustments
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I.9. Head Start Monthly Board Report
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I.10. PeopleSoft Project Change Request
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I.11. District Annual Order Classroom/Special Education Supplies 2018-2019
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I.12. Bid No. 18-018 - Textbook Loan Program - Textbook Procurement For Students Attending Non-Public Schools
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I.13. Bid No. 18-023 - 2014 Bond Program - Dodge Elementary School - Temporary Classrooms
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I.14. Construction Management Agreement With Lund-Ross Constructors, Inc. - Early Learning Center At Kennedy Elementary School
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I.15. Certificate of Substantial Completion - Parrish Program Relocation Renovation
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I.16. Change Order No. 002 - 2014 Bond Program - Capital Improvements - Oak Valley Elementary School
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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. Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Science
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The Department of Curriculum and Instruction Support is requesting approval at the April 2, 2018 Board of Education meeting to adopt the Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Science. This recommendation aligns with Guiding Principle 2, Objective 2.2 of the OPS Strategic Plan.
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J.2. Information Item(s)
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J.2.a. Strategic Plan Update
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Central Office staff will be providing an update on the Strategic Plan.
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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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