October 19, 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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We recognize South High Freshman, Justin Hernandez, for winning the Congressional Art Competition, highlighting visual art students from the district. Hernandez received special recognition for his painting, titled 'Nathan'. Hernandez was one of six selected. The competition was facilitated by the Art Teacher's Association and supported by South High Art teacher Julia Mason.
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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, October 19, 2020 - Regular
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I.2. Approval of Bid No. 21-005 to AKRS Equipment for Small Engine Equipment
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Fund: 1 General Fund Dept. ID: 7166500-Maintenance Program: 2620 Maint. School/District Buildings Class: 937 Budget Amendment 2019/2020 Vendor: AKRS Equipment Amount: $134,985.00 Staff recommends approval to purchase twelve (12) lawn mower tractors, twelve (12) snow blades, and twelve (12) mower decks from AKRS Equipment who was the lowest bidder which met specifications for 2020-2021 school year. The award of this bid cost the District $134,985.00. Bids were mailed on September 3, 2020 and opened on September 25, 2020, 15 business days. Bid packets were sent to Pruitt Outdoor, Tys Power, Radkes, Little Engine, JNJSE and AKRS. The single vendor who responded is as follows:
For complete documentation contact Traci.Shobe@ops.org.
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I.3. Approval of Boyd Elementary Early Childhood Playground - Notice of Substantial Completion
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Staff with the concurrence of Vireo, the project architect, recommend the Board approve the following certificate(s) of substantial completion for the selected project(s):
Contractor Project Completion Date Dostal Construction Co. Boyd Elementary Early 09/28/2020 Childhood Playground The completion date(s), as listed above, is the date(s) of commencement of the warranty period(s) and required by the contract documents.
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I.4. Approval of Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion - 2018 Bond Program - Pinewood Elementary School: Capital Improvements & New Addition
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Staff and Jacobs with the concurrence of the project architect(s)/engineer (s)recommend the Board approve the following certificate(s)of substantial completion for the selected project(s):
Contractor Project Completion Date Meco-Henne Contracting, Inc. Pinewood Elementary School August 24, 2020 Capital Improvements & New Addition The completion date(s), as listed above, is the date(s) of commencement of the one-year warranty period and required by the contract documents.
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I.5. Approval of Change Order No. 002 - 2018 Bond Program - King Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project (Deduct $8,994.59)
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Staff and Jacobs with the concurrence of the project architect/engineer, Alley Poyner Macchietto, recommend that the following change order agreement be submitted for approval: The following code is used on each change order item: C - Completed A - Authorized by architect/engineer and/or staff P - Pending Board of Education approval Project: King Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Renovation - #C4399 Architect/Engineer: The Schemmer Associates Inc. Contractor: Elkhorn West Construction Fund: 39 2018 Bond Program
Total Amount of Change Order No. 002 - Deduct ($8,994.59) Original Contract Amount $3,355,400.00 Previously Approved Changes $150,906.00 Change Order No. 002 - Deduct ($8,994.59) Total Revised Contract Amount $3,497,311.41 Amount Paid to Date $3,316,549.23 Amount Remaining $180,762.18
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I.6. Approval of Contract with Security Equipment Inc.(SEI) for Bid No. 20-080
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Staff recommends the approval of the attached four-year contract with Security Equipment Inc. (SEI) for Monitoring and Maintenance of Intrusion Alarms, Fire Alarms, and Elevator Phones at Various Locations. The Board previously awarded Bid No. 20-080 to Security Equipment Inc. (SEI) at the September 10, 2020 Board meeting. The amount of the contract is $269,280.00.
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I.7. Approval of Educational Specification & Schematic Design for the South High Magnet School Capital Improvements and Renovation Project as part of the 2018 Bond Program
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Staff, Jacobs, and BCDM Architects request approval of the Educational Specification and Schematic Design Documents for the South High Magnet School Capital Improvements and Renovation Project. The electronic Educational Specification and Schematic Design booklet is included for consideration. Staff recommend approval of the Educational Specification and Schematic Design in order to proceed to the next phase of the design process, which is Design Development.
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I.8. Approval of Gilder Elementary Playgrounds - Notice of Substantial Completion
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Staff with the concurrence of Vireo, the project architect, recommend the Board approve the following certificate(s) of Substantial Completion for the selected project(s).
Contractor Project Completion Date Dostals Construction Co. Gilder Elementary Playgrounds 10/7/2020 The completion date(s), as listed above, is the date(s) of commencement of the warranty period(s) and required by the contract documents.
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I.9. Approval of Grant Awards
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I.10. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments
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Administration recommends approval of the staffing recommendations found in the attached Staffing Adjustments.
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I.11. Approval of Proposed Administrative Appointments
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Administration recommends approval of the administrative appointments found in the attached document.
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I.12. Approval of Title I Homeless, Delinquent & Neglected Agency Contracts 2020 - 2021
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As part of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), it is required to provide educational services for children and youth in local and state institutions for neglected, delinquent and homeless agencies. Title I contracts with nine (9) agencies to give supplemental instructional support to help students meet state academic standards.
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I.13. 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.14. 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.15. 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.16. 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.17. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 10/19/2020
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The Committee on Claims met on 10/19/2020 and approved the audit of claims conducted by the Secretary to the Board of Education.
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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 the UNO Baxter Arena Agreement with Omaha Public Schools Graduations for 2021-2025
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FUND: 1 General Fund
DEPARTMENT: All high schools PROGRAM: 1100 CLASS: 000 AMOUNT: $51,000.00 for 2020-2021 Staff recommends approval of the Letter of Agreement with UNO Baxter Arena for exclusive use of functional space to accommodate seven (7) high school graduations during the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 school years. The two new high school graduation ceremonies will be added in the 2024-2025 school year. The tentative dates for the 2020-2021 school year and thereafter are:
The base rental charge is $9,000.00 a day with a 3% accelerator beginning 2022. There will be an additional charge of up to $5,000.00 for multiple ceremonies in one day. These charges are for the rental of the arena space at the UNO Baxter Arena and utilities, venue equipment and chairs, set up, and tear down. In the event the District cancels all graduation ceremonies in a particular year as a result of the COVID-19 or any other such pandemic, there shall be no cancellation fee for such year or years. Instead, the parties agree to extend this agreement for such additional year or years to ensure that all five years of the agreement are completed.
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J.2. Information Item(s)
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K. Receipt of Reports
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K.1. Citizen Bond Oversight Committee and Bond Program Update
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Attached please find updates from the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC).
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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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