November 2, 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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Omaha Public Schools recognizes the IMS and school staff who worked throughout the spring and summer to support our 1 to 1 technology initiative.
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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 - Public Hearing
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I.1.b. Monday, October 19, 2020 - Regular
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I.2. Approval of Everyday Labs Service Agreement 2021-2022
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Omaha Public Schools entered contract with Everyday Labs (formerly known In Class Today) in April 2019. Since April 2019, Omaha Public Schools collaborates with Everyday Labs to improve student attendance. Due to COVID-19, Administration requests an extension of the contract with Everyday Labs to be used during the 2021-2022 school year. Everyday Labs agrees to put the current contract on hold and resume in August of 2021.
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I.3. Approval of Grant Awards
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I.4. Approval of Staffing Adjustments
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Administration recommends approval of the staffing recommendations found in the attached Staffing Adjustments.
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I.5. Approval to Purchase Computer Laptops for South High School
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Fund: 155 Reimbursable Program: 2211 Career and Tech Ed Support Dept: 7196010 Career and Technical Education Project: 471821 Perkins Basic Grant Class: 432 Perkins Goal 2 Vendor: Riverside Technologies Amount: $63,250.50 Staff recommends the approval to purchase 75 high end laptop computers for South High school from Riverside Technologies, utilizing pricing on Bid 19-044, which was approved by the Board of Education on June 17, 2019. The purchase of these laptops will be for the Information Technology Pathway Program. This program is part of the High School Tactical Plan, a component of Strategic Plan Goal #1 Academics. The cost of the purchase is $63,250.50, funded by grant funds.
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I.6. Award Bid No. 20-020 to Waste Management of Nebraska, Inc. for Refuse Pickup and Disposal-Various Locations from November 2, 2020 through July 31, 2022
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Fund: 1 General Program: 2610 Operations of Plant Vendor: Waste Management of Nebraska, Inc. Amount: $2,122,062.88 Staff recommends approval of the attached agreement with Waste Management of Nebraska, Inc. to provide refuse and disposal for all (99 current) schools and facilities. Waste Management will also provide recycling services to the District. The initial contract term is two years and there are two successive one year options to extend the agreement. Waste Management was the only bid received. The approximate yearly costs for the contract are as follows: Year 1: $508,896.56 Year 2: $525,315.76 Option Year 3: $536,375.47 Option Year 4: $551,475.09 Approximate total cost for 4 years: $2,122,062.88 For complete bid documentation contact David.Fannon@ops.org.
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I.7. Award RFP 014-20 to Diamond Assets LLC for Disposal of Designated Apple Devices
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Staff recommends awarding Diamond Assets LLC of Miltion, Wisconsin the contract for disposing of previously used Apple devices. Diamond Assets LLC provides a 50% down payment on estimated value of devices, onsite evaluation, packaging, and removal of the devices from District locations. Further services also include hard drive wiping and summary report of disposed items at final payment.
Previously Apple devices were sent to a recycler with no monetary benefit coming to the District.
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I.8. 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.9. 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.10. 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.11. 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.12. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 11/02/2020
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The Committee on Claims met on 11/02/2020 and approved the audit of claims conducted by the Secretary to the Board of Education.
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I.13. Approval of the Head Start Monthly Board Report - September
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This document provides monthly information regarding attendance and enrollment, meal counts, in-kind amounts, health requirements, policy council minutes, delegate reports, and program information summaries to maintain a communication structure to support oversight responsibilities described in Performance Standard 1301.2(b) and (c).
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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. Agreement with University of Nebraska Medical Center for Participation in an Optional COVID Testing (Saliva) Program for Students and Staff
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The Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to launch an optional COVID testing (saliva) pilot program for students and staff at Marrs Middle School, Norris Middle School, and Bryan High School. COVID testing results will be available within 24-48 hours. The pilot will last through the end of the semester and is part of a fairly comprehensive research study which will also include air sampling, waste water collection, and surface testing. The agreement automatically expands to the entire District beginning with the second semester unless the District opts to terminate. The fixed costs associated with the overall program are front loaded. The cost of the pilot program is $2,336,841. Following the pilot, the costs are on a per test basis. The District will fund the program with a combination of general fund and grant funding.
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J.1.b. Agreement with OneWorld Health Center to Provide Assistance to Students and Staff within its Service Area who Test Positive for COVID as Part of the District’s Optional Testing Program
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The Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with OneWorld Health Center to provide assistance to students or staff who test positive for COVID as part of the District’s optional pilot testing program at Marrs Middle School, Norris Middle School, and Bryan High School. The District is partnering with OneWorld during the pilot program since the pilot program only includes schools located in its service area. The agreement automatically expands the program to OneWorld’s entire service area beginning with the second semester unless the District opts to terminate. The cost of the pilot program is $79,930. Following the pilot, the cost of the program will be $$462,297. The District will fund the program with a combination of general fund and grant funding.
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J.1.c. Superintendent Year Three Goals and Evaluation/Contract Timeline
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The Accountability Committee met on Tuesday, October 27th and recommends approval of the superintendent's goals and timeline.
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J.1.d. Approval of Consulting Agreement with the Omaha Conservatory of Music
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Administration recommends approval of the attached Omaha Conservatory of Music agreement, to provide instrumental music lessons at our middle and high schools. The lessons will provide individual, specialized instruction on wind, percussion, and string instruments to strengthen the individual playing skills of students. The cost is $102,144 which will be covered by the instrumental music grant.
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J.1.e. Approval of the Greater Omaha Attendance and Learning Services Center (GOALS) Interlocal Agreement for the 2020-2021 School Year
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Omaha Public Schools is renewing our annual Interlocal Agreement with the Greater Omaha Attendance and Learning Services Center (GOALS).
Omaha Public Schools has worked with GOALS since 2009. The District amended the contract this year to align with other metro area districts. The amendment provides that Omaha Public Schools compensates GOALS $300.00 for each student in the program.
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J.2. Information Item(s)
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J.2.a. Grade Configuration Update
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Administration will provide information on the transition of Alice Buffett Middle School and King Science Middle School from a 5-8 to 6-8 grade configuration for the 2023-2024 school year.
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J.2.b. Budget and Audit Committee Update
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The Chair of the Budget and Audit Committee will provide an update.
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J.2.c. Policy Committee Update
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The Chair of the Policy Committee will provide an update.
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J.2.d. Policy Updates - 1200, 1210, 4000s, and 5420
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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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