July 15, 2019 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. Board and Superintendent Communications
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F.1. Superintendent
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F.2. Board Members
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G. Public Comment and Recognition
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H. 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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H.1. Reading of Minutes
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H.1.a. Monday, June 17, 2019 - Regular Meeting
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H.2. Claims - School Dstrict 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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H.3. 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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H.4. Claims - Educational Service Unite 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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H.5. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 7/15/2019
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The Committee on Claims met on 7/15/2019 and approved the audit of claims conducted by the Secretary to the Board of Education.
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H.6. 2019-2020 Master Services Agreement Between the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council and Education Service Unit #19
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H.7. Appointments to Omaha Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors
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Appointment to Omaha Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors for a second term: Sharon Kirshenbaum |
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H.8. Approval of the 2019-2020 Office Personnel Negotiated Agreement
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The District and SEIU Local 226 have negotiated the wages, benefits, terms and conditions of employment for the 2019-2020 school year within the parameters set forth by the Board of Education. Local 226 has ratified the Agreement as presented and staff recommends approval by the Board of Education.
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H.9. Approval of the 2019-2020 School Psychologist Negotiated Agreement
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Omaha School Psychologist Association and the Douglas County School District, 0001 have reached a tentative agreement for the 2019-2020 school year for School Psychologists. The Omaha School Psychologist Association notified the District on July 7, 2019 that they have ratified the attached tentative Agreement. Staff recommends Board approval of the attached tentative agreement.
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H.10. Design Firm Selection, 2018 Bond Program, New Middle School, 42nd & U St
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H.11. Grant Fund Budget Adjustments
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H.12. Head Start Grant 2019-2020 Continuation Application and Budget
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H.13. Head Start Monthly Board Report
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H.14. Learning Community Jonathan Fribley Contract for Coaching of Early Childhood Educators
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This contract is an ongoing consultative contract in it's third year that provides onsite coaching for our instructional preschool coaches and teachers affiliated with our OPS Early Childhood Partnership Agreement with the Learning Community. This contract is funded by our Learning Community Partnership Grant; there is no financial obligation to our district.
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H.15. Local Substitute Teachers
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Under Rule 21, the Nebraska Department of Education has approved the use of "Local" substitute teachers. A Local Substitute must have completed at least 60 hours of college including one course in teacher education. The Local Substitute must be approved for hire as a substitute teacher by the local board of education. This approval can take place on a yearly basis, allowing the school district to hire local substitutes throughout the school year. The certificate is valid for up to 90 substitute teacher days per school year in the District requesting the certificate.
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H.16. Purchase of Bleed Control Kits
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H.17. RFP No. 19-043 - Information Technology Staffing and Consulting Services
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H.18. Staff Adjustments
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H.19. Urban League Grant Transition to 9th Grade Monroe Benson Feeder Pattern
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I. Discussion and/or Action Items
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I.1. Action Item(s)
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I.1.a. Consulting Services Agreement between Omaha Public Schools and Prism Advisors
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I.2. Information Item(s)
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I.2.a. Budget Update
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I.2.b. Audit Update
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J. Receipt of Reports
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K. 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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L. Adjournment
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