April 4, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

Rationale: 

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Rationale:  The Bryan High School JROTC will present the Colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rationale:  The Vision:  Every Student.  Every Day.  Prepared for Success.

The Mission:  To prepare all students for success in college, career, and life.

Rationale:  The #OPSProud Spotlight recognizes Omaha Public Schools' two state champion wrestlers, Tyson Terry and Tyler Stewart of North High.

Rationale:  The Treasurer's Report for February 2022 is attached for review.

Rationale:  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. 

Rationale: 

FUND:  5190 - ESU19 Info & Management Services                  
PROGRAM:  2510 - Business Support Services
DEPT:  7062550 - Human Resources Information System         
CLASS:  350 - Interlocal Agreements 
POLICY: 7000 III. K, VII.A.
AMOUNT: $98,186.03 

Administration recommends approval of the attached contract with Frontline Education. Frontline Education will provide unlimited usage for internal employees, including absence and substitute management.  Administration recommends approval of the contract for services through June 30, 2025.

Rationale:  FUND:     41 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM:  2591 - Building & Grounds
DEPT:     3910020 - Blackburn School Facilities
PROJECT:  321524 - Blackburn School Project
SUPPLIER: The Weitz Company, LLC
POLICY:   7003, F.3.
AMOUNT:   $219,887.00

Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.3., Administration, Jacobs, and KPE Consulting Engineers, Inc. recommend approval of Amendment No. 002, which includes mechanical and electrical work associated with the air handling units and variable air volume control work for Blackburn School Project for a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $219,887.00.

The Board approved the CMR Agreement with The Weitz Company, LLC on December 14, 2020 and GMP Amendment No. 001 on May 17, 2021. The addition of GMP Amendment No. 002 brings the current value of the CMR Agreement to a total amount of $2,987,548.00.

Rationale:  Section III of the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) Bylaws requires the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education to approve, by a majority vote, the appointment of OPSF new members.  On March 24, 2022 the OPS Foundation Board approved the nominations of Renee Campbell, Eric Hochsteim, Melissa Shapiro and Keith Station to serve for a three-year term beginning June16, 2022.  These new members were elected based on their individual abilities and standing in the community.

Rationale:  FUND:       1           General Fund
PROGRAM:    2199        Other Student Support Services
DEPT. ID:   8861140     Bluestem Middle School Facility      $ 85,084.11
DEPT. ID:   3631145     Buena Vista High School Facility    $151,382.16
DEPT. ID:   3691145     Westview High School Facility        $151,382.16
SUPPLIER:   20553       Dollamur Sport Surfaces             $118,923.46
SUPPLIER:   3543        Hauff Sports                         $196,536.97
SUPPLIER:   2156        MFAC                                $ 39,250.00
SUPPLIER:   New         Specseats Int’l Corp         $ 33,138.00
POLICIES:   7000, III. K., 7000, VII. A.
AMOUNT:     $387,848.43
     
Administration recommends that Bid No. 22-055 be awarded to Dollamur Sport Surfaces, Hauff Sports, MFAC, and Specseats Int’l Corp for school branded athletic supplies and equipment for Bluestem Middle School, Buena Vista High School, and Westview High School. The District received six (6) bid responses. Riddell All American is non-compliant for not acknowledging the addendum and incorrect signature page. Administration recommends that Dollamur Sport Surfaces, be awarded the following items: wrestling mats competition and practice mats. Hauff Sports, be awarded the following items:  hurdles, tabletop electronic score board, multi-sport tabletop flip score board, volleyball knee pads, basketball rack, and volleyball officials’ flags, football practice jersey top and bottom, golf balls, football goal post pads, custom score table, soccer competition socks, golf bags, mat cleaners, football travel bags, football sideline coats, football belts, batting tee, softball bases, softball fast pitch competition bats and softball fast pitch practice bats, volleyball cart, dry swim towel, swim turn flags, boys’ basketballs, girls / middle school basketballs, rebounder screen, volleyball handheld air pump and net height checker, golf hitting mat. Administration also recommends that MFAC, be awarded the following item:  portable tents. Additionally, Administration recommends that Specseats Int’l Corp, be awarded the following items: basketball/volleyball folding chairs and folding chair storage.  Administration recommends rejecting all bids for the following items:  football portable sideline tent, volleyball official’s stands, volleyball coaches’ box, and softball L screen, due to not receiving bids that met the required specifications.  
 

OPS Classification Code	Tot. QTY	BID DOLLAMUR SPORT SURFACES	BID HAUFF SPORTS	BID MFAC	BID SPEC SEATS	BID BSN SPORTS (NC)	BID RIDDELL ALL AMERICAN (NC)
AAHS-16 Aluminum Hurdles	450	NO BID	*$146.66	$186.00	NO BID	$100.00 NC	$291.50 NC
AAHS-18 Portable Tents	10	NO BID	$4,202.20	*$3,925.00	NO BID	$2,500.00 NC	NO BID
AAHS-53 Golf Balls	100 DZ	NO BID	*$54.06	NO BID	NO BID	$53.49 NC	NO BID
AAHS-86 Football Goal Post Pads	10	NO BID	*$343.58	NO BID	NO BID	$409.98 NC	$355.00 NC
AAHS-174 Competition Wrestling Mats	8	*$8,777.18	$11,383.95	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHA-197 Custom Scorer's Table	5	NO BID	*$5,092.71	NO BID	NO BID	$3,499.99 NC	NO BID
AAHS-205 Basketball/ Volleyball Folding Chairs	240	NO BID	$148.56	NO BID	*$127.50	$109.99 NC	$95.85 NC
AAHS-257 Folding Chair Storage	3	NO BID	$848.93	NO BID	*$846.00	$514.99 NC	$280.00 NC
AAHS-215 Soccer Competition Socks	340	NO BID	*$3.11	NO BID	NO BID	$3.49 NC	$5.77 NC
AAHS-222 Football Portable Sideline Tent	4	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHS-232 Volleyball Officials' Stands	9	NO BID	$1,014.83 NC	NO BID	NO BID	$1,384.99 NC	NO BID
AAHS-233 Volleyball Coaches' Boxes	9	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	$849.99 NC	NO BID
AAHS-240 Golf Bags	24	NO BID	*$216.25	NO BID	NO BID	$169.99 NC	NO BID
AAHS-249 Wrestling Practice Mats	6	*$8,117.67	$10,161.73	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHS-173 Mat Cleaner	40	NO BID	*$37.51	NO BID	NO BID	$43.43 NC	NO BID
AAHA-262 Football Travel Bags	300	NO BID	*$33.69	NO BID	NO BID	$47.50 NC	$19.50 NC
AAHS-263 Football Sideline Coats	300	NO BID	*$67.69	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AUFB-4 Varsity / Non-Varsity Football Practice Jerseys; Top & Bottoms	325	NO BID	*$20.25	NO BID	NO BID	$23.00 NC	$20.00 NC
AAHS-261 Football Belt	725	NO BID	*$1.25	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	$.80 NC
AAHS-142 Batting Tee	24	NO BID	*$48.40	NO BID	NO BID	$72.99 NC	$29.70 NC
AAHS-244 Softball Bases	4	NO BID	*$268.62	NO BID	NO BID	$241.49 NC	$241.65 NC
AAHS-245 Softball "L" Screen	4	NO BID	$151.60 NC	NO BID	NO BID	$162.99 NC	$287.44 NC
AAHS-285 Softball Fast Pitch Competition Bats	8 Sets	NO BID	*$2,145.00	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHS-286 Softball Fast Pitch Practice Bats	4 Sets	NO BID	*$1,278.75	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHS-47 Volleyball Cart	9	NO BID	*$104.24	NO BID	NO BID	$148.99 NC	$90.80 NC
AAMS-33 Tabletop Electronic Score Board	3	NO BID	*$515.00	NO BID	NO BID	$162.99 NC	NO BID
AAHS-46 Multi-Sport Tabletop Flip Scoreboard	10	NO BID	*$31.27	NO BID	NO BID	$22.50 NC	$57.24 NC
AAHS-48 Volleyball Knee Pads	147	NO BID	*$20.19	NO BID	NO BID	$10.19 NC	NO BID
AAHS-182 Dry Swim Towel	125	NO BID	*$9.73	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHS-187 Swim Turn Flags	36	NO BID	*$9.17	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHS-194 Basketball - Boys	80	NO BID	*$53.74	NO BID	NO BID	$56.52 NC	$73.95 NC
AAHS-194 Basketball - Girls and MS	130	NO BID	*$53.74	NO BID	NO BID	$56.52 NC	73.95 NC
AAHS-196 Basketball Rack	15	NO BID	*$198.54	NO BID	NO BID	$40.50 NC	$48.33 NC
AAHS-198 Rebounder Screen	10	NO BID	*$95.09	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHS-237 Volleyball Officials’ Flags	9 Sets	NO BID	*$11.22	NO BID	NO BID	$3.70 NC	NO BID
AAHS-238 Volleyball Handheld Air Pump W Gauge and Net Height Checker	7	NO BID	*$22.76	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID
AAHS-241 Golf Hitting Mat	8	NO BID	*$390.86	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID	NO BID

* = Awarded low priced item meeting spec from a compliant bidder. 

NC = Item does not meet physical or other specifications within the bid document. 
For complete bid documentation contact yvonne.schuster@ops.org
 

Rationale:  FUND:       911      KIOS Development Fund
PROGRAM:    2225     Educational Radio Services
DEPT:       7197012  Educational Radio 
SUPPLIER:   Ray Martin Company
POLICIES:   7000, IV., C           
AMOUNT:     $249,973.00

Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 22-058 to Ray Martin Company for the Phase II improvements to the KIOS Tower located in front of Monroe Middle School at 5105 Bedford Ave. This work includes labor and materials for the replacement and modernization of the existing KIOS radio antenna on the tower as well as replacement of coaxial cable to the antenna from the radio transmitter.  The existing radio Antenna has reached the end of its service life and is not capable of broadcasting a digital signal, the existing coaxial cable has received damage by lighting and is also not of adequate size to support proposed antenna and new transmitter. The total price of the contract is $249,973.00.

This is the second Phase of the project.  The Board of Education approved Phase I on January 22, 2022, which included replacement of radio transmitter, electrical systems, HAVC systems, and addition of emergency back-up generator.

Bids received were:

Vendor	Base Bid
*Ray Martin	$249,973.00

*Awarded low-priced item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder.
                                                                            
For complete bid documentation contact Philip.Connatser@ops.org.

Rationale:  FUND:     4070    Depreciation Reserve
PROGRAM:  2510    Business Support Services
DEPT:     7062100 Accounting and Finance
SUPPLIER: 3832 Omaha Truck Central, Inc.
POLICY: 7000, III.K., 7000, VII.A.
AMOUNT: $2,034,000.00
       
Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 22-064 to Omaha Truck Center, Inc. for the purchase of thirty (30) New and Unused Type A Buses.  The new units will replace current OPS buses used to transport students to and from school per the Transportation Division replacement plan.

New and Unused Type A Buses
Supplier	Unit price	Total price for thirty (30) units
Omaha Truck Center, Inc.	*$67,800.00	*$2,034,000.00
Nebraska Central	$72,759.00	$2,182,770.00
Master’s Transportation, Inc.	$73,624.00	$2,208,720.00

 *= awarded low priced item meeting specification from a compliant bidder

For complete bid documentation contact: Traci.Shobe@ops.org.

Rationale:  FUND:       175         COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM:    1100        Regular Instruction
DEPT ID:    7192010     Elementary Education Admin
VENDOR:     9200        Scholastic, Inc.
PROJECT:    499261      ESSER III
POLICY:     7000, III. K., 7000, VII.A
AMOUNT:     $1,118,685.75

Administration recommends that Bid No. 22-068 be awarded to Scholastic, Inc for summer books and tote bundles for all elementary students in Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth grade. This bid is a part of our academic recovery program under Pillar 1 in the approved plan for ESSER funds.  Each tote bag will contain a bundle of ten (10) books for students in Pre-Kindergarten through third grade and a bundle of five (5) books for students in fourth through sixth grade.  The district received four (4) bid responses. Booksource was non-compliant because the tote bag submitted did not meet specifications. Children’s Plus Inc. was non-compliant due to no submission of a tote bag sample. Dura Brands was non-compliant due to the books submitted not meeting the specifications as outlined in the bid.  The total amount to be awarded to Scholastic, Inc. is $1,118,685.75. 
 

	UNIT BUNDLE PRICE Pre-K - 3	UNIT BUNDLE PRICE Grade 4 - 6
UNITS PER GRADE LEVEL	20,005	9,163
VENDOR
Scholastic, Inc.*	$45.50*	$22.75*
Booksource (NC)	$40.00 NC	$43.00 NC
Children’s Plus, Inc. (NC)	$20.21 NC	$18.05 NC
Dura Brands (NC)	$38.29 NC	$27.29 NC

* = Awarded item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder. 
NC = non-compliant does not meet the specifications within bid document. 

For complete bid documentation contact Yvonne.schuster@ops.

Rationale:  FUND:     1       General Fund
PROGRAM:  1100    Regular Instruction
DEPT:     7062560 Districtwide Technology
SUPPLIER: Elkhorn West Construction, Inc.
POLICIES: 7000, IV.C           
AMOUNT:   $2,540,800.00

Administration recommends approval to Award Bid No. P013-22 to Elkhorn West Construction, Inc. for Career Center and TAC Building Telecom Infrastructure Modernization. This work involves furnishing all labor, materials, supplies and equipment to remove existing communication cabling infrastructure and provide new communication cabling infrastructure throughout the Career Center and Teacher Administrative Center ("TAC") building required to bring the school/building up to District standards. Construction/reconstruction of dedicated communication closets and associated mechanical/Electrical work are inclusive of the new infrastructure.

Administration further recommends the adoptions of alternate #1 and alternate #2. Alternate #1 includes all work required for the supply and installation of a new building wide intercom, paging, and public notification system to replace out of date and inadequate coverage of existing systems. Alternate #2 includes all work required to install new building wide DAS (Distributed Antenna System) and ERRCS (Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System). The DAS will extend cellular phone coverage throughout entire facility to ensure cellular signal is accessible to student, staff, and visitors. The ERRCS will provide complete building coverage for emergency responder radio frequencies in accordance with local and national codes.

The total price of the contract is $2,540,800.00.

Bids received were:

Vendor	Base Bid	Alt. 1	Alt. 2	Total
Downs Electric	$1,823,450.00	$238,225.00	$554,885.00	$2,616,560.00
*Elkhorn West Construction, Inc.	$1,771,900.00	$244,900.00	$524,000.00	$2,540,800.00

*Awarded low priced item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder.
                                                                            
For complete bid documentation, contact barakat.elshalaby@ops.org.

Rationale:  FUND:       1           General Fund
PROGRAM:    1100        Regular Instruction          
DEPT:       3641136     Bryan High School
SUPPLIER:   52291       Stanbury Uniforms, LLC.
POLICIES:   7000, III. K., 7000, VII.A
AMOUNT:     $52,221.55
     
Administration recommends that RFP No. 009-22 be awarded to Stanbury Uniforms, LLC. for Uniform Jacket, Drum Major Jacket, Uniform Bib, Reversible Leg Cape, Shako, Shako Box, Shako Wrap, Shako Plume, Shako Plume Color #2, Plume Storage Box, Gauntlets, Garment Bags, and Bib Bar Hangers for Bryan High School. The band uniforms will be used by Bryan High School band students for marching band and competitions.  Stanbury Uniforms, LLC. is not low bidder, however they were selected based on their interpretation of the requested design elements provided at the pre-bid meeting and addendum and because the jacket lining was fully lined with a perspiration resistant material increasing the life span for the uniform. The District received three (3) bid responses. McCormick’s Group LLC. is non-compliant due to not providing required sample, design drawings, and construction specifications. The total amount awarded to Stanbury Uniforms, LLC., is $52,221.55.

Item Description	Quantity	*Stanbury Uniforms, LLC.	Fruhauf Uniforms	McCormick's Group LLC (NC)
Uniform Jacket	79	*$226.20	$240.29	$63.99 NC
Uniform Jacket (Drum Major)	6	*$295.00	$240.29	$63.99 NC
Uniform Bib	85	*$88.00	$83.29	$63.99 NC
Uniform Reversible Leg Cape	85	*$60.50	$48.56	$39.99 NC
Uniform Shako	85	*$57.00	$65.21	$39.99 NC
Uniform Shako Box	85	*$12.25	$12.50	No Bid
Shako Wrap	85	*$36.00	$21.07	$27.99 NC
Shako Plume	85	*$37.50	$18.00	$23.99 NC
Shako Plume - Second Color	85	*$24.00	$25.00	$23.99 NC
Plume Storage Box	2	*$160.00	$90.00	$89.99 NC
Uniform Gauntlets	85	*$47.30	$42.50	$27.99 NC
Uniform Garment Bags	85	*$17.00	$11.50	$21.99 NC
Bib Bar Hangers	85	$      -   Free	$      -   Free	$ -     Free

*Awarded item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder.
NC=Non-compliant does not meet specifications within the bid document.

For complete bid documentation, contact Yvonne.Schuster@ops.org.

Rationale:  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds.  Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report.  Claims Report A is a listing of all District expenditures and are organized and presented to the Board by which fund the expenditure is being made from (e.g. General Fund, Bond Fund, etc.).

Rationale:  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of funds for which the District serves as custodian.  Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report.  Claims Report B is a listing of expenditures from the various Student Activity Funds for which the Board serves as custodian.

Rationale:  Board Members are prohibited by Nebraska law from voting on items which may personally benefit them.  Expenditures which may personally benefit individual Board Members are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a separate Claims Report in order to permit those Board Members to abstain from voting on items which may personally benefit them.  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds.  Claims Report C is a listing of expenditures that may relate to individual Board Members or Organizations that employ them.

Rationale:  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds.  Payroll expenditures are presented to the Board for ratification in the form of a Claims Report.  Claims Report D is a summary of payrolls processed and is presented by payroll and pay date.

Rationale:  The Board of Education serves as the Board of Educational Service Unit 19.  The Board of Educational Service Unit 19 is required to approve all expenditures of District funds as well as funds for which the District serves as custodian.  Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report.  Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims Report is a listing of all expenditures to be paid from the Education Service Unit's funds.

Rationale:  In keeping with the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute section 79-981, the Board of Education is responsible for the transaction of OSERS’ business, including approval of expenditures of OSERS’ funds.   Pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statute Section 79-989, the amount of accumulated member contributions and interest earned refunded directly to individuals is not public record and these amounts have been redacted and presented in total. The Administration recommends approval of the attached claims to be paid from OSERS’ funds.

Rationale:  State Statue 79-584 requires the Secretary to the Board of Education to audit all accounts of the Class school district and to submit that audit to the Board of Education Audit Committee for review and approval.   The objective of the audit is to obtain and review sufficient claim documentation to determine the risk of material misstatement.   The audit methodology is set forth on the Claims Audit Report.

Rationale:  In keeping with the provisions of Nebraska Revise Statute section 79-928(1), Administration recommends continuation of the contracts for the attached Probationary Certificated Employees for the 2022-23 school year.

Rationale:  Policy 7000, IX A. 2. requires Board of Education to approve the sale or lease of any real estate owned by Omaha Public Schools.  Administration recommends approval of attached Right of Way Agreement and Acceptance for Permanent Sidewalk and Traffic Signal Easement requested by the City of Omaha as part of Omaha Public Works project. Under these documents, Omaha Public Schools would grant to the City of Omaha a permanent easement for the right to construct and maintain a public sidewalk and traffic signal. This land subject to the easement is approximately 200 square foot of land located at the intersection of 42nd and U street, within the parcel of land in which Gateway Elementary resides.  In exchange for this easement, OPS would receive $300 from the City of Omaha.

Rationale: 

	Kindergarten Teacher	Pre-K Teacher
Fund	1  General	154  Title I
Program	1130  Kindergarten	3201  Early Childhood
Department	0451100 Bancroft Elementary	7192010 Elementary Education
Project	N/A	420622  Title I - Early Childhood
Policy	7000 III.K., 7000 VII.A.	7000 III.K., 7000 VII.A.
Amount	$61,115	$61,115

Administration recommends the approval of a one-year contract with the Omaha Zoological Society to support the Kindergarten at the Zoo Academy.  Currently, Omaha Public Schools provides staffing for two (2) kindergarten classrooms at the zoo.  For the 2022-2023 school year, Omaha Public Schools will provide staffing for one (1) kindergarten teacher and one (1) pre-kindergarten teacher.  Omaha Public Schools will provide the curriculum for the kindergarten classroom and the Zoo will provide the curriculum for the pre-kindergarten classroom.   

Rationale:  The District and the Omaha School Psychologist Association (OSPA) are currently parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement which sets the hourly rate for Psychologists.  In an effort to address the desire of the District to serve additional students the next summer who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the District and the OSPA wish to increase that hourly rate to $45.00.  Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding which has already been approved by the OSPA.  The increased summer hourly rate will remain in effect for the 2022 summer only.

Rationale:  Policy 7000, IX A. 2. requires Board of Education to approve the sale or lease of any real estate owned by Omaha Public Schools.  Administration recommends approval of attached Right of Way Agreement and Acceptance for Permanent Sidewalk and Traffic Signal Easement requested by the City of Omaha as part of Omaha Public Works project. Under these documents, Omaha Public Schools would grant to the City of Omaha a permanent easement for the right to construct and maintain a public sidewalk and traffic signal.  This land subject to the easement is approximately 165 square foot piece of land located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 42nd and Marinda street, within a parcel of District owned right of way leading to Norris Middle School. In exchange for this easement, Omaha Public Schools would receive $250 from the City of Omaha.

Rationale:  Policy 4001 and 4035 require that the election of employees shall be by action of the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent or designee.  Additionally, Policy 4008 requires that the Chief Human Resources Officer process all retirements, resignations, cancellations, contract amendments and terminations of employment making a recommendation for appropriate action to the Superintendent and Board of Education.  Therefore, the District recommends the approval of the attached Staffing Adjustments.  

Rationale:  FUND:       1           General Fund
PROGRAM:    1100        Regular Instruction                      
DEPT. ID:   1911100     Forest Station Elementary School Facility $ 9,462.30
DEPT. ID:   1901100     Pine Elementary School Facility           $ 9.462.30
DEPT. ID:   8861100     Bluestem Middle School Facility           $ 9,462.30
DEPT. ID:   3631100     Buena Vista High School Facility          $37,849.20
DEPT. ID:   3691100     Westview High School Facility             $37,849.20
SUPPLIER:   2323        B&H Foto and Electronics (Doing Business As B&H)
POLICY:     Policy 7000, V., B.
AMOUNT:     $104,085.30

Administration recommends approval to purchase five (5) Studio laptops, five (5) extended warranties for Studio laptops and five (5) docking stations for Forest Station Elementary School; five (5) Studio laptops, five (5) extended warranties for Studio laptops and five (5) docking stations for Pine Elementary School; five (5) Studio laptops, five (5) extended warranties for Studio laptops and five (5) docking stations for Bluestem Middle School; twenty (20) Studio laptops, twenty (20) extended warranties for Studio laptops and twenty (20) docking stations for Buena Vista High School; and twenty (20) Studio laptops, twenty (20) extended warranties for Studio laptops and twenty (20) docking stations for Westview High School.  The Studio laptops, warranties and docking stations will be used by certified staff at each school location.   The District will be utilizing pricing on the Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) OMNIA Contract #R201202 from B&H Foto and Electronics (Doing Business As B&H) which was competitively bid as discount off a set catalogue price in April 1, 2021. This is an exception (Policy 7000. V., B.) to normal bidding procedures. The total cost of this purchase is $104,085.30.

Rationale:  Administration recommends approval of the attached resolution 22-002, which sets the hourly rate for Next Level Learning Principals, Assistant Principals, and Social Workers.  In an effort to address the desire of the District to serve additional students this summer who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the District wishes to increase that hourly rate for Next Level Learning Principals to $50, Assistant Principals to $45 and Social Workers to $40.  The increased summer hourly rate will remain in effect for the 2022 summer only.

Rationale:  FUND: 01 , General Fund
PROGRAM: 1100
DEPT: 7193010, Secondary Education Administrative
SUPPLIER: American Alliance for Innovative Systems
POLICY: 7000 III.K., VII.A.
AMOUNT: $110,000.00

Administration recommends approval of the Second Amendment to the Master Services Agreement between the District and United Way of the Midlands for the operation of the Jobs for America’s Graduates Program.  The District and United Way recommend adding King Science Middle School, McMillan Middle School, Buena Vista High School, Northwest High School, and South High School to the program commencing with the 2022-2023 school year at no cost to the District during the initial two years of the program and at a cost of $10,000 per site, per school year thereafter.   On April 16, 2021, the District entered into an agreement with United Way of the Midlands for the operation of the Jobs for America’s Graduates Program at Monroe Middle, Bryan Middle, Benson High and Bryan High schools at no cost to the District during the initial two years of the program and at a cost of $10,000 per site, per school year thereafter.  On July 2, 2021, the District and United Way recommended adding Nathan Hale Middle and Norris Middle schools to the program commencing with the 2021-2022 school year at no cost to the District during the initial two years of the program and at a cost of $10,000 per site, per school year thereafter.  The District will pay United Way of the Midlands $40,000 per year beginning in January 2023 for Monroe Middle School, Bryan Middle School, Nathan Hale Middle School, and Norris Middle School, an additional $20,000 per year beginning in August 2023 for Benson High and Bryan High School, and an additional $50,000 per year beginning in August 2024 for King Science Middle School, McMillan Middle School, Buena Vista High School, Northwest High School, and South High School. The additional schools result in the total cost of the agreement exceeding $50,000.  As such, the second amendment is now being presented for Board approval. 

Rationale:  Policy 7000, IX A. 2. requires Board of Education to approve the sale or lease of any real estate owned by Omaha Public Schools.  Administration recommends approval of the attached Right of Way Agreement and Acceptance for Permanent Sidewalk and Traffic Signal Easement requested by the City of Omaha as part of Omaha Public Works project. Under these documents, Omaha Public Schools would grant to the City of Omaha a permanent easement for the right to construct and maintain a public sidewalk and traffic signal.

This land subject to the easement is approximately 29 square foot piece of land located at the South East corner of the intersection of 23rd and L street, within the parcel of land in which South High School’s Stadium resides.  In exchange for this easement, Omaha Public Schools would receive $100 from the City of Omaha.

Rationale:  Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize the Board President to sign the attached letter of intent to fund the renovation of existing areas of South High School as well as the construction of approximately 68,000 square feet of new space.  The project will not only benefit those students who study and participate in the arts, it will provide South High School with a brand new, ADA Accessible, main entrance.  Art in the Heart of South Omaha estimates a total project cost of approximately $28 to $40 million based on the preliminary designs.  Administration recommends that the Board of Education provide a commitment of 25% of the project cost, not to exceed $7 million from the District, toward the project provided that Art in the Heart of South Omaha raises the balance of the funds required for the project. $2 million of the funds provided by the District will be dedicated to fixtures, furniture and equipment. The District will not be obligated to expend any funds until such time as Art in the Heart of South Omaha completes its fundraising and a funding agreement is presented to the Board for approval.

Rationale:  The Legislative Committee, in keeping with the provisions of Policy 8150, recommends approval of its findings and recommendations as set forth in the attached summary of bills introduced before the Nebraska Legislature.  The summary has been prepared with the assistance of O’Hara Lindsay Government Relations and generally includes legislation which may affect the District.  The Committee continuously monitors legislative activity and may, from time to time, recommend that the Board take or update a position on a particular bill, resolution or amendment.  Committee recommendations typically include one of the following: Support, Oppose, or Monitor with Research.  In the absence of one of those recommendations, the Committee is recommending that the District take no position.  Given the fluid nature of the legislature, the Committee may need to present new bills, resolutions or amendments, including some that may not have appeared on the bill summary, to the Board for consideration.  In addition to the bill summary, the Committee, on occasion, recommends Board approval of position statements to guide the Board President and/or Superintendent when dealing with legislative debate on issues particular concern to the District that arise between Board Meetings. There are no new recommended positions in this report. 

Rationale:   Administration recommends approval of the attached resolution amending the bond resolution approved by the Board on March 21, 2022, to increase the authorized true interest cost from 3.5% to 4.25% for the School District’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, in the principal amount of not to exceed $38,850,000.  This recommendation is being made out of an abundance of caution given changes in market conditions since the date of approval of the original resolution.

Rationale:  Administration has been undertaking systematic review of the District’s Secondary World Languages textbooks.  As part of that process, the District issued Request for Proposal P037-21 for secondary.  Following initial review of submissions, multiple textbooks and related materials were selected for field testing.  Administration will present a summary of its findings and recommendations based on current best instructional practices in language teaching, teacher reviews, field testing, bias reviews, and community reviews consistent with the Curriculum Development Cycle. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121, Administration will present its final recommendations along with negotiated agreements with the selected vendors to the Board for approval at a future meeting.

Rationale:  Administration will provide an update on the work occurring to support the implementation of College & Career Academies and Pathways.

Rationale:  The Chair of the Policy Committee will provide an update.

Rationale:  Administration will provide information regarding recommended changes to the Code of Conduct for the 2022-2023 school year.   

Rationale:  Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations  to be revised as necessary.  Administration will provide recommended changes to Policies 1060, 5302, 5303, 5304, 5305, and 5306.

Rationale:  This document provides the Board of Education with monthly Head Start 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 as stated in Head Start Performance Standard 1301.2.

Rationale:  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.