Public Meeting Agenda: October 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

A. OPS Board Of Education Information

Rationale:

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Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board meeting room on the north wall.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at discretion of the board president, please attend the entire meeting to ensure you're able to hear any discussion. If you would like to rehear any discussion, please listen to our podcast located on the District Web Page, district.ops.org.

B. Call to Order

C. Pledge of Allegiance

Rationale: The North High School JROTC will Present the Colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

D. OPS Vision and Mission Statement

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

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

E. Roll Call

E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence

F. School Spotlight

Rationale: The #OPSProud Spotlight will recognize JROTC Cadets Vel T. Par and Ayiana D. Woodman as recipients of the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement.

G. Board and Superintendent Communications

G.1. Superintendent

Attachments: (2)

Supt. Congrats Oct. 3

9/29/2022 at 2:03 PM
Supt. Remarks 100322

10/4/2022 at 8:42 AM

G.2. Board Members

H. Public Comment and Recognition

I. Consent Agenda

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.

I.1. Reading of Minutes

I.1.a. Thursday, September 22, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting

Attachments: (1)

09222022 - Minutes

9/27/2022 at 11:47 AM

I.2. Approval of Agreement with Kissel, Kohout, ES Associates Inc. to Serve as the District’s Lead Government Relations and Lobbying Representative in Lincoln, Nebraska ($8,000 per Month)

Rationale: Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached agreement with Kissel, Kohout, ES Associates Inc. to serve as the District’s lead Government Relations and Lobbying representative in Lincoln, Nebraska. Earlier this summer, the District issued RFQ Q020-22 for Lobbying and Government Relations Services. The District received three responses. Each of the three firms participated in an interview. In addition, the Legislative Committee reviewed the submissions and interview summaries. Administration was authorized to enter into negotiations with Kissel, Kohout, ES Associates Inc. and the attached agreement was reached. The agreement is retroactive to October 1, 2022 and provides for an $8,000 payment per month. The agreement is crafted to extend through the next legislative biennium and will expire December 31, 2024.

Attachments: (1)

Kissel, Kohout, ES Associates LLC-Lobbying and Government Relations Services Agreement-10032022

9/29/2022 at 11:54 AM

I.3. Approval of the Agreement with Omaha Education Association Adding ESports as an Approved Coaching Stipend and Permitting the Utilization of UNL Online High School During the 2022-2023 School Year

Rationale: Administration recommends that the Board approve the attached agreement with Omaha Education Association adding Head Coach eSports at the rate of $3,050 to Article III, Section D. Paragraph 5 for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, this agreement will authorize the District to utilize University of Nebraska Online High School to offer classes to its students that are not otherwise being offered in an individual high school.

Attachments: (1)

MOU for OEA and eSports

9/26/2022 at 11:21 AM

I.4. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-002 to Southwest Strings, Shar Products Co., and Dietze Music for String Music Instruments at Forest Station Elementary School, Pine Elementary School, Bluestem Middle School, Buena Vista High School, and Westview High School (2018 Bond Project) ($198,062.61)

Rationale: FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction
DEPT. ID: 1911136 Forest Station Elementary School Facility $3,773.36
DEPT. ID: 1901136 Pine Elementary School Facility $3,773.36
DEPT. ID: 8861136 Bluestem Middle School Facility $75,227.65
DEPT. ID: 3631136 Buena Vista High School Facility $57,644.12
DEPT. ID: 3691136 Westview High School Facility    $57,644.12
SUPPLIER: 6451 Southwest Strings $149,327.61
SUPPLIER: 3074 Shar Products Co. $39,840.00
SUPPLIER: 1005 Dietze Music      $8,895.00
POLICIES: 7000, III. K., 7000, VII.A
AMOUNT: $198,062.61

Administration recommends awarding Bid No. 23-002 to Southwest Strings, Shar Products Co., and Dietze Music for String Music Instruments as part of equipping Forest Station Elementary School, Pine Elementary School, Bluestem Middle School, Buena Vista High School, and Westview High School with musical instruments which are funded by the 2018 Bond Project. Bids were solicited to purchase String Music Instruments for the above schools and four (4) bid responses were received.

IMES-33 1/8 Size String Bass Outfit, IMMS-49 ½ Size String Bass Outfit and IMMS-50 ¾ String Bass Outfit is awarded to Southwest Strings. Shar Products Co. is non-compliant for not meeting steel endpin specification.

IMES-34 ½ Size Cello Outfit, IMMS-42 4/4 Size Violin Outfit, IMMS-43 ¾ Size Violin Outfit, IMMS-45 15" Viola Outfit, IMMS-46 ½ Size Cello Outfit, IMMS-47 ¾ Size Cello Outfit, IMMS-48 Cello Outfit Full Size, is awarded to Southwest Strings. Shar Products Co. is non-compliant for not meeting end pin and thermoplastic case specification.

IMMS-102 / IOHS-73 Bass Guitar and IMMS-103 / IOHS-74 Guitar is awarded to Dietze Music. Washington Music Sales Center Inc. is non-compliant for not including case in bided cost.

IOHS-62 15" Viola Outfit - Advanced, IOHS-63 15.5" Viola Outfit, IOHS-64 16" Viola Outfit is awarded to Southwest Strings. Shar Products Co. is non-compliant for not meeting thermoplastic case specification.

For District consistency in all high schools and higher instrument quality, the Administration recommends that IOHS-65 Cello Outfit Full Size-Concert be awarded to Shar Products Co. as their bid was only $99.67 above the low bidder, Southwest Strings.

Administration recommends awarding Southwest Strings the following bid items: 1/8 size String Bass Outfit, ½ size Cello Outfit, 4/4 size Violin Outfit, ¾ size Violin Outfit, 14" Viola Outfit, 15" Viola Outfit, ½ size Cello Outfit, ¾ size Cello Outfit, 15" Violas Outfit - Advanced, 15.5" Viola Outfit, 16" Viola Outfit, and 3/4 Size String Bass Outfit for a total amount of S149,327.61. Shar Products Co. is awarded the following bid items: Cello Outfit Full Size - Concert for a total amount of $39,840.00. Dietze Music is awarded the following bid items: Guitars - Classical, Case for Classical Guitars, Bass Guitar, Guitar for a total amount of $8,895.00.

Item Classification Code	Product Description	Units	Dietze Music	Shar Products Co.	Southwest Strings	Washington Music Sales Center Inc.
IMES-33	1/8 Size String Bass Outfit	2	No Bid	$1,215.00 NC	$1,666.90*	No Bid
IMES-34	1/2 Size Cello Outfit	4	No Bid	$795.00 NC	$1,053.23*	No Bid
IMMS-42 / IOHS-61	4/4 Size Violin Outfit	68	No Bid	$335.00 NC	$343.51*	No Bid
IMMS-43	3/4 Size Violin Outfit	20	No Bid	$335.00 NC	$343.51*	No Bid
IMMS-44	14" Viola Outfit	15	No Bid	$405.00	$352.71*	No Bid
IMMS-45	15" Viola Outfit	15	No Bid	$405.00 NC	$415.46*	No Bid
IMMS-46	1/2 Size Cello Outfit	6	No Bid	$1,155.00 NC	$1,329.23*	No Bid
IMMS-47	3/4 Size Cello Outfit	9	No Bid	$1,225.00 NC	$1,329.23*	No Bid
IMMS-48	Cello Outfit Full Size	6	No Bid	$1,225.00 NC	$1,329.23*	No Bid
IMMS-49	1/2 Size String Bass Outfit	3	No Bid	$1,595.00 NC	$1,798.43*	No Bid
IMMS-50	3/4 String Bass Outfit	6	No Bid	$1,595.00 NC	$1,798.43*	No Bid
IMMS-52	Guitars - Classical	30	$120.00*	$135.00	$149.00	$145.00
IMMS-53	Case For Classical Guitars	30	$25.00*	No Bid	$37.95	$27.00
IMMS-102 / IOHS-73	Bass Guitar	3	$865.00*	No Bid	No Bid	$745.00 NC
IMMS-103 / IOHS-74	Guitar	3	$650.00*	No Bid	No Bid	$495.00 NC
IOHS-62	15" Violas Outfit - Advanced	16	No Bid	$535.00 NC	$783.46*	No Bid
IOHS-63	15.5" Viola Outfit	16	No Bid	$535.00 NC	$783.46*	No Bid
IOHS-64	16" Viola Outfit	16	No Bid	$535.00 NC	$783.46*	No Bid
IOHS-65	Cello Outfit Full Size - Concert	32	No Bid	$1,245.00*	$1,145.23	No Bid
IOHS-66	3/4 Size String Bass Outfit	16	No Bid	$1,785.00	$1145.23*	No Bid

Item Classification Code	Product Description	Forest Station Elementary School	Pine Elementary School	Bluestem Middle School	Buena Vista High School	Westview High School
IMES-33	1/8 Size String Bass Outfit	1	1
IMES-34	1/2 Size Cello Outfit	2	2
IMMS-42 / IOHS-61	4/4 Size Violin Outfit			20	24	24
IMMS-43	3/4 Size Violin Outfit			20
IMMS-44	14" Viola Outfit			15
IMMS-45	15" Viola Outfit			15
IMMS-46	1/2 Size Cello Outfit			6
IMMS-47	3/4 Size Cello Outfit			9
IMMS-48	Cello Outfit Full Size			6
IMMS-49	1/2 Size String Bass Outfit			3
IMMS-50	3/4 String Bass Outfit			6
IMMS-52	Guitars - Classical			30
IMMS-53	Case For Classical Guitars			30
IMMS-102 / IOHS-73	Bass Guitar			1	1	1
IMMS-103 / IOHS-74	Guitar			1	1	1
IOHS-62	15" Violas Outfit - Advanced				8	8
IOHS-63	15.5" Viola Outfit				8	8
IOHS-64	16" Viola Outfit				8	8
IOHS-65	Cello Outfit Full Size - Concert				16	16
IOHS-66	3/4 Size String Bass Outfit				8	8

* = Awarded low priced item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder.
NC = non-complaint does not meet the specifications within the bid document.
For complete bid documentation contact yvonne.schuster@ops.org

Attachments: (2)

Original Bid No. 23-002_String Music Instruments

9/26/2022 at 11:17 AM
Addendum Bid 23-002 String Music Instrument Conference ID Correction

9/26/2022 at 11:17 AM

I.5. Approval of Change Order No. 002 for Spring Lake Elementary School: Capital Improvements and Addition – 2018 Bond Program - (Add $197,125.57) Revised Total: $6,597,239.85

Rationale: FUND:     42 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 - Buildings & Grounds
DEPT:     1500020 - Spring Lake Elementary School
PROJECT: 321515 - Spring Lake Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Addition
SUPPLIER: Hausmann Construction, Inc.
POLICY:   7000, IV.G.
AMOUNT:   $197,125.57

Pursuant to Policies 7000, IV. G., Administration and Jacobs with the concurrence of the project architect/engineer, The Schemmer Associates Inc., recommend that the following change order agreement be submitted for approval:

Project: Spring Lake Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Addition Architect/Engineer: The Schemmer Associates Inc.
Contractor: Hausmann Construction, Inc.
Fund: 42 2018 Bond Program

RFP#	Type	Description	Type	Amount
PCO017	Mech.	District request to modify and replace twelve sink water shut off valves due to poor existing condition of valves and long term operational efficiency.	Add	$2,128.45
PCO027	Elect.	District request to modify and replace the circuit breaker and switchboard for life safety and long term operational efficiency.	Add	$2,543.55
PCO032	Arch.	Due to construction design modifications, additional work was required in the exterior window details that included framing and drywall.	Add	$5,357.35
PCO024 PCO038	Arch.	Due to unforeseen conditions in abatement discovery and operations in the two (2) ACP classroom ceilings, additional work was requested to remove and replace new ceiling grid, ceiling pads, and LED light fixtures to modernize the classroom space.	Add	$22,817.37
PCO040	Elect.	Due to electrical code compliance requirements, additional electrical work was done in the 1^st floor corridor and vestibule space that required new conduit and junction boxes, lighting, and fire alarm work.	Add	$19,411.85
PCO041	Mech.	Due to construction design modifications in the air handling unit, a new galvanized plate was installed in the mechanical unit along with spray foam to seal it for proper utilization and energy efficiency.	Add	$3,088.55
PCO043	Mech.	Due to construction design modifications, a revised exhaust layout in the restroom was required to install two (2) exhaust grilles and new ductwork for full utilization of the mechanical unit.	Add	$808.05
PCO044	Mech.	District request to modify and install wall mounted water closets in four (4) restrooms instead of the initial design of floor mounted water closets. The associated plumbing chases were installed to be in building code compliance.	Add	$38,661.60
PCO046	Arch.	Due to additional scope of work services performed by the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) in design development and design construction, additional pre-construction services hours were permitted that went above the original CMR Agreement.	Add	$8,450.50
PCO048	Arch.	Due to unforeseen conditions, additional abatement work, and additional District requested scope of work items, the construction schedule was impacted and required the substantial completion date to be extended by Fifty (50) calendar days to April 5, 2023. Additional general conditions and direct costs for the Construction Manager are associated with this schedule extension and revised substantial completion date.	Add	$80,564.40
PCO049	Arch.	The District requested that Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) identification plates be issued and installed as part of the equipment asset management identification system.	Add	$979.00
PCO051 PCO057	Arch.	Per State Inspector building code compliance, additional walls were constructed below the existing stairs and add 5’ feet to a new corridor wall to meet the required safe clearance. This new wall will match with the new corridor wall that includes tile wainscot, vinyl base, and metal trim with corner guard added.	Add	$10,229.45
PCO054	Arch.	The District requested that existing piping insulation be patched and replaced in the Lower Level Area A due to unforeseen conditions that will improve the long term energy efficiency in the building.	Add	$1,601.50
PCO056	Arch.	Due to construction design modifications, a revised FEMA approved 6" wide throw hinges were required to be installed in the storm shelter doors at the openings for life safety purposes.	Add	$483.95

Total Amount of Change Order No. 002 - Add	$197,125.57

Original Contract Amount	$6,157,886.00
Previously Approved Changes	$242,228.28
Change Order No. 002 - Add	$197,125.57
Total Revised Contract Amount	$6,597,239.85
Amount Paid to Date	$3,582,874.24
Amount Remaining	$3,014,365.61

Attachments: (4)

HighlandSpring Lake Construction Management Agreement

9/26/2022 at 11:10 AM
Hausmann Contruction Spring Lake Elem.-Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment 1-09092021

9/26/2022 at 11:10 AM
Spring Lake Elementary School-Change Order No. 1-06232022

9/26/2022 at 11:10 AM
Signed Change Order #002 - Spring Lake Elementary School

9/26/2022 at 11:10 AM

I.6. Approval of Claims Report A - District Expenditure

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.).

Attachments: (3)

CLAIMS A BY NAME

9/29/2022 at 2:21 PM
CLAIMS A BY AMOUNT

9/29/2022 at 2:21 PM
CLAIMS A BY DESCRIPTION

9/29/2022 at 2:21 PM

I.7. Approval of Claims Report B - Expenditures from Various Student Activity Funds for which the Board Serves as Custodian

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.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS B

9/29/2022 at 2:22 PM

I.8. Approval of Claims Report C - Expenditures on behalf of Board Members or their Related Organizations

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.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS C

9/29/2022 at 2:22 PM

I.9. Approval of Claims Report D - Payroll Expenditures

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 since the last Board meeting and is presented by payroll and pay date.

Attachments: (1)

Claims Report D - Actual Payroll Expenditures - 2022-10-03

9/29/2022 at 2:23 PM

I.10. Approval of Claims Report E - Payroll Estimated Expenditures

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 E is an estimation of payrolls to be processed prior to the next Board meeting and is presented by payroll and pay date. Board authorization is requested for amounts not to exceed totals in the Claims Report E.

Attachments: (1)

Claims Report E - Estimated Payroll Expenditures - 2022-10-03

9/29/2022 at 2:23 PM

I.11. Approval of Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims - Expenditures to be Paid from Education Service Unit's Funds

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.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS ESU19

9/29/2022 at 2:23 PM

I.12. Approval of Omaha School Employees Retirement System Claims - Expenditures to be paid from the OSERS'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.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS RETIREMENT

9/29/2022 at 2:24 PM

I.13. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 10/03/2022

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.

Attachments: (1)

Claims Audit 10032022 Signed

10/3/2022 at 6:50 PM

I.14. Approval of Maintenance Agreement with Paul Wenninghoff for 78th & Craig Street Acreage from November 2022 through October 2023

Rationale: Pursuant to Policy 7000, IX. A, Administration recommends that the Maintenance Agreement with Paul Wenninghoff for the 78th and Craig Street Acreage be extended to October 31, 2023. This agreement provides that in exchange for weed control, mowing, and general maintenance, Mr. Wenninghoff can farm this plot of land. This is an annual renewal dating back to the 1989-1990 school year and was previously approved by the Board of Education on October 18, 2021. There is no cost to the District for the annual maintenance of this acreage.

Attachments: (1)

Wenninghoff Agreement for 2022-2023

9/26/2022 at 11:12 AM

I.15. Approval of Post Occupancy Evaluation of Westview High School and Buena Vista High School by Jacobs Company from October 2022 through August 2023 ($30,000)

Rationale: FUND:    31      Special Building Fund
PROGRAM: 2510    Business Support Services
DEPT ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning
PROJECT: 320094 Jacobs Project Management
SUPPLIER: Jacobs Engineering
AMOUNT: $30,000.00

Administration recommends approval of a Post Occupancy Evaluation by Jacobs Company of Westview High School and Buena Vista High School.   The evaluation will provide feedback on the current Omaha Public Schools Building Space Program/Guidelines as implemented in the building of Westview and Buena Vista High Schools that can be used in future master planning processes. This includes an evaluation of actual use of space utilization as compared to the designed. This evaluation will include observations of utilization at each school, and interviews with staff and stakeholders from October 2022 through August 2023. A final report will be published to the District in September 2023. Total cost of the evaluation is $30,000.

Attachments: (2)

2022-09-14 OPS_PostOccupancy New High Schools

9/26/2022 at 11:19 AM
Original OPS_Jacobs_MPSA Complete signed by JEG (1)

9/27/2022 at 3:33 PM

I.16. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments

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.

Attachments: (1)

Staff Adjustments 10.3.22

9/30/2022 at 2:00 PM

I.17. Approval of Resolution 22-006 Family Engagement

Rationale: The Omaha Public Schools understands that family engagement is key to educational success. Engaging families is a priority for the Omaha Public Schools and this resolution re-affirms our commitment to our students, families, and staff.

Attachments: (1)

Resolution 22-006 OPS_FamilyEngagement

9/29/2022 at 3:32 PM

I.18. Approval of a Service Agreement with Alpaca Inc. to Provide Monthly School Supply Packs to All OPS Elementary Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year ($284,400.00)

Rationale: Fund: 158-Sherwood Foundation Grant
Dept. ID: 7105500-Health Services
Program: 1100 Regular Instruction
Supplier: Alpaca Inc
Policies: 7000, V. J
Amount: $284,400.00

Omaha Public Schools (OPS)/Alapca Inc. Elementary Initiative, in the amount of $284,400.00, covers the costs associated with: (1.) purchasing services from Alpaca Inc. to package and deliver monthly boxes of supplies for OPS elementary teachers ($99,540.00) at all elementary schools and (2.) OPS purchasing additional bulk classroom supplies in the amount of $184,860.00.

Attachments: (1)

Alpaca Inc Service Agreement - 10032022

9/23/2022 at 11:08 AM

I.19. Approval of Updated and Extended Agreement with Blackboard, Inc. for Website, Mobile Application, and Mass Notifications System ($203,653.80 Annually)

Rationale: Fund: 5190 ESU19 Information Management & Services
Program: 2510 - Business Support Services
Vendors: Blackboard
Amount: $203,653.80 Annually

Administration recommends approval by the Board of Education for the attached, updated agreement with Blackboard, Inc. Since awarding RFP No. 028-20 to Blackboard, Omaha Public Schools has launched new websites and mass communications tools through the platform. Elementary website deployments are in the final stages, to be followed by a mobile application for staff, families, and community members. The updated agreement extends an additional two years and reflects expanded communications tools offered by Blackboard to Omaha Public Schools. Additional services are at no additional cost to the District, recognizing Omaha Public Schools' leadership in digital communications as a flagship partner for Blackboard, Inc.

This aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan of Action, Strategic Priority 4 Ethic of Care. As part of the ethic of care, the District wants to ensure that communication platforms meet the needs of all families, staff and the community. The service will allow the district to expand its current offerings and ensure the District is communicating with families and staff effectively.

Attachments: (1)

Updated Blackboard Agreement - 10032022

9/28/2022 at 4:24 PM

J. Discussion and/or Action Items

J.1. Action Item(s)

J.1.a. Approval of First Reading Policy 8273 (Vacancies) and 8346 (Public Participation at Board Meetings)

Rationale: Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. Administration will provide recommended changes to the following policies:

8273 - Vacancies
8346 - Public Participation at Board Meetings

Attachments: (2)

8273 - Vacancies September 2022

9/29/2022 at 12:40 PM
8346 - Public Particpation at Board Meetings September 2022

9/16/2022 at 12:23 PM

J.2. Information Item(s)

J.2.a. College & Career Academies and Pathways Update

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

Attachments: (1)

CCAP BOE 10.03.2022

9/30/2022 at 1:13 PM

K. Receipt of Reports

K.1. Head Start Monthly Board Report for August 2022

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.

Attachments: (1)

Head Start Monthly Board Report - August 2022

9/26/2022 at 9:51 AM

L. Request for Closed Session

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.

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.

PROPOSAL:

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.

M. Adjournment

October 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

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