April 17, 2023 at 6:00 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: To prepare all students for success 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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The #OPSProud Spotlight features state wrestling champions Darelle Bonam (Central High), Tyler Stewart (North High) and Tyson Terry (North High).
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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, April 3, 2023 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Approval of Annual Liability Insurance Package Renewal Negotiated with First National Insurance Company for Coverages including, Property, Liability, Workers Compensation, Crime, Cyber Liability, Fiduciary and Excess Fiduciary, State Track Meet Liability, and Blanket Builder Risk from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024 ($6,469,633.25)
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Administration recommends that the Board approve the purchase of the attached liability insurance package through First National Insurance Company (FNIC) for a premium of $6,469,633.25. This package includes property insurance through Travelers for a premium of $4,967,557.00, liability insurance through United Educators for a premium of $858,855.00, excess workers’ compensation insurance through Safety National for a premium of $361,636.00, cyber liability insurance through Crum Forster for a premium of $113,277.34, crime insurance through Travelers for a premium of $8,117.00, State Track Meet general liability insurance for a premium of $2,365.91.00, fiduciary liability insurance through Chubb for the first layer for a premium of $40,948.00 and Skyward/Great Midwest Insurance for the second layer of fiduciary coverage for a premium of $36,877.00. This package also includes the blanket builder risk policy through Travelers. The total premium increase of $1,307,043.44 is primarily driven by significant increases in property insurance, as we are in the middle of one of the hardest insurance markets in a generation. Property insurance increases are due to a reaction to large weather-related national disasters, increased distracted driving on property related accidents, and stricter guidelines of coverage by insurers.
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I.3. Approval of the Funding Agreement with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation for Renovations to Burke High School Stadium
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Administration recommends approval of the attached funding agreement with Omaha Public Schools Foundation (the Foundation) to provide funding to improve the Burke High football stadium. The improvements include modernizing the west stadium entrance, creating a ring of champions plaza, adding a hydration station, and modernizing the east stadium. This agreement provides that the Foundation will pay for specific improvements. The Foundation has designated Holland Basham Architects, Inc. to serve as the Architect for the project. The Foundation has designated Lueder Construction Co. to act as the Construction Manager at Risk. The District has agreed, as part of the funding agreement, to engage Holland Basham Architects and Lueder Construction for the project.
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I.4. Approval of the Assignment of the Architect Agreement between the Omaha Public Schools Foundation and Holland Basham Architects, Inc. for Renovations to Burke High School Stadium to the District
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Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (Foundation) assigning its agreement with Holland Basham Architects, Inc. to the District. Holland Basham Architects, Inc. will provide schematic design, design development, preparation of construction documents, contract administration, and engineering services for this project. The Foundation previously entered into the agreement with Holland Basham Architects, Inc., and Holland Basham Architects, Inc. has already commenced work on the project. The District has agreed, as part of the funding agreement entered into with the Foundation, that it would retain Holland Basham Architects, Inc. on the project. The underlying agreement with Holland Basham Architects, Inc. is also attached. The Foundation will be responsible for payment to Holland Basham Architects, Inc. for any services not previously paid for by the Foundation. The District retains oversight of Holland Basham Architects, Inc. for the project.
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I.5. Approval of the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Lueder Construction Co. for Renovations to Burke High School Stadium
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Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with Lueder Construction Co. for improvements to Burke High Stadium. The District has agreed, as part of the funding agreement entered into with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation, that it would retain Lueder Construction Co. to serve as the Construction Manager at Risk on the project. The Construction Manager at Risk agreement will require that the project complies with all of the District’s bidding and general construction conditions. Per the Funding Agreement between Omaha Public Schools Foundation and the District, the Foundation will be responsible for payment to Lueder Construction Co. for all services. The District retains oversight of Lueder Construction Co. for the project.
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I.6. Approval to Award Bid No. P006-23 and Enter into a Contract with B & K Mechanical Contractors, L.L.C., (Doing Business As Grunwald Mechanical) for the Cooling Tower Replacement at Central Park Elementary and Educare Omaha at Indian Hill Elementary, Spring of 2024 ($1,018,311.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance Schools/District Building DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning SUPPLIER: B & K Mechanical Contractor, L.L.C. (Doing Business As-Grunwald Mechanical) POLICIES: 7000, III.K., 7000, VII.A., 7000, VII.D. AMOUNT: $1,018,311.00 Administration recommends approval to Award Bid No. P006-23 to B & K Mechanical Contractors, L.L.C. (Doing Business As-Grunwald Mechanical) for Cooling Tower Replacement at Central Park Elementary and Educare Omaha at Indian Hill (property owned and maintained by Omaha Public Schools). The existing chilled water systems at these schools have reached the end of their useful service life and no longer sufficiently meet the cooling demands of the buildings. Grunwald Mechanical, who was the only bidder on this project, met bid specifications and was within the excepted cost estimates. The project will include the removal and disposal of the existing fluid cooler and associated piping, and the replacement of controls and electrical at both Central Park Elementary School and Educare Omaha at Indian Hill. A new cooling tower and heat exchanger will be installed at each building with associated new pumps, indoor remote sump tank, piping and controls. Both Central Park Elementary and Educare Omaha at Indian Hill will have site modifications as required, including tower structure, fencing, and sidewalk. This project is funded under Pillar III of the approved ESSERS plan. General Fund 1 will be used and reimbursed from Fund 175 Covid Federal Grants. The total price of the contract is $1,018,311.00. Bids received were:
For complete bid documentation, contact Barakat.Elshalaby@ops.org.
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I.7. Approval to Award Proposal No. P004-23 to Mindful Schools for Emotion Regulation Framework and Tools and Approval of the Attached Purchase and License Agreements to be Used in the District’s Elementary, Middle, and High Schools Grades K-12 for the 2023-2024 and 2024- 2025 School Years ($337,000.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2110 Student and Community Services DEPT: 7105800 Student and Community Services PROJECT/GRANT: 499239 Social and Emotional Learning SUPPLIER: Mindful Schools POLICIES:6121, 7000 AMOUNT: $337,000 Administration recommends Approval to Award Proposal No. P004-23 to Mindful Schools for social emotional wellness resources and professional development for educators. As well as the Approval of the attached Purchase and License Agreements to be used in the District’s Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Initially, thirteen proposals were received on October 24th, 2022. After the proposals were received, Student and Community Services followed the process outlined in policy 6121. A curriculum review committee reviewed and narrowed the proposals to two vendors to increase resources to support the district's Strategic Priority 4: Ethic of Care . Each committee member then reviewed sample lessons, online resources, and video demos from each vendor. The committee members scored the programs using a rubric. The scores submitted clearly determined which vendors met the stated requirements of the RFP. This project is funded under Pillar II of the approved ESSERS plan. General Fund 1 will be used and reimbursed from Fund 175 Covid Federal Grants. The following resources are recommended for selection in the below table, attached license agreements and data protection agreements.
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I.8. Approval of Change Order No. 003 for Spring Lake Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program - (Neutral $0.00) Revised Total: $8,047,113.85
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FUND: 42 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 - Buildings & Grounds DEPT: 1500020 - Spring Lake Elementary School PROJECT: 321515 - Spring Lake Elementary School: Capital Improv. & Renovation Project SUPPLIER: Hausmann Construction, Inc. POLICY: 7000, IV.G. AMOUNT: $0.00 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 & Renovation Project Architect/Engineer: The Schemmer Associates, Inc. Contractor: Hausmann Construction, Inc. Fund: 42 2018 Bond Program
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I.9. Approval of Claims Report A - District Expenditure
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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.).
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I.10. Approval of Claims Report B - Expenditures from Various Student Activity Funds for which the Board Serves as Custodian
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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.
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I.11. Approval of Claims Report C - Expenditures on behalf of Board Members or their Related Organizations
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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.
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I.12. Approval of Claims Report D - Payroll Expenditures
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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.
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I.13. Approval of Claims Report E - Payroll Estimated Expenditures
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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.
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I.14. Approval of Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims - Expenditures to be Paid from Education Service Unit's Funds
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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.
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I.15. Approval of Omaha School Employees Retirement System Claims - Expenditures to be paid from the OSERS's Funds
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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.
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I.16. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 4/17/2023
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State Statue 79-584 requires the Secretary to the Board of Education to audit all accounts of the Class V 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.
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I.17. Approval of a Contract with The Auction Mill L.L.C., for Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Miscellaneous Equipment for the 2022-2023 School Year
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FUND: 1 General
PROGRAM: 2520 Transportation-Other DEPT ID: 7162800 Transportation SUPPLIER: The Auction Mill L.L.C. POLICIES: 3090, 7000, III Administration recommends approval of the attached contract with The Auction Mill L.L.C., for auction services as outlined under Board Policy 3090. The Board of Education approved Bid No. P002-23 Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Miscellaneous Equipment on January 5, 2023. The District sells the surplus items "AS IS" since they are no longer useable by the District but still maintain some value. The Contract period covered is one year with the District, having the option to extend for three (3) additional one-year periods. Auction Mill L.L.C., will receive 10% of the gross proceeds of sale for any vehicles sold. The title transfer fee of $25.00 will be charged to the individual purchasing the vehicle. Auction Mill L.L.C., will receive 20% of the gross proceeds of the sale for any property, other than vehicles, furniture, or miscellaneous equipment. Auction Mill L.L.C., will conduct online sales through Proxibid, an online auction site. This site has a 2% buyer-fee for each purchase that will be charged to the individual making the purchase. As stated in the contract, no additional staff or fees charged for each live auction or online auction event. The total cost of each auction will be dependent upon the items sold.
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I.18. Approval to Exercise First Option with the District's T-Mobile, USA, Inc. Contract for Cellular Data Services from June 2023 to May 2024 ($496,000/month)
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Fund: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
Department: 7062560 (Districtwide Technology) Program: 1100 (Regular Instruction) Project 499255 (ESSER III - Technology Tools) Supplier: T-Mobile, USA. Policy: 7000, Section VII., A. Amount: $496,000.00 monthly In keeping with the provisions of Policy 7000, Section VII., A., Administration recommends to exercise the first option with the District’s T-Mobile, USA, Inc. contract for Cellular Data Services. The contract was agreed upon through Bid. No. PO23-22 Cellular Data Service. This option provides continued LTE connectivity to devices for students and instructional staff with LTE-enabled iPads. The unlimited data plan provides nationwide coverage, ensuring student and staff devices are connected to the necessary educational resources to support student learning and next level learning initiatives throughout the 2023-2024 School Year. The cost of the data plan remains at $8.00 per month per line for a $496,000 monthly cost. The Board approved the original agreement with T-Mobile at the July 14th, 2022, Board meeting. This project is funded under Pillar I of the approved ESSERS plan. General Fund 1 will be used and reimbursed from Fund 175 Covid Federal Grants.
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I.19. Approval of Head Start Fiscal Year 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and Quality Improvement Grant Application ($731,935.00)
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FUND: 156 Head Start/Early Head Start
PROGRAM: 3201 Early Childhood DEPT: 0660085 Head Start Grant POLICIES: 3570 AMOUNT: $731,935.00 Per Section 642 of the Head Start Act, the Board of Education serves as the Governing Body for Head Start. The Head Start Governing Body/Board of Education is required to review and approve all applications for funding, in accordance with Board Policy 3570. Staff recommends approval of the Head Start Fiscal Year 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and Quality Improvement grant application to support payroll expenses. Omaha Public Schools Head Start and its delegate will apply the 5.6% cost of living adjustment totaling $456,427 to payroll and benefits. Quality Improvement funds totaling $275,508 will be used to refine the classroom quality improvement process and increase staffing in district early childhood in efforts to meet student and families' individual needs through quality early childhood programming.
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I.20. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the District and Service Employees International Union Local 226, Nutrition Services Division, Correcting the Pay Scale for the Production Chief – Central Kitchen Position
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Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the District and Service Employees International Union Local 226, Nutrition Services Division, correcting the pay scale for the Production Chief - Central Kitchen position. The top step and Long Service Increment published in the original agreement were incorrect resulting in a pay decrease. The updated salary schedule for the 2022-2023 school year is set forth in the MOU.
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I.21. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Omaha Education Association Permitting the District to Contract Out Temporary Nursing Services and to Consider Registered Nurses Without a Bachelor’s Degree for Employment through July 31, 2026
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Administration recommends acceptance of the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Omaha Education Association (OEA) that defines the use of contracted nursing services to serve as temporary substitute nurses for the District. These contracted nurses will cover both short-term and long-term staff absences and provide temporary coverage for vacancies to provide health care coverage for students. Additionally, the MOU states that contracted nurses will not be used to reduce the number of school nurses hired by the District. The Board of Education originally approved an MOU on June 6, 2022, to permit the use of contracted nurses. The attached MOU is extended through July 2026. This Memorandum of Understanding also authorizes the District to hire registered nurses who do not currently hold a Bachelor’s Degree as long as that individual is actively working towards a bachelor’s degree in an effort to address the ongoing school nurse shortage. In order to accomplish that goal, Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding, which the OEA has already approved.
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I.22. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Omaha Education Association regarding Stipend Payment for Teachers who Supervise Student Teachers through July 31, 2026
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The District and the Omaha Education Association (OEA) are currently parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement which is silent regarding payment to Teachers for supervision of Student Teachers. The Board of Education approved the original Memorandum of Understanding on February 7, 2022, to provide teachers with a $750 or $1,500 stipend to Teachers who supervise Student Teachers. The District and the OEA wish to continue this practice through July 2026. In order to accomplish that goal, Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding, which the OEA has already approved.
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I.23. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments
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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.
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I.24. Approval to Purchase Niagra Analytics Software from Engineered Controls for Addition to the Existing OPS Niagra Open Automation Platform ($40,000.00)
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FUND: 01 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance Schools/District Buildings DEPT.ID: 7166500 Maintenance SUPPLIER: Engineered Controls POLICY: 7000, IV. C. AMOUNT: $40,000.00 Administration recommends approval to purchase Niagra Analytics Software from Engineered Controls to add to the existing OPS Niagra Open Automation Platform currently in use by the District, which was Bid No. 21-030, and approved by the Board of Education on May 3, 2021. The contract for the Niagra Open Automation Platform which cost $1,329,000.00 was approved on May 17, 2021 by the Board. This addition functionally will bring advanced analytic capabilities to the OPS Niagara system, enabling proactive identification of issues and implementing corrective actions which will help the District manage utility expenses across the District. Currently, Niagara Open Automation Platform is integrated into the controls of 87 buildings, and plans are underway to integrate systems in the remaining additional schools. Niagara Analytics Software allows for the implementation of advanced analytic algorithms that can proactively identify problems and provide more contextual information to address abnormalities in usage due to equipment malfunction or other factors. This early identification allows the District to address the issue before it creates a larger expense. Engineered Controls is the only authorized open-source Niagara distributor for Omaha. The cost for the Niagara Analytic Software is $40,000.00.
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I.25. Approval of Renewal of Contract and Data Protection Agreement for Project Wayfinder for Counseling Curriculum and Resources to be Used in the District’s Middle and High Schools Grades 6-12 for the 2023-2024 School Year ($434,150.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2110 Student and Community Services DEPT: 7105800 Student and Community Services PROJECT: 499241 Mental Wellness SUPPLIER: Project Wayfinder POLICIES: 6121, 7000 AMOUNT: $434,150.00 Administration recommends Renewal of Contract, Agreements, and DPA for Project Wayfinder for Counseling curriculum and resources to be used in the District’s Middle and High Schools. Project Wayfinder was initially selected via RFP No. P022-22 and approved by the Board of Education in the summer of 2022 following the process outlined in policy 6121. The curriculum was taught in high schools during the 2022-2023 school year. Due to positive feedback from students and staff, in accordance with the language of RFP P022-22, Administration recommends expansion of Project Wayfinder curriculum for use with students in both Middle and High Schools for 2023-2024. The total cost for this contract renewal is $434,150.00 and is funded under Pillar II of the approved ESSERS plan. General Fund 1 will be used and reimbursed from Fund 175 Covid Federal Grants. License agreements and data protection agreements are attached.
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I.26. Approval of Renewal of Contract and Data Protection Agreement for RethinkEd for Counseling Curriculum and Resources to be Used in the District’s Elementary Schools Grades PK-6 for the 2023-2024 School Year ($163,775.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2110 Student and Community Services DEPT: 7105800 Student and Community Services PROJECT : 499241 Mental Wellness SUPPLIER: Project Wayfinder POLICIES: 6121, 7000 AMOUNT: $163,775.00 Administration recommends Renewal of Contract, Agreements, and DPA for RethinkEd for Counseling curriculum and resources to be used in the District’s Elementary Schools. RethinkEd was initially selected via RFP No. P022-22 and approved by the Board of Education in the summer of 2022 following the process outlined in policy 6121. The curriculum was taught in elementary schools during the 2022-2023 school year. Due to positive feedback from students and staff, in accordance with the language of RFP P022-22, Administration recommends use of RethinkEd curriculum for use in Elementary Schools for 2023-2024. The total cost for this contract renewal is $163,775.00 and will be funded under Pillar II of the approved ESSERS plan. General Fund 1 will be used and reimbursed from Fund 175 Covid Federal Grants. License agreements and a data protection agreement is attached.
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I.27. Approval of the Service Agreement between the District and Methodist Community Counseling Program (CCP) for the Current 2022-2023 School Year to Provide Counseling Services to Omaha Public Schools Secondary Students and their Families ($337,000.00)
Rationale:
Fund: 176 Federal Grants
Program: 2110 Student and Community Services Dept: 7105500 Health Services Project: 499623 Title IV A Student Support Academic Enrichment Policy: 7000 Amount: $337,000.00 In compliance with Policy 7000, Administration recommends approval of the Service Agreement between the District and Methodist Community Counseling Program (CCP) for up to $337,000.00 for the current 2022-2023 school year to provide counseling services to Omaha Public Schools secondary (middle and high school) students and their families that would otherwise be cost prohibitive utilizing Title IV A Student Support and Academic Enrichment funding. Counseling services include: (1.) Assessment and referral (2.) Individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy for students (3.) Evaluation of individual student counseling progress (4.) Crisis management support (5.) Educational programs and (6.) Substance abuse screenings.
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I.28. Approval of School Agreements with Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc. for Yearbook Contracts for the 2022-2023 School Year ($178,788.00)
Rationale:
Supplier: Walsworth Yearbooks
Policies: 7000 III.K., VII.A. Amount: $178,788.00 Administration recommends approval of the attached contracts with Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc. for yearbook agreements with Benson High, Beveridge Middle, Bryan High, Buena Vista High, Buffett Middle, Burke High, Central High, King Science Middle School, Lewis & Clark Middle, McMillan Middle, North High, Northwest High, South High, and Westview High for the 2023-2024 school year. As the total of the contracts together is over $50,000, these attached contracts are being presented to the Board for approval pursuant to Board policy 7000, III.K. and 7000, VII. A. The total of the purchase for the 15 agreements is $178,788.00.
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I.29. Approval of Second Reading of Policies 3410, 5418, 5423, 6000, 6110, 6114, 6115, 6116, and 6290
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Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. Administration will provide recommended changes to Policies 3410, 5418, 5423, 6000, 6110, 6114, 6115, 6116, and 6290.
3410 - Safe Driving Record Standard for Drivers 5418 - McKinney-Vento District Homeless Student Policy 5423 - Non-Service Animals in the School 6000 - General Policy Statement 6110 - School Instructional Hours 6114 - Emergencies (remove policy) 6115 - School Safety Drills and Emergencies 6116 - Emergency Dismissal or Cancellation 6290 - Dedications and Commencement
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J. Discussion and/or Action Items
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J.1. Information Item(s)
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J.1.a. College & Career Academies and Pathways Update for Westview High School
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Staff will provide an update on the work occurring to support the implementation of College & Career Academies and Pathways. The team from Westview High will share an update around their College & Career Pathway Programming, student involvement, and student voice.
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J.1.b. Revisions to Nebraska College and Career Standards for Mathematics
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Curriculum and Instruction Support will share revisions to Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics. The Nebraska Department of Education requires standards be revised every seven years. The Nebraska State Board of Education adopted these standards in September 2022 for grades K - 12. To comply with Nebraska statutes, the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education has one year following the State Board adoption of new content standards to approve adoption. The final review of updated Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics for approval will be May 1, 2023.
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J.1.c. Policy Committee Update
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The Chair of the Policy Committee provided an update.
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J.1.d. Budget & Audit Committee Update
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The Chair of the Budget & Audit Committee provided an update.
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J.1.e. Approval of the Report of the Legislative Committee Including Recommended Legislative Positions
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 Kissel Kohout ES Associates 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.
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J.2.a. Approval to Award Proposal No. P014-22 and Proposal No. P024-22 to Savvas, McGraw-Hill, Cengage, Social Studies School Services, and Bedford Freeman & Worth for Social Studies Textbooks and Resources and the Attached Contracts and Data Protection Agreements to be used in the District’s K-12 Social Studies Textbook Purchase for the 2023-2024 through 2029-2030 School Years ($8,635,960.65)
Rationale:
FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction DEPT: 7193010 Secondary Education Administration 7192010 Elementary Education Administration PROJECT: 499532, ESSER II SUPPLIER: Savvas SUPPLIER: McGraw-Hill SUPPLIER: Bedford, Freeman & Worth SUPPLIER: Cengage SUPPLIER: Social Studies School Services POLICIES: 7000, III. K, 7000, VII.A., 6121 AMOUNT: $8,635,960.65 Administration recommends approval of the attached Agreements with various publishers to purchase textbooks which will support its K-12 Social Studies curriculum. In addition to the individual agreements, a summary document is also attached specifying the individual publishers selected and the total cost of each agreement. The District undertook systematic review of its K-12 Social Studies textbooks. As part of that process, the District issued Request for Proposal P014-22 for grades K-5 and Request for Proposal P024-22 for grades 6-12. Following initial review of submissions, multiple textbooks and related materials were selected for field testing. Utilizing guidance and rubrics from the Nebraska Department of Education, high quality instructional materials were selected based on analysis of Social Studies content and standards aligned skills, teacher reviews, field testing, bias reviews, cost range, usability, student experience, assessment, rigor and community reviews in keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121. Each of the attached recommendations was the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. The total awarded price is $8,635,960.65. This project is funded under Pillar I of the approved ESSERS plan. General Fund 1 will be used and reimbursed from Fund 175 Covid Federal Grants.
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J.2.b. Approval of Resolution 23-003 Appointing Anne M. MacFarland, Ed.D. to Serve as Interim Secretary of the Board of Education
Rationale:
In keeping with the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute 79-567, Board Officers recommend that the Board of Education appoint Anne M. MacFarland, Ed.D. to serve as Interim Secretary of the Board of Education beginning July 1, 2023, for such time as the current Board Secretary, Matthew Ray, continues to serve as Interim Superintendent.
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K.1. CBOC Update of the Phase II Bond Programs March 2023
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Attached, please find updates from Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC)
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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. 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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