May 15, 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 recognizes students across Omaha Public Schools who earned top state-level honors in the Educators Rising competition and will compete at nationals this summer.
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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, May 1, 2023 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Approval of Agreement with VSP Vision Insurance
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Per Policy 7000, VII., A, Administration recommends renewing the attached VSP Vision Insurance offered to all full-time employees. The Vision Plan is voluntary with minimal cost to employees but with a high-health benefit.
The renewal includes the current plan design along with a new enhancement of a Featured Frame Brand Allowance, increasing this allowance from $170.00 to $200.00. The renewal has no impact on current premium rates guaranteed through 09/01/2027. Employees electing this coverage pay the full premium. There is no cost to the District. The Board of Education first approved this plan on December 7, 2015.
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I.3. Approval of Amendment No. 004 to the Agreement with Hausmann Construction, Inc. – Spring Lake Elementary School Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program – (Add $684,984.00) Revised Total $8,732,097.85
Rationale:
FUND: 42 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 - Building & Grounds DEPT: 1500020 - Spring Lake Elementary School Facilities PROJECT: 321515 - Spring Lake Elementary School Project SUPPLIER: Hausmann Construction, Inc. POLICY: 7003, F.3. AMOUNT: $684,984.00 Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.3., Administration, Jacobs, and The Schemmer Associates, Inc. recommend approval of Amendment No. 004, which incorporates a new modified secure front entry vestibule and corridor space with exterior foundation masonry improvements and building electrical and mechanical system upgrades along with interior building finishes such as new casework and vinyl casework wrap, new solid surface countertops, and new door and hardware modifications for the Spring Lake Elementary School Project for a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $684,984.00. This additional scope of work was identified during the construction renovation phase. The additional work funded through 2018 bond program savings will improve the safety and operational performance, long-term durability, and building energy efficiency. The Board approved the CMR Agreement with Hausmann Construction, Inc. on April 16, 2020, GMP Amendment No. 001 on September 9, 2021, Change Order No. 001 on June 23, 2022, Change Order No. 002 on October 3, 2022, GMP Amendment No. 002 on December 12, 2022, and GMP Amendment No. 003 on March 20, 2023. The addition of GMP Amendment No. 004 brings current value of the CMR Agreement to a total amount of $8,732,097.85.
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I.4. Approval of Amendment No. 004 to the Agreement with The Weitz Company – South High Magnet School Project – 2018 Bond Program - (Add $100,816.00) Revised Total $10,828,940.00
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FUND: 42 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 - Building & Grounds DEPT: 3330020 - South High Magnet School Facilities PROJECT: 321525 - South High Magnet School Project SUPPLIER: The Weitz Company POLICY: 7003, F.3. AMOUNT: $100,816.00 Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.3., Administration, Jacobs, and BCDM Architects recommend approval of Amendment No. 004, which includes updating building interior rooms for ACP programming, including an existing ACP Kitchen, new combined office, and a new sensory room that include new carpet flooring, tile, and paint, new casework, and creating a student restroom for the ACP Program at South High School Project for a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $100,816.00. This additional scope of work was identified during the construction renovation phase. The additional work funded through the 2018 bond program savings will improve the instructional environment, enhance the learning spaces for the students and staff, and improve long-term durability. The Board approved the CMR Agreement with The Weitz Company on October 5, 2020, GMP Amendment No. 001 on March 1, 2021, GMP Amendment No. 002 on April 19, 2021, and GMP Amendment No. 003 on December 13, 2021. The addition of GMP Amendment No. 004 brings the current value of the CMR Agreement to a total amount of $10,828,940.00.
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I.5. Approval of Amendment No. 005 to the Agreement with The Weitz Company, LLC – Central High School Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program – (Add $260,985.00) Revised Total $9,636,966.00
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FUND: 42 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 - Building & Grounds DEPT: 3310020 - Central High School Facilities PROJECT: 321517 - Central High School Project SUPPLIER: The Weitz Company, LLC POLICY: 7003, F.3. AMOUNT: $260,985.00 Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.3., Administration, Jacobs, and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture recommend approval of Amendment No. 005, which includes the west stair repairs, elevator ADA modifications that include a new mechanical split unit system per the state elevator inspector requirement, new exterior memorial, and auditorium lobby improvements for the Central High School Project for a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $260,985.00. This additional scope of work was identified during the construction renovation phase. The additional work funded through the 2018 bond program savings will improve safety and operational performance, long-term durability, and building energy efficiency. The Board approved the CMR Agreement with The Weitz Company, LLC on June 17, 2020, GMP Amendment No. 001 on March 15, 2021, GMP Amendment No. 002 on May 3, 2021, GMP Amendment No. 003 on May 2, 2022, and GMP Amendment No. 004 on August 15, 2022. The addition of GMP Amendment No. 005 brings the current value of the CMR Agreement to a total amount of $9,636,966.00.
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I.6. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-028 to Midway Ford Truck Center, Inc. for One (1) New and Unused Current Year or Newer Type 4x2 Truck with Landscape Bed ($69,090.00)
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FUND: 4070 Depreciation Reserve
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT: 7062100 Accounting & Finance SUPPLIER: Midway Ford Truck Center, Inc. POLICY: 7000, VII., D. AMOUNT: $69,090.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 23-028 to Midway Ford Truck Center, Inc. for the purchase of One (1) New and Unused Current Year or Newer Type 4x2 Truck with Landscape Bed. This unit will be assigned to Student Transportation’s Small Engine area to transport small engine equipment to and from schools. The total cost of the truck is $69,090.00.
For complete bid documentation, contact Traci.Shobe@ops.org.
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I.7. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-032 and Enter into Contract with Grunwald Mechanical Corporation for Chandler View Elementary School HVAC Upgrade, Spring of 2024 ($1,049,326.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning SUPPLIER: Grunwald Mechanical POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $ 1,049,326.00 Administration recommends approval to Award Bid No.23-032 to Grunwald Mechanical for the HVAC Upgrades at Chandler View Elementary School. The work includes removing and disposing of five (5) existing cooling-only rooftop units, associated controls, and electric wiring and replacing with (1) one new air handler unit to service the full area. Removal of the rooftop units will not occur until the end of the 2023 cooling season. This project is funded under Pillar 3 of the approved ESSERS plan. The existing rooftop units have reached the end of their useful service life and are no longer sufficient to meet the cooling needs of the areas they serve. Replacement of the rooftop units with a single air handler will decrease the maintenance needs as well as standardize the HVAC system of the building. Administration recommends awarding Bid No. 23-032 and approval of the attached contract with Grunwald Mechanical, the low-compliant bidder, for approval. Fund 1 will be used and reimbursed from Fund 175 Covid Federal Grants. The total price of the contract is $ 1,049,326.00. Bids received were:
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I.8. Approval to Award Proposal No. P009-23 to FlexPoint Education Cloud and StrongMind for Instructional Materials and Resources and the Attached Contracts and Data Protection Agreements to Complete the District’s K-12 Omaha Virtual School Educational Resources Purchase for Use Beginning with the 2023-2024 School Year ($389,591.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction DEPT: 7193010 Secondary Education Administration 7192010 Elementary Education Administration PROJECT: 499253, ESSER III Instruction Materials SUPPLIER: FlexPoint Education Cloud SUPPLIER: StrongMind POLICIES: 7000, III.K., 7000, V.A, 7000, VII.A., 6121 AMOUNT: $389,591.00 Administration recommends approval of the attached Agreements with FlexPoint Education Cloud and StrongMind to purchase K-12 educational resources (online curriculum) which will support the District’s Omaha Virtual School, K-12 program. In addition to the individual agreements, a summary document is also attached specifying the individual suppliers selected and the total cost of each agreement. The District undertook a systematic review of the K-12 online curriculum for the Omaha Virtual School. As part of that process, the District issued Request for Proposal P009-23 for grades K-12. Please note that the RFP number (P021-22) referenced in the May 1, 2023 agenda item was incorrect; the vendors and information in the presentation were correct. Following the initial review of submissions, three products 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 grade-level content and standards, teacher reviews, bias reviews, stakeholder reviews, cost range, usability, student experience, assessment, rigor, community reviews and field testing consistent with the Curriculum Development Cycle 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 $389,591.00. This project is funded under Pillar I, Academic Recovery and Acceleration, of the approved ESSERS plan. General Fund 1 will be used and reimbursed from Fund 175 Covid Federal Grants.
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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 5/15/2023
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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 the Contract Staffing Agreement with Hemphill Staffing Solutions, Inc. from May 16, 2023 to December 31, 2024
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FUND: 6005 - State & Amended Retirement Fund
PROGRAM: 2330 - Executive Administrative Services DEPT: 7024000 - Retirement Office PROJECT: N/A CLASS: 000 - Default SUPPLIER: Hemphill Staffing Solutions, Inc. POLICY: 7000, III. K., 7000, VII. A. Administration recommends approval of the attached contract with Hemphill Staffing Solutions, Inc. Hemphill Staffing Solutions, Inc. will provide contract staffing services to the District as needed, including staff to provide management of the Omaha School Employees’ Retirement System office and staff. Administration recommends approval of the contract for services through December 31, 2024.
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I.18. Approval of Extension of Agreement with Henry Schein for Medical Supplies for the 2023-2024 School Year ($130,200.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT.ID: 7162900 Supply-Warehouse and Distribution of Inventory SUPPLIER: 64412 Henry Schein POLICY: 7000 III.K., 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $130,200.00 Administration recommends the approval of an extension of agreement with Henry Schein per Bid No. 22-085, District Medical Supplies, for an additional one (1) year term from August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024. The contract allows two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. This will be the first one (1) year extension of this agreement. The quantity purchased will be based on the District's needs. These supplies will be used by school nurses and staff when working with students needing medical care, custodial use, and other activities. The District projects a total cost of this purchase not to exceed $130,200.00 in 2023-2024 school year.
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I.19. Approval of Extension of Agreement with Mersi Distribution for Nitrile Gloves for the 2023-2024 School Year ($164,850.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT.ID: 7162900 Supply-Warehouse and Distribution of Inventory SUPPLIER: 64412 Mersi Distribution POLICY: 7000 III.K., 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $164,850.00 Administration recommends the approval of an extension of the agreement with Mersi Distribution per Bid No. 21-031 approved by the Board of Education on August 12, 2021 for District medical supplies, for an additional one (1) year term from August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024. The contract allows two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. This will be the second and final one (1) year extension of this agreement. The District projects a total cost of this purchase not to exceed $164,850.00 in the 2023-2024 school year, based on the District’s usage from the prior year for Medical Grade Nitrile Gloves. These gloves are used by school staff when working with students needing medical care, custodial use, and other activities requiring gloves for protection.
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I.20. Approval of Extension of Agreement with School Health for Medical Supplies for the 2023-2024 School Year ($387,300.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT.ID: 7162900 Supply-Warehouse and Distribution of Inventory SUPPLIER: 64412 School Health POLICY: 7000 III.K., 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $387,300.00 Administration recommends the approval of an extension of agreement with School Health per Bid No. 22-085, District Medical Supplies, for an additional one (1) year term from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024. The contract allows two (2) additional one (1) year extensions. This will be the first one (1) year extension of this agreement. The quantity purchased will be based on the District's needs. These supplies will be used by school nurses and staff when working with students needing medical care, custodial use, and other activities. The District projects a total cost of this purchase not to exceed $387,300.00 in 2023-2024 school year.
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I.21. Approval of Permanent Sidewalk Easement Agreement with CPT Burt Apartments 23, LLC.
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Administration recommends approval of a permanent sidewalk easement in favor of CPT Burt Apartments 23, LLC., for the construction of a sidewalk near Gifford Park Elementary School. The sidewalk will encroach approximately 2’ onto District property located outside of the site fence of Gifford Park Elementary. The sidewalk will provide ADA accessibility to apartment dwellings located at 3031 Burt St, Omaha, NE. 68131, as well as provide an accessible route to handicap-accessible parking from the public sidewalk.? There is no cost to the District, and CPT Burt Apartments 23, LLC., will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of the improvements. The easement will only be effective upon Edgemark's closing of its purchase of the applicable property.
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I.22. 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.23. Approval to Purchase Football Helmets from Hauff Mid America Sports for Middle and High School Students ($201,750.00)
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FUND: 176 Miscellaneous Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 1100 General Education DEPT. ID: 7105500 Health Services SUPPLIER: 3543 Hauff Mid America Sports POLICIES: 7000, III. K., 7000, VII. A. AMOUNT: $201,750.00 Administration requests approval to purchase approximately 750 Football Helmets for middle and high school students. The purchase of these helmets will begin the process of replacing helmets purchased during the 2017-2018 school year and previous years. Administration is requesting a waiver of the bidding requirements set forth in Policy 7000 because the District bid the purchase of 320 new helmets in Bid No. 22-013 and, while that bid has already been completed, the vendor is willing to sell the helmets to the District at the same price submitted in that bid of $266.50 per helmet. The total cost of this purchase is $201,750.00.
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I.24. Approval to Purchase Creative Curriculum Digital Resources from Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood Classrooms from July 10, 2023 through July 9, 2028 ($448,140.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 3201, Early Childhood DEPT: 7192010 Elementary Education Administration PROJECT: 499253 Esser III Instruction Materials VENDOR: Teaching Strategies POLICIES: 7000, V.A., 6121 AMOUNT: $448,140.00 Pursuant to Policy 7000, Administration recommends approval to purchase fifty-four (54) Creative Curriculum for Digital Resources from Teaching Strategies, for Early Childhood classrooms throughout the District. This purchase will provide digital access to the District's existing curriculum. The Creative Curriculum promotes project-based investigations as a pathway to learning. It provides planning tools that guide every aspect of the day to individualized instruction. The digital curriculum will be used as a digital aid for teachers to assist them in facilitating engagement and communication while streamlining tasks so teachers can have meaningful interactions with students with the District's current curriculum. This purchase aligns with Nebraska Early Learning and Development Standards and Head Start Child Outcome Frameworks. In keeping with the bid exceptions contained within Policy 7000, V. A., because the digital access for the existing curriculum could only be purchased from this vendor, no bid was required for this purchase and it will be purchased under the sole source exception to the bidding requirements. The cost of the purchase is $448,140.00 for five years. 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.25. Approval to Purchase Instructional Materials from WozED to Support New Pathway Courses at Buena Vista High and Burke High ($49,400.00)
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Fund: 1, General Fund
Program: 2211, Career and Tech Ed Support Department: 7196010, Career & Technical Education Supplier: WozED Policy: 6121, 7000, V.A. Strategic Plan: Priority 1, Academics Amount: $49,400.00 Administration recommends approval to purchase curriculum resource materials from WozEd, Inc. The curricular materials are specific to the Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Software Development pathways at Buena Vista High and to the Data Analytics pathway at Burke High. These materials promote inquiry, problem solving, creativity, and collaboration through hands-on activities that support College and Career Academy & Pathways. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 7000, V.A., no bid was required for this purchase because it falls under the exception to bidding procedures as academic prerogative. The Administration recommends approval of the attached contracts.
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I.26. Approval of Renewed Purchase of Online Student and Teacher Licenses from Cengage Learning, Inc. for Secondary ESL Courses for the 2023-2024 School Year ($78,201.25)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 1170 English Language Learners DEPT: 7198170 English As a Second Language POLICIES: 7000 Amount: $78,201.25 Administration recommends approval of the attached Agreement to purchase Cengage digital textbook resources. This purchase will provide continued digital access for English learner students and teachers in middle and high school ESL courses. The digital resource aligns with the existing hard copy textbooks for these courses. Prior to the pandemic, resources for these courses were only purchased by the District in hard copy format. Since that time, digital access has been renewed on an annual basis. The total cost of this purchase is $78,201.25 and supports the following secondary courses.
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J.1.a. Policy Committee Update
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The Chair of the Policy Committee will provide an update.
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J.1.b. Approval of the Report of the Legislative Committee Including Recommended Legislative Positions
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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 of the Title I Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Grant Allocation from May 16, 2023, to September 30, 2024 ($3,910,000.00)
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POLICY: 6410
The Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Grant is offered to identified schools that need additional strategic instructional support as per the Nebraska Department of Education's (NDE) Accountability System (AQuESTT). It is required for all CSI designated schools to submit a continuous improvement plan and application that aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan to be approved by NDE. The NDE Office of Federal Programs, Coordinated Schools, and the District have collaborated to provide CSI schools with targeted, customized support in developing and implementing their plans. The Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Grant allocation amount is $3,910,000.00 for the period beginning May 16, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024. The schools receiving the grant are: Adams Beals Benson High Benson West Bryan Middle Central Park Druid Hill Field Club Florence Fontenelle Franklin King Science Middle Liberty Lothrop McMillan Minne Lusa Monroe Norris Spring Lake Wakonda
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J.2.b. Approval to Award Proposal No. P004-23 to RULER for Emotion Regulation Framework and Tools and Approval of the Attached Purchase and License Agreements to be Used in Thirty Additional Schools, Pre-K Through 12th Grade for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 School Years ($216,000.00)
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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 Wellbeing SUPPLIER: RULER POLICIES: 6121, 7000 AMOUNT: $216,000.00 Administration recommends approval to award Proposal No. P004-23 for Emotion Regulation Framework and Tools for 30 additional schools (PK through 12th grade) to RULER. In addition, Administration recommends approval of the attached Purchase and License Agreements consistent with that award. The RULER Approach to social emotional learning is a comprehensive and evidence-based program that provides a structured framework for developing emotional intelligence, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and promoting a positive school culture in alignment with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior.. The District has 25 schools (see below) that are currently implementing RULER. The District received thirteen proposals. After the proposals were received, Student and Community Services followed the process outlined in District Policy 6121 and a review committee reviewed and narrowed the proposals to two vendors to increase support to the Districts' strategic goal, social emotional learning and to provide an ethic of care for staff and students. Each committee member then reviewed the sample program tools, online resources, and video demos from each vendor. The committee members scored the programs.RULER is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. The cost for this agreement is $216,000.00 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. Implementation will occur over a two year cycle with the addition of 15 schools in 2023-24 and 15 schools in 2024-25.
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K.1. CBOC Update of the Phase II Bond Programs April 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
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The Omaha Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.
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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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