September 7, 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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North High School's JROTC will present the colors and lead the 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 celebrates Crestridge Elementary for reading the most minutes in the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge.
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G. Board and Superintendent Communications
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G.1. Treasurer
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The Treasurer's Report for July 2023 is attached for review
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G.2. Superintendent
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G.3. 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, August 21, 2023 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Approval to Accept a Grant from the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties for the 2023-2026 School Years ($4,421,218.60)
Rationale:
Fund: 4591, Learning Community
Program: 3201, Early Childhood Ed Department: 7192010, Elementary Education Admin Grant: 351126, LC Early Childhood SC2 Policies: 7000 Amount: $4,421,218.60 This reimbursable grant will allow the District to continue the partnership agreement with the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties in the implementation and expansion of current programming in Sub Council 2. This grant will cover the 2023-2024 through 2026-2027 school years, with expanded support to Kellom, Conestoga, Lothrop, Franklin, Skinner and Minne Lusa. This plan provides coaching, family support workers, community facilitators, family facilitators and Board Certified Behavior Analysts, as well as professional learning. The total amount of this grant for the District is $4,421,218.60.
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I.3. Approval of an Agreement with Teleteacher to Provide Virtual Speech Therapy Services for the 2023-2024 School Year ($2,277,860.00)
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Fund: 1, General
153, Special Education - IDEA Program: 1214, Speech/Language-School Age 1215, Speech/Language-Ages 3-5 Department: 7194010, Special Education Admin Supplier: TeleTeacher Grant: 460025, IDEA - Base/EP Policy: 7000 Amount: $2,277,860.00 Administration recommends approval of a contract with TeleTeacher to provide virtual speech therapy services for students at schools with a Speech Language Pathologist vacancy for the 2023-2024 school year. The costs are reimbursable special education expenditures. The maximum cost to the District is $2,277,860.00 for the equivalent of 20 full-time pathologists serving 1200 students. Administration requests the Board waive the bidding requirement under Policy 7000 so the District is able to provide services for these students as soon as possible.
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I.4. Approval of Amendment to the Agreement with Waste Management of Nebraska, Inc. to Provide an Adjustment to the Performance Bond Annually (August 2024 through August 2026)
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Administration recommends the acceptance of the Amendment to the Agreement with Waste Management of Nebraska, Inc. that was approved by the Board of Education on July 17, 2023. This amendment allows the voluntary adjustment by Waste Management of Nebraska, Inc. of the amount of the required performance bond annually each August of the agreement to the remaining price of the agreement. In August 2024 Waste Management may reduce the performance bond by $558,930.64. Additionally, in August 2025, Waste Management may reduce the performance bond by $594,445.12 and by $624,825.88 in August 2026. This reduction in Performance Bond covers the remaining cost of the contract each year. There is no cost to the District for this adjustment.
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I.5. Approval of the Annual Participant Interlocal Agreement with the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties for the 2023-2024 School Year ($538,839.17)
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Fund: 155, Reimbursable Grants
Program: 3201, Early Childhood Ed Department: 1510080, Pinewood Elementary Regular Preschool 1590080, Liberty Elementary Regular Preschool 1030080, Mt. View Elementary Regular Preschool 1240080, Gomez Elementary Regular Preschool Grant: 437022, BECI Pinewood Elementary 436222, BECI Liberty Elementary 433624, BECI Mt. View Elementary 434124, BECI Gomez Elementary Policies: 7000 Amount: $538,839.17 The Interlocal Cooperation Act authorizes the Board of Education to enter an annual Interlocal Agreement between the District and the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties in implementation of the Superintendent's Early Childhood Plan for the 2023-24 school year. The Early Childhood Plan provides focused interventions to reduce cognitive, social, and achievement gaps for at-risk students. The four OPS elementary schools participating in this plan are Liberty, Pinewood, Gomez and Mount View. The total amount of the grants is $538,839.17.
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I.6. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-062 to CDW Government LLC. (CDWG) for Digital Pencils for Use by All Omaha Public Schools Elementary Teachers ($60,400.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instructions DEPT: 7192010 Elementary Education Admin SUPPLIER: 9269 CDW Government LLC. GRANT: 499232 ESSERS Funding POLICIES: 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $60,400.00 Administration recommends awarding to CDW Government LLC (CDWG) for Bid No. 23-062 for 1,600 digital pencils. The purchase will provide digital pencils for all elementary teachers to use with District devices during classroom instruction and recordkeeping. The District received eight (8) bid responses. Three bidders are non-compliant: Apple, Inc. for failure to submit the required bid form, 9 To 5 Computer Supply Distributors Inc., and Go Promo Corp., for failure to meet charging specifications. This purchase is in alignment with Pillar 1: Academic Recovery and Acceleration Support and will be reimbursed with Fund 175, Covid Federal Grants. CDW Government LLC is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. The total cost of the award is $60,400.00.
NC = Non-complaint does not meet the specifications and does not have all the required information as stated in the bid documents. For complete bid documentation, contact Elizabeth.Knowlin@ops.org.
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I.7. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-063 to Egan Supply Company for Autonomous Floor Cleaners ($1,160,000.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund & COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPARTMENT: 7166600 Accounting & Finance Office SUPPLIER: 3727 Egan Supply Company GRANT: 499272 ESSERS Funding POLICY: 7000, III., K AMOUNT: $1,160,000.00 Administration recommends awarding Bid No. 23-063 to Egan Supply Company for Autonomous Floor Cleaners. The autonomous floor cleaners will be used for cleaning and disinfecting large expanses of hard floor areas within Omaha Public Schools facilities. This will reduce the time and labor associated with manually scrubbing the floors, increase the cleanliness and sanitization of our floors, and expand the capabilities and efficiencies throughout the District. The District received twelve (12) bid responses. Wheelhouse Solutions LLC. and ODP Business Solutions LLC., are non-compliant for not meeting product specifications and not providing required information. Technology International, Inc. is non-compliant because their delivery is longer than required in the bid. WW Grainger is non-compliant due to not providing all the required information. Pringle Robotics, Inc. is non-compliant due to not meeting product specifications. Hillyard Industries submitted two bid responses for two (2) different floor cleaner machines for the same dollar amount. Administration recommends the purchase of twenty (20) autonomous floor cleaners from Egan Supply Company. The timeline for receipt will be within six (6) months of notification of bid acceptance. This purchase is in alignment with Pillar 3-Infrastructure for the Future and will be reimbursed with Fund 175, COVID Federal Grants. Egan Supply Company is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. The total price of the award is $1,160,000.00.
* = Awarded low-priced item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder. NC = Non-complaint does not meet the specifications and does not have all the required information as stated in the bid documents. For complete bid documentation, contact Catherine.Utecht@ops.org.
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I.8. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-075 to Digital Scoreboards LLC., for the OPS High School LED Video Scoreboards – Package “C”, Fall 2023 to Summer 2024, ($698,933.00)
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FUND: 4070 Depreciation Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 Building and Sites DEPT ID: Benson HS Facility DEPT ID: Central HS Facility DEPT ID: North HS Facility SUPPLIER: Digital Scoreboards, LLC. POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $698,933.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 23-075 for Digital Scoreboards, LLC. This project will remove the existing indoor scoreboards from the competition gyms and install new LED video displays to allow full video production and multiple sports scoring during competition as well as use during instruction of physical education classes. This work includes all power, data, and audio-visual components necessary to power and provide video content to the scoreboards. This package will address indoor scoreboards at Benson High School, Central High School, and North High School. ?Packages A and B were approved at the August 21, 2023 OPS Board meeting. The total price of the bid is $698,933.00. Bids received were:
*Awarded low-priced item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder. For complete bid documentation, contact Philip.Connatser@ops.org.
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I.9. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-087 to Collaborative Student Transportation, LLC. (CST) for Student Transportation for Title I, Pre-Kindergarten Students, and Homeless Students (Approximately $1,632,000.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2750 Transportation (1%) 2760 Special Education (76%) 3102 Early Childhood Sped. (23%) DEPT: 7162800 Transportation SUPPLIER: Collaborative Student Transportation, LLC POLICY: 7000, III., D. AMOUNT: $1,632,000.00 (BASED ON NEED) Administration recommends the Board award Bid No. 23-087 to Collaborative Student Transportation (CST). Annually, the District provides services on an as-needed basis to support Title I, Pre-Kindergarten Students, Homeless Students, and other programs as appropriate. Previously this service was provided by ENCAP, which no longer provides transportation services. Collaborative Student Transportation (CST) will provide additional student transportation services each day to Omaha Public School's students who are designated by the District for services on an as-needed basis for Title I, Pre-Kindergarten Students, Homeless Students, and other programs as appropriate. Collaborative Student Transportation (CST) was the only bidder. A contract will be submitted to the Board of Education for approval at a later date for a one (1) year contract with two (2) one (1) year options to extend. Basic Service for Regular School Year
Summer School Services
For complete bid documentation, contact Traci.Shobe@ops.org.
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I.10. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-090 to Digital Scoreboards LLC., for the OPS High School LED Video Scoreboards – Package “D”, Fall 2023 to Summer 2024, ($698,933.00)
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FUND: 4070 Depreciation Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 Building and Sites DEPT ID: 3640020 Bryan HS Facility DEPT ID: 3630020 Buena Vista HS Facility DEPT ID: 3330020 South HS Facility SUPPLIER: Digital Scoreboards, LLC. POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $698,933.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 23-090 to Digital Scoreboards, LLC. This project will remove the existing indoor scoreboards from the competition gyms and install new LED video displays to allow full video production and multiple sports scoring during competition as well as use during instruction of physical education classes. This work includes all power, data, and audio-visual components necessary to power and provide video content to the scoreboards. This package will address indoor scoreboards at Bryan, Buena Vista, and South High School. Packages A and B were approved at the August 21, 2023 OPS Board meeting. The total price of the bid is $698,933.00. Bids received were:
*Awarded low-priced item meeting specifications from a compliant bidder. For complete bid documentation, contact Philip.Connatser@ops.org.
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I.11. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Adams Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program
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Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.4., Administration and Jacobs in keeping with long-standing practice, the Substantial Completion for Adams Elementary School is being submitted to the Board of Education for acceptance.
Contractor Project Completion Date The Weitz Company Adams Elementary School: August 18, 2023 Capital Improvements & Renovation Project - GMP Amendment No. 004 new secure front entrance The completion date, as listed above, is the date of commencement of the one-year warranty period and required by the contract documents. This agreed upon contractual date will provide continuity in the start dates of the warranties and takes into consideration that the Owner had beneficial use and occupancy of the facility.
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I.12. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for North High School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program
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Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.4., Administration and Jacobs in keeping with long-standing practice, the Substantial Completion for North High School is being submitted to the Board of Education for acceptance.
Contractor Project Completion Date Hausmann Construction North High School: August 14, 2023 Capital Improvements & Renovation Project - GMP Amendment No. 003 new selected exterior doors and waterproofing west exterior wall The completion date, as listed above, is the date of commencement of the one-year warranty period and required by the contract documents. This agreed upon contractual date will provide continuity in the start dates of the warranties and takes into consideration that the Owner had beneficial use and occupancy of the facility.
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I.13. 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.14. 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.15. 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.16. 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.17. 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. The Administration recommends approval of the attached claims to be paid from OSERS’ funds.
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I.18. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 09/07/2023
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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.19. Approval of the Construction Agreement with Dostals Construction Company, Inc. for Educare of Omaha at Kellom Playground Renovation ($0.00)
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Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with Dostals Construction Company, Inc., for improvements to Kellom Educare Playgrounds and Site. This project addresses Educare of Omaha’s need to renovate its playgrounds with age-appropriate play structures, new free-standing equipment, and associated safety surfacing. The new equipment and play areas add various types of play value to the playground, as informed by the University of Omaha’s research. Refreshed landscaping and updated sidewalks, where necessary, are also included in this work. The District has agreed, as part of the funding agreement entered into with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation, that it would retain Dostals Construction to serve as the Construction on the project. Per the Funding Agreement between Omaha Public Schools Foundation and the District, the Foundation will pay Dostals Construction for all services. The District retains oversight of Dostals Construction for the project.
The projected substantial completion date for this project is October 2023.
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I.20. Approval of Contract with Agencies for Special Education Services for the 2023-2024 School Year ($4,658,480.00)
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Account: 53130 Contracted Student Services
Funds: 1, 153 General Fund, Special Education - IDEA Department: 7194010 Special Education Administration Programs: 1214, 1215, 1222, 1227, 1231, 1234, 1235,1236, 1265, 1266, 1270, 3103 - Speech Therapy School Age, Speech Therapy Ages 3-5, Transition, Nurses Ages 3-5, Nurses School Age, Contracted Services, Early Childhood Homebased, Nonpublic Therapists, Nonpublic Teachers Project: 461023, 461024 - IDEA Base/EP Grant Policy: 7000 Amount: $4,658,480.00 Administration recommends approval of the attached annual Special Education Services contracts. Every year, the Special Education Division, within Curriculum and Instruction Support, negotiates and renews contracts with outside agencies for special education services that are required under Rule 51 and Rule 52. This is the fourth set of agency contracts going to the Board of Education for approval for the 2023-2024 school year and is part of the District's annual practice. In keeping with the provisions in Policy 7000, contracts that may exceed $50,000 are being placed on the agenda for Board of Education approval. Attached you will find: a service provider rate sheet, contracts and a contract cost sheet for your review for contracts that exceed or may exceed $50,000. The contract rate sheet includes NDE approved rates for services that need to be purchased by Omaha Public Schools from outside agencies that will provide special education services to students ages birth-21. The contract cost sheet includes the agency, address, type of service the agency provides, the estimated number of students that receive services from that agency and 2023-2024 contract rate. The sheet includes an estimate of the total cost for special education services provided by contract agencies. The rates and contracts are budgeted for within the 2023-2024 school year. All providers will be approved by NDE to provide special education and related services. The total cost to the District for this group is estimated to be $4,658,480.00 and is an allowable reimbursable special education expenditure.
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I.21. Approval of Financial Results from the June 8, 2023 District Surplus Auction Provided by Auction Mill L.L.C. ($55,616.42)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
DEPT.: 7062000 Default Dept. for Non-Expend ACCOUNT: 45401 Sell of supplies/junk auction PROGRAM: 2500 Default Non-Expenditure Program CLASS: 000 Default No Class POLICIES: 3090 Sales & disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies AMOUNT: $55,616.42 Administration recommends approval of the financial results from the District surplus auction held online from June 8 through June 17. The surplus auction was approved at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023, providing for $55,616.42 after commission and fees to the District as shown below. Miscellaneous Sales $64,447.81 Nutritional Services $ 5,072.71 Gross Amount $69,520.52 Less Commission of 20% From Miscellaneous/Nutritional Sales $13,904.10 Total of subtracted cost: $13,904.10 Net to the District $55,616.42 |
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I.22. Approval of Financial Results from the June 14, 2023 District Surplus Auction Provided by Auction Mill L.L.C. ($31,632.91)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
DEPT.: 7062000 Default Dept. for Non-Expend ACCOUNT: 45401 Sell of supplies/junk auction PROGRAM: 2500 Default Non-Expenditure Program CLASS: 000 Default No Class POLICIES: 3090 Sales & disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies AMOUNT: $31,632.91 Administration recommends approval of the financial results from the District surplus auction held online from June 14 through June 24. The surplus auction was approved at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 5, 2023, providing for $31,632.91 after commissions and fees to the District as shown below. Miscellaneous Sales $39,541.09 Gross Amount $39,541.09 Less Commission of 20% From Miscellaneous/Nutritional Sales $ 7,908.18 Total of subtracted cost: $ 7,908.18 Net to the district $31,632.91 |
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I.23. Approval of the Funding Agreement with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation for Renovations to Educare of Omaha at Kellom Playground
Rationale:
Administration recommends approval of the attached funding agreement with Omaha Public Schools Foundation (the Foundation) to provide funding to improve the playground at the Educare of Omaha at Kellom. The improvements include replacing multiple play structures, pavement, resilient surfacing, site furnishings, landscaping, and associated earthwork. This agreement provides that the Foundation will pay for all improvements. The Foundation has designated RDG Planning & Design as the project’s architect. The Foundation designated Dostals Construction, Inc. as the Construction Manager. This project addresses Educare of Omaha’s need to renovate its playgrounds with age-appropriate play structures, new free-standing equipment, and associated safety surfacing. The new equipment and play areas add various types of play value to the playground, as informed by the University of Omaha’s research. Refreshed landscaping and updated sidewalks, where necessary, are also included in this work.
The projected budget from Omaha Schools Foundation for this project is $500,000.00.
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I.24. Approval of the Proposed Negotiated Agreement with the Nutrition Services Division for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 School Years
Rationale:
Staff recommends approval of the attached tentative collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 226 (Nutrition Services Division) for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 school years. The wage increases are 2.27% in year one, 2.22% and the $4,500 stipend incorporated into the salary structure in year two, and 2.25% in year three. The District will continue to provide a $1200 deductible health plan with a $0 deductible, narrow network option. Administration recommends Board approval of the attached tentative agreement which has been ratified by Local 226.
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I.25. 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.26. Approval of Rental Contract with Insane Impact for Temporary Scoreboards for Use at Bryan High School & Buena Vista High School, Fall of 2023 ($43,400.00)
Rationale:
FUND: 1 General
PROGRAM: 2199 Other Student Support Services DEPT: 7198145 Athletics VENDOR: Insane Impact POLICIES:7000 III.K, 7000, V.A., 7000, V.C.2 AMOUNT: $43,400.00 Administration recommends approval to contract with Insane Impact of Clive, Iowa, for the rental of temporary scoreboards for use during this football season at Bryan and Buena Vista High Schools. This rental includes the use of these temporary boards for Varsity Football contests hosted by each facility between September 8 and October 20, and will allow each facility to meet the requirements of NFHS Rules for on-field time-keeping. These rentals are necessary for the operation of the facility, as the current scoreboard at Bryan High School stadium is non-functional and the installation of an outdoor scoreboard at Buena Vista has yet to occur. Each facility is needed to host several contests over the next few weeks. The cost of these rentals total $43,400.00 and will ensure that all Omaha Public Schools football teams will have an operational score board for the remainder of the fall season. Combined with rentals from last year, the District has spent over $50,000.00 on contracts with Insane Impact and therefore brings this contract to the Board for approval. Administration requests that the Board waive the bidding requirement under Policy 7000 in order to get the contract in place for the 2023 football season.
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I.27. Approval of the School and Family Enrichment (SAFE) Service Agreement for the 23-24 School Year ($235,000.00)
Rationale:
FUND: 176 Federal Grants
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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. Accountability Committee Update
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The Chair of the Accountability Committee will provide an update.
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J.1.b. Budget & Audit Committee Update
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The Chair of the Budget and Audit Committee will provide an update.
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J.1.c. Update to Policies 6000, 6010, 6117
Rationale:
Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. Administration will provide recommended changes to Policies 6000, 6010, and 6117.
6000 - General Policy Statement 6010 - Scope of Instructional Program 6117 - Ceremonies, Observances, and the Pledge of Allegiance
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J.2. Action Item(s)
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J.2.a. Approval of First Reading of Policies 5004 and 5205
Rationale:
Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. Administration will provide recommended changes to Policies 5004 and 5205.
5004 - Full-Time and Part-Time Enrollment 5205 - Graduation
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J.2.b. Adoption of the Proposed Goal Indicators and Timeline for the Evaluation of the Interim Superintendent
Rationale:
In keeping with the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute 79-828(2), the District is required to complete an evaluation of the Interim Superintendent twice during his first year of employment as a Superintendent. The Accountability Committee, in conjunction with Mr. Ray, have established a set of goals upon which he will be evaluated as well as a timeline for completion of his evaluations. The Committee recommends adoption of the proposed goal indicators and timeline for evaluation of the Interim Superintendent as set forth in the attached.
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K. Receipt of Reports
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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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