Public Meeting Agenda: January 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

A. OPS Board Of Education Information

Rationale:

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

B. Call to Order

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. OPS Vision and Mission Statement

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

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

E. Roll Call

E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence

F. School Spotlight

Rationale: The OPSProud Spotlight recognizes South High student Diego Martinez Gutierrez, who recently won the Congressional App Challenge for Nebraska.

G. Board and Superintendent Communications

G.1. Superintendent

Attachments: (1)

Congrats Jan. 22_ 2024

1/18/2024 at 9:30 AM

G.2. Board Members

H. Public Comment and Recognition

I. Consent Agenda

Rationale: At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.

I.1. Reading of Minutes

I.1.a. Thursday, January 11, 2024 - Regular Meeting

Attachments: (1)

01112024-Minutes

1/17/2024 at 1:22 PM

I.2. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for OPS TAC Teaching and Learning Center Renovation

Rationale: Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.4., Administration in keeping with long-standing practice, the Substantial Completion for OPS TAC Teaching and Learning Center/Board Room Renovations is being submitted to the Board of Education for acceptance.

Contractor Project Completion Date
Downs Electric Inc. TAC Board Room Renovation December 31, 2023

The completion date, as listed above, is the date of commencement of the one-year warranty period and is required by the contract documents. This agreed-upon contractual date will provide continuity in the start dates of the warranties and considers that the Owner had beneficial use and occupancy of the facility.

Attachments: (5)

Downs Electric IncBoardroom Renovation Agreement-08072023

1/12/2024 at 1:25 PM
Change Order No. 1 TAC Board Room-Downs Electric 11132023

1/12/2024 at 1:25 PM
TAC Board Room Renovation-Change Order No. 2-12132023

1/12/2024 at 1:26 PM
TAC Board Room Renovation-Change Order No. 3-12132023

1/12/2024 at 1:26 PM
Substantial Completion for TAC Boardroom Bid No. 24-081

1/12/2024 at 1:27 PM

I.3. Approval of Amendment No. 005 to the Agreement with The Weitz Company, LLC – Adams Elementary School Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program – (Add $679,979.00) Revised Total $2,594,153.12

Rationale: FUND:     42 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM: 2591 - Building & Grounds
DEPT:     0400020 - Adams Elementary School Facilities
PROJECT: 321520 - Adams Elementary School Project
SUPPLIER: The Weitz Company, LLC
POLICY:   7003, F.3.
AMOUNT:   $679,979.00

Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.3., Administration, Jacobs, and KPE Consulting Engineers, Inc. recommend approval of Amendment No. 005, which includes upgrades to interior building finishes and lighting fixtures. This additional work funded through 2018 bond program savings will directly impact efficiency of operation and building environmental sustainability by transitioning to energy-efficient LED-style lighting fixtures.
This work is being added for a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $679,979.00.

The Board approved the CMR Agreement with The Weitz Company, LLC on December 14, 2020, GMP Amendment No. 001 on March 15, 2021, GMP Amendment No. 002 on May 17, 2021, GMP Amendment No. 003 on July 14, 2022, Change Order No. 001 on February 23, 2023, and GMP Amendment No. 004 on June 22, 2023. The addition of GMP Amendment No. 005 brings the current value of the CMR Agreement to a total amount of $2,594,153.12.

Attachments: (6)

Adams Elementary and Blackburn Cap Imprv Renov

1/12/2024 at 1:40 PM
Adam Elementary-GMP Amend No. 001 03162021

1/12/2024 at 1:40 PM
Adams Elementary-GMP Amendment 2-05172021

1/12/2024 at 1:41 PM
FE GMP Amendment #003 - Adams ES - Weitz

1/12/2024 at 1:41 PM
The Weitz Company-Adams Elem-Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment-06222023

1/12/2024 at 1:42 PM
005 - The Weitz Company - Adams Elementary School

1/12/2024 at 1:42 PM

I.4. Approval of the Appointment of Jane Erdenberger to the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) Legislation Committee

Rationale: The following Board member will be appointed to the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) Legislation Committee:

Jane Erdenberger - Legislation Committee Member #2 (term will end December 31, 2024)

I.5. Approval to Award Bid No. 24-007 to MMC Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for OPS Minne Lusa & Spring Lake Elementary Schools' Cooling Tower Replacement Project, Summer of 2024 ($390,258.00)

Rationale: FUND:    1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2610 Maintenance School/District Buildings
DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning
PROJECT: 499294 Minne Lusa and Spring Lake Chillers
SUPPLIER: MMC Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
POLICY:   7000, IV., C.
AMOUNT:   $390,258.00

Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 24-007 to MMC Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for the Minne Lusa Elementary and Spring Lake Elementary Cooling Towers Replacement Project. The work will include the removal of the existing cooling tower and installation of a new cooling tower, associated piping, and accessories as indicated on project drawings at Minne Lusa Elementary and Spring Lake Elementary. The existing cooling tower at each school has reached the end of its useful life and is no longer serviceable. MMC Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered.

This purchase is in alignment with Pillar 3-Infrastructure for the Future and reimbursed by Covid Federal Grants.

The total price of the bid is $390,258.00 and will be funded by General fund and COVID Federal Grants.

Bids received were:

Vendor	Base Bid
*MMC Mechanical Contractors, Inc.	$ 390,258.00
Grunwald Mechanical	$ 407,531.00
Hayes Mechanical	$ 435,700.00

*Apparent Low Bidder meeting the specifications

Attachments: (3)

Original Bid No. 24-007 Minne Lusa & Spring Lake Cooling Tower Replacement- Project Document

1/12/2024 at 1:36 PM
Adden 1 Bid No. 24-007 Minne Lusa & Spring Lake Cooling Tower Replacemnt

1/12/2024 at 1:37 PM
Addendum No. 2 Bid No. 24-007 Minne Lusa and Spring Lake Cooling Tower

1/12/2024 at 1:37 PM

I.6. Award of Proposal No. P008-24 to Stanbury Uniforms, LLC., for the Design and Purchase of 100 Band Uniforms for North High School ($74,993.20)

Rationale: FUND: 1 General Fund
DEPT: 3321136     North HS Music Dept
PROGRAM:    1100 Regular Instruction
VENDOR:     Stanbury Uniforms, LLC.
POLICY: 7000. III. D.
AMOUNT: $74,993.20

Administration recommends the approval to award Proposal No. P008-24 to Stanbury Uniforms, LLC., for band uniforms for North High School in the amount of $74,993.20. The proposal includes the design and purchase of a uniform jacket, bib, leg cape, shako, shako wrap, plumes, gauntlets, garment bags, and storage boxes for 100 students. The uniforms will be used by students for competition and community events. The District received three proposals from Stanbury, Fruhauf and DeMoulin Brothers & Company. Stanbury was selected based on their overall design interpretation of the requested design elements provided in the proposal and at the pre-bid meeting and the Administration’s believe that the Stanbury uniform will provide a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing uniform for all students. While the Stanbury proposal is $3,072.96 more than Fruhauf’s, the Fruhauf’s design did not provide a cape or accessory for the drum major, which was requested. The DeMoulin Brothers & Company proposal was found to be non-compliant because it did not provide the required color guard sample and did not bid on all items. This is a one-time purchase using general funds.

Item Description	Quantity	*Stanbury Uniforms, LLC.	Fruhauf Uniforms Inc.	DeMoulin Brothers & Company NC
Uniform Jacket - Color #1	100	*$256.30	$267.35	$196.70
Drum Major Uniform Jacket	6	*$285.00	$267.35	$261.07
Uniform Bib	106	*$110.00	$101.90	$105.13
Uniform Reversible Leg Cape	100	*$57.20	$48.74	$28.65
Uniform Shako	106	*$65.70	$79.02	$73.06
Uniform Shako Box	106	*$15.25	$15.52	No Bid
Shako Wrap - optional	106	*$42.50	$24.51	$33.74
Shako Plume	100	*$30.75	$37.83	$21.27
Shako Plume - second color	6	*$49.25	$37.83	$21.27
Plume Storage Box	2	*$175.00	$189.15	$41.95
Uniform Gauntlets	100	*$48.75	$50.57	$26.69
Uniform Gauntlets (Drum Major)	6	*$55.00	$50.57	$35.42
Uniform Garment Bags	106	*$22.00	$16.44	$13.50
Bib Bar Hangers	106	*$5.00	$2.35	$2.50
Colorguard Top	40	*$135.00	$88.65	$149.99
Total		$74,993.20	$71,920.24	$59,481.64

Complete bid documentation contact Yvonne.Schuster@ops.org.

Attachments: (2)

Original RFP P008-24 Band Uniforms for Noth High School

1/12/2024 at 1:14 PM
Addendum 1 for RFP P008-24 Band Uniforms for North High School

1/12/2024 at 1:15 PM

I.7. Approval of Claims Report A - District Expenditure

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

Attachments: (3)

CLAIMS A BY DESCRIPTION 01222024

1/17/2024 at 4:17 PM
CLAIMS A BY NAME 01222024

1/17/2024 at 4:17 PM
CLAIMS A BY AMOUNT 01222024

1/17/2024 at 4:17 PM

I.8. Approval of Claims Report B - Expenditures from Various Student Activity Funds for which the Board Serves as Custodian

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

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS B 01222024

1/17/2024 at 4:18 PM

I.9. Approval of Claims Report C - Expenditures on behalf of Board Members or their Related Organizations

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

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS C 01222024

1/17/2024 at 4:28 PM

I.10. Approval of Claims Report D - Payroll Expenditures

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

Attachments: (1)

Claims Report D - Actual Payroll Expenditures - 2024-01-22

1/17/2024 at 4:21 PM

I.11. Approval of Claims Report E - Payroll Estimated Expenditures

Rationale: The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds. Payroll expenditures are presented to the Board for ratification in the form of a Claims Report. Claims Report E is an estimation of payrolls to be processed prior to the next Board meeting and is presented by payroll and pay date. Board authorization is requested for amounts not to exceed the totals in the Claims Report.

Attachments: (1)

Claims Report E - Disbursements for Preapproval - 2024-01-22

1/17/2024 at 4:25 PM

I.12. Approval of Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims - Expenditures to be Paid from Education Service Unit's Funds

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

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS ESU19 01222024

1/17/2024 at 4:26 PM

I.13. Approval of Omaha School Employees Retirement System Claims - Expenditures to be paid from the OSERS's Funds

Rationale: In keeping with the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statute section 79-981, the Board of Education is responsible for the transaction of OSERS’ business, including approval of expenditures of OSERS’ funds. The Administration recommends approval of the attached claims to be paid from OSERS’ funds.

Attachments: (1)

CLAIMS RETIREMENT 01222024

1/17/2024 at 4:27 PM

I.14. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 1/22/2024

Rationale: 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.

Attachments: (1)

Claims Audit - 01222024

1/24/2024 at 9:31 AM

I.15. Approval of Contract with Ray Martin Company of Omaha for Bid No. 24-004 OPS Benson West Boiler Replacement Project, Summer of 2024 ($244,400.00)

Rationale: FUND:     1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2610 Maintenance School/District Buildings
DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning
PROJECT: 499283 Benson West Boilers
VENDOR:   Ray Martin Company of Omaha
POLICY:   7000, IV. C,
AMOUNT:   $ 244,400.00

Administration recommends approval of the attached contract with Ray Martin Company of Omaha, the low bidder for Bid No. 24-004 (OPS Benson West Boiler Replacement Project). This purchase is in alignment with Pillar 3-Infrastructure for the Future. Ray Martin Company of Omaha is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered.

The Board of Education previously approved the award of base bid and alternate #1 on December 13, 2023. It is recommended to enter into the attached agreement for the base bid and alternate #1 to ensure completion of the work by September 2024. The contract work includes the replacement of three existing boilers, which have reached the end of their service life and are in need of replacement prior to the next heating season for $237,000.00. Alternate #1 includes the installation of VFDs (variable frequency drives) to the three pumps servicing the hydronic system; the cost associated with alternate #1 is $7,400.00. This project is scheduled to be completed in September 2024.

The total price of this contract is $244,400.00. This project is funded from Fund 1 and reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants.

Attachments: (2)

Original Bid 24-004- OPS Benson West Boiler Replacement-Project Document-1

1/12/2024 at 1:30 PM
Benson West Boiler contract with Ray Martin signed -1

1/12/2024 at 1:30 PM

I.16. Approval to Exercise the Second Option of T-Mobile, USA, Inc. Contract for Cellular Data Services from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025 ($496,000 per month)

Rationale: FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction
DEPARTMENT: 7062560 District wide Technology
SUPPLIER: T-Mobile, USA.
POLICY: 7000, VII., A
AMOUNT: $496,000.00 monthly

Administration recommends exercising the Second Option with the District’s T-Mobile, USA, Inc. Contract for Cellular Data Services.

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 2024-2025 School Year.

The contract was agreed upon through Bid No. PO23-22 Cellular Data Service. The Board approved the original agreement with T-Mobile at the July 14th, 2022, Board Meeting.

The cost of the data plan remains at $8.00 per month per line for a $496,000 monthly cost.

Attachments: (3)

Original T-Mobile USA-Agreement-06132022

1/12/2024 at 1:45 PM
T-Mobile USA Inc-Exercise of First Option of Agreement-04172023 (2)

1/12/2024 at 1:45 PM
2nd option T-Mobile signed OPS Exercise of Section Option (CLM 2355475 FINAL 12-01-23)

1/12/2024 at 1:46 PM

I.17. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Metropolitan Community College to Provide Framework for Northwest High School Early College Program through June 1, 2026

Rationale: Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metropolitan Community College (MCC) beginning with the 2023-2024 school year and effective until June 1, 2026. The purpose of the agreement is to provide the framework for the partnership between Omaha Public Schools on behalf of Northwest High School and MCC to establish the Omaha Public Schools Northwest Early College Program (ECP). The Northwest ECP is one of the Omaha Public Schools' advanced academic diploma options. The ECP targets and enrolls students who desire a rigorous curriculum, students who might not otherwise go to college, and students who desire a program which focuses on college and career readiness. The program aligns with post-secondary requirements, culminating in an associate degree.

Attachments: (1)

MOU Metro Community College

1/12/2024 at 3:09 PM

I.18. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments

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

Attachments: (1)

Staff Adjustments 1-22-24

1/12/2024 at 11:49 AM

I.19. Approval to Reject All Bids Submitted for Bid No. 24-011 for New and Unused Tire Balance Machine

Rationale: Administration recommends the Board of Education rejects the bids submitted for Bid No. 24-011 for New and Unused Tire Balance Machine. Three vendors submitted proposals. However, a specification was not included in the original bid that surfaced as a determining factor in the final bid award. This additional specification is as to whether regional maintenance service can be provided. Administration is seeking to reject the bids so that the bid specifications can be modified and rebid.

Attachments: (1)

Original Bid Tire Balance Machine-2944340-v3 (2).1

1/12/2024 at 1:17 PM

I.20. Approval to Reject All Bids Submitted for Bid No. 24-012 for New and Unused Brake Lathe

Rationale: Administration recommends that the Board of Education reject the bid submitted for Bid No. 24-012 for New and Unused Brake Lathe. The proposed rejection by the District is based upon the receipt of an incomplete bid by the sole bidder. The bidder did not submit the required information on the required proposal form. Administration is seeking to reject the bid and rebid.

Attachments: (1)

Original Bid No. 24-012 Brake Lathe

1/12/2024 at 1:21 PM

I.21. Approval of Resolution 24-001 relating to Grievance Appeal Hearing

Rationale: In keeping with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement entered into between the District and the Omaha Education Association, the Board of Education is in receipt of a grievance appeal. The resolution sets forth the date, time and procedure to be followed at the Grievance Appeal Hearing before the Board of Education. The resolution also retains the Perry Law Firm to assist the Board in conducting the hearing and to provide legal advice for the grievance appeal. The Board initially scheduled the grievance appeal hearing for November 29, 2023. However, the parties mutually agreed to continue the hearing to a later date in the event the parties could not reach a resolution of the issues raised by the grievance appeal. On January 5, 2024, the OEA notified the Board that it wished to proceed with the appeal hearing and it has been scheduled for January 31, 2024.

Attachments: (1)

Resolution 24-001 Regarding Grievance Appeal Hearing

1/12/2024 at 2:01 PM

J. Discussion and/or Action Items

J.1. Information Item(s)

J.1.a. Accountability Committee Update

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

J.2. Action Item(s)

J.2.a. Approval of Interim Superintendent Ray's Mid-Year Evaluation

Rationale: Board President Head and Vice President Smith represent to the Board that they met to conduct and complete Interim Superintendent Ray's evaluation on Friday, January 19, 2024 and the Board approves Interim Superintendent Ray's Mid-Year Evaluation.

J.2.b. Approval of First Reading of Policy 6213

Rationale: Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. The Policy Committee Chair will provide recommended changes to Policy 6213.

6213 - Acceptance of Credits

Attachments: (1)

Revised Policy 6213 - Acceptance of Credits 01082023

12/21/2023 at 12:41 PM

J.2.c. 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. The Committee is recommending that the Board adopt the following new positions with this report:

Bill #	Senator	Postion	Description
LB835	Blood	Support Ltr*	Adopt the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact
LB840	McKinney	Monitor w/ Research	Adopt the Poverty Elimination Action Plan Act
LB841	McKinney	Oppose Testimony	Adopt the School Leadership Engagement Act
LB845	Hunt	Support	Prohibit eviction of certain tenants during the school year
LB855	Conrad	Support Ltr*	Prohibit school districts from taking certain actions relating to outstanding debts on a school lunch or breakfast account
LB858	Linehan	Monitor w/ Research	State intent to appropriate funds to the State Department of Education to expand the office of finance and administrative services
LB859	Linehan	Monitor w/ Research	Change conflict of interest provisions for certain political subdivision officers
LB860	Linehan	Monitor	Change a reporting requirement relating to the Early Childhood Education Grant Program
LB862	Linehan	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to the transportation of students and require school districts to submit a report regarding certain student transportation
LB872	Clements	Monitor w/ Research	Prohibit acceptance of central bank digital currency by state and local governments
LB878	Holdcroft	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions regarding certain bond and related elections
LB882	Bostar	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
LB893	Ibach	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions of the ImagiNE Nebraska Act relating to the types of property receiving a property tax exemption
LB899	Hughes	Oppose Ltr	Exempt Class III school districts from the prohibition on suspending a student in pre-kindergarten through second grade
LB924	McKinney	Monitor w/ Research	Provide a homestead exemption for residents of qualified census tracts
LB939	Erdman	Oppose	Adopt the My Student, My Choice Act
LB949	Linehan	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to inspection of real property by county assessors
LB951	Linehan	Oppose	Adopt the Public Officials on Private Boards Open Meetings Act
LB952	Day	Support Ltr	Require the Department of Health and Human Services to implement the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program
LB953	Kauth	Support Ltr	Provide tuition waivers for student teachers as prescribed
LB957	Dungan	Monitor w/ Research	Provide for early childhood aid under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
LB962	Wayne	Support	Prohibit the use of certain projection maps in public schools and require each school board to adopt a policy relating to projection maps
LB985	Linehan	Support Ltr*	Change provisions relating to grant eligibility under the Nebraska Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act
LB986	Linehan	Monitor w/ Research	Terminate loan repayment assistance and provide grants to teachers under the Teach in Nebraska Today Act
LB987	Linehan	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to applicability of and assessment instruments under the Quality Education Accountability Act
LB988	Linehan	Monitor w/ Research	Provide, change, and eliminate provisions regarding elections for certain purposes
LB997	Ibach	Monitor w/ Research	Require the State Department of Education to establish criteria for salary supplements for child care and early education providers
LB1005	Walz	Support Testimony	Change provisions relating to the Attracting Excellence in Teaching Program and the Excellence in Teaching Cash Fund under the Excellence in Teaching Act
LB1006	Walz	Support	Change provisions relating to allocated income tax funds under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
LB1008	Walz	Support Ltr	Appropriate funds to the State Department of Education
LB1010	Walz	Support Ltr*	Provide transfers to the Education Future Fund for reimbursements for special education
LB1011	Walz	Support Ltr	Change provisions relating to early childhood education under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
LB1012	Walz	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to certain tax levy and bonding authority of school districts
LB1013	Walz	Oppose	Create the Family Engagement Grant Program for certain schools
LB1014	Walz	Support Ltr*	Change requirements relating to school psychologists
LB1018	Holdcroft	Oppose Ltr	Provide that positions of public employment shall not require a postsecondary degree and require equal consideration for non-degree-holders' wages and benefits
LB1019	Holdcroft	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to the correction of assessment and tax rolls
LB1021	Cavanaugh, M.	Monitor w/ Research	Require programs for inmates related to compensation and employment and require minimum wage for inmates of jails and Department of Correctional Services facilities and state and political subdivision employees
LB1027	Clements	Monitor	Change provisions relating to schools which elect not to meet accreditation and approval requirements
LB1028	Clements	Monitor w/ Research	Require city-county health departments to obtain approval for directed health measures
LB1033	Lippincott	Monitor w/ Research	Provide for enforcement of violations relating to use of handheld wireless communication devices as a primary action
LB1034	Lippincott	Monitor w/ Research	Prohibit a school district from punishing an employee or prohibiting an employee from engaging in religious expression when an employee is on duty at school
LB1041	Fredrickson	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to homestead exemptions
LB1050	Conrad	Support Ltr	Require school districts to provide menstrual products to students
LB1052	Walz	Support	Allow a teacher employed at an approved or accredited public, private, denominational, or parochial school to receive reimbursement for school supplies
LB1053	Walz	Support Testimony	Authorize an extended-career retention grant under the Nebraska Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act
LB1054	Walz	Monitor w/ Research	Adopt the Child Care Safety and Security Act
LB1055	Walz	Monitor w/ Research	Require development of a reading instruction system and programming for adults and children, create a steering committee, and provide for a literacy coordinator
LB1056	Walz	Monitor w/ Research	Create the School Construction Assistance Task Force
LB1063	Halloran	Oppose	Require approval by the voters of the school district prior to expenditure of special building funds as prescribed
LB1065	Lippincott	Oppose Ltr	Authorize a school district to hire a chaplain to perform the duties of a school counselor without a certificate issued by the Commissioner of Education
LB1066	Lippincott	Oppose Ltr	Authorize a school board to adopt a policy for participation in an elective course in religious instruction conducted off school district property by a sponsoring entity
LB1071	Dungan	Oppose Ltr	Protect free speech rights of student journalists and student media advisers
LB1081	Conrad	Oppose Testimony	Require school districts to comply with student-teacher ratios in certain classrooms
LB1083	Conrad	Support Testimony	Change provisions relating to the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act
LB1086	Walz	Monitor w/ Research	Eliminate the Department of Health and Human Services and create three departments
LB1091	Murman	Oppose	Provide requirements and restrictions for school boards relating to professional employeesâ€™ organizations
LB1092	Murman	Monitor w/ Research	Adopt the Online Age Verification Liability Act
LB1104	Aguilar	Monitor w/ Research	Change fees for lobbyist registration and change distribution of such fees
LB1121	Dungan	Support Testimony	Authorize additional grants under the Nebraska Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act
LB1141	McKinney	Oppose Ltr	Change provisions of the Student Discipline Act
LB1146	Murman	Support Ltr	Provide an additional exception to the prohibition on suspending a student in pre-kindergarten through second grade
LB1150	Brandt	Oppose	Change the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
LB1160	Walz	Support Testimony	Change provisions relating to the Attracting Excellence to Teaching Program and the Excellence in Teaching Cash Fund
LB1175	Holdcroft	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to redemption of bonds of political subdivisions
LB1176	Dungan	Monitor w/ Research	Adopt the Public Entities Pooled Investment Act
LB1183	Bostar	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to county assessors and require counties to offer to purchase certain property at the assessed value
LB1190	McKinney	Monitor w/ Research	Adopt the Professional Service Contract Reporting Act
LB1193	Conrad	Oppose Ltr	Provide a process for a parent or guardian to request that such person's child repeat a grade under certain circumstances
LB1201	Hardin	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to the Early Childhood Education Grant Program and redefine terms under the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
LB1213	Walz	Oppose Ltr	Require employers to provide twenty hours of paid leave per year for school-related activities
LB1217	Bostar	Monitor w/ Research	Provide certain property tax exemptions and change valuation provisions relating to rent-restricted housing projects and sales-restricted houses
LB1230	Wayne	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to the applicability of the enrollment option program for any student who enrolls in another school district within the same city as the school district in which such student resides
LB1231	Wayne	Monitor w/ Research	Adopt the Nebraska Education Formula and terminate the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act
LB1238	Walz	Support	Adopt the Special Educators of Tomorrow Act
LB1241	von Gillern	Oppose Testimony	Change provisions relating to property tax levy limits
LB1247	Hansen	Monitor w/ Research	Require certain school lands be open to the public for hunting as prescribed and provide powers and duties relating to the use of such school lands for hunting
LB1248	Kauth	Monitor w/ Research	Eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions
LB1252	Linehan	Support Ltr	Provide for a professional learning system and regional coaches for teaching students to read
LB1253	Linehan	Support Ltr	Create the Dyslexia Research Grant Program
LB1254	Linehan	Support Ltr	Provide for a professional learning system and regional coaches for teaching students to read
LB1263	Wishart	Monitor w/ Research	Provide scholarships to students enrolled in trade programs
LB1268	Conrad	Monitor w/ Research	Change provisions relating to homestead exemptions for purposes of judgment liens and execution or forced sale
LR275CA	Blood	Monitor w/ Research	Constitutional amendment to repeal provisions that prohibit a person from being denied employment because of membership in or nonmembership in a labor organization
LR278CA	Murman	Monitor w/ Research	Constitutional amendment to change the membership of the State Board of Education

*Letter has been sent.

Attachments: (1)

Legislative Matrix 1.19.24

1/19/2024 at 11:30 AM

K. Receipt of Reports

K.1. 2022 Graduate Follow-Up

Rationale: Each year the Division of Research conducts the Graduate Follow-Up Study in fulfillment of state reporting obligations. One of the main goals is to ascertain the post-secondary experiences our graduates have (e.g., work, college, military service) and their perspectives regarding the degree to which our district has prepared graduates for these experiences. Contact is established with graduates between January and June of the year following their graduation, and a scripted survey is used to collect the necessary data for this report. Attached are the results of the 68th Graduate Follow-Up study with this year’s report focusing on the 2021-2022 graduates of the Omaha Public Schools. Calls will begin soon with the 2022-2023 graduates.

Attachments: (1)

2022 OPS Graduate Follow-Up Report for BOE 1.22.24

1/11/2024 at 9:51 AM

K.2. 2022-23 Advanced Placement Annual Report

Rationale: Annually, the Division of Research completes reporting on student participation in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. This report includes student course participation and completion rates for Omaha Public Schools students.

Attachments: (1)

2022-23 Advanced Placement Annual Report

1/12/2024 at 11:08 AM

K.3. First Quarter Board Conference Expenses 2023-2024

Rationale: Policy 8230 requires the Secretary to the Board of Education to prepare a quarterly report summarizing all Board member travel and expenditures associated with attendance to workshops, conferences, or meetings.

Attachments: (1)

First Quarter Board Travel Expenses - 2023-2024

1/19/2024 at 10:10 AM

L. Request for Closed Session

Rationale: The Omaha Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.

Explanation

At this point, it is appropriate for the Board to meet in closed session for one of the stated matters and/or any other permissible closed session matters in compliance with the law.

PROPOSAL:

That the Board hold a closed session:

1. For strategy session with respect to negotiations/collective bargaining clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

2. For strategy session with respect to property/real estate matters clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

3. For strategy session with respect to pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

4. For discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

5. For investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

6. For personnel and the evaluation of job performance clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

7. For discussions of the legal consequences of specific action and legal advice clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.

M. Adjournment

January 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

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