April 15, 2024 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 Miller Park Elementary leader Dan Kirchhevel for receiving a 2023 Metropolitan Omaha Education Consortium's LIGHTS Outstanding Elementary Principal Award.
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G. Board and Superintendent Communications
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G.1. Superintendent
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G.2. Board Members
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H. Public Comment and Recognition
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I. Consent Agenda
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At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
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I.1. Reading of Minutes
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I.1.a. Monday, April 1, 2024 - Regular Meeting
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I.1.b. Monday, April 1, 2024 - American Civics Committee
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I.2. Approval of Amendment No. 002 to the Agreement with Cybersoft Technologies, Inc. for Nutrition Services for 2024-25 ($107,931.00)
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FUND: 1 Nutrition Services
PROGRAM: 2199 Other Student Support Services DEPT: 7165000 Nutrition Service SUPPLIER: Cybersoft Technologies, Inc. POLICY: 7003, III.K., VII.A. AMOUNT: $107,931.00 Administration requests the approval of the attached Amendment No. 002 with Cybersoft Technologies for the 2024-25 school year. The software extension provides continuity in data for the current cycle of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for students, which streamlines data collection and reporting to apply for an extension for CEP for three additional years. We are seeking to waive Policy 7000 requirements to bid for this extension. Amendment No. 2 provides the same rates as the original agreement (fourth year), plus Amendment #001 is in compliance with Bid No. 20-019, which was approved by the Board of Education on April 15, 2020. The total cost for this one-year agreement is $107,931.00.
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I.3. Approval of Annual Liability Insurance Package Renewal Negotiated with First National Insurance Company for Coverages including, Property, Liability, Workers Compensation, Crime, Cyber Liability, Fiduciary and Excess Fiduciary, State Track Meet Liability, and Blanket Builder Risk, from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 ($7,809,892.95)
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Administration recommends that the Board approve the purchase of the attached liability insurance package through First National Insurance Company (FNIC) for a premium of $7,809,892.95 (including the already approved FNIC fee of $80,000.00). This package includes property insurance through Travelers for a premium of $6,043,509.00, liability insurance through United Educators for a premium of $963,121.00, excess workers’ compensation insurance through Safety National for a premium of $412,175.00, cyber liability insurance through Crum Forster for a premium of $129,159.94, crime insurance through Travelers for a premium of $8,148.00, State Track Meet general liability insurance for a premium of $2,591.01, fiduciary liability insurance through Chubb for the first layer for a premium of $44,070.00 and Skyward/Great Midwest Insurance for the second layer of fiduciary coverage for a premium of $39,689.00. This package also includes the blanket builder risk policy through Travelers. Administration is also recommending the addition of a second layer of Cyber coverage from Indian Harbor for $5,000,000.00 in excess of the coverage provided by Crum & Foster. This additional coverage has an annual premium of $82,430.00. Significant increases in property insurance primarily drive the total premium increase of $1,256,481.92, as we continue to be in the middle of one of the hardest insurance markets in a generation. Property insurance increases are due to a reaction to large weather-related national disasters, increased distracted driving nation wide on property related accidents, and stricter guidelines of coverage by insurers.
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I.4. Approval of Application for Order Approving Final Lump Sum Settlement between the District and Meredith McIvor
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The Administration recommends approval of the attached Application for Order Approving Final Lump Sum Settlement which was reached by the parties at mediation. The Agreement is between Meredith McIvor and the District, arising from an incident which occurred on September 29, 2022, when McIvor sustained injuries. The settlement is in the amount of $125,000. As part of the Agreement, the District is released from all claims. Pending Board of Education approval, the Agreement will be submitted to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court for approval.
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I.5. Approval to Award Bid No. 24-031 to ACBC, LLC. (DBA World of Wonder), Beyond Play, LLC., School Specialty, LLC., Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC., and Charles J Becker & Bro. Inc. (DBS Beckers School Supplies) for Early Childhood Classroom Materials ($81,852.80)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 3201 Early Childhood Education DEPT: 7192010 Elementary Education Admin. PROJECT: 499234 Early Literacy ESSERS III VENDOR: 68134 World of Wonder $31,379.20 VENDOR: 14582 Beyond Play, LLC. $23,916.00 VENDOR: 75380 School Specialty, LLC. $19,076.00 VENDOR: 2770 Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC. $4,463.20 VENDOR: 41754 Beckers School Supplies $3,018.40 POLICIES: 7000, V.A.; 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $81,852.80 Administration recommends award of Bid No. 24-031 to the following vendors: World of Wonder, Beyond Play, LLC., School Specialty, LLC., Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC., and Beckers School Supplies for Early Childhood Classroom Materials. Bid No. 24-031 was issued for the purchase of early childhood materials designed to enhance literacy knowledge through structured play centers. These items support inquiry, communication, letter recognition and identification, and writing skills using fine motor tasks necessary to build strong foundational literacy skills. Each item is also designed to support a unit of study. The District received eleven (11) total bids including several which were non-complaint. Additional information regarding non-compliant bids is set forth as a separate attachment. This purchase aligns with Pillar 1 - Academic Recovery and Acceleration Support and will be reimbursed with Fund 175, COVID Federal Grants. This is a one-time purchase. World of Wonder, Beyond Play, LLC., School Specialty, LLC., Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC., and Beckers School Supplies are the responsible offerors whose proposals are most advantageous to the district with price and other factors considered. The total amounts awarded are as follows: World of Wonder $31, 379.20, Beyond Play, LLC. $23,916.00, School Specialty, LLC. $19,076.00, Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC. $4,463.20, and Beckers School Supplies $3,018.40.
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I.6. Approval to Award Bid No. 24-038 to McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, LLC for Kennedy Elementary Roof Replacement, Sections B, B1, C, D, F, G, H, I, and J in the Summer of 2024 ($276,600.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 0660020 Kennedy Elementary Facility PROJECT: 499296 Kennedy Elementary Roofing Project SUPPLIER: McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, LLC POLICY: 7000 IV., C. AMOUNT: $276,600.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 24-038 to McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, LLC for Kennedy Elementary Roof Replacement, Sections B, B1, C, D, F, G, H, I, and J in the Summer of 2024. The work will include the removal and replacement of the existing roofing in these sections that have exceeded their useful life and no longer provide adequate energy efficiencies. This roofing project is scheduled to start May 23, 2024, and be completed by September 5, 2024. This purchase is in alignment with Pillar 3-Infrastructure for the Future and will be reimbursed with Fund 175, COVID-19 Federal Grants. McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, LLC is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. The total price of the bid is $276,600.00. Bids received were:
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I.7. Approval to Award Bid No. 24-039 to 10 Men Roofing, LLC for Conestoga Elementary Roof Replacement, Sections B, C, F, and G in the Summer of 2024 ($369,000.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 1360020 Conestoga Elementary Facility PROJECT: 499297 Conestoga Elementary Roofing Project SUPPLIER: 10 Men Roofing, LLC POLICY: 7000 IV. C. AMOUNT: $369,000.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 24-039 to 10 Men Roofing, LLC. for Conestoga Elementary Roof Replacement, Sections B, C, F, and G in the Summer of 2024. The work will include the removal and replacement of the existing roofing in these sections that have exceeded useful life and no longer provide adequate energy efficiencies. This roofing project is projected to start May 23, 2024, and be completed by August 12, 2024. This purchase is in alignment with Pillar 3-Infrastructure for the Future and will be reimbursed with Fund 175, COVID-19 Federal Grants. 10 Men Roofing, LLC is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. The total price of the bid is $369,000.00. Bids received were:
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I.8. Approval to Award Bid No. 24-040 to ACBC, LLC. dba World of Wonder for Magnetic Letters Sets ($149,896.40)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grant
PROGRAM: 3201 Early Childhood Education DEPT: 7192010 Elementary Education Admin. PROJECT: 499234 Early Literacy ESSERS I SUPPLIER: 68134 World of Wonder POLICIES: 7000, III. K.; 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $149,896.40 Administration recommends the approval to award Bid No. 24-040 to World of Wonder for Magnetic Letters Individual Sets. The purchase will provide Individual Magnetic Letter Sets to the District’s Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd-Grade students to practice and reinforce literacy skills while at home. The District received five (5) total bids. World of Wonder was the lowest bidder. Especial Needs, Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC., Really Good Stuff, LLC., and Teacher Created Resourced dba Bluestar Education are non-compliant for failing to provide the required samples as part of their submission. The Magnetic Letters Classroom sets will not be awarded in this Bid due to no compliant supplier providing a product that meets the Bid specifications. The award is for an initial purchase of 13,803 Magnetic Letters Individual Sets - English and 1141 Magnetic Letters Individual Sets - Spanish. The pricing for these items will be held until July 31, 2025, for future potential purchases. This purchase is in alignment with Pillar 1 - Academic Recovery and Acceleration Support and will be reimbursed with Fund 175, COVID Federal Grants. World of Wonder is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. The total amount awarded to World of Wonder is $149,896.40.
*Awarded low price item from a compliant bidder. NC = Non-compliant
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I.9. Approval to Award Bid No. 24-041 to 10 Men Roofing, LLC for Service Center Roof Replacement, Sections A, B, and C in the Summer of 2024 ($310,943.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 7220020 Service Center Facility PROJECT: 499295 Service Center Roofing Project SUPPLIER: 10 Men Roofing LLC POLICY: 7000 IV. C. AMOUNT: $310,943.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 24-041 to 10 Men Roofing, LLC for Service Center Roof Replacement, Sections A, B, and C in the Summer of 2024. The work will include the removal and replacement of the existing roofing that have exceeded their useful life and no longer provide adequate energy efficiencies. This roofing project is projected to start May 23, 2024, and be completed by August 12, 2024. This purchase is in alignment with Pillar 3-Infrastructure for the Future and will be reimbursed with Fund 175, COVID-19 Federal Grants. 10 Men Roofing, LLC is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered. The total price of the bid is $310,943.00. Bids received were:
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I.10. Approval of Change Order No. 004 for Bid 23-008 South High School Capital Improvements – Add $29,788.59 Revised Total: $3,256,605.94
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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: Downs Electric, Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III. K., 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $29,788.59 Pursuant to Policies 7000, IV. G., Administration and Jacobs, with the concurrence of the project architect/engineer, Beringer Ciaccio Dennell Mabrey (BCDM) Architects, recommend that the following change order agreement be submitted for approval: Project: Bid 23-008 South High School Architect/Engineer: Beringer Ciaccio Dennell Mabrey (BCDM) Architects. Contractor: Downs Electric, Inc. This work is funded utilizing Esser Funds under Pillar 3 - Infrastructure for the Future. Downs Electric is the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the District with price and other factors considered.
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I.11. 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.12. 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.13. 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.14. 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 and is presented by payroll and pay date.
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I.15. 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 the totals in the Claims Report.
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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 4/15/2024
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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 to Exercise Second Option with National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc. and Woz ED, Inc. for Next Level Learning ($1,335,211.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 6100 Summer School Regular DEPT: 7072002 School Improvement CLASS: 901 POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A AMOUNT: $1,335,211.00 In 2022, Administration recommended award of Proposal No. P019-22 to National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc., Woz Ed, and LEGO Education for enrichment curricula for Next Level Learning. The Board of Education approved this award on May 2, 2022. The District is exercising its second option to extend pricing. These curricula promote inquiry, problem-solving, creativity and collaboration with unique STEM activities, while engaging students to learn in a hands-on format that aligns to the vision for Next Level Learning while teaching science and math skills. These curricula align to the District’s plan for accelerating learning and to Next Generation Science Standards and supports Priority 1 in the Strategic Plan of Action. The total amount per extended second option pricing for National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc. is $856,711.00 and the total amount for WozED, Inc. is $478,500.00.
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I.20. Approval of a Letter of Intent with the East Omaha Athletic Association to Construct an Indoor Athletic Facility at Nathan Hale Middle School
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Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize the Board President to sign the attached letter of intent with the East Omaha Athletic Association (EOAA) to construct and operate a 130,000 square foot Athletic and Community facility on the campus of Nathan Hale Middle School. The facility will be comprised of approximately 100,000 square feet of multi-sport indoor synthetic turf fields as well as 30,000 square feet of athletic support space including classrooms and meeting spaces. EOAA is proposing that the District enter into a long term, nominal cost lease with EOAA for the use of the land and, in exchange, EOAA will raise and cover the cost of construction and operation of the facility. The District will maintain ownership of the facility and have priority use during the lease period. Upon completion of the lease, the facility will be the District’s. The District will not be obligated to enter into a lease agreement or make any firm commitment to the project until such time as the EOAA has completed its fundraising and a funding and lease agreement is presented to the Board for approval.
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I.21. 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.22. Approval to Purchase 4,000 iPad Air 9th Generation Tablets with Wi-Fi plus Cellular Data Capability and MacBook Teacher Laptops from Apple Inc. for the 2024-2025 School Year ($2,483,900.00)
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FUND: 1 & 175 General Fund reimbursed by COVID Federal Grants
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction DEPT: 7062560 Districtwide Technology PROJECT: 499254 ESSER III - Technology Tools SUPPLIER: Apple Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. G. AMOUNT: $2,167,900.00 Administration recommends approval of the purchase of 4,000 iPad Air 9th generation tablets with Wi-Fi plus cellular data capability in the amount of $1,758,200.00. This purchase includes the cost of the device, $379.00, the new case, $34.95, and Apple Professional Services for configuration and deployment. This purchase will allow the District to provide incoming Kindergarten students with devices for the 2024-2025 school year. This purchase is to ensure students have access to resources to perform daily learning activities. Additionally, Administration recommends the purchase of 500 MacBook Air laptops for the amount of $409,700.00. This purchase includes the cost of the device, $799.00, and Apple Professional Services for configuration and deployment. This purchase will allow new staff access to a new laptop device for the 2024-2025 school year. The purchase will ensure that all new staff have access to the resources and platforms necessary to implement the planned curriculum with fidelity. Apple, Inc. is the sole source provider for iPad Air tablets and MacBook Air laptops, so this item was not bid as it is an exception to Policy 7000 (V.G.) This purchase is in alignment with Pillar I - Academic Recovery & Acceleration Support and this purchase from general funds will be reimbursed with Fund 175, Covid Federal Grants. FUND: 7313 Security Deposit IMS PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction DEPT: 7062800 Risk/Safety Management SUPPLIER: Apple Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. G. AMOUNT: $316,000.00 Administration recommends the purchase of a four-year Apple Care warranty for the 4000 devices for incoming Kindergartners. The cost is $79.00 per device. As this is not an allowable expense for ESSER reimbursement this item has been separated from the ESSERS-reimbursable purchases of iPad Air tablets and MacBook Air laptops. The purchase of 4000 four-year Apple Care warranties amounts to $316,000. In keeping with the provision of policy 7000,V. G., no bid was required for these purchases because Apple is a sole source provider. |
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I.23. Approval to Purchase District Annual Order Art Supplies for the 2024-2025 School Year ($139,704.50)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
DEPT: 7162900 Supply-Warehouse and Distribution of Inventory PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services SUPPLIER: 26765 National Art and School Supplies ($66,719.00) SUPPLIER: 6175 Pyramid School Products ($72,985.50) POLICY: 7000. III. D. AMOUNT: $139,704.50 Administration recommends approval to purchase District Art Supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. Through the annual order process, the District’s schools have submitted their requests for general art supplies for student use for the 2024-2025 school year. Using general funds, products are sourced through the Nebraska ESUCC 2024 Annual Buy Catalog. In keeping with the provision of Policy 7000 V.B. source for the district. The cooperative catalog pages for ESUCC are attached, and a chart itemizes the products and suppliers sourced through the ESUCC catalog. Based on catalog pricing, National Art and School Supplies will be awarded $66,719.00, and Pyramid School Products will be awarded $72,985.50 for general art supplies. Annual Order Art items were bid last year by Purchasing, this year OPS became a member of the ESU Coordinating Council which provides better contract pricing than available via our recent bids. The ESU Cooperative Purchasing catalog supports public and non-public PK-12 education systems in Nebraska, in addition to colleges, universities, and other municipalities across the state.
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I.24. Approval of Renewal Contract with Concentric Corporation to Provide Temporary Staffing as Needed to Fill Essential Positions from April 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025
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FUND: 5190 ESU19 Info & Management Services
PROGRAM: 2252 Technology Support DEPT. ID: 7062535 Network Management SUPPLIER: Concentric Corporation Administration recommends the approval of the attached renewal contract with Concentric Corporation to provide temporary staff for essential positions. The District prefers to hire staff to fill these roles directly. However, when no viable candidates are available, contracted staffing agencies may be consulted for unique, specialized staffing needs or limited temporary projects. Concentric Corporation would support by identifying candidates for temporary classified staffing in technical areas not covered by a negotiated agreement (i.e., IMS, Finance, etc.). The cost would depend on the actual position requirements and the length of time the temporary worker is needed. Funding would be based on position and department. This contract would expire on July 31, 2025. Omaha Public Schools has partnered with Concentric Corporation since 2011. Omaha Public School did not need Concentric Corporation for the 2022-2023 school year.
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I.25. Grant Fund Budget Awards
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It is recommended that the grant fund budget be amended to include the receipts and expenditures of the attached grant awards.
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J.1.a. 2024-2025 Omaha Public Schools Calendar Revision, 2025-2026, 2026-2027 Omaha Public Schools Calendar Proposal
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This presentation represents the beginning of the Calendar Approval Process for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 school years. The calendar will be presented for information in this meeting which coincides closely with the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 Calendar Survey to families, staff, and students. Surveys will be sent to the identified groups using the email recorded in Infinite Campus or to district email addresses. The feedback collected from the Calendar Survey will inform our final draft of the calendar, which will be presented to our Board for consideration of approval.
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J.1.b. Curriculum Committee Update
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The Chair of the Curriculum Committee will provide an update.
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J.1.c. Staff Presentation on Secondary English Language Arts, Secondary Reading Intervention, and Secondary English Learner Materials and Resources for Use Beginning with the 2024-2025 School Year
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Administration has been in the process of undertaking a systemic review of the District’s Secondary English Language Arts, Secondary Reading Intervention, and Secondary English Learner materials and resources. As part of the process, the District issued Request for Proposals (P020-23, P019-23, and PO18-23). Following the initial review of submissions, multiple textbooks, resources, and related materials were selected for field-testing. The administration will present a summary of its findings and recommendations based on an analysis of best practices, teacher reviews, field-testing, bias reviews, and community reviews consistent with the Curriculum Development Cycle. On April 3, 2024, Administration presented their findings and recommendations to the Curriculum Committee. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121 and Policy 7000, Administration will present its final recommendations along with negotiated agreements with the selected vendors to the Board for approval at a future meeting.
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J.2.a. 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.b. Approval of First Reading of Policies
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Policy 8120 stipulates the Board of Education shall cause policies and regulations to be revised as necessary. Administration will provide recommended changes to the following policies:
4007 - Leave Policy 4046 - Use of Public Resources by and Employees 8110 - Rules of Order 8120 -Duties and Functions of the Board of Education 8150 - Committees and Committee Functions 8151 - Standing Committee on American Civics 8152 - Committee on Claims (New) 8160 - Policy Application 8210 - Orientation for Newly-Elected Members of the Board of Education 8230 - Board Member Attendance at Educational Workshops, Conferences, Training Programs, Official Functions, Hearings, and Meetings 8232 - Use of Public Resources 8240 - Membership in School Board Associations 8260 - Conflict of Interest/Contracts 8261 - Conflict of Interest - Employment of Family Member of Board Member or Supervisor and Employment of Board Member 8270 - Conflict of Interest - Other Than Contracts or Employment 8271 - Reporting Procedures 8273 - Conflicts Ledger 8274 - Communication to the Media 8300 - Methods of Operation 8310 - Formulation of Policies 8320 - Amendment or Suspension of Policies 8330 - Formulation of Administrative Regulations 8340 - Meetings 8341 - Types of Meetings 8342 - Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings 8343 - Agenda Construction and Control 8344 - Location of School Board Meetings 8345 - Procedures During Meetings 8346 - Public Participation at Board Meetings 8347 - Teacher-Administrator-Board of Education Relationships 8348 - Recognition
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J.2.c. Approval of First Reading of the 2024-2025 Code of Conduct
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Administration will provide information regarding recommended changes to the Code of Conduct for the 2024-2025 school year.
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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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