June 2, 2025 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. Board and Superintendent Communications
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F.1. Treasurer
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The Treasurer's Report for April 2025 is attached for review.
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F.2. Superintendent
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F.3. Board Members
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G. Public Comment and Recognition
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H. 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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H.1. Reading of Minutes
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H.1.a. Monday, May 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting
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H.2. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for OPS Blackburn Access Control System & Exterior Door Upgrades
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Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.4., Administration recommends acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Blackburn Access Control System and Exterior Door Upgrade project. The project was completed on November 29, 2024, by Elkhorn West Construction, and that date will serve as the commencement date for the one-year warranty period required by the contract documents. Administration acknowledges that this Certificate of Substantial Completions should have been presented to the Board previously and steps have been taken to correct this oversight. The retroactive substantial completion date will provide continuity in the warranties' start dates and recognizes that the District has had beneficial use and occupancy of the facility since that date.
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H.3. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Burke High School Stadium Renovations
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Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.4., Administration, in keeping with long-standing practice, the Substantial Completion for Burke High School Stadium Renovations is being submitted to the Board of Education for acceptance.
Contractor Project Completion Date Lueder Construction Burke High School May 2, 2025 Company Stadium Improvements The completion date, as listed above, is the commencement date of the one-year warranty period and is required by the contract documents. This agreed-upon contractual date will provide continuity in the warranties' start dates and considers that the Owner had beneficial use and occupancy of the facility.
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H.4. Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for OPS Walnut Hill Cooling Tower Replacement
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Pursuant to Policy 7003, F.4., Administration, in keeping with long-standing practice, the Substantial Completion for Walnut Hill Cooling Tower Replacement is being submitted to the Board of Education for acceptance.
Contractor Project Completion Date B&K Mechanical Contractors LLC, Walnut Hill Cooling Tower Replacement May 19, 2025 Doing Business as Grunwald Mechanical Contractors The completion date, as listed above, is the commencement date of the one-year warranty period and is required by the contract documents. This agreed-upon contractual date will provide continuity in the warranties' start dates and considers that the Owner had beneficial use and occupancy of the facility.
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H.5. Approval of Amendment No. 002 to the Lease Agreement with T-Mobile Central LLC for Additional Ground Space and Generator Installation at the Burke High School Tower Facility
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Administration recommends the approval of Amendment No. 002 to the Ground Space and Tower Space Agreement with T-Mobile Central LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the communications facility at 12200 Burke Boulevard (Burke High School). The contract with T-Mobile Central LLC was approved by the Board of Education on November 21, 2016, and Amendment No.001 was approved by the Board of Education on June 22, 2023. Amendment No. 002 allows the lessee to utilize ground space and allows the right to install a new generator on a concrete pad on the premises. The District will be compensated for this additional space by an increase in monthly rent paid by T-Mobile Central LLC in the amount of $132.30 per month. Improvements to the site will include the installation of fencing, a concrete pad, a generator, underground conduits to existing equipment, and a new automatic transfer switch, and will be completed by the lessee at their expense.
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H.6. Approval to Award Bid No. 25-006 to Rotella’s Italian Bakery for Bread Products for the 2025-2026 School Year ($834,000.00)
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FUND: 4005 Nutrition Services Fund
PROGRAM: 2199 Other Student Support Services DEPT: 7165000 Nutrition Services SUPPLIER: Rotella’s Italian Bakery POLICIES: 7000, IV.C. AMOUNT: $834,000.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 25-006 to Rotella’s Italian Bakery to purchase Bread Products for the 2025-2026 school year. Rotella’s Italian Bakery fully complies with federal requirements for the school lunch program, falls within the expected price for bread, and is the sole bidder for this purchase. Rotella has provided bread for the District's breakfast and lunch programs since 2014. The total amount awarded to Rotella’s Italian Bakery is $834,000.00.
For complete bid documentation, contact Eduardo.Acosta@ops.org.
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H.7. Approval to Award Bid No. 25-008 to First Wireless, for Emergency Responder Radio Enhancement System at Forest Station Elementary, Summer of 2025 ($58,830.00)
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FUND: 42 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning SUPPLIER: First Wireless POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $58,830.00 Administration recommends the Award of Bid No. 25-008 to First Wireless for the Emergency Responder Radio Enhancement System at Forest Station Elementary. The work shall include installation of all electric, low-voltage cabling, repeaters, amplifiers, antenna, equipment, testing, and certifications required to install a complete Emergency Responder Radio Enhancement System in the building as required by NFPA 1, Fire Code. This system will allow first responders’ radios to communicate with command throughout the entirety of the building. The District received two bid responses. The bid received from First Wireless was the lowest compliant bidder. The total purchase price is $58,830.00.
For complete bid documentation, contact Kenneth.Juhl@ops.org.
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H.8. Approval of Purchase of Digital Radios from First Wireless Inc. ($1,839,152.28)
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FUND: 1 General (21%)
FUND: 176 Title IV (79%) PROGRAM: 2150 School Safety (21%) PROGRAM: 2110 Student and Community Services (79%) DEPT. ID: 7105700 School Safety (21%) DEPT ID: 7105800 Student and Community Services (79%) PROJECT: 499625 Title IV (79%) Student Support and Academic Enrichment SUPPLIER: First Wireless Inc. POLICY: 7000 III AMOUNT: $1,839,152.28 Administration recommends the approval of additional digital radios to complete the transition from analog to digital in all Omaha Public Schools and Programs. During the 2024-2025 school year, the Omaha Public Schools made the decision to transition to digital radios due to an improved user experience and augmented safety features. The radios that are being purchased are the same radios which were selected by the District following under RFP No. P003. For that reason, Administration recommends waiver of the bidding provisions of Policy 7000. The Board of Education previously approved those purchases on March 4, 2024. The additional digital radios will maximize District-wide alerts and limit daily interruptions to the classroom. This purchase will include 2,684 digital radios, programming and license application fees. Administration anticipates grant reimbursement for a significant portion of this purchase.
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H.9. Approval to Award Bid No. 25-016 to Bernina Omaha LLC., for Sewing Machines for the District’s High Schools ($65,940.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2211 Career & Technical Education Support DEPT: 7196010 Career & Technical Education VENDOR: Bernina Omaha LLC. POLICIES: 7000, V.A.; 7000, VII.A. AMOUNT: $65,940.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 25-016 to Bernina Omaha LLC. Sewing Machines, Model Bernina B335 for the remaining 2024-2025 school year at a bid cost of $1,099.00 each. The Sewing Machines will be bought to replace those that have reached the end of their useful life throughout the District. Bryan High School will purchase (30) thirty sewing machines for the Interior Design Pathway Program, and South High School will purchase (30) thirty sewing machines for the Costume Design Pathway Program, all for student use in the District’s Pathway programs. The total purchase of (60) sixty sewing machines is $65,940.00. Bernina Omaha LLC. was the only bidder. Their bid was within expected pricing and met all specifications. The bid requires Bernina Omaha LLC. hold pricing for three years beginning June 03, 2025, and ending June 02, 2028, with tiered pricing for each school year beginning June 3rd in years 2025, 2026, and 2027 if additional purchases are needed. If the District seeks additional purchases of Sewing Machines, such purchases will be brought to the Board of Education for approval.
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H.10. Approval to Award Bid No. 25-022 to 7er Construction for Lewis & Clark Middle School ACP Suite Improvements Project, Summer of 2025 ($448,000.00)
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FUND: 42 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning SUPPLIER: 7er Construction POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $448,000.00 Administration recommends the Award of Bid No. 25-022 to 7er Construction for the Lewis & Clark Middle School ACP Suite Improvements Project. The work shall include all electrical, low voltage, framing, doors, door frames, hardware, and finishes required to remodel existing spaces utilized by the ACP program into two classrooms, one restroom, two sensory rooms, and a kitchen/life skills area at Lewis & Clark Middle School. The remodel will provide spaces that better accommodate the educational and physical needs of students in the program. The District received three (3) bid responses. 7er Construction, D.R. Anderson Construction, and Mark VII Enterprises were all compliant and met specifications. The low bidder received from 7er Construction was within the engineer’s pre-bid estimate and the allotted project budget. Administration recommends awarding Bid No. 25-022 to 7er Construction. The total price of the bid is $448,000.
For complete bid documentation, contact Barakat.Elshalaby@ops.org.
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H.11. Approval to Award Bid No. P004-25 and Agree to a Contract and Data Protection Agreement with Marco Technologies LLC, to Provide Districtwide Print Management Services for the 2025-2026 School Year ($114,508.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT: 7062560 Districtwide Technology SUPPLIER: Marco Technologies LLC POLICY: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. G AMOUNT: $114,508.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid P004-25 and enter into the attached contract with Marco Technologies LLC, to provide print management services. These services will allow users to print more easily to strategically located printers, resulting in a more efficient use of resources. To provide better security and reduce waste, this software will allow users to send a print job to a selected copier and have the job released only once the user is physically present at the copier. The terms of the contract include the 2025-2026 school year and will auto-renew annually as long as the District continues to use the software. The cost per printer/device is $145 per year and based on the current 380 devices the District projects to utilize, the total projected cost for the first year will be $114,508.00. The actual annual cost may vary if additional devices are added or removed mid-year.
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H.12. Approval of Change Order No. 001 to OPS Walnut Hill Cooling Tower Replacement Project by B&K Contractors LLC, Doing Business as Grunwald Mechanical (Add $22,407.00) Revised Total: $463,985.00
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning VENDOR: B&K Mechanical Contractors LLC, Doing Business as Grunwald Mechanical Contractors POLICY: 7000, IV. C. AMOUNT: $22,407.00 Pursuant to Policies 7000, IV. G., Administration recommends approval of change order No. 001 to B&K Contractors LLC, Doing Business as Grunwald Mechanical, awarded through Bid No. 25-002 for the OPS Walnut Hill Cooling Tower Replacement Project which was approved by the Board of Education on December 11, 2024:
The proposed changes will not affect the substantial completion date of April 1, 2025.
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H.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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H.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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H.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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H.16. 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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H.17. 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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H.18. 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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H.19. Committee on Claims Audit Approval (06/02/2025)
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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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H.20. Approval of a Consulting Services Agreement with Boys Town National Community Support Services for Central High School through June 16, 2025 ($2,250.00)
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Rationale: FUND: 154, Title I-A
PROGRAM: 1100 , Title I-A DEPT: 3311110 Central High School Instruction SUPPLIER: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home Boys Town National Community Support Services POLICY: 7000 VII.A. AMOUNT: $2,250.00 Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached agreement with Boys Town National Community Support Services to provide services for Central High School for an additional date this summer. Boys Town facilitators continue to support Central High School staff and students to develop and sustain social skills through workshops and training sessions. The Board of Education originally approved a Consulting Services Agreement with Boys Town National Community Support Services for Central High on October 17, 2022. As the total of this contract and previously approved contracts together is over $50,000, the attached contract is being presented to the Board for approval pursuant to Board policy 7000, III.K. and 7000, VII. A. The total cost of this agreement is $2,250. Boys Town facilitators will provide ongoing coaching and professional support for administrative summer school improvement work. This proactive approach provides teachers with the tools to remain focused on academic content during instruction time, aligned with the school's academic improvement goal. This resource was identified by District Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B) staff.
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H.21. Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with Engaged Leaders, Inc. for Secondary Students in the Thrive Leadership Club Programs, August 13, 2025, through May 20, 2026 ($56,924.00)
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Fund: 1, General
Department: 7198170, English as a Second Language Program: 1170, English Language Learners Vendor: Engage Leaders, Inc. Policies: 7000, III., K., 7000, VII., A Amount: $56,924.00 Administration recommends approval of a Consulting Services Agreement with Engaged Leaders, Inc. for secondary students in the Thrive Leadership Club programs from August 13, 2025, through May 20, 2026. THRIVE Leadership Club is an after-school club designed to provide support to English learners and refugee students who might not otherwise connect with traditional secondary school activities. Omaha Public Schools has offered the THRIVE Leadership Club in schools since 2017. The total cost is $56,924.00, paid through English Learner program general funds.
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H.22. Approval to Exercise the First Option Year with North End Teleservices, for Call Center Support, for Student Transportation (Projected $1,500,000.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2750 Student Transportation Regular 2760 Transportation SPED School Age 3102 Early Childhood Special Education DEPT: 7162800 Student Transportation SUPPLIER: North End Teleservices. POLICY: 7000, VII.. A AMOUNT: $1,500,000.00 (Projected) Administration recommends exercising the first one-year option term in the District’s contract for Call Center support. This contract was approved by the Board of Education on August 7, 2023 and includes the option to extend the term of the Agreement for two terms of one year each. This term is the first term of the two one-year options and would take effect on July 2, 2025, and end on July 1, 2026. This service agreement provides phone representatives who will staff the student transportation call center 12 hours a day for the 2025-2026 school term. Phone representatives will assist staff, students, and parents with questions and concerns related to transportation services. Staff for the call center will be solely provided by Northend Teleservices, LLC. Based on past usage, the District estimates the annual cost of this one-year extension to be $1,500,000.00.
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H.23. Approval to Exercise the Second and Final Term of the Contract with Collaborative Student Transportation of Minnesota LLC. for Student Transportation (Projected $2,138,600.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2750, Student Transportation-Regular 2760 Transportation SPED School Age 3102 Early Childhood Special Education DEPT: 7162800 Student Transportation SUPPLIER: Collaborative Student Transportation of Minnesota LLC. POLICY: 7000, VII., A AMOUNT: $2,138,600.00 (Projected) Administration recommends exercising the second and final term in the Districts’ contract for Title I Pre-Kindergarten Students and Homeless Students, which was approved by the Board of Education on October 26, 2023. This contract has the option to extend the term of the Agreement for two (2) terms of one (1) year each. This term would be the second and final one-year optional extension. This extension would be in effect from August 15, 2025, through August 14, 2026. The contractor provides additional student transportation services each day to Omaha Public School's students who are designated by the District for services on a needs-only basis. These services may support Title I Pre-Kindergarten Students and Homeless Students as needed. Based on past usage, the District estimates the annual cost of this one-year extension to be $2,138,600.00.
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H.24. Approval to Exercise the Second Option Contract with First Student Inc. for Auxiliary Student Bus Transportation Services (Projected $3,438,502.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2750 Student Transportation Regular DEPT: 7162800 Student Transportation SUPPLIER: First Student Inc. POLICY: 7000, VII., A AMOUNT: $3,438,502.00 (Projected) Administration recommends exercising the second and final option in the District’s contract with First Student Inc. for athletic/activity events, transporting students attending the Wilson Focus Program, and providing supplemental home-to-school transportation services for students as needed. The Board of Education approved the original contract on April 17, 2023, and exercised the first option on June 17, 2024. This option would be the second and final of the two one-year options and would be from August 15, 2025, through August 16, 2026. Based on the past year’s usage, the District projects the annual cost of this extension to be $3,438,502.00.
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H.25. Approval of Change Order No. 001 for Blackburn Access Control System & Exterior Door Upgrades at Blackburn Alternative Program by Elkhorn West Construction (Add $13,717.54) Revised Total: $854,017.54
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FUND: 42 2018 Bond Proceed Funds
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT.: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning SUPPLIER: Elkhorn West Construction POLICIES: 7000, IV.C., 7000, IV.E., 7000, VII.A., 7000, VII.D. AMOUNT: $ 0.00 Pursuant to Policies 7000, IV. G., Administration recommends approval of Change Order No. 001 to Elkhorn West Construction for the OPS Blackburn Access Controls and awarded through Bid No. 24-008, which was approved by the Board on November 27, 2023:
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H.26. Approval of Purchase of IT Server Lab Environment from CDW Government Solutions, LLC ($74,077.21)
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FUND: 5190 ESU19 Information & Management Services
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT: 7062515 IMS Project Management SUPPLIER: CDW Government Solutions, LLC POLICY: 7000, VII., 7000, V. B AMOUNT: $74,077.21 Administration recommends the purchase of an IT server lab environment from CDW Government Solutions. The server lab will provide a controlled space for IT staff to experiment with new technologies and gain practical experience, improving technical expertise. It also offers the opportunity to simulate IT scenarios, enabling the resolution of issues without impacting live systems. The server lab will be installed at the TAC Data Center. Additionally, the lab will facilitate research and testing, reducing deployment risks related to system integration and cybersecurity. This proactive approach will improve our security posture, enhance operational efficiency, and minimize costly errors by reducing our need to outsource and allowing full testing prior to deployment of new software updates, ensuring fewer failed deployments. This purchase is being made in accordance with Board Policy 7000, V. B. (cooperative purchases). The total cost to the District is $74,077.21.
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H.27. Approval to Exercise the First Option for Bid No. 24-047 with Mid-State School Equipment Inc. for the Purchase of Sico Cafeteria Tables for the 2025-2026 School Year
Rationale:
Administration recommends exercising the first one-year option with Mid-State School Equipment per Bid No. 24-047, Sico Cafeteria Tables, for an additional one (1) year term from July 16, 2025, through July 15, 2026. The Board of Education approved Bid No. 24-047 on July 15, 2024. The contract with Mid-State School Equipment per the bid document allows two (2) additional one (1) year extensions to hold pricing for MODEL SICO BY-65 ($4489.00 per Table), MODEL SICO TC-65 ($3270.00 per Table), and for MODEL SICO STTB61G (3647.00 per Table). Pricing includes delivery and set-up. These units also include a lifetime warranty on coverage from defects in materials, welds are covered and mechanical struts.
The District is not making any additional purchases at this time, but projects additional purchases over the course of the next school year to provide ongoing support to replace high school, middle school, and elementary cafeteria tables that have reached the end of their useful life throughout the district. Future purchases under this agreement will be presented to the Board of Education for approval prior to the actual purchases.
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H.28. Approval of the First Option One-Year Extension for the Contract with Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC. for Dairy Products for the 2025-2026 School Year ($3,170,000.00)
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FUND: 4005 Nutrition Services Fund
PROGRAM: 2199 Other Student Support Services DEPT: 7165000 Nutrition Services SUPPLIER: Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC POLICIES: 5417, 7000, IV.C. AMOUNT: $3,170,000.00 Administration recommends acceptance of the first of three possible one-year extensions with Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC., for Dairy Products for the 2025-2026 school year. These products are a part of the District’s healthy school breakfast and lunch program for all students. This is the first year of a three, one-year additional option available on the contract with Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC. The Board of Education approved the original contract on April 19, 2024. Hiland Dairy (formerly Roberts Dairy) has provided milk products for the District’s breakfast and lunch programs since 1922. The total amount for the 2025-2026 school year is $3,170,000.00.
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H.29. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Omaha Education Association for Secondary Science of Reading Pilot Stipend or Credit
Rationale:
Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with the Omaha Education Association to provide covered employees who enrolled in, were admitted into, and successfully complete the Science of Reading course through TNTP during the 2024-2025 school year with the choice of either 3 graduate credit hours through Wayne State College or a stipend in the amount of one thousand, three hundred dollars ($1,300.00). Nebraska Revised Statute 79-2602 requires that all PK-3 teachers in Nebraska to be trained in an approved professional development course. Those teachers currently participate in a program through the University of Nebraska at Omaha and receive the same choice of credit or stipend. This MOU will extend those same benefits to covered employees beyond grade 3. Participation in the Science of Reading is in direct support of the Moonshot. This agreement applies only to the 2024-2025 school year.
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H.30. 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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H.31. Approval of Agreement with IXL Learning to Purchase IXL Math to Support High School Mathematics Instruction for the 2025-2026 School Year ($136,100.00)
Rationale:
Fund: 1, General
Department: 7193010, Secondary Education Admin Program: 1100, Regular Instruction Vendor: IXL Learning, Inc. Policies: 6121, 7000, V.A. Amount: $136,100.00 Administration recommends approval of the Contract and Data Protection Agreement with IXL Learning to purchase IXL Math for the 2025-2026 school year to support high school mathematics instruction. IXL Math provides students with personalized, standards-aligned practice across Algebra, Geometry, and other high school math content areas. The program delivers real-time diagnostic insights and supports skill mastery aligned with the Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics. This item is being presented to the Board for approval in keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121,which requires approval by the Board of curricular materials. In keeping with the bid exceptions contained within Policy 7000, Section V., G (Academic Prerogative), no bid was required for this purchase. The total cost of the purchase is $136,100.00.
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H.32. Approval to Award Proposal No. P017-24 to QuaverEd for Grades K-6 Music Curriculum and Resources and the Attached Contracts and Data Protection Agreement to be used in the District’s Grades K-6 Music Courses for the 2025-2026 through the 2031-2032 School Years ($1,302,945.00)
Rationale:
FUND: 4070, Depreciation Fund
PROGRAM: 2510, Business Support Services DEPT: 7062100, Accounting and Finance Office SUPPLIER: QuaverEd POLICIES: 7000, III. K, 7000, VII. A., 6121 AMOUNT: $1,302,945.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid P017-24 to QuaverEd and of the attached Agreement and Data Protection Agreement to purchase materials and resources to support its K-6 Vocal Music curriculum. The District systemically reviewed its K-6 Vocal Music materials and resources. As part of that process, the District issued Request for Proposal P017-24 for Grades K-6. Following the initial review of submissions, two resources and related materials were selected for field-testing. High-quality materials were selected based on Nebraska State Standards, teacher reviews, field-testing, bias reviews, cost range, usability, student experience, rigor, and community reviews in keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121. Administration presented its findings and recommendations to the Curriculum Committee on May 12, 2025, and to the Board of Education on May 19, 2025. The Curriculum Committee and Administration recommend awarding Proposal P017-24 to QuaverEd for Grades K-6 Music Curriculum and Resources for the 2025-2026 through the 2031-2032 school years. The total awarded price is $1,302,945.00. .png)
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H.33. Approval to Purchase Alternate Curriculum Textbooks and Resources from Attainment Company, Building Wings, EPS Learning, and STAR Autism Support and the Attached Contracts and Data Protection Agreements to be used in the District’s K-Age 21 Alternate Curriculum Program for the 2025-2026 through 2031-2032 School Years ($1,700,942.00)
Rationale:
FUND: 4070, Depreciation Fund
PROGRAM: 2510, Business Support Services DEPT: 7062100, Accounting and Finance SUPPLIER: Attainment Company SUPPLIER: Building Wings SUPPLIER: EPS Learning SUPPLIER: Star Autism Support POLICIES: 7000, III. K, 7000, VII.A., 6121 AMOUNT: $1,700,942.00 Administration recommends approval of the attached Agreements and Data Protection Agreements with four publishers to purchase materials and resources to support students receiving special education services through an alternate curriculum for the 2025-2026 through the 2031-2032 school year. The District undertook systemic review of its alternative curriculum program textbooks and resources. As part of that process, the District issued a Request for Proposal P025-24 in May 2024. Of the four bids received, none of them met requirements and fully supported student needs and they were rejected at the May 6, 2025, Board Meeting. Additional resources were requested under academic prerogative. Utilizing guidance and rubrics, high-quality instructional materials, professional learning, and student resources were selected based on an analysis of best practices, teacher reviews, field-testing, bias reviews, and community reviews consistent with the Curriculum Development Cycle and in keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121 and Policy 7000. Administration presented its findings and recommendations to the Curriculum Committee on May 12, 2025, and to the Board of Education on May 19, 2025. The Curriculum Committee and Administration recommend approval to enter into agreements with Attainment Company, Building Wings, EPS Learning, and STAR Autism Support for K- age 21 for curriculum materials and resources to support the Alternate Curriculum Program. The total purchase price is $1,700,942.00.
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H.34. Approval for Partial Award of Proposal No. P029-24 to Alfred Publishing, LLC, and Mc-Graw Hill, LLC and Agreements and Data Protection Agreements for Music Textbooks and Resources for Grades 4-12 for the 2025-2026 through 2031-2032 School Years ($386,054.63)
Rationale:
FUND: 4070, Depreciation Fund
PROGRAM: 2510, Business Support Services DEPT: 7062100, Accounting and Finance Office SUPPLIER: Alfred Publishing, LLC SUPPLIER: McGraw-Hill, LLC. POLICIES: 7000, III. K, 7000, VII. A., 6121 AMOUNT: $386,054.63 Administration recommends a partial award of Bid No. P029-24 to Alfred Publishing and to McGraw-Hill to purchase materials and resources to support its 4-12 Music curriculum and approval of the agreements and Data Protection Agreements to support these purchases. The District systemically reviewed its 4-12 music materials and resources. As part of that process, the District issued a Request for Proposal P029-24 for Grades 4-12. Following the initial review of submissions, multiple resources and related materials were selected for field-testing. Utilizing guidance and rubrics, high-quality materials were selected based on Nebraska State Standards, teacher reviews, field-testing, bias reviews, cost range, usability, student experience, rigor, and community reviews in keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121. Administration presented its findings and recommendations to the Curriculum Committee on May 12, 2025, and to the Board of Education on May 19, 2025. The Curriculum Committee and Administration recommend awarding Proposal P297-24 to Alfred Publishing and McGraw-Hill for Grades 4-12 Music Curriculum and Resources for the 2025-2026 through 2031-2032 school years. The total awarded price is $386,054.63. On May 19, 2025, the Board of Education approved a partial rejection of bid for the following courses: 4-5 Strings, (H) Jazz Band, Music Technology, Music Exploration 6-8, Music Business 1-4, (H/DL) Guitar 1-8, and Color Guard. Administration will move forward with pursuing additional music materials and resources for these courses under academic prerogative. .png)
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H.35. 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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I. Discussion and/or Action Items
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I.1. Information Item(s)
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I.1.a. Accountability Committee Update
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The Chair of the Accountability Committee will provide an update.
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I.1.b. Curriculum Adoption Committee Update
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The Chair of the Curriculum Adoption Committee will provide an update.
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I.1.c. Update to Policy 5008
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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 policy:
5008 - Student Attendance
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I.2. Action Item(s)
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I.2.a. Approval of Second Reading of the 2025-2026 Code of Conduct
Rationale:
Administration recommends second reading approval of the 2025-2026 Code of Conduct. The 2025-2026 Code of Conduct was brought to the Board of Education as an information item on April 21, 2025, and the Board approved the first reading on May 5, 2025.
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I.2.b. Approval of Agreements with SPARK PE (The Prophet Corporation) and Human Kinetics for Materials and Resources to be used in the District’s K-12 Physical Education Curriculum for the 2025-2026 through 2031-2032 School Years ($1,257,473.14)
Rationale:
FUND: 4070, Depreciation Fund
PROGRAM: 2510, Business Support Services DEPT: 7062100, Accounting and Finance SUPPLIER: The Prophet Corporation SPARK PE SUPPLIER: Human Kinetics POLICIES: 7000, III, VII.A., 6121 AMOUNT: $1,257,473.14 The Curriculum Adoption Committee recommends approval of the attached Agreements with SPARK PE (The Prophet Corporation) and Human Kinetics to purchase materials and resources to support K-12 Physical Education classes. The District undertook systemic review of its Physical Education textbooks and resources. As part of that process, the District issued a Request for Proposal (P025-24). Following the initial review of submissions, resources and related materials were selected for field-testing. The administration summarized 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. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121 and Policy 7000, Administration presented its findings and recommendations to the Curriculum Adoption Committee on May 12, 2025. The total awarded price is $1,257,473.14. .png)
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I.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 position of Oppose for AM 1587.
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J. Receipt of Reports
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J.1. Head Start Monthly Board Report for April 2025
Rationale:
This document provides the Board of Education with monthly Head Start information regarding attendance and enrollment, meal counts, in-kind amounts, health requirements, policy council minutes, delegate reports, and program information summaries to maintain a communication structure to support oversight responsibilities as stated in Head Start Performance Standard 1301.2.
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K. 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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L. Adjournment
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