May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting
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A. OPS Board Of Education Information
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Notice to visitors: If you wish to speak, please obtain a “Request to be Heard” form from the entry table and return the completed form to the table attendant or the Board of Education Director. The agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education at the Administrative Building during regular working hours. |
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B. Call to Order
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C. Pledge of Allegiance
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North High School's JROTC will present the Colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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D. OPS Vision, Mission and Moonshot Statements
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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. The Moonshot: All students will read on grade level by 2030. |
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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 Board of Education Spotlight recognizes the Westview High dance team for winning the Class A Hip Hop divisions at the 2026 Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships.
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G. Board and Superintendent Communications
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G.1. Treasurer
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The Treasurer's Report for March 2026 is attached for review.
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G.2. Superintendent
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G.3. Board Members
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H. Public Comment and Recognition
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I. Consent Agenda
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At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
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I.1. Reading of Minutes
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I.1.a. Monday, April 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Adoption of, Award to, and Approval of the Agreements and Data Protection Agreements for the High School Career and Technical Education Curriculum as Recommended by the Curriculum Committee for the 2026-2027 through the 2032-2033 School Years being Awarded under Policy 7000, V. A. Academic Prerogative ($1,172,101.56)
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FUND: 4070, Depreciation Fund
PROGRAM: 2510, Business Support Services DEPT: 7062100, Accounting & Finance Office POLICIES: 6121, 7000. III Total Amount: $1,172,101.56 Administration issued requests for proposals for multiple curricular materials beginning in March 2025 for High School Career and Technical Education curriculum adoptions. Following receipt of proposals, Administration conducted a robust and thorough evaluation process including teacher review, field-testing, community review, further administrative review, additional teacher and research evaluation. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121, which requires approval by the Board of curricular materials, Administration presented its recommendations to the Curriculum Committee on February 25, 2026. The Curriculum Committee adopted those recommendations and presented them to the Board on March 9, 2026, as an information item. On April 20, 2026, the Board rejected portions of the Requests for Proposals where the District did not receive submissions or had very low favorability from teacher reviews after initial evaluation and field-testing. Administration has recommended, and the Curriculum Committee has agreed, to move forward with the purchase of additional materials and resources for these courses under Policy 7000, V. A. Academic Prerogative. The total amount of this purchase is $1,172,101.56.
* Note that the McGraw Hill and Pearson agreements approved by the Board on April 20, 2026, include the quotes being approved today. As such, those contracts are not included as attachments to this agenda item.
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I.3. Approval of Amendment No. 004 to Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Doing Business As AT&T Mobility Corporation for Renewal Terms at Benson High School Tower Facility
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Per Board Policy No. 7000 IX, Administration recommends approval of Amendment No. 004 to the ground and tower space lease agreement originally approved by the Board on May 16, 2011 with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, Doing Business as AT&T Mobility Corporation, for the communications facility at 3225 North 52nd Street (Benson High School). Amendment No.004 allows for (3) additional (5) year periods of lease renewal upon the end of the final renewal term of the existing lease. Under the new agreement rent will increase to $43,500.00 per year for the first term with an increase of 12.5% at the beginning of each additional renewal term.
Amendment No. 001 was approved by the Board of Education on June 20, 2011. Amendment No. 002 was approved by the Board of Education on July 17, 2023. Amendment No. 003 was approved by the Board of Education on February 2, 2025.
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I.4. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-028 to HopSkipDrive, Inc. and Collaborative Student Transportation (CST) for Transportation Services for Title 1, Pre-Kindergarten and Homeless Students for 2026-2027 ($2,549,531.00)
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FUND: 53390 Other Contracted Transportation Services
PROGRAM: 2760 Special Education (77%) 3102 Early Childhood Education (23%) DEPT: 7162800 Transportation Services SUPPLIER: HopSkipDrive, Inc. SUPPLIER: Collaborative Student Transportation (CST) POLICY: 7000.V.B. AMOUNT: $2,549,531.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 26-028 to HopSkipDrive, Inc. and Collaborative Student Transportation (CST) for the provision of transportation services for Title I, Pre-Kindergarten, and Homeless students for the 2026-2027 school year. Transportation services for these student populations have been provided by third-party vendor(s) since 2017. The bid allowed for multiple awards due to the number and type of routes required. Five proposals were received. Assisted Student Transportation, LLC was determined to be non-compliant for proposing a three-year contract term, and WHC NE, LLC d/b/a zTrip was determined to be non-compliant for failing to meet insurance requirements outlined in the bid specifications. The projected cost for transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year is $2,549,531.00 based on anticipated usage consistent with the 2025-2026 school year. Of this total, $1,460,407,00 is the projected award to HopSkipDrive, Inc., and $1,503,125.00 is the projected award to CST. Actual expenditure will be based on student needs, and this projection does not include additional costs for aides, after-hours services, or standby services due to the variable and unpredictable nature of those needs. *Note: After-hours and weekend transportation, standby driver cost, and Next Level Learning Services are excluded from the daily school-year estimate, as these charges are not consistent and are difficult to accurately project. The contract will be awarded for one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year extensions.
For complete bid documentation, contact Jonathan.Kult@ops.org.
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I.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.8. 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.9. 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.10. 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.11. Committee on Claims Audit Approval (5/04/2026)
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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.12. Approval of Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley Construction Company, Inc, Doing Business As MCL Construction for the Omaha North Stadium Project
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Administration recommends approval of the attached Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley Construction Company, Inc, d/b/a MCL Construction for the Omaha North Stadium Project. This project, known as Project Game On, is a collaboration between Omaha Public Schools, YMCA of Greater Omaha, City of Omaha, The Lozier Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, NewStreet Properties, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, Emspace + Lovgren and the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to provide a game-changing stadium for North High as a part of a larger project. The new stadium will be constructed on the land immediately to the East of North High School, which the District has agreed to acquire from the YMCA. The Funding agreement with OPSF was approved by the Board on April 7, 2025. The site plan and design concept were approved by the Board on July 17, 2025. In keeping provisions of the funding agreement between the District and OPSF, the project, including this MCL agreement, will be entirely funded by the funding partners. The Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the project is being approved contemporaneously with this Construction Manager at Risk Agreement in Item I.13 of this agenda.
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I.13. Approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley Construction Company, Inc, Doing Business As MCL Construction for the Omaha North Stadium Project
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Administration recommends approval of the attached Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Meyers-Carlisle-Leapley Construction Company, Inc, d/b/a MCL Construction for the Omaha North Stadium Project. This project, known as Project Game On, is a collaboration between Omaha Public Schools, YMCA of Greater Omaha, City of Omaha, The Lozier Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, NewStreet Properties, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, Emspace + Lovgren and the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to provide a game-changing stadium for North High as a part of a larger project. The new stadium will be constructed on the land immediately to the East of North High School, which the District has agreed to acquire from the YMCA. The Funding agreement with OPSF was approved by the Board on April 7, 2025. The site plan and design concept were approved by the Board on July 17, 2025. The Construction Manager at Risk agreement with MCL is being approved contemporaneously with this GMP Amendment as Item I.12 of this agenda. The GMP for the project is Seventeen Million, One Hundred Nineteen Thousand, Three Hundred Thirty Six Dollars and Zero Cents ($17,119,336.00), subject to additions and deductions as provided by Change Orders and Work Change Directives issued in accordance with the requirements of the Agreement. In keeping provisions of the funding agreement between the District and OPSF, the project, including this MCL agreement, will be entirely funded by the funding partners.
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I.14. Approval of Contracts with Iowa School for the Deaf and Lake Mary Center for Special Education Services for the 2025-2026 School Year ($337,105.00)
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Funds: 1, General Fund
Department: 7194010 Special Education Administration Programs: 1270 - Tuition to Agencies Policy: 7000 Amount: $337,105.00 Administration recommends approval of the attached Special Education Services agreements with Iowa School for the Deaf and Lake Mary Center. The District contracts annually with outside agencies for special education services that are required under Nebraska Department of Education Rule 51 and Rule 52. While the District typically attempts to approve Special Education Services agreements early in the school year, special circumstances involving Iowa School for the Deaf and Lake Mary Center have delayed approval of their respective agreements. The District requested extension of these agreements beyond the current school year to avoid being in the same situation for the 2026-2027 school year which the service providers declined. The rates for services set forth in each agreement have been approved by NDE and are allowable reimbursable special education expenditures. The contract with Iowa School for the Deaf is in the amount of $317,105 for five (5) students. The contract with Lake Mary Center is in the amount of $20,000 and covers related services for one student. The total cost to the District for these two agreements is $337,105.00. Given the District’s prior relationships with these service providers, students have been receiving services throughout the current school year.
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I.15. Approval of Elementary Learning Center Programming Interlocal Agreement with the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties to Assist in Funding Early Childhood Education Within Learning Community Subdistrict 2 for the 2026-2027 through 2028-2029 School Years ($5,240,897.88)
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Administration recommends approval of an agreement between Omaha Public Schools and the Learning Community. The District has applied for and received a grant in the amount of $5,240,897.88 to assist in funding Early Childhood Education programming serving Conestoga, Kellom, Lothrop, and Franklin, as well as supporting literacy development in elementary schools located within Learning Community subdistrict 2. This partnership between the Learning Community and Omaha Public Schools will provide resources, programming, and support for early childhood education and for the children, parents, educators, and childcare providers engaged in such education to children within the catchment areas of the Conestoga, Kellom, Lothrop, and Franklin Elementary School areas. This grant will fund four Home Visitors, two Family Community Facilitators, two Speech Language Assistants, and two Literacy Coaches for three years, 2026-2027 through 2028-2029.
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I.16. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Omaha Chamber Music Society (OCMS) to Donate Musical Instruments to the OCMS Good Vibrations Program Through July 31, 2027
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Administration recommends approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Omaha Chamber Music Society (OCMS) whereas Omaha Public Schools will donate musical instruments to OCMS that the District no longer maintains through July 31, 2027. The proposed recipient, Omaha Chamber Music Program’s Good Vibrations program, refurbishes instruments and provides them to students at no cost. This program has directly benefited OPS students, with more than 30 instruments distributed during the 2025-2026 school year alone. Donating these instruments reduces maintenance costs while expanding student access to music education, aligning with District goals. More students are given the gift of owning their own instrument to further their music education in OPS and beyond. We are requesting a waiver to Policy 3090 to allow donation of surplus musical instruments that are no longer cost-effective to repair or maintain.
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I.17. 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.18. Approval of Purchase and Data Protection Agreement for RAZ Plus Licenses for Elementary, Middle, and High School Level English Learners for the 2026-2027 School Year ($56,360.00)
Rationale:
Fund: 1: General Fund
Program: 1170, English Language Learners Department: 7198170, English As a Second Language Vendor: Explore Learning Board Policy: 6121, 7000 Amount: $56,360.00 Administration recommends purchasing RAZ Plus licenses to supplement core instruction for English Learners (ELs) across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. We currently use this resource in English language development lessons at elementary for a targeted group of students receiving direct instruction from an EL teacher. We also use the resource in ESL courses in middle and high school. This resource strengthens language development, with specific focus on reading by supporting access to grade-level curriculum. RAZ Plus provides targeted language instruction aligned to academic content and ELP Standards, offering integrated literacy and language practice that supports students in reaching proficiency on the ELPA21 Summative. Language proficiency is an achievement closely linked to NSCAS reading proficiency and higher graduation rates in Omaha Public Schools. These materials are being presented to the Board for approval in keeping with the provisions of Policy 6121, which requires approval by the Board of curricular materials. The license agreement is for the 2026-2027 school year and the total cost of this purchase is $56,360.00.
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I.19. Approval to Purchase District Annual Order Art Supplies for the 2026-2027 School Year ($103,622.03)
Rationale:
FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT: 7162900 Supply-Warehouse and Distribution of Inventory SUPPLIER: 6175 Pyramid School Products SUPPLIER: 75380 School Specialty POLICY: 7000. III. D. AMOUNT: $103,622.03 Administration recommends approval to purchase District Art Supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. District’s schools submitted requests for general student art supplies through the annual ordering process for the 2026-2027 school year. Items are being sourced using supplier quotes by selecting the lowest cost from three available cooperative contracts for each item, utilizing contract pricing. This purchase method qualifies as an exception to formal bidding under Board Policy 7000 V.B.(Cooperative Purchases). The total cost of the itemized art supply order is $103,622.03.
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I.20. Approval to Purchase Updated Network Infrastructure from CDW-G LLC for the District’s Transportation South Facility ($118,644.80)
Rationale:
FUND: 1 - General Fund
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction DEPARTMENT: 7062560 - District-wide Technology SUPPLIER: CDW-G LLC POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. B., 7000, V. G AMOUNT: $118,644.80 The Administration recommends approval to purchase updated network infrastructure equipment for the District’s new Transportation South Facility, including network switches, transceivers, wireless access points, and VoIP telephones. This equipment will support reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity necessary for daily operations, instructional technology, and administrative functions at the new site. The proposed infrastructure will provide robust wired and wireless network access for staff, enable seamless communication through the District’s VoIP phone system, and ensure the Transportation South Facility aligns with the District’s established technology standards. The purchase was not competitively bid, as the network infrastructure equipment will be procured through a cooperative purchasing agreement under State Contract 15332 OC. This procurement method is authorized as an exception to the competitive bidding requirement in accordance with Board Policy 7000, Section V.B. (Cooperative Purchases). The total cost of the project is $118,644.80.
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I.21. Rejection of a Portion of RFP P001-26 for Middle School Exploratory Courses Curriculum, Resources, Supplies and Equipment
Rationale:
Pursuant to Policy 7000, II.D, Administration recommends the Board of Education partially reject bids for RFP P001-26 for Engineering and Technology A/B - course STEAM 6,7,8; Career Exploration - course Introduction to Careers 7th Grade and Digital Information Technology - course Computer AppaII-III; Communicate! - course Speech or Communications; College and Career Ready Labs Learning System - course Intro to Careers 8th Grade. These courses did not receive submissions or had very low favorability from teacher reviews after initial reviews and field-testing. Administration will move forward with pursuing additional materials and resources for these courses under academic prerogative. Administration will request approval of textbooks, materials, and resources for the remaining portion of RFP P001-26 at a future Board of Education Meeting.
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J.1.a. Summer Reading Program Updates
Rationale:
Administration will share information on the Summer Reading Program that is happening through Next Level Learning in partnership with the Omaha Public Libraries.
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J.1.b. Accountability Committee Update
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The Chair of the Accountability Committee will provide an update.
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J.1.c. Budget & Audit Committee Update
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The Chair of the Budget & Audit Committee will provide an update.
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J.1.d. School Finance Review Commission Update
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The Nebraska Legislature created the School Finance Review Commission during the last legislative session. The Commission, which includes a representative from the District, met for its initial meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Dr. Holman, who was appointed by the Governor to represent the District, will give an update to the Board regarding the commission meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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J.2.a. Approval of Revisions to Policy 7000
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The District’s Auditor has recommended that the District adopt a revised procurement policy which specifically references the federal procurement standards. It is the practice of the District to follow the federal procurement standards when required to do so by law, regulation or program requirements. The attached amendment to Policy 7000 affirms that practice and makes clear the obligation to do so.
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L. Request for Closed Session
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The Omaha Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.
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At this point, it is appropriate for the Board to meet in closed session for one of the stated matters and/or any other permissible closed session matters in compliance with the law. That the Board hold a closed session: 1. For strategy session with respect to negotiations/collective bargaining clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law. 2. For strategy session with respect to property/real estate matters clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
3. For strategy session with respect to pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
4. For discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
5. For investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
6. For personnel and the evaluation of job performance clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
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M. Adjournment
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