October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

A. OPS Board Of Education Information

B. Call to Order

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. OPS Vision, Mission and Moonshot Statements

E. Roll Call

E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence

F. School Spotlight

G. Board and Superintendent Communications

G.1. Superintendent

G.2. Board Members

H. Public Comment and Recognition

I. Consent Agenda

I.1. Reading of Minutes

I.1.a. Monday, September 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting

I.1.b. Monday, September 28, 2026 - Workshop

I.2. Approval of an Agreement with The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska for Buffett Early Childhood Institute to Establish the Intensive Early Childhood North Program for the 2026-2027 through 2028-2029 School Years ($750,000.00)

I.3. Approval of Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Alley Poyner Maccietto Architecture (APMA) for the North High Stadium Project Phase 4 (North High School Existing Facilities Upgrades and Field Amenities)

I.4. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for North High Stadium Project (Project Game On) Phase 4 from August 2026 through August 2027 ($10,066.00)

I.5. Approval of Appointment of Kimara Snipes to the Nebraska Association of School Board's (NASB) Board of Directors

I.6. Approval to Award RFP No P002-27 and Contract to Uniform Warehouse, Inc. to Purchase Security Uniforms for All District Security Guards ($50,000.00 Annual Projection)

I.7. Approval of Change Order No. 7 Bid No. 26-030, OPS Transportation South Interior Office Improvements Project by Kingery Construction Co (Add $25,912.50) Total: $3,657,983.50

I.8. Approval of Claims Report A - District Expenditure

I.9. Approval of Claims Report B - Expenditures from Various Student Activity Funds for which the Board Serves as Custodian

I.10. Approval of Claims Report C - Expenditures on behalf of Board Members or their Related Organizations

I.11. Approval of Claims Report D - Payroll Expenditures

I.12. Approval of Claims Report E - Payroll Estimated Expenditures

I.13. Approval of Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims - Expenditures to be Paid from Education Service Unit's Funds

I.14. Committee on Claims Audit Approval (10/05/2026)

I.15. Approval of the Contract and Educational Administrator Pay Transparency Notice for Kanyon Chism, Ed.D. to Serve as Administrator of ESU #19 for the 2026-2027 School Year

I.16. Approval of Title I Homeless, Delinquent, & Neglected Agency Contract with Boys Town for the 2026-2027 School Year ($50,700.00)

I.17. Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with STAR Autism Support to Provide Professional Learning, Coaching, and Materials to Support Alternate Curriculum Program Teachers and Paras for the 2026-2027 School Year ($5,900.00)

I.18. Approval of Contracts with Agencies for Special Education Services for the 2026–2027 School Year ($1,585,311.00)

I.19. Approval of Proposed Staffing Adjustments 

J. Discussion and/or Action Items

J.1. Information Item(s)

J.1.a. 2025-2026 Behavior and Discipline Report

J.1.b. Legislative Committee Update

J.2. Action Item(s)

K. Receipt of Reports

K.1. Head Start Monthly Board Report August 2026

K.2. Head Start/Early Head Start Program Information Reports 2025-2026

L. Request for Closed Session

M. Adjournment