March 2, 2020 at 6:30 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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The Omaha Bryan High School JROTC will present the Colors and led the 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: Omaha Public Schools prepares all students to excel 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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African American History Challenge winners - MS and HS - Beveridge and Northwest
Good evening President Snow, Vice President Holman, members of the Board and Superintendent Dr. Logan. For this evening's #OPSProud Spotlight, we are proud to welcome the winners of the African American History Challenge from Northwest High School and Beveridge Magnet Middle School. The event is hosted by 100 Black Men and the event teaches students important historical facts about African Americans both locally and nationally. Principal Lee from Northwest sends his best - he had a conflict with this evening's meeting. I'd like to introduce you to Ms. McCoy and Mrs. Molina who will tell you more about the competition and the students who are present today. |
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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 January 2020 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. Thursday, February 20, 2020 - Budget Hearing
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I.1.b. Thursday, February 20, 2020 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Agreement and Warranty Deed between Omaha Public Schools and the City of Omaha to convey land for a Right of Way on North 30th Street
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I.3. Amendment No. 001 to the Agreement with Boyd Jones Construction - 2018 Bond Program - Catlin and Conestoga Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project ($4,979,776.00)
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I.4. Amendment No. 001 to the Agreement with Boyd Jones Construction - 2018 Bond Program - Edison and Masters Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project ($5,999,641.00)
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I.5. Approval of the 2020-2022 Maintenance Crafts Division Negotiated Agreement
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The District and the Maintenance Crafts Division have negotiated wages, benefits, terms and conditions of employment for the 2020-2022 school years within the parameters set forth by the Board of Education. The Maintenance Crafts Division has ratified the Agreement as presented and staff recommends approval by the Board of Education
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I.6. Award Request for Proposal to Optimized Systems for Consulting Services to Integrate Various Building Automation Systems - 2014 Bond Program - 15 Schools
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I.7. Award to J3 Roofing & Contracting Inc. for a partial roof resurface at Pawnee Elementary - ($77,600.00)
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I.8. Boyd Elementary Traffic Signal Easement
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I.9. Certificate(s) of Substantial Completion Columbian Elementary - 2014 Bond Program
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I.10. Change Order No. 001 - 2014 Bond Program - Replacement School - Columbian Elementary School (Deduct $28,320.14)
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I.11. Claims - School District of Omaha - Report A
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It is recommended that the claims for School District of Omaha be approved as presented by the Central Administrative Staff.
A. CLAIMS A REPORT
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I.12. Claims - School District of Omaha - Report B
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It is recommended that the claims for the School District of Omaha be approved as presented by the Central Administrative Staff.
A. CLAIMS B REPORT
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I.13. Claims - School District of Omaha - Report C
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It is recommended that the claims for the School District of Omaha be approved as presented by the Central Administrative Staff.
A. CLAIMS C REPORT
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I.14. Claims - Educational Service Unit No. 19
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It is recommended that the claims for Educational Service Unit No. 19 be approved as presented by the Central Administrative Staff.
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I.15. Committee on Claims Audit Approval 3/2/2020
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The Committee on Claims met on 3/2/2020 and approved the audit of claims conducted by the Secretary to the Board of Education.
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I.16. Computer Purchase for Liberty Elementary School
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I.17. Computer Purchase for Gateway Elementary School
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I.18. Declaration of Surplus Relocatable Classroom Buildings
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I.19. District Annual Order for Textbooks
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I.20. Grant Fund Budget Adjustments
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I.21. Head Start Monthly Board Report - January
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I.22. Staff Adjustments
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J. Discussion and/or Action Items
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J.1. Action Item(s)
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J.1.a. Legislative Update
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The Board may vote on any items presented by the Legislative Committee and any bill currently in front of the Nebraska Legislature.
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J.1.b. Purchase of Curricular Materials and Resources for Kindergarten - 5th Grade English Language Arts
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The Department of Curriculum and Instruction Support is requesting approval at the March 2, 2020, Board of Education meeting to purchase curriculum materials and resources. This recommendation aligns with our new Strategic Plan of Action 2020-2025 to accelerate literacy learning for all elementary students.
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J.1.c. Steele Dynamics Work with Elementary and Middle School Programming
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Steele Dynamics will assist OPS in establishing and implementing the elementary and middle school vision/programming starting in March 2020 through May 2021. Services to include:
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J.2. Information Item(s)
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J.2.a. Policy Committee Update
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K. Receipt of Reports
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K.1. Second Quarter Board Travel Expenses
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K.2. End-of Year MAP Review
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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.
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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