March 9, 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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Benson High School's JROTC will present the Colors and lead 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: To prepare all students for success in college, career, and life. |
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E. Roll Call
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E.1. Excused/Unexcused Absence
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F. School Spotlight
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The #OPSProud Spotlight recognizes Westview High's robotics team for winning the JROTC Robotics National Championship Competition.
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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 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, February 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Approval of Amendment to an Elementary Learning Center Programming Agreement with the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties to Carryover Funds from Year One of a Five-Year Agreement Covering 2024-2025 through 2028-2029
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Administration recommends approval of an Amendment between the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties and Omaha Public Schools. On January 6, 2025, the Board of Education approved a five-year agreement with the Learning Community to provide funds to support extended learning to close the opportunity gap. The attached Amendment allows the District to carry over $315,782.76 in approved unused funds from year one of the agreement. Administration will work collectively and collaboratively with the Learning Community to determine how carryover funds will be used in subsequent fiscal years. There is no cost to the District.
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I.3. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-011 and Contract to Commercial Flooring Systems, for the OPS Conestoga Elementary Flooring Replacement, Summer 2026 ($120,900.00)
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FUND: 01 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance School/District Buildings DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning SUPPLIER: Commercial Flooring Systems POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $120,900.00 Administration recommends awarding Bid No. 26-011 and Contract to Commercial Flooring Systems, for the OPS Conestoga Elementary Flooring Replacement. The project includes the labor, material, and equipment required to remove and replace flooring at Conestoga Elementary during the summer of 2026. This project will replace flooring in all classrooms, common learning spaces, administrative and health offices, and some storage areas, which have reached the end of their useful life. The project does not include the replacement of specialty and hard surfaces, such as flooring in the gym, restrooms, stairwells, and entry corridors, which are still maintainable. The District received five bid responses. The bid received from Commercial Flooring Systems is the lowest compliant bidder. The total price of the bid is $120,900.00 Bids received were:
For complete bid documentation, contact debra.failor@ops.org.
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I.4. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-015 and Contract to Yant Testing, Supply and Equipment for Transportation South Fueling Islands, Summer 2026 ($598,180.00)
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FUND: 31 Levy Building Fund
DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning PROGRAM: 2510 Building Support Services PROJECT: 320114 Transportation South VENDOR: Yant Testing, Supply and Equipment POLICY: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $598,180.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 26-015 and Contract to Yant Testing, Supply and Equipment (Yant Equipment) for the OPS Transportation South Fueling Islands project. The project will include all materials and labor to install new underground fuel tanks for gasoline and diesel fuel, fuel islands and pumps, and associated fuel tracking software at the District’s South Transportation Facility located at 5402 L Street (Adjacent to Buena Vista High School). There are no pumps currently at the facility. This project is part of the overall renovation of 5402 L Street into the Transportation South Base Hub. The addition of these fuel islands will serve the bus fleet that will be positioned at this site following the completion of the Transportation South Facility, currently out to bid, along with District fleet vehicles in southeast Omaha. The District received two bid responses. The base bid received from Yant Testing, Supply and Equipment is the lowest compliant bidder. Yant declined to bid alternate #1 to provide additional site utility work and paving. The alternate work will be incorporated into future bid packages at the facility. Due to the high probability of unsuitable soils being present on the property a unit price to amend the soil was requested. The unit price of $70.00 per cubic yard provided by Yant Equipment, will be utilized if unsuitable soil is discovered. The total price of the base bid is $598,180.00. Bids received were:
For complete bid documentation contact kenneth.juhl@ops.org.
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I.5. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-017 and Contract to B&K Mechanical Contractors LLC (Doing Business As Grunwald Mechanical Contractors) for the OPS Bancroft Chiller Replacement Project, Summer 2026 ($1,097,510.00)
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FUND: 31 Levy Building Fund
DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning PROGRAM: 2510 Building Support Services VENDOR: B&K Mechanical Contractors LLC, Doing Business As Grunwald Mechanical Contractors POLICY: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $1,097,510.00 Administration recommends the Award of Bid No. 26-017 and Contract to B&K Mechanical Contractors LLC (Doing Business As (dba) Grunwald Mechanical Contractors) for the Bancroft Elementary Chiller Replacement project. The project will include all materials and labor required for the installation of a new chiller and cooling tower at Bancroft Elementary. The project will replace an existing chiller and air conditioner condenser that has reached the end of service life and can no longer effectively cool the facility and provide an adequate learning environment for students. The District received four bid responses. Fluid Mechanical was non-compliant as they did not attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting. The bid received from B&K Mechanical Contractors LLC, dba Grunwald Mechanical Contractors, is the lowest compliant bidder. The total price of the bid is $1,097,510.00. Bids received were: *Apparent Low Bidder meeting the specifications.
For complete bid documentation, contact barakat.elshalaby@ops.org.
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I.6. Approval of the Baxter Arena-University of Nebraska Omaha Agreement with Omaha Public Schools for 2025-2026 Graduations ($69,000.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
DEPARTMENT: All high schools, Benson 3300010
Central 3310010
North 3320010
South 33300010
Northwest 3360010
Burke 3610010
Bryan High 3640010
Buena Vista 3630010
Westview 369000
PROGRAM: 2199 Other Student Support Services SUPPLIER: Baxter Arena-University of Nebraska at Omaha POLICY: 7000, VII., A AMOUNT: $69,000.00 for 2025-2026 Administration recommends approval of an Agreement with Baxter Arena-University of Nebraska Omaha for exclusive use of functional space to accommodate nine (9) high school graduations during the 2025-2026 school year. These charges are for the rental of the Arena and Holland Ice at the Baxter Arena and utilities, venue equipment and chairs, set up, and tear down. The base rental charge is $11,000.00 per day. There will be additional actual charges for more than one ceremony per day, not to exceed $6,000.00 for each additional ceremony. Graduation Schedule:
May 18 - Buena Vista 7:00 p.m.
May 19 - Bryan High 2:00 p.m.
May 19 - Westview 7:00 p.m.
May 20 - Burke 2:00 p.m.
May 20 - Benson 7:00 p.m.
May 21 - Northwest 2:00 p.m.
May 21 - Central 7:00 p.m.
May 22 - North 2:00 p.m.
May 22 - South 7:00 p.m.
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I.7. 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.8. 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.9. 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.10. 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.11. 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.12. 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.13. Committee on Claims Audit Approval (03/09/26)
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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.14. Approval of Contract with Hemphill to Provide Temporary Staffing as Needed to Fill Essential Positions from March 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached contract with Hemphill Staffing Solutions, Inc. to provide temporary staff for essential positions and to provide temporary staffing during the upcoming district ERP project . The District prefers to directly hire staff to fill these roles, however when no viable candidates are available contracted staffing agencies may be consulted for unique specialized staffing needs or for limited temporary projects. Hemphill Staffing Solutions, Inc would support by identifying candidates for temporary classified staffing in clerical and technical areas as well as supporting functions temporarily when needed. The cost would depend on the actual position requirements and the length of time the temporary worker is needed. Funding would be based on position and department. This contract would expire on July 31, 2027.
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I.15. Approval of a Contract with Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) for Omaha Public Schools to Host the NSAA State Track & Field Championships in May of 2026
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Administration recommends approval of a one-year contract with the Nebraska School Activities Association for Omaha Public Schools to host the NSAA State Track and Field Championships from May 20, 2026, through May 23, 2026, at Burke High Stadium. There is no cost to the District.
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I.16. Approval of Extension of Agreement with First Wireless Inc. for the Purchase of Digital Radios for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Administration recommends the approval of the second extension of the agreement with First Wireless, Inc. per RFP No. P003-24, Two-Way Digital Radios, Supporting Equipment, Service and Installation, and Related Services, for an additional one (1) year term from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The Board of Education authorized award of the bid on February 22, 2024 and approved the contract on March 4, 2024. The contract included the option for three (3) one (1) year extensions. The extension will hold the pricing of the Motorola model MOTOTRBO R7, 2-channel Radios ($1412.00 per radio) and Motorola Model XPR3300-UHF, 1-channel radios ($738.00 per radio) for one (1) year, beginning April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. While no purchases for radios are being made at this time, the District anticipates intermittent purchases throughout the school year to meet school and District needs. The extension includes a maintenance cost of $84,220.00 which was submitted as part of the original bid.
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I.17. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union Local 226 Office Personnel Relating to Contracting Out Temporary Office Personnel Services
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Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees International Union Local 226 (Local 226). The District remains short of office personnel for temporary work on purging cumulative folders. The parties agree that the number of temporary office personnel positions is such that they could be contracted out without adversely affecting Local 226 office personnel. As such, the MOU will permit the District to contract out temporary office personnel services between November 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026.
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I.18. Approval of a New Statement of Work within the One-Year Contract with MyStaff to Provide Temporary Staffing as Needed to Fill Essential Positions for the 2025-2026 School Year ($176,473.60)
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Account: 53190 Contracted Professional
Fund: 1 General Fund Dept ID: 7105200 Student Information Services Program: 2111 Student Information Services Estimated Amount: $176,473.60 Administration recommends approval of the new Statement of Work with MyStaff as the aggregate spent has exceeded $50,000.00. The District prefers to directly hire staff to fill these roles. However, when no viable candidates are available, contracted staffing agencies may be consulted for unique specialized staffing needs or for limited temporary projects. MyStaff would support by identifying candidates for temporary classified staffing in clerical and technical areas as well as supporting temporary functions when needed. The cost would depend on the actual position requirements and the length of time the temporary worker is needed. Funding would be based on position and department.
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I.19. 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.20. Approval to Purchase (300) 13” MacBook Air Devices for Staff at the Teacher Administrative Center ($323,700.00)
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FUND: 4070 Depreciation Reserve Fund
DEPT: 7062560 District-Wide Technology PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services SUPPLIER: Apple, Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. G. AMOUNT: $323,700.00 Administration recommends approval of the purchase of (300) 13" MacBook Air laptops at a cost of $323,700.00 for use by staff at the Teacher Administrative Center (TAC) as replacements for previously purchased devices of various ages that have exceeded their useful life. This purchase will provide refreshed devices for staff based at TAC who have devices older than 4 years old and have been identified as needing a new device. This purchase is part of the IMS Technology Purchase Plan and ensures that all staff have a device that is no older than 4 years. Additionally, this purchase also ensures that all staff have a device that can be updated to MacOS 26 and beyond, which allows for better support and compatibility with current programs. This purchase leverages bulk purchases while adhering to a district standard that optimizes support. In keeping with policy 7000, V.G.(sole source), no bid was required for these purchases because Apple is the sole source provider.
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I.21. Approval to Purchase 8,140 iPads and Required Accessories for Elementary Students, 8,000 iPads and Required Accessories for Secondary Students, 870 iPads and Required Accessories for Teacher, and 3,540 iPads and Required Accessories for Classroom Devices to Renew and Replace Aging Devices Across the District using Apple Financing (Four Annual Payments of $2,521,094.00 at 0% Interest Totaling $10,084,376.00)
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FUND: 4070 Depreciation Reserve Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT: 7062560 District-Wide Technology SUPPLIER: Apple Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. G. AMOUNT: $10,084,376.00 over four annual payments of $2,521,094.00 Administration recommends approval of the purchase of 8,140 iPads and required accessories for Elementary students, 8,000 iPads and required accessories for Secondary students, and 3,540 iPads and required accessories for classroom devices to renew and replace for student use in the 2026-2027 school year. This purchase will allow for new devices for incoming kindergarten students and for renewed devices for students in 3rd, 6th, and 9th grades, as well as for special education students entering a post-senior year in an Omaha Public Schools program. These devices will ensure that all students have a device and necessary accessories that are less than 4 years old, can stay updated and secure, and are developmentally appropriate for the curriculum they will use in their classrooms. Administration also recommends approval of the purchase of 870 iPads and required accessories for deployment to 1st and 4th-grade teachers, as well as to new teachers in the 2026-2027 school year. The purchase for 1st and 4th-grade teachers was requested by CIS administration to maintain teacher-student continuity during iPad modeling. The total purchase of $10,084,376.00 will be financed with Apple at 0% interest, with four annual payments of $2,521,094.00. In keeping with the provision of policy 7000, V. G. (Sole Source), no bid was required for these purchases, as Apple is the sole source provider.
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I.22. Approval to Purchase Classroom Furniture from Virco Inc, for Wilson Focus Elementary School ($74,822.90)
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FUND: 4013 General Liability Unins Loss Reserve Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT ID: 7062100 Accounting & Finance Office SUPPLIER: Virco Inc. POLICIES: 7000, III.J, 7000, VII.B AMOUNT: $74,822.90 Administration recommends the purchase of student desks, tables, stools, chairs, and bookcases to replace items that were damaged beyond repair in the July 2025 flood from Virco Inc., using the Omnia Cooperative Contract. This purchase includes delivery and free furniture set-up. All items will be used in various classrooms throughout the Wilson Focus School for all grade levels. The District will utilize pricing on the regional Educational Omnia Contract #R-TC-18004 pricing with Virco Inc., which is an exception to normal bidding procedures outlined in Policy 7000 V. B., (Cooperative Purchases). The total purchase is $74,822.90. The furniture will be delivered in May 2026 to be usedbeginning in the 2026/2027 school year.
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I.23. Approval of Rejection of All Bids Submitted for Bid No. 26-018 for Resinous Urethane Slurry Flooring Installation for the Transportation Shop
Rationale:
Pursuant to Policy 7000, II.D, administration recommends the Board of Education reject all submissions for Bid No. 26-018 for Resinous Urethane Slurry Flooring Installation. This includes bids submitted by TMI Coatings, LLC and Omaha Concrete Polishing and Coatings, LLC. The proposed rejection of Omaha Concrete Polishing and Coatings, LLC is based upon the vendor not notating the addendum on the bid proposal form. The proposed rejection of TMI Coatings, LLC’s proposal is due to their response including additional charges and requirements including shifting some work back to the District that are not allowed in the bid specifications.
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I.24. Approval of Second Extension of Agreement with Parco Scientific Inc. for the Purchase of Microscopes for the 2026-2027 School Year
Rationale:
Administration recommends the approval of the second and final extension of an agreement with Parco Scientific per Bid No. 24-022, Middle and High School Microscopes, for an additional one (1) year term from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The Board of Education approved the award of Bid No. 24-022 to Parco Scientific on March 26, 2024. The bid document allows two (2) additional one (1) year extensions of the agreement to hold pricing for MIC-1 Walter Product Microscope Model BMT-402D-RC ($135.68 per microscope) and for MIC-2 Walter Product Microscope Model LTM-403-RC ($179.88 per microscope). Each microscope includes two (2) Alkaline AA batteries and one (1) charging cord, and a 5-year warranty. The Board exercised the first option to extend the agreement on March 10, 2025.
The District is not making any additional purchases at this time but projects additional purchases may be necessary over the course of the next year to provide ongoing support to high schools and to outfit middle school science classrooms. Future purchases under this agreement would be presented to the Board of Education for approval prior to the actual purchases.
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J. Discussion and/or Action Items
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J.1. Information Item(s)
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J.1.a. Curriculum Adoption Committee Update
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The Chair of the Curriculum Adoption Committee will provide an update.
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J.2. Action Item(s)
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J.2.a. Approval of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan of Action
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Board of Education members, school leaders, and staff will present the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan of Action to the Board of Education for approval.
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J.2.b. 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 attached new positions which are highlighted with this report.
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K. Receipt of Reports
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K.1. Head Start Community Assessment for 2025-2026
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In accordance with Performance Standards and the 2007 Head Start Act, the Board of Education will be presented with the Head Start Community Assessment update for Douglas County School District 001. Head Start Performance Standard 1305.3 requires that each grant will determine community strengths and needs within the proposed service area.
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K.2. Head Start Monthly Board Report for January 2026
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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L. Request for Closed Session
Rationale:
The Omaha Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.
Explanation
At this point, it is appropriate for the Board to meet in closed session for one of the stated matters and/or any other permissible closed session matters in compliance with the law. That the Board hold a closed session: 1. For strategy session with respect to negotiations/collective bargaining clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law. 2. For strategy session with respect to property/real estate matters clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
3. For strategy session with respect to pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
4. For discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
5. For investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
6. For personnel and the evaluation of job performance clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
7. For discussions of the legal consequences of specific action and legal advice clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law. |
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M. Adjournment
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