April 6, 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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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 Carter Hiley of Central High for winning the 200 individual medley at the 2026 NSAA State Swimming & Diving 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 February 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, March 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting
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I.2. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-030 and Contract to Kingery Construction Company for the OPS Transportation South Interior Office Improvements Project, Summer 2026 ($2,081,200.00)
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FUND: 31 Levy Building Fund
DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning PROGRAM: 2510 Building Support Services PROJECT: 320114 Transportation South VENDOR: Kingery Construction Company POLICY: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D AMOUNT: $2,081,200.00 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No. 26-030 and the associated contract to Kingery Construction Company for the OPS Transportation South Interior Office Improvements project. This project includes all labor and materials necessary to remodel the interior office space at the District's South Transportation Facility, located at 5402 L Street, adjacent to Buena Vista High School. The improvements will provide functional office space for Transportation drivers to prepare for routes, take breaks, and participate in training. These enhancements will support improved transportation services for students in southeast Omaha. Administration further recommends acceptance of the following bid alternates: Alternate #1: Construction of an additional restroom within the administration area, at a cost of $25,000.00. Alternate #2: Replacement of existing exterior window curtain wall with new walls and window openings to improve energy efficiency and enhance the building’s appearance, at a cost of $142,000.00 Alternate #3: Installation of exterior building signage to improve visibility and identification for the community and prospective drivers, at a cost of $15,000.00. The District received eight bid responses. Kingery Construction Company submitted the lowest overall bid. The project will be funded through the District’s Site and Building Fund, which is designated for facility maintenance and improvements and may not be transferred to the General Fund. The total recommended contract award, including accepted alternates, is $2,081,200.00. Bids received were:
For complete bid documentation, contact kenneth.juhl@ops.org.
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I.3. Approval to Award Bid No. 26-032 to CORREA Logistics, LLC. for Eight (8) Cargo Vans ($481,128.48)
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FUND: 4070 Depreciation Reserve Fund
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services DEPT: 7062100 Accounting & Finance Office SUPPLIER: CORREA Logistics, LLC POLICY: 7000, Article VII, Section III D AMOUNT: $481,128.48 Administration recommends approval to award Bid No.: 26-032 to CORREA Logistics, LLC for the purchase of eight (8) Cargo Vans as part of the Student Transportation vehicle replacement plan. All eight (8) vehicles will replace existing maintenance vans currently assigned to the District's Facilities Division. The replacement plan evaluates vehicle age, mileage, overall body condition, and whether the cost of labor and parts has exceeded 50 percent of the original purchase price to determine the appropriate time for replacement. CORREA Logistics, LLC was the sole bidder and met all bid specifications. The submitted proposal was within the projected cost for this purchase. The total cost for the eight (8) cargo vans from CORREA Logistics, LLC is $481,128.48.
For complete bid documentation, contact Traci.Shobe@ops.org.
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I.4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.8. 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.9. 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.10. Committee on Claims Audit Approval (04/06/2026)
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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.11. Approval to Exercise the Second and Final Option Year to Extend Transportation Services with Chief Bus Service, Inc. for Augmented Student Transportation (Budgeted $1,750,000.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2750, Regular Education 2760 Special Education 3102 Early Childhood Special Education DEPT: 7162800 Student Transportation SUPPLIER: Chief School Bus Services Inc. POLICY: 7000, Article VII, Section III A AMOUNT: $1,750,000.00 (Budgeted) Administration recommends approval of the second and final extension term of the Agreement with Chief School Bus Services, Inc. for Title One, Pre-Kindergarten, and Homeless, Augmented Student Transportation. This contract, which was approved by the Board on July 15, 2024, provides for the option to extend the Agreement for two (2) terms of one (1) year each. This will be the second and final extension option, providing services effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. Chief Bus Services, Inc., will provide additional student transportation services each day to Omaha Public Schools’ students who are designated by the District. Based on previous years' usage, the budgeted amount for these services is $1,750,000.00.
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I.12. Approval to Exercise the Second and Final Option Year of the Contract with North End Teleservices, for Student Transportation Support Call Center (Budgeted $1,500,000.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
PROGRAM: 2750, Regular Education (1%) 2760 Special Education (76%) 3102 Early Childhood Special Education (23%) DEPT: 7162800 Student Transportation SUPPLIER: North End Teleservices POLICY: 7000, Article VII, Section III A AMOUNT: $1,500,000.00 (Budgeted) On May 8, 2023, the District issued an RFP for Student Transportation Support Call Center Services. In response to the RFP, the Board entered into an agreement with North End Teleservices beginning August 7, 2023, to provide student transportation call center services. The initial term of the agreement was for two years and covered the 2023-2024 and 2024- 2025 school years with an expiration of July 1, 2025. The agreement provides the District with two, one-year options for services. On May 20, 2024, the District exercised its first option, albeit prematurely. That extension, which was approved by the Board, erroneously specified the extension term through July 1, 2025, which extension period actually coincided with the second year of the original term of the agreement. On June 2, 2025, the Board once again exercised its first option for the 2025-2026 school year. With the foregoing in mind, Administration recommends approval of the second, and final, one-year option provided for in the original Agreement and will be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. North End Teleservices will continue to provide phone representatives to staff the District's student transportation call center for up to 12 hours per day during the 2026-2027 school year. These representatives will assist staff, students, and parents with questions and concerns related to transportation services. The budgeted amount of $1,500,000.00 is based on historical usage and projected call volume for the 2026-2027 school year. The budgeted amount for these services is $1,500,000.
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I.13. Approval of Funding Agreement with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation for the Educare of Omaha at Indian Hill Playground Renovation
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Per Policy 7000, VII. A., Administration recommends approval of the attached Funding Agreement with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to provide funding for improvements to the playground at the Educare of Omaha at Indian Hill. The improvements include replacing multiple pieces of play equipment, pavement, resilient surfacing, site furnishings, landscaping, and associated site work. Under this agreement, OPSF will pay for all improvements with no cost to the District. Educare of Omaha, Inc. has designated RDG Planning & Design as the project’s architect. OPSF also designated Jensen Gardens to construct the project, which is an exception to bid under Board Policy 7000, V.J (Privately Funded Purchases). This project addresses Educare of Omaha’s need to update its existing damaged and degraded playground equipment with new. The project will be entirely funded through OPSF and its funding partners.
The projected OPSF budget for this project is $463,100.00.
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I.14. Approval of the Construction Agreement with Jensen Gardens Inc. for Educare of Omaha at Indian Hill Playground (Renovation Funded through Omaha School Foundation)
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Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with Jensen Gardens, Inc., for improvements to Educare of Omaha at Indian Hill Playgrounds and Site. The improvements include replacing multiple pieces of play equipment, pavement, resilient surfacing, site furnishings, landscaping, and associated site work for the Indian Hill Educare site. Approval of this construction agreement is contingent upon Board approval of the funding agreement entered into with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (the Foundation) which is also on the agenda for approval at this meeting. In keeping with the Funding Agreement, the Foundation will pay Jensen Gardens, Inc. for all services. The District retains oversight of Jensen Gardens, Inc. for the project. The projected substantial completion date for this project is September 30, 2026. There is no cost to the District for these improvements.
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I.15. Approval of the Master Services Agreement Between the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council and Educational Service Unit No. 19 for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Administration recommends approval of the attached Master Services Agreement with the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council for the 2026-2027 School year. The attached agreement will permit Educational Service Unit No. 19 to participate in statewide core service initiatives pursuant to Rule 84. These initiatives include professional development, Digital Learning, Technology projects, Cyber Security, software systems among others. The ESUCC requires approval of this agreement by the Board and signature by the Board President. The Agreement renews annually.
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I.16. 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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J. Discussion and/or Action Items
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J.1. Information Item(s)
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J.2. Action Item(s)
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J.2.a. Approval of the Report of the Legislative Committee Including Recommended Legislative Positions
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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 following new position with this report: Opposition to AM3502 attached to LB1050.
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K. Receipt of Reports
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K.1. Financial Results from the District Surplus On-line Auction Provided by Auction Mill L.L.C. ($80,168.00)
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FUND: 1 General Fund
DEPT.: 7062000 Default Dept. for Non-Expend ACCOUNT: 45401 Sale of Surplus Inventory Items for Auction PROGRAM: 2500 Default Non-Expenditure Program POLICIES: 3090 Sales and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies AMOUNT: $80,168.00 Pursuant to Board Policy 3090 — Sales and Disposal of Books, Equipment, and Supplies, Administration is reporting the financial results of the District surplus auction conducted online from February 8 through February 22, 2026. The auction was previously approved by the Board of Education at its meeting on February 2, 2026. The auction generated gross proceeds of $98,310.00, from the sale of surplus items, including vehicles and Nutrition Services equipment. After commissions assessed by Auction Mill, L.L.C., the District received net proceeds of $80,168.00, which will be deposited into the General Fund as detailed below. Revenue Summary: Miscellaneous Sales: $15,663.00 Vehicle Sales: $12,050.00 Nutrition Services Vehicle Sales: $3,150.00 Nutrition Services Equipment Sales: $67,447.00 Gross Proceeds: $98,310.00 Auction Commissions: 20% Commission (Miscellaneous and Nutrition Services Sales): $16,622.00 10% Commission (Vehicle and Nutrition Services Vehicle Sales): $1,520.00 Total Commissions: $18,142.00 Net Proceeds to the District: $80,168.00 |
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K.2. Head Start Monthly Board Report for February 2026
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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
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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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