Public Meeting Agenda: November 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. LPS BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION

Rationale:

Notice of the time and place of the Lincoln Board of Education meeting was e-mailed to an extensive list of local and regional news media. A mailing list is maintained at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office. A public notice was published in the LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR.

The Lincoln Board of Education is empowered to act on any item listed on the Agenda at any time during the meeting, irrespective of the time or order listed. Pages listed, or further detail, are available upon request. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of the matters to be considered at the meeting. The Lincoln Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. The Lincoln Board of Education shall also make available for examination and copying as requested by members of the public, at least one copy of all reproducible written materials to be discussed at the meeting.

2. CALL TO ORDER

3. ROLL CALL

4. ANNOUNCE OPEN MEETING ACT POSTING AND LOCATION

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Rationale: The attached minutes are intended to accurately reflect the action of the Board at its previous meetings.

Explanation
The minutes have been prepared for Board approval.

Attachments: (3)

minutes - 10-26 Board Meeting

11/2/2021 at 10:59 AM
minutes - 10-26 Board Work Session

11/2/2021 at 10:59 AM
minutes - 11-2 Board Special Mtg

11/8/2021 at 2:44 PM

6. SPECIAL REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS OF SUCCESS

6.1. JROTC Presentation

Attachments: (1)

11.9 JROTC Board Presentation

11/9/2021 at 6:22 PM

6.2. Staff Celebration: Nebraska Art Teachers Association Names Amy Allerheiligen from Calvert Elementary School the 2020 Elementary Art Educator of the Year

Rationale:

BACKGROUND:

The Nebraska Art Teachers Association has named Amy Allerheiligen from Calvert Elementary School the 2020 Elementary Art Educator of the Year. The mission of the Nebraska Art Teachers Association is to advocate for and advance art education in Nebraska to fulfill human potential and promote global understanding. Allerheiligen has proven herself as an advocate for art education who strives to help students reach their full potential and develop a love for art.

EXPLANATION:

Calvert Elementary School Principal Jeff Brehm had this to say about Allerheiligen in his nomination letter:

"I must start off by sharing the love and care that Amy has for Calvert students. Of the 300-plus students at Calvert, Amy takes the time to get to know each child by name, and works to learn unique and special things about our children. Whether on the playground supervising recess or during art class, Amy spends time talking to children to learn about who they are as people. I see her finding ways that allow children to express their unique personalities in their art at school."

Robert Goldberg, education and community engagement manager for the Lincoln Arts Council, said the following about Allerheiligen:

"Everything in her room is conducive to learning, from the ambient music upon entering, to the lighting, to the system of communicating with her and each other. I’ve been to many a chaotic art room, but Amy’s is not one of them. Students of every type are engaged as much as possible. Respect is encouraged. The room is safe, supportive, and controlled."

6.3. Update - 2021 LPS Pandemic Plan & Procedures and Action if Needed

Attachments: (1)

11-9 Pandemic Report Presentation

11/9/2021 at 5:53 PM

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

Rationale:

In the interest of maintaining the orderly decorum of the Lincoln School Board's meetings, the following rules are established for the conduct of all person attending a meeting of the Lincoln Board of Education and for those participating in public comment:

No signs, posters, placards, etc. shall be affixed to the walls, doors, etc. of the Lincoln Public Schools District Office or any room therein, except by LPS staff in connection with District business and then only with permission of the Superintendent or designee.

No sign, placard, or poster which is carried by hand shall be permitted in the Lincoln Public Schools District Office building or any of its rooms.

In keeping with Board Policy 8420:

Persons speaking during Public Comment will be called forward individually by the Board Chair to the location identified for such purpose.
A time limit of five minutes will be allotted for any speaker. At the discretion of the chair, the speaker may be allotted additional time. Board members may share, address or consider comments from the public during public comment, at the end of public comment or when related business is on the agenda.
Each individual speaking to the Board will be required to identify himself or herself prior to giving public comment. A "Record of Appearance" card is provided for this purpose.
Persons wishing to appear will be heard in the order in which the Chair of the meeting determines appropriate.
In cases where more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, their presentations to the Board may, at the discretion of the chair, be grouped together by topic.
If the number of people wishing to speak under the public participation portions of the agenda is large, the chair may rule that a public hearing be scheduled or the discussion be limited on the issue in question.
Persons speaking to the Board during public comment may make printed materials available to the Board but may not use any other form of media.

If at any time persons appearing before the Board exceed the time limitations set forth in this policy or on the agenda or if persons appearing before the Board or who are present at the Board meeting or public hearing become abusive in language or behavior, it shall be the responsibility of the chair to declare that person or persons out of order and to refuse permission to continue to address the Board, require a change in behavior and may require the person or persons to leave the premises of the Board meeting.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

Rationale:

8.1. Human Resources Matters

Rationale: The Human Resources Division also includes the Office of Risk Management. As such, in addition to the Lincoln Board of Education approving all contractual agreements with employees, all employee benefit issues, all personnel actions, and all other matters within the scope of the Human Resources Division, as part of the Human Resources Matters agenda; the Lincoln Board of Education also must approve the settlement of Workers’ Compensation claims, take action on tort claims filed against the district, and take action on all other matters within the scope of the Office of Risk Management.

Explanation:
This report includes routine Human Resources changes:

a. Administrator Employees:
Elections - 1

b. Certificated Employees:
Elections - 4
Change of Status - 1
Separations - 1

c. Certificated Substitute Employees:
Elections - 23
Separations - 2

d. Classified Employees:
Elections - 30
Change of Status - 2
Separations - 17

Other:
e. Request for Civic Leave - 1

Proposal:
That the Board approve the Human Resources items presented in the attachment(s).*

*The information in the attachment(s) may be protected by privacy legislation until the Board of Education takes action on the staff recommendations. Therefore, this attachment(s) is not included in agenda materials provided the public and the news media. Any information in the attachment(s) that is not protected by privacy legislation, however, is available for public inspection from the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources upon request.

That the Board is approving the Human Resources items attached with the information as presented or as on file with official district records and documents relating to each such item, or in such other form as may be approved by the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, or the Associate Superintendent’s designee, and that the Board hereby authorizes the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, or the Associate Superintendent’s designee, to transact and complete each such item approved hereby, and to sign, execute, and deliver necessary documents or contracts, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action as may be necessary to complete each such item of transaction as contemplated, for and on behalf of this school district.

8.2. Routine Business

Rationale:

At each meeting, the Board of Education is asked to approve certain items of routine business of the school district.

Explanation
The items included in routine business for this meeting are:

a. REGULAR CLAIMS - Claims for the period ending November 9, 2021, were previously provided.

                Federal Tax ACH Deposit of $6,607,909.89.

                State Tax ACH Deposit of $969,592.87.

                Procurement Card ACH Transfer of $94,838.07.

                Child Support ACH Transfer of $11,364.19.

                Blue Cross/Blue Shield ACH Transfer of $5,866,104.86.

b. PAYROLL FOR RATIFICATION - Payroll for the period ending October 29, 2021, in the amount of $18,513,926.16.

c. GIFTS - Approval for the gifts listed on the attached gift report.

d. BIDS/CONTRACTS/OTHER ROUTINE BUSINESS - Bids/contracts/other routine business will be presented for approval for paving replacement; flooring; projectors; generator; engineering services; data analytics; consulting services; items listed for auction; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.

Proposal
That the Lincoln Board of Education approve the following items of routine business:

a. The regular claims for period ending November 9, 2021.

b. Payroll for the period ending October 29, 2021.

c. Gifts for Northeast, Southwest, and the district.

d. Bids/contracts/other routine business for paving replacement; flooring; projectors; generator; engineering services; data analytics; consulting services; items listed for auction; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.

Attachments: (1)

11-9 Gifts & Bids

11/8/2021 at 11:37 AM

8.3. Late Requests for Enrollment Option Out 2021-22

Rationale:

March 15, 2021, was the deadline for enrollment option applications to be completed for students wishing to attend school in a district other than the one in which they reside for the 2021-22 school year. The Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education has authority to waive the deadline for late enrollment option requests (NDE Rule 7, Section 004.05).

Explanation
Requests from students who reside in the district of Lincoln Public Schools and wish to attend school outside of Lincoln Public Schools have been received after the March 15, 2021, deadline. The Lincoln Board of Education may deny or approve these requests. If the requests are approved by the Board of Education, they will be forwarded to the option school district for their approval.

Student Number Option District
440382 Elmwood Murdock
429446 Elmwood Murdock

Proposal
That the Board approve the requests for option out for the 2021-22 school year.

8.4. Enrollment of Expelled Students

Rationale: Lincoln Public Schools regulation 5460.1 and Nebraska state law provides that if a student has been expelled from any public or private school, and the student has not completed the terms or time period of the expulsion, the student shall not be permitted to enroll in this school district until the expulsion period from such other school has expired, unless the Lincoln Board of Education approves by a majority vote the enrollment of such student prior to expiration of the expulsion period. Student Numbers 273089, 424785 and 262857 (for purposes of confidentiality we are using assigned numbers) have filed the proper applications and have requested enrollment.

Explanation
The Department of Student Services has reviewed the applications and the background information on the students and is recommending that the applications be approved and that the students be enrolled in the Lincoln Public Schools Expelled Student Program for the remainder of this school year, subject to such terms and conditions as imposed by the Director of Student Services and all program rules and regulations until the term or time period of the original underlying expulsions are completed.
Proposal
That the Board approves the applications and all recommendations of the Department of Student Services.

9. FIRST READING, ACTION AT NEXT MEETING

Rationale: *The Lincoln Board of Education is empowered to act on any item listed on the Agenda at any time during the meeting, irrespective of the time or order listed. Pages listed, or further detail, are available upon request. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of the matters to be considered at the meeting. The Lincoln Board of Education Board releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

9.1. From Board Committees

9.2. From the Superintendent

9.2.1. Series 2021 Bond Issue

Rationale:

On February 11, 2020, the legal voters of Lincoln Public Schools approved a proposition to issue bonds of the District in a principal amount not to exceed two hundred ninety million ($290,000,000) for the purpose of paying the costs of:

constructing, furnishing and equipping a high school near the northwest area of the District and a high school near the southeast area of the District;
constructing an elementary school near the northeast area of the District;
constructing, furnishing, equipping, renovating, remodeling and repairing Park Middle School and Everett Elementary School;
constructing, furnishing, equipping, renovating, remodeling and repairing focus program facilities, early childhood facilities and athletic and activity facilities;
constructing, furnishing, equipping, renovating, remodeling and repairing various District facilities, additions and infrastructure throughout the District; and
acquiring sites and constructing related infrastructure improvements for school facilities of the District.

Explanation
Staff is preparing for the second and final issuance of the authorized bonds and has worked with the district’s financial advisor (Piper Sandler & Co.), with its bond counsel (Gilmore & Bell), and with its general counsel (Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford) to prepare the attached draft resolution and to meet all other requirements necessary for the second issuance of bonds ("Series 2021") authorized in the February 11, 2020, bond election.

Proposal
That the Board of Education discuss: the attached resolution in its current form or with such changes as may be approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or her designee to issue bonds for the purposes approved by the voters in an amount not to exceed $95,000,000, by Lancaster County School District 0001 (Lincoln Public Schools), and to authorize all actions necessary or appropriate as provided in such resolution by the District’s staff, and its representatives in accordance with and subject to the following provisions:

Bonds will be issued with tax-exempt interest.

Bonds will be sold at a competitive sale and close on or before June 1, 2022.

The aggregate principal amount of Bonds to be issued shall not exceed $95,000,000.

The date of final maturity of the Bonds shall not be later than January 15, 2047.

The rate or rates of interest to be carried by each maturity of the Bonds such that the true interest cost on the Bonds shall not exceed 5.00 percent.

The underwriting discount, not to exceed 0.70 percent and the price, not less than 99.00 percent of the principal amount thereof, at which the Bonds shall be sold to the Purchaser.

Attachments: (1)

11-9 Series 2021 Bond Issue - Attachment

11/4/2021 at 11:08 AM

9.2.2. Middle School Classroom Projection #10428

Rationale:

In 2014-15, projection devices were installed in middle school classrooms throughout the district as designated in the CLASS plan. These projection devices have reached the end of the life cycle defined in the plan and the updated laser technology will allow the district to avoid costs associated with bulb replacement and the increasing maintenance on the existing projection devices.

Explanation
Over the past five years, the light source technology in projectors has moved from incandescent bulbs to lasers. During that time, the cost of laser projectors have fallen to the current level where there is very little procurement cost difference. Additionally, laser projectors provide greater brightness, generate less heat, and do not require bulb replacement. The recommended short-throw laser projectors from Epson are similar to models installed in a number of rooms throughout the district, and LPS staff worked directly with Epson to identify the reseller with the lowest procurement cost.

It is recommended that the Board award $827,975.00 to GovConnection (Merrimack, New Hampshire) for the purchase of Epson monitors and wall mounts.

Vendor	Description	Cost	Quantity	Extended Cost
Epson	Epson PowerLite 725W Ultra Short Throw Projector	$1,139.00	700	$797,300.00
Epson	Ultra-Short Throw Wall Mount	$102.25	300	$30,675.00

This will be an expenditure of $827,975.00 from the General and Depreciation Funds.

Proposal
That the Board discuss the proposed purchase with an award to the above listed vendor. The proposed purchase and deployment timeline was reviewed with the Board Student Learning & Technology Committee. The Board, by approving this purchase with GovConnection, is approving the provisions of the agreement and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as presented or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, and deliver such documents, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and implement the same on a day to day basis during its term as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District. The Board by approving these purchases hereby designates the Chief Technology Officer or another person as selected by the Superintendent or a designee from time to time as its program administrator under these purchase orders.

10. SECOND READING, RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION

10.1. From Board Committees

10.2. From the Superintendent

10.2.1. Community Learning Center Agreements with Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County, Cedars Youth Services, Civic Nebraska, Lincoln Housing Authority, Willard Community Center, YMCA of Lincoln, and Northeast Family Center #10418

Rationale:

Lincoln Public Schools has various sites throughout the district which provide services related to Community Learning Center (CLC) activities.

Explanation
It is recommended that agreements be entered into between Lincoln Public Schools and the following entities: Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County, Cedars Youth Services, Civic Nebraska, Lincoln Housing Authority, Willard Community Center, YMCA of Lincoln, and Northeast Family Center, to provide services related to Community Learning Center (CLC) activities at various LPS locations.

These agreements will be valid through September 30, 2022.

Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln / Lancaster County	$118,630.00
Cedars Youth Services	$110,900.00
Civic Nebraska	$279,566.00
Lincoln Housing Authority	$27,140.00
Willard Community Center	$28,548.00
YMCA of Lincoln	$256,936.00
Northeast Family Center	$107,968.00
Total	$929,688.00

This will be an expenditure of $929,688.00 from the General, Federal, and Special Grant Funds.

Complete copies of the proposed agreements are available in the Purchasing Department.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this agreement with the CLC sites, is approving the award, the contract documents for this project, and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, and deliver the contract documents and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract and all associated documents related thereto on a day-to-day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this school district, and hereby designates the Director of CLC, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee from time to time as its program administrator under this agreement.

10.2.2. New High Schools Gymnasium Equipment Install Package #10414

Rationale:

LPS contracted with Hausmann Construction, Inc., to serve as the district’s construction manager at risk for the new high school sites (Projects). Under the construction manager contract with Hausmann, Hausmann is required to competitively bid all work on the Projects. Hausmann, in conjunction and consultation with the LPS Operations Department, requested bids from interested and qualified subcontractors to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for gymnasium equipment installation on the Projects per the plans as presented. Hausmann is required to award a subcontract to the lowest responsible bidder for the work, subject to approval by LPS.

Explanation
Bid Scopes and Construction Manager Recommendations:

Scope 03 (Gymnasium Equipment)
Sports Construction Midwest (Adel, Iowa) $29,360.00

A complete bid tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be an expenditure of $29,360.00 from 2020 Bond fund.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this work on these Projects, is approving the award of a subcontract by Hausmann Construction to Sports Construction Midwest, the contract documents for the work on these Projects and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, approve and deliver necessary contract or construction documents, and any amendments, change orders, construction addenda, modifications, clarifications, adjustments or change directives and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract, and any amendments, change orders, construction addenda, modifications, clarifications, adjustments or change directives and all associated construction documents related thereto on a day to day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District, and hereby designates the Director of Operations, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee from time to time as its program administrator for the work on these Projects.

10.2.3. New High Schools Signage #9577-5

Rationale:

LPS contracted with Hausmann Construction, Inc., to serve as the District’s construction manager at risk for the new high school site (Projects). Under the construction manager contract with Hausmann, Hausmann is required to competitively bid all work on the Projects. Hausmann, in conjunction and consultation with the LPS Operations Department, requested bids from interested and qualified subcontractors to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for signage on the Projects per the plans as presented. Hausmann is required to award a subcontract to the lowest responsible bidder for the work, subject to approval by LPS.

Explanation
Bid Scopes and Construction Manager Recommendations:

Scope 03 (Signage)
ASI Signage Solutions (Omaha, Nebraska)                                 $118,130.00
Love Signs LLC (Grand Island, Nebraska)    $126,518.22
Ace Sign Displays (South Sioux City, Nebraska)   $133,580.00
Nebraska Sign (Lincoln, Nebraska)     $179,189.00

A complete bid tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be an expenditure of $118,130.00 from 2020 Bond fund.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this work on these Projects, is approving the award of a subcontract by Hausmann Construction to ASI Signage Solutions, the contract documents for the work on these Projects and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, approve and deliver necessary contract or construction documents, and any amendments, change orders, construction addenda, modifications, clarifications, adjustments or change directives and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract, and any amendments, change orders, construction addenda, modifications, clarifications, adjustments or change directives and all associated construction documents related thereto on a day to day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District, and hereby designates the Director of Operations, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee from time to time as its program administrator for the work on these Projects.

10.2.4. New High Schools Goal Posts #9577-5

Rationale:

LPS contracted with Hausmann Construction, Inc., to serve as the District’s construction manager at risk for the new high school site (Projects). Under the construction manager contract with Hausmann, Hausmann is required to competitively bid all work on the Projects. Hausmann, in conjunction and consultation with the LPS Operations Department, requested bids from interested and qualified subcontractors to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for goal posts and installation on the Projects per the plans as presented. Hausmann is required to award a subcontract to the lowest responsible bidder for the work, subject to approval by LPS.

Explanation
Bid Scopes and Construction Manager Recommendations:

Scope 03 (Goal Posts & Installation)
Stadium Sports (Wayne, Nebraska) $30,280.00
Sportsfield Specialties (Delhi, New York) $35,694.00

A complete bid tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be an expenditure of $30,280.00 from 2020 Bond fund.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this work on these Projects, is approving the award of a subcontract by Hausmann Construction to Stadium Sports, the contract documents for the work on these Projects and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, approve and deliver necessary contract or construction documents, and any amendments, change orders, construction addenda, modifications, clarifications, adjustments or change directives and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract, and any amendments, change orders, construction addenda, modifications, clarifications, adjustments or change directives and all associated construction documents related thereto on a day to day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District, and hereby designates the Director of Operations, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee from time to time as its program administrator for the work on these Projects.

10.2.5. Standing Bear High School Glulams #9577-5

Rationale:

LPS contracted with Hausmann Construction, Inc., to serve as the District’s construction manager at risk for the new high school site (Projects). Under the construction manager contract with Hausmann, Hausmann is required to competitively bid all work on the Projects. Hausmann, in conjunction and consultation with the LPS Operations Department, requested bids from interested and qualified subcontractors to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for Glu Laminated Beams and Decking Supply on the Projects per the plans as presented. Hausmann is required to award a subcontract to the lowest responsible bidder for the work, subject to approval by LPS.

Explanation
Bid Scopes and Construction Manager Recommendations:

Scope 03 (Glulams)
R.E.W Supply LTD. (St. Paul, Minnesota)                                    $474,000.00
Bell Structural Solutions (New Brighton, Minnesota)         $507,230.00
Western Wood Structures (Tualatin, Oregon)     $513,008.00
Leslie Structural Sales (Omaha, Nebraska)    $582,750.00
Timber Systems LLC (Lapeer, Michigan)    $600,426.00

A complete bid tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be an expenditure of $474,000.00 from 2020 Bond fund.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this work on these Projects, is approving the award of a subcontract by Hausmann Construction to R.E.W. Supply LTD, the contract documents for the work on these Projects and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, approve and deliver necessary contract or construction documents, and any amendments, change orders, construction addenda, modifications, clarifications, adjustments or change directives and all such related documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract, and any amendments, change orders, construction addenda, modifications, clarifications, adjustments or change directives and all associated construction documents related thereto on a day to day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District, and hereby designates the Director of Operations, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee from time to time as its program administrator for the work on these Projects.

11. EXPEDITED/EMERGENCY ACTIONS

12. ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/REPORTS

13.1. From Board Committees

13.2. From The Career Academy

13.3. From the Superintendent

13.3.1. Superintendent Update

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE BOARD

Rationale: November 16:
State Legislative Breakfast, 8:00 am, Country Club
LIBA Lunch, 11:30 am, Jasmine Room
SSKI Board Meeting, 6:30 pm , City Council Chambers

November 17-19: NASB State Education Conference, Omaha

November 23: Board Meeting, 6:00 pm, LPSDO

15. PUBLIC COMMENT

Rationale:

In the interest of maintaining the orderly decorum of the Lincoln School Board's meetings, the following rules are established for the conduct of all person attending a meeting of the Lincoln Board of Education and for those participating in public comment:

No signs, posters, placards, etc. shall be affixed to the walls, doors, etc. of the Lincoln Public Schools District Office or any room therein, except by LPS staff in connection with District business and then only with permission of the Superintendent or designee.

No sign, placard, or poster which is carried by hand shall be permitted in the Lincoln Public Schools District Office building or any of its rooms.

In keeping with Board Policy 8420:

Persons speaking during Public Comment will be called forward individually by the Board Chair to the location identified for such purpose.
A time limit of five minutes will be allotted for any speaker. At the discretion of the chair, the speaker may be allotted additional time. Board members may share, address or consider comments from the public during public comment, at the end of public comment or when related business is on the agenda.
Each individual speaking to the Board will be required to identify himself or herself prior to giving public comment. A "Record of Appearance" card is provided for this purpose.
Persons wishing to appear will be heard in the order in which the Chair of the meeting determines appropriate.
In cases where more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, their presentations to the Board may, at the discretion of the chair, be grouped together by topic.
If the number of people wishing to speak under the public participation portions of the agenda is large, the chair may rule that a public hearing be scheduled or the discussion be limited on the issue in question.
Persons speaking to the Board during public comment may make printed materials available to the Board but may not use any other form of media.

If at any time persons appearing before the Board exceed the time limitations set forth in this policy or on the agenda or if persons appearing before the Board or who are present at the Board meeting or public hearing become abusive in language or behavior, it shall be the responsibility of the chair to declare that person or persons out of order and to refuse permission to continue to address the Board, require a change in behavior and may require the person or persons to leave the premises of the Board meeting.

16. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION

Rationale:

The Lincoln Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold a closed session by the affirmative vote of a majority of its voting members if a closed session is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. The subject matter and the reason necessitating the closed session are to be identified in the motion to close. Closed sessions may be held for, but shall not be limited to, such the subject matter and the reasons set forth in the Proposal section below.

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.

16.1. Request for Closed Session - Negotiations/Collective Bargaining, Property/Real Estate, Litigation, Security, Criminal Misconduct, Personnel, and Legal Advice Matters

Rationale: The Lincoln 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.

PROPOSAL:

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.

17. ADJOURNMENT

November 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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