Public Meeting Agenda: January 25, 2022 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: (2)

minutes - 1-11 Special Meeting

1/13/2022 at 10:40 AM
minutes - 1-11 Board Meeting

1/13/2022 at 10:40 AM

6. SPECIAL REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS OF SUCCESS

6.1. Staff Celebration: Nebraska International Languages Association Names Karla Halpine from Lux Middle School the 2020 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year

Rationale:

BACKGROUND:

The Nebraska International Languages Association named Karla Halpine from Lux Middle School its 2020 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year. The Nebraska International Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages in the state of Nebraska. Anyone who is actively engaged in the teaching of a world language at any level of education in Nebraska is eligible for membership. The organization annually recognizes outstanding Nebraska educators and supporters of world language education at its fall conference.

EXPLANATION:

The Nebraska International Languages Association named Karla Halpine from Lux Middle School its 2020 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year.

Lincoln Public Schools Language Curriculum Specialist Kate Damgaard said this about Halpine:

"Karla is a source of positive energy that not only impacts students she serves at Lux but across the district. Karla makes strong connections with students and their families, as well as other World Language teachers here in LPS. If there is a task that needs to be tackled, Karla is the first to step up and complete it with a smile. Over the past few years, Karla also has served on the World Language curriculum committee and continues to support strong learning for both students and teachers. Karla brings energy to the classroom."

6.2. Staff Celebration: Nebraska International Languages Association Names Stephanie Miller from Mickle Middle School the 2021 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year

Rationale:

BACKGROUND:

The Nebraska International Languages Association named Stephanie Miller from Mickle Middle School its 2021 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year. The Nebraska International Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages in the state of Nebraska. Anyone who is actively engaged in the teaching of a world language at any level of education in Nebraska is eligible for membership. The organization annually recognizes outstanding Nebraska educators and supporters of world language education at its fall conference.

EXPLANATION:

The Nebraska International Languages Association named Stephanie Miller from Mickle Middle School its 2021 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year.

Lincoln Public Schools Language Curriculum Specialist Kate Damgaard said this about Miller:

"Stephanie brings a passion for French, energy, and enthusiasm to her lessons and teaching. She is most generous when it comes to sharing well-vetted resources and activities that she has spent countless hours prepping for her students. She works tirelessly to make the learning experience the best possible for her students. She is a joy to work with."

Another colleague had this to say about Miller in their nomination letter:

"Stephanie is a gem. She is always sharing with me and asking me for what I have and then she turns it into French activities. She does a great job with her 7^th-graders. I hear them singing and chanting and sometimes dancing. Her creativeness is contagious."

6.3. Staff Celebration: Nebraska International Languages Association Names Yulia Evans from Lincoln East High School the 2020 Nebraska German Teacher of the Year

Rationale:

BACKGROUND:

The Nebraska International Languages Association named Yulia Evans from Lincoln East High School the 2020 Nebraska German Teacher of the Year. The Nebraska International Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages in the state of Nebraska. Anyone who is actively engaged in the teaching of a world language at any level of education in Nebraska is eligible for membership. The organization annually recognizes outstanding Nebraska educators and supporters of world language education at its fall conference.

EXPLANATION:

The Nebraska International Languages Association named Yulia Evans from Lincoln East High School its 2020 Nebraska German Teacher of the Year.

Lincoln Public Schools Language Curriculum Specialist Kate Damgaard said this about Evans:

"Yulia is a source of creative dedication. From her time of moving from Russia to the Omaha and Lincoln areas, she has brought a world of knowledge to the students she teaches. When Yulia is not teaching, she continues to hone her expertise by continuing to learn by obtaining new teaching certificates or attending and presenting at workshops across the United States. Her passion for language and support for students is an asset to Lincoln Public Schools."

6.4. HYA Superintendent Final Candidate Pool Recommendations

Rationale: HYA is to present the individuals listed in alphabetical order as the final pool to be interviewed for the position of Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, that interviews for the final pool will be held between the dates of February 1 and February 11. The final dates, times, details and arrangements for the interviews are to be prepared and finalized by the Consultant in cooperation with the Board President.

Recommended Motion(s):
As presented, the Board (a) suspend LPS policies and regulations so that we can take action at this meeting, (b) that the Board approve the following individuals listed in alphabetical order as the finalist to be interviewed for the position of Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, (c) that interviews for the final pool will be held between the dates of February 1 and February 11, and (d) that the final dates, times, details and arrangements for the interviews are to be prepared and finalized by the Consultant in cooperation with the Board President.

Candidates (names to be approved)

Attachments: (1)

HYA Supt Slate Lincoln - 1.25.22 Board Meeting

1/25/2022 at 7:01 PM

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

Attachments: (1)

2022 Jan 25 LPS COVID Update Rauner

1/25/2022 at 4:03 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. Certificated Employees:
Elections - 18
Change of Status - 7
Re-Elect, Same Assignment - 3
Re-Elect, Reassign - 0
Leave of Absence - 2
Separations - 2

b. Certificated Substitute Employees:
Elections - 29
Change of Status - 0
Separations - 3

c. Classified Employees:
Elections - 42
Change of Status -7
Separations - 29

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:

REGULAR CLAIMS - Claims for the period ending January 25, 2022, were previously provided.

                   Federal Tax ACH Deposit of $96,280.61.

                   Procurement Card ACH Transfer of $63,446.38.

                   Child Support ACH Transfer of $383.00.

                   Term Life/Disability ACH Transfer of $181,094.41.

                   Retirement ACH Transfer of $5,412,577.99.

                   Vendor ACH Transfer of $7,112.78

PAYROLL FOR RATIFICATION - Payroll for the period ending January 14, 2022, in the amount of $321,016.44.

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

BIDS/CONTRACTS/OTHER ROUTINE BUSINESS - Bids/contracts/other routine business will be presented for approval science tables, batting cage reno, appliances, cafeteria tables; services; equipment; computers; right-of-way; easements; licensing; 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 January 25, 2022.

b. Payroll for the period ending January 14, 2022.

c. Gifts for Southwest and the district.

d. Bids/contracts/other routine business will be presented for approval science tables, batting cage reno, appliances, cafeteria tables; services; equipment; computers; right-of-way; easements; licensing; items listed for auction; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.

Attachments: (1)

1-25 Gifts & Bids

1/24/2022 at 3:05 PM

8.3. Option Enrollment Student Application for 2021-22

Rationale: On February 9, 2021, the Board adopted a resolution to accept option enrollment students for the 2021-22 school year. An application for enrollment during the 2021-22 school year has been received and is in compliance with the Board resolution of February 9, 2021.

Explanation
The application included in this agenda item has been examined by staff and meets one of the criteria set forth by the Board in the resolution of February 9, 2021. Staff recommends approval of the application.

Proposal
That the Board adopts the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the students who have been assigned student numbers 440591 and 269600 (for purposes of confidentiality, assigned numbers are being used) meet one or more of the criteria of the Board resolution of February 9, 2021, with regard to such option students;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned students be accepted as option students on the condition and with the express understanding that all programs, all classes and all buildings of assignment, except as otherwise required by law, shall at all times and from time to time during attendance at Lincoln Public Schools be determined solely by Lincoln Public Schools.

Attachments: (1)

Option In 020822 Board Meeting

1/18/2022 at 8:32 AM

8.4. Late Request 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
A request from a student who resides in the district of Lincoln Public Schools and wishes to attend school outside of Lincoln Public Schools has been received after the March 15, 2021, deadline. The Lincoln Board of Education may deny or approve this request. If the request is approved by the Board of Education, it will be forwarded to the option school districts for their approval.

Student Number Option District
410018 Palmyra

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

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. Nebraska Corn Board Grant Application

Rationale:

The Nebraska Corn Board is a state agency funded through a 1/2-cent-per-bushel checkoff on all corn marketed in the state, which allows this Board to fund projects at multiple levels. Dr. James Blake, LPS Director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs, has worked with the Nebraska Corn Board to describe LPS efforts at Northeast High School to develop the Early College and Career STEM Program, which focuses on the concepts of food, energy, water, and societal systems (FEWS2) to help students better understand agriculture. These areas of focus offer great potential to partner with the Corn Board to provide professional development for teachers in these areas.

Producers and others in industry acknowledge that the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in research relevant to corn production (e.g., plant biology and breeding, genomics, entomology, agronomy) is far too small. At the same time, there is confusion among consumers and voters about food, where it comes from and how it is produced. Consumer concerns about genetically enhanced crops, animal agriculture, and other facets of food production relevant to soy producers persist. Lincoln Northeast High School teachers have the potential to play a significant role in encouraging students to pursue careers in agriculture and in thinking objectively about these topics if they have the tools to do so.

Explanation
Through the 'Lighting the FEWS2 at Lincoln Northeast' program, teachers will learn about agriculture and food, integrated food, energy, and water systems as part of the 9th and 10th grade curricula - and this interest and learning experience will be leveraged through all students. If approved, Lincoln Public Schools would apply to the Nebraska Corn Board for $20,000 to pay for curriculum development in agriculture and ag education, pay stipends to teachers to attend relevant training in agriculture and ag education, and to pay costs related to field trips to UNL’s East Campus for both focus program teachers and students to learn and experience agricultural work in the field.

Proposal
That the Board approves the submission of an LPS application to the Nebraska Corn Board for $20,000 for a one-year commitment to assist with development and implementation of the Early College and Career STEM Program at Northeast High School. No match is required.

9.2.2. Nebraska Soybean Board Grant Application

Rationale:

The Nebraska Soybean Board is a state agency funded through a one-half of 1 percent per bushel checkoff on all soybeans sold in the state, which allows this Board to fund projects at multiple levels. Dr. James Blake, LPS Director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs, has worked with the Nebraska Soybean Board to describe LPS efforts at Northeast High School to develop the Early College and Career STEM Program, which focuses on the concepts of food, energy, water, and societal systems (FEWS2) to help students better understand agriculture. These areas of focus offer great potential to partner with the Soybean Board to provide professional development for teachers in these areas.

Producers and others in industry acknowledge that the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in research relevant to soybean production (e.g., plant biology and breeding, genomics, entomology, agronomy) is far too small. At the same time, there is confusion among consumers and voters about food, where it comes from and how it is produced. Consumer concerns about genetically enhanced crops, animal agriculture, and other facets of food production relevant to soy producers persist. Lincoln Northeast High School teachers have the potential to play a significant role in encouraging students to pursue careers in agriculture and in thinking objectively about these topics if they have the tools to do so.

Explanation
Through the 'Lighting the FEWS2 at Lincoln Northeast' program, teachers will learn about agriculture and food, integrated food, energy, and water systems as part of the 9th and 10th grade curricula - and this interest and learning experience will be leveraged through all students. If approved, Lincoln Public Schools would apply to the Nebraska Soybean Board for $20,000 to pay for curriculum development in agriculture and ag education, pay stipends to teachers to attend relevant training in agriculture and ag education, and to pay costs related to field trips to UNL’s East Campus for both focus program teachers and students to learn and experience agricultural work in the field.

Proposal
That the Board approves the submission of an LPS application to the Nebraska Soybean Board for $20,000 for a one-year commitment to assist with development and implementation of the Early College and Career STEM Program at Northeast High School. No match is required.

9.2.3. American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth Grants through Nebraska Department of Education

Rationale:

The U.S. Department of Education, under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, has provided additional funding referred to as American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief - Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) to help support school districts in serving students experiencing homelessness. The purposes of this funding include increasing the identification of homeless children and youth, providing wraparound services considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and providing assistance needed to enable homeless children and youth to attend school and participate fully in school activities.

The Nebraska Department of Education has two tracks of funding. One that is competitive for all school districts to compete for a total of $670,000, and one that is non-competitive only for districts that already receive McKinney-Vento funding to serve homeless students and families, for which LPS qualifies to receive $220,506. NDE wants school districts to bolster their approaches to address the needs of students experiencing homelessness, with focus on identifying students, connecting students experiencing homelessness and their families to summer learning and enrichment programs this summer, and to engage students and their families in preparation for next fall. LEAs are also encouraged to provide wraparound services to help identify historically underserved populations such as rural children and youth, Tribal children and youth, students of color, children and youth with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ+ youth, and pregnant, parenting, or caregiving students experiencing homelessness.

Explanation
LPS would like to apply for both competitive and non-competitive grants to NDE to support the growing needs of homeless children and youth served by the district. If approved, LPS will submit:

an application for competitive funds (HCY-1) for approximately $240,000 to support a full-time School Counselor position dedicated to working with homeless students in secondary schools across the district, and a contract with CEDARS Youth Services for a dedicated part-time Street Outreach Worker to provide supportive services and link to housing; and
an application for non-competitive funds (HCY-2) for $220,506 to support two full-time advocates, one at the elementary level and another at the secondary level, to provide more intensive services to students and families in need.

These services are meant to complement existing staff and services provided by LPS with McKinney-Vento and Title I funding. Both budgets reflect services that will begin with the 2022-2023 school year and run through the 2023-2024 school year.

Proposal
That the Board approves the submission of two proposals for American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief -Homeless Children and Youth Grants. One for approximately $240,000 for competitive funds and another for $220,506 for non-competitive funds. There is no match requirement for either proposal. Both grants are for obligation through September 30, 2024.

The grant application is due January 25, 2022.

9.2.4. Lefler Middle School Addition & Renovation Project #10455

Rationale:

Sealed bids were received on January 13, 2022, from interested vendors, to provide additions and renovations at Lefler Middle School.

Explanation
It is recommended that award be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications:

Kingery Construction Co. (Lincoln, Nebraska)                        $2,874,000.00

There were three other bidders:

BIC Construction LLC (Lincoln, Nebraska)   $2,949,000.00
Rogge General Contractors Inc. (Lincoln, Nebraska)   $2,995,000.00
Perry Reid Construction LLC (Lincoln, Nebraska)   $3,032,000.00

A complete tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be a total expenditure of $2,874,000.00 from the 2020 Bond Fund and other appropriate building funds.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this agreement with Kingery Construction, 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 Operations, 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.

9.2.5. Food, Energy, Water & Societal Systems (FEWSS) Focus Program Renovation Project #10426

Rationale:

Sealed bids were received on January 20 2022, from interested vendors, to provide enhancements and renovations for the FEWSS Focus Program at Northeast High School.

Explanation
It is recommended that award be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications:

BIC Construction LLC (Lincoln, Nebraska) $987,000.00

There was one other bidder:

Rogge General Contractors Inc. (Lincoln, Nebraska) $1,067,000.00

A complete tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be a total expenditure of $987,00000.00 from the 2020 Bond Fund and other appropriate building funds.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this agreement with BIC Construction LLC, 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 Operations, 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.

9.2.6. Parking Improvement Project at Rousseau Elementary School #10438

Rationale:

Sealed bids were received on January 20, 2022, from interested vendors, to provide improvements to parking at Rousseau Elementary School.

Explanation
It is recommended that award be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications:

Hampton Construction (Lincoln, Nebraska) $514,665.00

There were two other bidders:

Nebraska Digging Services (Alvo, Nebraska) $589,648.16
MTZ Construction (Lincoln, Nebraska) $697,850.00

A complete tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be a total expenditure of $514,665.00 from the 2020 Bond Fund.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this agreement with Hampton Construction, 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 Operations, 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.

9.2.7. CLASS Annual Chromebook Purchase (Grades 6 and 9)

Rationale:

The CLASS technology plan provides budget resources in the 2021-22 fiscal year to continue the practice of assigning a Chromebook to each 2022-23 sixth grader (3,042) and 9th grader (3,112) that they will use throughout their middle and high school years, respectively. Further, LPS has applied for reimbursement of these Chromebooks through the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). The current estimated lead time for delivery of Chromebooks is four months, making a purchase at this time necessary to ensure delivery with enough time to prepare the Chromebooks prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year. The extended lead time is due to this Chromebook model just being released along with supply chain constraints and heavy demand associated with the availability of ESSERS funds. This purchase is consistent with the current infrastructure of Dell 11" Chromebooks that were reviewed in response RFQ 8064. That Dell model scored highest in the evaluation of features and performance in the evaluation. This purchase helps ensure the continuation of the consistent service, support, and functionality that has been established with the district’s existing fleet of Chromebooks for students.

Explanation
The popularity of Chromebooks in K12 education settings is a catalyst for innovation in the Chrome operating system, Google Workspace ecosystem and development of web apps with functionality equal to software traditionally installed on devices. This accounts for LPS teachers and students who report a high degree of satisfaction with the capability of Chromebooks as a tool for learning and instrument for expression.

Repair data, and experience this school year using Chromebook models similar to those proposed for purchase, were shared with the Student Learning and Technology Board Committee. Both the data and first-hand experience affirmed the distribution of touch capable and standard Chromebooks. Thus, the recommendation is to continue with touch Chromebooks for 9th grade students who will use them throughout their high school years and standard Chromebooks for 6th grade students who will use them for their middle school years.
It is recommended that the Board award a total of $1,844,238.96 to Dell EMC Inc. (Round Rock, Texas) to purchase 3,042 Dell model 3110 Standard Chromebooks with a 3-year warranty and 3,112 Dell model 3110 2-in-1 Chromebooks with a 3-year warranty.

Vendor	Description	Quantity	Cost	Extended Cost
Dell Inc.	Dell Chromebook 3110 Non-Touch	3,042	$276.00	$839,592.00
Dell Inc.	Dell Chromebook 3110 2-in-1	3,112	$322.83	$1,004,646.96

This will be an expenditure of $1,844,238.96 from the General and Federal Funds.

Proposal
That the Board approve this award to the above listed vendors. Due to unusually high demand, Dell estimates the current lead time for the delivery of Chromebooks is approximately four months. Once received, it will take approximately four weeks for LPS to unbox, tag, configure and distribute the Chromebooks to middle and high schools. 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.

That the Board approve this award to the above listed vendor. A complete project timeline will be shared with the Board Technology Committee and purchase at this time is recommended to avoid late spring delivery constraints related to an anticipated limit in the supply of the associated central processing unit (CPU). The Board by approving this purchase with Dell EMC Inc., 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 this purchase with Dell EMC Inc further 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 this Agreement.

10. SECOND READING, RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION

10.1. From Board Committees

10.1.1. East High School, Lincoln High and North Star - School Choice Filing Deadline January 31, 2022

Rationale:

Staff annually monitors enrollment trends in Lincoln Public Schools facilities, as provided in policy and regulation, as to available capacity, impact on educational programs within the building, prior enrollment levels, and anticipated future growth within the building attendance area in order to determine availability for transfer.

Explanation
Enrollment at East High, Lincoln High and North Star continues to exceed building capacity. In 2021-22 enrollment at Lincoln High exceeds 2,300 and exceeds nearly 2,200 at East High and North Star.

Due to the factors noted above and in particular the ability of the school facilities to serve students, staff has determined and recommended that current high school enrollment procedures last updated in January 2019, be continued for the 2022-23 school year. Specifically, high school selection forms for ninth (9^th) grade students living outside of the respective East, Lincoln High and North Star attendance areas, selecting to attend any of these schools for the 2022-2023 school year, be approved through the standard process if such forms are filed by the filing deadline of January 31, 2022, and that all other selection forms filed after Board of Education approval of this recommendation and the filing deadline of January 31, 2022, for all other grade levels will be denied.

Staff has further determined and recommended that East High, Lincoln High, and North Star will continue to be unavailable to transfers for all other grade levels of students living outside of the East High, Lincoln High, and North Star attendance areas.

Proposal
That the Board continue current high school enrollment procedures for the 2022-23 school year.

10.2. From the Superintendent

10.2.1. State 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Continuation Applications

Rationale:

The 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (CLCs) federally-funded grant program provides grants to eligible schools for the purpose of creating or expanding Community Learning Centers. The primary purpose of 21^st Century funds is to provide students with academic enrichment opportunities designed to complement their regular academic program. All CLC services are provided during non-school hours or periods when school is not in session. The Community Learning Centers programs and activities are designed to build on the capacity of community partners and neighborhood schools. Each site is to have an academic focus to assist participating students in meeting state and local academic achievement standards. Families of students served may also receive services in areas that support family literacy, health, other family support services, and childcare.

EXPLANATION:

These 21^st Century CLC grant applications are continuation funding grants for Belmont, Brownell, and Prescott Elementary Schools and Culler Middle School (Grant 16), and Campbell Elementary (Grant 17). The identified schools have specific needs which are in line with the goals of the 21^st Century grant process and have successfully achieved stated outcomes in the continuation grant award. Community partners that have been identified to serve as the CLC lead agencies and to assist in the planning and service provision include Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Northeast Family Center, Family Service of Lincoln, Malone Community Center, and Civic Nebraska. These community partners will be essential to the successful delivery of quality after-school opportunities for students. The continuation grants will build on the success these sites have experienced over the past years. Successes have included: 1) consistently serving an average of 700 thirty-plus day students each year and over 1,460 total students attending after school, 2) the CLC sites and partnering agencies have become more intentional in their alignment of after-school programs with the school day program, which has resulted in participating students outperforming their peers who do not attend after school programs on state assessments, and 3) successfully providing high level academic and enrichment programming for students as evidenced in both annual self-assessments and external observations. Core program activities will include homework / academic support, enrichment activities, recreation and leisure, character education and development, and service-learning, as well as activities to support nutrition and healthy lifestyles. It is projected that approximately 2,200 students will be impacted by the CLC programs at these five sites over the five-year duration of these grants.

The following program goals will guide the program design and delivery:
Goal 1: Improve overall student success.
Goal 2: Increase positive behavior and social interactions.
Goal 3: Increase active and meaningful family and community engagement.

10.2.2. Community Learning Center Agreements With: Family Service Association, Malone Community Center, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation #10468

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: Family Service Association, Malone Community Center, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation, to provide services related to Community Learning Center (CLC) activities at various LPS locations.

These agreements will be valid through September 30, 2022.

Family Service Association $561,088.00
Malone Community Center                                                           $73,900.00
Lincoln Parks and Recreation                                                     $217,037.00
Total                                                                                            $852,025.00

This will be an expenditure of $852,025.00 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.

10.2.3. Resolution for Option Enrollment Students 2022-23

Rationale: Nebraska students may attend a school other than the one in the district in which they reside under the option enrollment statutes.

Explanation
The attached resolution would admit any K-12 option students who meet the statutory and legal conditions and whose application is received by August 5, 2022.

The resolution specifies the circumstances under which late-filed applications would be accepted.

Proposal
That the Board approve the option resolution for the 2022-23 school year.

Attachments: (1)

01 11 22 OPTION ENROLLMENT RESOLUTION

1/4/2022 at 10:55 AM

10.2.4. Dawes Middle School Addition & Renovation Project #10412

Rationale:

Sealed bids were received on December 16, 2021, from interested vendors, to provide additions and renovations at Dawes Middle School.

Explanation
It is recommended that award be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications:

Genesis Contracting Group, (Lincoln, Nebraska)                    $5,464,000.00

There were five other bidders:

BIC Construction, (Lincoln, Nebraska)   $5,469,000.00
Perry Reid Construction LLC, (Lincoln, Nebraska)    $5,580,000.00
Cheever Construction (Lincoln, Nebraska)    $5,712,000.00
Sampson Construction (Lincoln, Nebraska)   $5,757,000.00
Scheele-Kayton Construction, (Lincoln, Nebraska) $5,993,600.00

A complete tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department.

This will be a total expenditure of $5,464,000.00 from the 2020 Bond Fund and other appropriate building funds.

Proposal
The Board, by approving this agreement with Genesis Contracting Group, 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 Operations, 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.

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

13.3.2. Monthly Financial Report

Rationale:

At the second Board meeting of the month, information regarding the district’s monthly financial report is presented.

Explanation
The monthly financial report for the month ending December 31, 2021, is attached.

Proposal
Information item; no Board action required.

Attachments: (1)

1-25 Monthly Financial Report

1/13/2022 at 11:33 AM

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE BOARD

Rationale: January 30: NASB Legislative Issues Conference, 6:00 pm, Cornhusker Hotel
January 31: NASB Legislative Issues Conference, 8:00 am, Cornhusker Hotel
February 1: Superintendent Finalist Interviews, LPSDO (if needed)
February 2: Chamber Coffee, 8:00 am, Chamber Office
February 4: Superintendent Finalist Interviews, LPSDO (if needed)

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

January 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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