Dec. 14, 2021
Following each Board of Education meeting, the Office of District Communications recaps the board meeting in the Board Digest.
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Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Selects Juarez to Fill Vacancy |
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The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education filled a vacancy during its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 13.
Following interviews with the two candidates who applied, Margo Juarez and Evan Schmeits, the Board selected Juarez for the Subdistrict 8 seat. The decision came after two split votes of 4-4. A third round determined the outcome with a vote of 7-1 in favor of Juarez.
Juarez, a retired federal government employee, spent more than 20 years as a tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service. She currently works part-time for the City of Papillion as a customer service representative.
Juarez emphasized her strong roots in South Omaha and her commitment to improving the community. She is a founding member of the Buena Vista Neighborhood Association and a member of the South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance.
Even with her commitment to Subdistrict 8, Juarez hopes her time on the board makes broad impact. “I don’t want to be so narrow as to always just looking at my own district
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Juarez was sworn in immediately following Monday’s vote. She will serve the unexpired portion of the term left open by Kimara Snipes' resignation. Snipes stepped away from her seat in November when she moved out of the Subdistrict 8 boundaries.
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International Baccalaureate Diploma |
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The #OPSProud spotlight celebrated members of the Class of 2021 who earned their International Baccalaureate Diploma. |
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Board of Education Consent Agenda |
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Consent agenda items are packaged into one agenda item. They are often routine and garner very little discussion.
The consent agenda items were:
- Staff Adjustments
- Approval of Amendment No. 001 with Diamond Assets LLC - District RFP 014-20 for Disposal of Apple Products from December 2021 to November 2022
- Approval of Amendment No. 003 to the Agreement with The Weitz Company – South High Magnet School Project – 2018 Bond Program and Site & Building (ADD $1,170,378.00) Revised Total: $10,728,124.00
- Approval of Amendment to the T-Mobile Agreement Allowing T-Mobile to Share Cellular Network Data on Device Locations with Omaha Public Schools for the Remainder of the 2021-2022 School Year
- Approval of the Annual Participant Interlocal Agreement with the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties for the 2021-2022 School Year
- Approval of Application #2021-105-2018 for Deferred Disability Retirement
- Approval to Award Bid No. 22-018 to Cornhusker International Trucks for Four (4) 2021 or 2022 New and Unused Cargo Trucks with Lift Gate ($439,600.00)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 22-022 to CDW Government, LLC., Visions of Video, and Y&S Technologies, Inc. for Televisions, Wall Mounts, Document Cameras, and iPad Stands at Forest Station Elementary School, Pine Elementary School, Bluestem Middle School, Buena Vista High School, Westview High School, and Morton Magnet Middle School - 2018 Bond Project ($333,079.16)
- Approval of Election Districts for Douglas County School District 0001
- Approval to Purchase Amatrol Mechatronics Trainers, Equipment, and Curriculum for Buena Vista High Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year ($357,000.00)
- Approval to Purchase Anatomage Table Convertible from Anatomage, Inc. for Westview High School Health Science themes including Biomechanics and Research, Human Performance, and Sports Medicine for the 2022-2023 School Year ($81,525.00)
- Approval to Purchase Clean Energy Training Systems for Westview High Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year ($23,255.00)
- Approval of Purchase of a One-Year License for the Appsian Security Platform for the PeopleSoft System
- Approval to Purchase Universal Laser System and Air Filtration System for Buena Vista High Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year ($28,000.00)
- Approval of Rejection of All Bids Submitted for Bid No.22-014 Athletic Training Equipment
- Approval of Rejection of All Bids Submitted for Bid No.22-019 Large Appliances
- Approval of Use of 2018 Bond Program Savings – Buena Vista High School - Athletic Field Adjustments – 2018 Bond Program (Add $4,500,000.00) Revised Total $81,429,241.00
- Approval of the Use of 2018 Bond Program Savings – Westview High School - Athletic Field Adjustments – 2018 Bond Program (Add $4,500,000.00) Revised Total $88,528,140.00
- Authorization for Human Resources to Correct Placement of 12- Month Elementary Principals and 12-Month Middle School Principals on the OSAA Salary Schedules Previously Approved by the Board of Education
- Authorization to Initiate Litigation Against the Sarpy County Treasurer for Underpayment to the District of Cash In-Lieu of Tax Payments
- Engagement of Ice Miller Legal Counsel to Assist with the Implementation of the OSERS Compliance Audit
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View the entire consent agenda.
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Board of Education Action Items |
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Approval of Academic Calendar for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Years |
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The Board approved the school calendars for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. Staff gave a presentation to the Board that highlighted changes from the last version. Nearly 6,300 families and staff gave their feedback on a recent calendar survey. The changes came from themes found in the survey results.
Highlights of the changes made to the calendars:
- The start of the school year was moved one week later.
- Conferences returned to being split over three weeks.
- Conference times were adjusted slightly to better align with the end of the quarter to allow report cards to be discussed in conferences.
- Next Level Learning is not denoted on the calendar to allow for flexibility of summer learning opportunities. Families will receive direct communication with dates.
- A new pre-service day was placed on the staff calendar to provide additional support and networking opportunities for new staff members.
- Staggered start for students beginning Aug. 16
- Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 21-25
- Winter Recess - Dec. 19, 2022 - Jan. 3, 2023
- Spring Break - March 13-17, 2023
- Last day of school - May 26, 2023
- Staggered start for students beginning Aug. 14
- Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 20-24
- Winter Recess - Dec. 20, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024
- Spring Break - March 11-15, 2024
- Last day of school - May 17, 2024
Official calendars will be available on the district website in the coming weeks.
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Authorization to Implement the Community Eligibility Provision status under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program as an Entire Local Educational Agency |
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The Board approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for all Omaha Public Schools. Community Eligibility Provision provides breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost for qualifying districts/schools. In an effort to best serve our families, and support their continued recovery through the pandemic our district made an application to receive CEP.
Benefits to Community Eligibility Provision
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Students receive daily nutritious meals (elementary and breakfast) at no cost and the streamlined process means more time to eat.
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Families are no longer required to submit an application or worry about meal account balances.
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School Staff will have a streamlined meal service operation.
Our qualification will last through four school years (2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025). At the end of the four-year cycle, our district would have to reapply and qualify to continue in the program.
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Board of Education Information Items |
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Update to Policies 2120, 5103, 5104, 5201, 5202, 5204, 5205, 5207, and 6410 |
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The policy committee recommended changes to the following policies. Board members will have time to review and provide any feedback prior to a first and second reading.
Policy Adjustments:
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Important Information for
Omaha Public Schools Staff
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CHI Health and Omaha Public Schools partner to honor teachers across the District |
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CHI Health wants nominations of Omaha Public Schools teachers changing the lives of students. Each month, they’ll surprise a Top Teacher nominee with a treat basket for the teachers' lounge and a personal gift card. CHI will draw winners on the last Friday of the month. CHI Health will select winners from three different grade levels across the District.
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Next Omaha Public School Board of Education Meeting
The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 3. It is tentatively scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.
Board of Education Agenda
To review previous Board of Education agendas, click here. If you are having trouble accessing direct links, please access the full Board of Education Agenda to view presentations and other documents.
How Can I Watch a Previous Board of Education Meeting?
The video from the meeting will be available by Wednesday at noon following the meeting. The video can be viewed by clicking here.
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