June 8, 2021
Following each Board of Education meeting, the Office of District Communications recaps the board meeting in the Board Digest.
If you are having trouble accessing direct links, please click here to view the full Board of Education Agenda with presentations and other documents.
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Student Participants of School Naming Committees (SNC) |
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The #OPSProud spotlight featured students from the Middle School Naming Committee. Students talked about the process, where the ideas were generated from, the meaning behind the colors, name and mascots and their final recommendations.
To view the student presentation, click below.
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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 Appointments to the Friends of KIOS Board of Directors
- Approval to Award Bid No. 21-032 to Master’s Transportation Inc. for 2021 Type A Buses for the 2021-2022 School Year ($561,950.00)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 21-033 to Omaha Truck Center for Type C 2022 or Newer Wheelchair Buses for the 2021-2022 School Year ($365,200.00)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 21-034 to Sheppard’s Business Interiors for Mobile Power Charging Towers for Pine Elementary, Forest Station Elementary, Buena Vista High School, Westview High School, 42nd and Y Street Middle School, Lewis and Clark Middle School, and Morton Middle School for ($209,432.28)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 21-037 to Rotella’s Italian Bakery for Bread Products for the 2021-2022 School Year ($525,323.68)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 21-040 to Sheppard’s Business Interiors for Mobile Storage Units - 2018 Bond Project ($1,511,533.20)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 21-043 to Greenberg Fruit Company and Pekarek’s Produce for Produce Products for the 2021-2022 School Year ($1,127,303.08)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 21-044 to Hiland Dairy for the Dairy Products for 2021-2022 School Year ($3,263,263.34)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 21-046 to American Fence Company LLC. for the Service Center Site Security Improvements, Summer of 2021 ($103,595.00)
- Approval to Award Bid No. P030-21 to Elkhorn West Construction for Ceiling Replacement at Conestoga Elementary School, Summer of 2021 ($188,900.00)
- Approval to Accept Withdrawal of Mark VII Enterprises, Inc. from Bid No. P030-21, Conestoga Ceiling Replacement
- Approval of Change Order No. 001 for Masters Elementary School: Capital Improvements & Renovation Project – 2018 Bond Program (Deduct $219,562.78) Revised Total: $2,148,544.22
- Approval of the Construction Document for Design of the Spring Lake Elementary School Project – 2018 Bond Program
- Approval of Contract Extension for Performance Food Service (formerly Reinhart Food Service) for Food and Supplies for 2021-2022 School Year ($9,229,440.00)
- Approval of Contract with Navigate 360 for Safety Management at All Omaha Public Schools and Buildings for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Years ($55,941.00)
- Approval of Inventory Items to be Sold at an On-line Auction
- Approval of the Proposed Negotiated Agreement with the Educational Interpreters/Transliterators for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Years
- Approval of the Purchase of GoFormative, a Virtual and In-Person Formative Teaching and Assessment Tool for High School Teachers, for the Period from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2024 ($485,456)
- Approval of the Purchase of Khan Academy Districts Service for Grade Level High School Math for the 2021-2022 School Year ($114,000.00)
- Approval to Purchase Legends of Learning Science - Full Suite and Professional Development for Middle School Science for the 2021-2023 School Years ($47,700)
- Approval to Purchase the miniPCR™ Starter Classroom Pack for 10th Grade Biology for the 2021-2022 School Year ($26,910)
- Approval to Purchase Internet Edge Router and Software from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., District Wide ($108,726.50)
- Approval to Purchase Computer Accessories from Connection Public Sector Solutions for Central High School ($53,563.05)
- Approval to Purchase Computer Laptops from Apple Inc. for South High School ($84,630.00)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for Blackburn Alternative School ($354,737.07)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for the Career Center and the Teacher Administrative Center ($1,228,767.94)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for the Distribution Center ($73,863.94)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for Integrated Learning Program at Saratoga ($172,144.67)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for JP Lord School ($135,573.03)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for Lewis & Clark Middle School – 2018 Bond Program ($61,358.66)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for the Middle School Site at 42nd & Y Street – 2018 Bond Program ($407,861.97)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for Morton Middle School – 2018 Bond Program ($61,358.66)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for Parrish Alternative Program ($156,464.72)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for Service Center ($166,482.67)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for Transportation Center ($107,176.73)
- Approval to Purchase Network Infrastructure Equipment from Sirius Computer Solutions Inc., for Westview High School – 2018 Bond Program ($538,768.18)
- Approval of Resolution 21-013 Appointing Trustees to the Omaha School Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees
- Approval of Resolution Updating Resolution 20-004 recommending Face Coverings to Preserve Public Health and Protect the District’s Students, Employees, Families and Visitors
- Approval of the Second Reading of the Code of Conduct Revisions for 2021-2022
- Approval of the Second Reading of Policies 4044 and 5404
- Approval of a Three Year Extension of Turnitin Services Pricing Agreement for the Purchase of the Feedback Studio License for All High School Students and Teachers for the 2021-2024 School Years ($153,643.00)
- Confirmation of Completion of the Evaluation of the Superintendent as Required by 79-828
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To see the full consent agenda, click here.
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Administrative Appointments |
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The Board approved the following administrative appointments on the consent agenda:
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Catherine Bell, current School Support Liaison, will be assigned as Assistant Principal at Minne Lusa Elementary.
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Carl Bilotta, current Principal at Cathedral of the Risen Christ Catholic School, will be assigned as Principal at Prairie Wind Elementary.
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Abigail Fehr, current Administrative Intern at Reagan Elementary in Millard Public Schools, will be assigned as Principal at Rose Hill Elementary.
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Michael Greene-Walsh, current Dean of Students at Bryan High, will be assigned as Assistant Principal at South High.
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Rios “Tony” Gunter, current Principal at Howard Kennedy Elementary, will be assigned as Principal at Monroe Middle.
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Chelsa Hervert, current Instructional Facilitator at Masters Elementary, will be assigned as Assistant Principal at Walnut Hill Elementary.
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Michaela Jackson, current Assistant Principal at Beveridge Middle, will be assigned as Program Director at Blackburn High.
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Ellisa Kirksey, current Assistant Principal at Central High, will be assigned as Principal at Central High.
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Jane Laughlin, current Curriculum Specialist at Benson High, will be assigned as Principal at King Science Middle.
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Glen Mitchell, current Principal at Jesuit Academy, will be assigned as Principal to Harrison Elementary.
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Michele Stogdill, current Dean of Students at Burke High, will be assigned as Assistant Principal at Burke High.
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Bradley Thiel, current Assistant Principal at Chandler View Elementary, will be assigned as Principal at Oak View Elementary
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Shaniece Udofia, current Assistant Principal at Belvedere Elementary, will be assigned as Principal at Howard Kennedy Elementary.
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Board of Education Action Items |
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Approval of the Report of the Legislative Committee Including Recommended Legislative Positions |
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An update was provided to the Board regarding a wrap up of the 2021 Nebraska Legislature.
To view the bill summary, click here.
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Approval of the Name, Mascot, and School Colors for the New Middle School: Bluestem Middle School (42nd and Y Street) |
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Last night was exciting as the Board of Education took a major step toward the opening of our district's newest middle school. The Board of Education approved the name, colors and mascot for the new middle school (42nd and Y) which will open in 2023.
The school formed a School Naming Committee comprised of the Principal/Principal Supervisor, district leadership, incoming students from feeder elementary schools, parents of incoming students and community members. The committee held four meetings to brainstorm and discuss selections, narrow the list, match names, mascot and color combinations and make a final selection.
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Bluestem Middle School recognizes the unique and beautiful native prairie grass in Nebraska that flourish in the meadows. Bluestems are deeply rooted, anchored and enriched.
Mascot: Mighty Meadowlarks
The Meadowlark is the state bird of
Nebraska. Meadowlarks represent harmony and
unity – their strength is being together. Meadowlarks also represent self-
discovery and strong will to reveal their
fullest potential. Meadowlarks reflect happiness, peace, cheerfulness and joy. Meadowlarks reflect our community because we are united and
stronger together.
School Colors: Navy Blue/ Hunter Green/ Silver
Navy Blue represents power, strength, reliability, bravery and honor. Hunter Green represents safety, calmness and relaxation. Green is the color of life, growth, energy, health and nature.
Silver represents accomplishment, value and a vision of a successful future. Silver symbolizes innovation and communication with confidence.
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Approval of the Second Reading of Policy 8346 |
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The Board approved sending the policy back to committee for further cleanup before approving. It will come before the Board for second reading at a future meeting.
To view the current draft of the policy, click here. |
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Board of Education Information Items |
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Phase 2 Bond Program Update |
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District Operational Services staff gave an update on the progress of the Phase 2 Bond. The update provided included an overview of current financials, small and emerging business utilization and student engagement.
2018 – Phase 2 Bond Program Financials
25 Active Design/Construction/Closeout/Complete
- Total Original Program Budget = $409,900,000
- Total Program Cost Forecast = $409,900,000
Small and Emerging Business (SEB) Utilization
- Program Contract Commitment: $371,784,150 or 90.70%
- Total SEBs Contract Commitment: $36,058,416 or 9.70%
- Total SEBs Expenditures to Date: $17,268,636 or 4.64%
Last month, student engagement consisted of seven events that included 105 students.
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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 June 21. It is tentatively scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.
Board of Education Agenda
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