Feb. 8, 2022
Following each Board of Education meeting, the Office of District Communications recaps the board meeting in the Board Digest.
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Students Selected for High School All-State Music |
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The Board of Education #OPSProud spotlight recognized Omaha Public Schools students selected for high school all-state music.
- Michael Abboud (alternate)
- Salvador Bacerra (alternate)
- Bruce Baker
- Joshua Bartsch
- Matthew Belshan
- Faith Buller
- Elana Elder
- Spencer Feldman
- Christina Fischer
- Jonathan Gilmore
- Tate Grabher
- Flora Griffith
- Yolanda Henderson
- Moises Hernandez
- Mariana Hernandez-Moreno
- Eli Kopp
- Daniel Kuncl
- Bennett Lambelet
- Noah McPherson
- Jamison Moisset
- Emilio Parra Carcia
- Grace Rock
- Gracely Siford
- Joseph Warren-Pasley
- Sierra Widhalm
- Liberty Wlaschin
- Grace Znamencek
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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:
- Acceptance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Lewis & Clark Middle School: Capital Improvements & New Addition – 2018 Bond Program
- Approval of Agreement with Ray Martin Company for KIOS Transmitter and Radio Equipment Upgrade ($329,284.00)
- Approval of Amendment No. 005 to the Agreement with Darland Construction Co. – Pine Elementary School Project – 2018 Bond Program – (Add $332,561.00) Revised Total $16,225,656.45
- Approval to Award Bid No. 22-026 to Master’s Transportation, Inc., for Four (4) 2022 or 2023 New and Unused Type A-1 Activity Buses for Buena Vista High School and Westview High School ($258,644.00)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 22-029 to ASB Sports Acquisition (Doing Business As The Graphic Edge) and Hauff Sports, for Football, Baseball, Softball Athletic Supplies, and Equipment at Bluestem Middle School, Buena Vista High School, and Westview High School - 2018 Bond Project ($277,062.73)
- Approval to Award Bid No. 22-037 to Buller Fixture Co. for One (1) SpecLine Custom Hot/Cold Serving Counter Complete with On-Site Installation and Services at Northwest High School ($187,300.00)
- Approval of a Consulting Services Agreement with The Leadership Academy for Professional Services ($145,500)
- Approval of Contract with Energy Center Omaha LLC to Provide Steam and Chilled Water to Central High School for the 2022-2029 School Years
- Approval of Contract with Medical Enterprises, Inc. for Drug & Alcohol Testing and Employee Physical Examinations for Awarded Bid No. 21-041 from February 1, 2022, through July 31, 2022 ($12,273.00)
- Approval to Enter a Public Private Partnership with the Benson High School Foundation to Fund and Construct the Renovation and Expansion of the Tennis Courts at Benson High School from 2022-2042
- Approval of the Items Sold from the December 2021 District Surplus Auction Provided by Great Plains Reality-Auction, Co. ($7,998.69)
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Omaha Education Association regarding Stipend Payment for Teachers who Supervise Student Teachers
- Approval to Purchase Computer iPads from Apple Inc., for District Students ($126,987.50)
- Approval to Purchase Computer Laptops and Desktop Computers from Riverside Technologies Inc., for Buena Vista High School, Westview High School and Bluestem Middle School ($813,972.24)
- Approval to Purchase FANUC Robotic Arms and Curriculum for Buena Vista High School for the 2022-2023 School Year ($365,000.00)
- Approval to Purchase Laptops and iPads from Apple Inc. for Forest Station Elementary School and Pine Elementary School ($289,192.00)
- Approval of the RULER Institute Online Training for Seven Additional Schools for the Second Semester of the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Years
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View the entire consent agenda.
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Board of Education Action Items |
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An update was provided to the Board regarding where bills are currently in the Nebraska Legislature.
The Legislative Committee continues to review bills as they change throughout the legislative session. The committee provided recommendations for bills based on their potential impact on Omaha Public Schools. The board approved the positions.
The OPS Board Legislative Committee will continue to monitor bills and will review any adjustments. As adjustments to bills are made, the OPS position may change as well.
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Strategic Plan of Action Updates |
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The Strategic Plan of Action was approved in Feb. 2020. A few weeks later, our district made shifts for the health and safety of students and staff.
As staff continues to review data, our administration recommended changes to the Strategic Plan of Action goals. The changes will provide better alignment with where we are and where we want to go as a district. Some goals have already been met and some had to be shifted due to impacts from the pandemic. District staff will come back before the Board in the coming months to highlight where our district is in meeting each goal. |
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Board of Education Information Items |
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This past fall, our district implemented Freshman Academy at each of our high schools. Benson High already had a Freshman Academy but it evolved to align with our College & Career Academies and Pathways. District staff provided an update on Freshman Academy.
NineforNine - Nine Supports for our Ninth Graders
Staff work with freshman students to provide nine supports, which we call our NineforNine. Students are grouped in small learning communities with staff focused on intentional practices to meet students' needs. The freshman year for students has always been vital, our staff understands this more now than ever. The NineforNine supports are:
- Freshman OnTrack
- Freshman Seminar
- Freshman Student Engagement
- Family, School, and Community Engagement
- Data Walks
- Freshman JumpStart
- Freshman Orientation
- Freshman Advisement
- Freshman Academy
Freshman Seminar is one of the NineforNine supports where students have the opportunity to explore interests, get connected with extracurriculars and use the skills they are learning across classes and apply them. The work in Freshman Seminar connects directly to College and Career Readiness and the Portrait of a Graduate.
Staff Development
Teams are meeting weekly to review data for freshmen on track, curriculum collaboration, supporting students, gaining professional development on highly effective teams and planning for master scheduling.
Freshman Academy Engagement
Eighth-grade students are provided several opportunities to become familiar with their future high school. In addition, high schools offer family events for freshman students and their families to learn about their school and the opportunities available. Each school also has a Freshman Academy Advisory Board that assists with student connections to opportunities.
District administrators shared that more than 85 percent of students were able to get their top-choice academy or pathway. We will continue to work with students through the course registration process to support their future goals. No students have currently submitted a customize your pathway application.
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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 Feb. 24, 2022. 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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