December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Omaha Public Schools Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 19 Board Meeting

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Rationale:  Bryan High School's JROTC will Present the Colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Rationale:  The Vision:  Every Student.  Every Day.  Prepared for Success.

The Mission:  To prepare all students for success in college, career, and life.

Rationale:  The #OPSProud Spotlight recognizes Teddy Dunning, Burke High senior, for being selected to march with The Bands of America in the Rose Bowl Parade.

Rationale:  The Treasurer's Report for October 2025 is attached for review.

Rationale:  At this time, any Board member may request that any item in the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately. 

Rationale:  FUND: 5190 ESU19 Information & Management Services
DEPT ID: 7062525 Web Development & Support
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services
SUPPLIER: Securly
POLICY: 7000, VII., 7000, V. B
TOTAL: $130,738.21

Administration recommends approval of the renewal of the Securly web filtering software. Securly provides web filtering for all District student and staff devices, both on campus and remotely. The platform helps ensure compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) by blocking access to inappropriate or unsafe websites and content. Securly allows the District to apply consistent internet safety policies across all devices, monitor usage trends, and adjust filtering categories as needed to support instructional goals while maintaining a safe online environment for students. The District has used the Securly Web Filtering Software since 2018.

Annual renewal of Securly Filter Premium is being sourced through the Nebraska ESUCC 2025 Annual Buy Catalog which is an exception to bidding in Policy 7000 V.B. (Cooperative Purchases).  The annual cost of this renewal is $130,738.21.

Rationale:  FUND: 4591, Learning Community
PROGRAM: 1100, Regular Instruction
DEPT: 7192010, Elementary Education Admin
PROJECT: 350626, LC Extended Learning FY26
SUPPLIER: LDF Concepts, LLC
POLICIES: 7000, V., A., 
AMOUNT: $279,000.00

Administration recommends approval of an agreement with LDF Concepts to purchase updated Phonics Mastery Guides Bundles, receive access to the Phonics Mastery Guides Video Library for two and a half years, and provide in-person training on the updated Phonics Mastery Guides. The original purchase of Phonics Mastery Guides was approved at the May 6, 2019, Board of Education meeting. Purchasing the updated Phonics Mastery Guides is written into our Learning Community 2.0 grant and the total cost for materials and training is $279,000.00.  In keeping with the bid exceptions contained within Policy 7000, Section V., A (Academic Prerogative), no bid was required for this purchase. 

Rationale:  Administration recommends approving the attached ALLTEL Corporation, Doing Business As (d/b/a) Verizon Wireless, Right Of Entry Agreement for 4405 Giles Road, Bellevue, NE 68147 (Bryan High School) which allows ALLTEL Corporation d/b/a Verizon Wireless to enter upon and inspect the Site and/or to temporarily locate communications equipment on the Site to conduct short term radio propagation tests at the monopole and cellular network compound located adjacent to the Bryan High School Stadium.  ALLTEL Corporation d/b/a Verizon Wireless is conducting this work such that it can determine the suitability of the Site for its intended use.  There is no cost to the District for this Right of Entry.  If ALLTEL Corporation d/b/a Verizon Wireless determines this site is appropriate for the needs of their network, they would request a lease agreement and seek District approval prior to any work being conducted.

Rationale:  FUND: 31 Special Building Fund
PROGRAM: 2620 Maintenance Schools/District Buildings
DEPT ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning
PROJECT: TAC First Floor Renovation
SUPPLIER:  BVH Architecture
POLICY: 7000, IV. D
AMOUNT: $171,610.00

Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with Bahr, Vermer & Haeker, Architects, LTD. Doing Business As BVH Architecture as the Design Firm for renovations of the former Printing and Publishing spaces located on the first floor of the Teacher Administrative Center Building.  Under this agreement, BVH Architecture provides completed plans, specifications, and construction administration services to complete renovations. The renovations will convert the former Printing and Publishing Spaces into office, public, and administrative spaces to be used by Student and Community Services to better serve our families. These services are not bid as they are an exception to bidding under Board Policy No. 7000, V.D. (Professional Services). The agreed-upon fee for these services is $171,610.00.

Rationale:  FUND: 5193 ESU19 ERP System Fund
PROGRAM:  2510 Business Services Support
DEPT: 7062560 Districtwide Technology
SUPPLIER: Oracle America, Inc.
POLICIES: 7000, V.B., 7000, III. K
AMOUNT: $1,271,592.00 yearly
 
Administration recommends the award of Bid No. Q001-25 for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) replacement software to Oracle America, Inc. ERP systems consolidate key management functions, including human capital, finance, and supply chain, into a single platform. The District’s current ERP system, PeopleSoft, has been in use for more than two decades and has required fairly extensive and expensive customization and ongoing maintenance.  In addition, PeopleSoft has indicated that it intends to discontinue support in the coming years.  After more than a year of planning, the District issued Bid No. Q001-25 earlier this year.  The District received two responses and subsequently selected two vendors, Oracle and INFOR, for on-site presentations and further evaluation.  Upon completion of a comprehensive evaluation process, the evaluation team has recommended Oracle Fusion ERP which consistently met or exceeded requirements across all scored categories. The evaluation team concluded that Oracle Fusion ERP provides a strong functional fit for finance and HR functions, advanced integration capabilities, and scalability to support the District for many years to come. Oracle also demonstrates a proven track record in similar K-12 environments and provides structured implementation support.  Upon approval of this award by the Board, Administration will enter into negotiations with Oracle America, Inc. for a formal agreement which will be presented to the Board for approval.  The projected cost for Oracle Fusion ERP is approximately $1,271,592.00 for the first year.  In addition, Administration is currently finalizing a Request for Proposals for consulting services to assist with the integration and deployment of the new ERP system. Administration anticipates full implementation of the new system by April 1, 2028.

Rationale:  FUND: 42 - 2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund 
PROGRAM: 2510 Maintenance School/District Buildings 
DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning 
SUPPLIER: Boiler Chiller Systems, LLC
POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D 
AMOUNT: $17,900.00

Administration recommends approval of Change Order No. 02 for Boiler Chiller System, LLC., on Bid No. 26-004 for the OPS North and Northwest High School's cooling towers replacement project, which the Board approved on September 22, 2025.

PR-02	At North High School’s tower location, there is damage to an existing 10" supply line located underground, discovered during installation, that requires a ductile iron repair flange to be installed on the supply line stubbing out of the ground	Add	$4,303.00
PR-02	At North High School’s tower location, two=12" core drills are needed through the existing south concrete pier to connect the 10" supply line and reduce to two 8" supply connections.	Add	$2,500.00
PR-02	At North High School’s tower location additional 10" and 8" piping lengths are needed on the water supply and return piping due to the supply water pipe being in a different location than shown on the drawing.	Add	$3,667.00
PR-02	At Northwest High School’s tower location, I-beam stiffeners need to be added to existing beams for additional structural stability of the tower system.	Add	$7,430.00

 

Total Amount of Change Order No. 02 Add	$ 17,900.00
Original Contract Amount:	$636,700.00
Previously Approved Changes:	$7,900.00
Total Revised Contract Amount:	$662,500.00
Amount Paid to Date	$0.00
Amount Remaining	$662,500.00

Rationale:  FUND: 42-2018 Bond Program Proceeds Fund 
PROGRAM: 2510 Maintenance School/District Buildings 
DEPT. ID: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning 
SUPPLIER: Boiler Chiller Systems, LLC
POLICIES: 7000, III.K, 7000, VII.A, 7000, VII.D 
AMOUNT: $15,185.00

Administration recommends approval of Change Order No. 03 for Boiler Chiller System, LLC.. on Bid No. 26-004 for OPS North and Northwest High School's cooling towers replacement project which the Board approved on September 22, 2025.
 

PR - 03	Item #1 - North H.S. A. Run an additional 100’ of 1 ¼" emt due to   location of switch gear not shown correctly on the print. B. Additional 600’ of #4 thhn wire C. Additional 100’ of #8 thhn wire D. Two new breakers for gear (unable to do rating plugs as called out on drawing) E. Core drilling through two thick concrete walls to go to switch gear	Add	$7,819.00
PR - 03	Item #2 — Northwest H.S. A. Change out existing 1 ¼" conduit to 1 ½" conduit, so the wire fill will meet code B. Roughly 120’+ of conduit total C. 70’ will need to be bored to chiller location and go under a 10’ sidewalk D. Remove old 1 ¼" conduit inside E. Install new 1 ½" emt inside roughly 50’+ and tie into switch gear	Add	$7,366.00

 

Total Amount of Change Order No. 03 Add	$ 15,185.00
Original Contract Amount:	$636,700.00
Previously Approved Changes:	$25,800.00
Total Revised Contract Amount:	$677,685.00
Amount Paid to Date	$0.00
Amount Remaining	$667,685.00

 

Rationale:  FUND: 31 Special Building Fund 
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services 
DEPT.: 7166600 Schoolhouse Planning
SUPPLIER: Cheever Construction Co. 
POLICIES:  7000, IV.C. 
AMOUNT:  $2,649.00 
 
Administration recommends approval of change order No. 005 for Cheever Construction Co. on Bid No. 24-017 for the OPS - Mills Building Printing and Publication Remodel which was approved by the Board on January 11, 2024: 

Changes are as follows:

CHE-042	Remove 6 mechanical actuators from existing louvers that are no longer in use. The existing actuators and controls need to be removed to properly balance the new HVAC systems.	Add	$862.00
PR-019	Provide additional pneumatic air drops to equipment that could not be placed until equipment was placed to determine an exact location.	Add	$1,787.00

 

Total Amount of Change Order No. 005 Add	$ 2,649.00
Original Contract Amount:	$ 3,326,500.00
Previously Approved Changes:	$ 1,152,132.00
Change Order No. 005 - Add	$ 2,649.00
Total Revised Contract Amount:	$4,481,281.00
Amount Paid to Date	$4,433,845.28
Amount Remaining	$47,435.72

Rationale:  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds.  Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report.  Claims Report A is a listing of all District expenditures and are organized and presented to the Board by which fund the expenditure is being made from (e.g. General Fund, Bond Fund, etc.).

Rationale:  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of funds for which the District serves as custodian.  Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report.  Claims Report B is a listing of expenditures from the various Student Activity Funds for which the Board serves as custodian.

Rationale:  Board Members are prohibited by Nebraska law from voting on items which may personally benefit them.  Expenditures which may personally benefit individual Board Members are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a separate Claims Report in order to permit those Board Members to abstain from voting on items which may personally benefit them.  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds.  Claims Report C is a listing of expenditures that may relate to individual Board Members or Organizations that employ them.

Rationale:  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds.  Payroll expenditures are presented to the Board for ratification in the form of a Claims Report.  Claims Report D is a summary of payrolls processed and is presented by payroll and pay date.

Rationale:  The Board of Education is required by State Statute 79-584 to approve all expenditures of District funds.  Payroll expenditures are presented to the Board for ratification in the form of a Claims Report.  Claims Report E is an estimation of payrolls to be processed prior to the next Board meeting and is presented by payroll and pay date.  Board authorization is requested for amounts not to exceed the totals in the Claims Report.

Rationale:  The Board of Education serves as the Board of Educational Service Unit 19.  The Board of Educational Service Unit 19 is required to approve all expenditures of District funds as well as funds for which the District serves as custodian.  Expenditures are presented to the Board for approval in the form of a Claims Report.  Educational Service Unit No. 19 Claims Report is a listing of all expenditures to be paid from the Education Service Unit's funds.

Rationale:  State Statue 79-584 requires the Secretary to the Board of Education to audit all accounts of the Class V school district and to submit that audit to the Board of Education Audit Committee for review and approval.   The objective of the audit is to obtain and review sufficient claim documentation to determine the risk of material misstatement.   The audit methodology is set forth on the Claims Audit Report.

Rationale:  Fund: 1 General Fund
Dept. ID: 7062700 Research Office
Account: 54110 Tests
Policies: 7000, III. K., VII.A.
Vendor: NWEA
Amount: $141,750.00

Administration recommends approval of a Standard Purchase and License Agreement with NWEA for the term of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026 to provide their MAP Growth Reading and Math assessments for students in grades K-8. MAP Growth remains the District’s interim assessment tied to School Improvement Data and our Moonshot. 

Rationale:  Funds: 1, 153   General Fund, Special Education - IDEA
Department: 7194010   Special Education Administration
Programs: 1214, 1215, 1222, 1231, 1234, 1235,1236, 1265, 1266, 1270 - Speech Therapy School Age, Speech Therapy Ages 3-5, Nursing Services, Nonpublic Therapists, Nonpublic Teachers, Tuition to Agencies
Project: 461025, 461026, 460025, 460026 - IDEA Base/EP Grant
Policy: 7000 
Amount:  $5,126,974.00

Administration recommends approval of the attached annual Special Education Services contracts.  Every year, the Special Education Division, within Curriculum and Instruction Support, negotiates and renews contracts with outside agencies for special education services that are required under Rule 51 and Rule 52.  This is the tenth set of agency contracts going to the Board of Education for approval for the 2025-2026 school year and is part of the District's annual practice.  In keeping with the provisions in Policy 7000, contracts that may exceed $50,000 are being placed on the agenda for Board of Education approval. Attached you will find: a service provider rate sheet, contracts and a contract cost sheet for your review for contracts that exceed or may exceed $50,000. The contract rate sheet includes NDE approved rates for services that need to be purchased by Omaha Public Schools from outside agencies that will provide special education services to students ages birth-21. The contract cost sheet includes the agency, address, type of service the agency provides, the estimated number of students that receive services from that agency and 2025-2026 contract rate. The sheet includes an estimate of the total cost for special education services provided by contract agencies. The rates and contracts are budgeted for within the 2025-2026 school year. Per their agreement with Omaha Public Schools, all providers must receive NDE approval to provide special education and related services. The total cost to the District for this group is estimated to be $5,126,974.00 and is an allowable reimbursable special education expenditure. 

Rationale:  Administration recommends the approval of the attached Early Procurement Agreement with MCL Construction for work on the North High Stadium.  This agreement allows MCL Construction to utilize the District’s tax-exempt status prior to the full land transfer and execution of the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement to procure materials for the retaining walls that form part of the structure of the team rooms, the large block retaining wall, and the concrete for the footings of the water concourse that are all part of the stadium being provided for North High.  Upon approval of this agreement, the District will provide MCL with a Form 18 Nebraska Exemption Application for Common or Contract Carriers Sales and Use Tax.  This allows MCL Construction to procure these materials early, reducing potential delays in the project and the overall cost of materials. 
 
This project, known as Project Game On, is a collaboration between Omaha Public Schools, YMCA of Greater Omaha, City of Omaha, The Lozier Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, NewStreet Properties, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, and Emspace + Lovgren to provide a game-changing stadium for North High as a part of a larger project.  The new stadium will be constructed on the land immediately east of North High School, which is currently owned by the YMCA.  On April 7, 2025, the Board of Education approved the Funding Agreement with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF), which had entered into an agreement with various funders who desire to construct a new stadium at North High School.  On July 17, 2025, the Board of Education approved the Site Plan and design concept from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture.  Per the approved funding agreement, the project will be entirely funded through OPSF and its funding partners.

Rationale:  Administration recommends approval of the attached Funding Agreement with the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to provide funding to improve the playground at the Educare of Omaha at Kennedy.  The improvements include replacing multiple pieces of play equipment, pavement, resilient surfacing, site furnishings, landscaping, and associated site work. This agreement provides that OPSF will pay for all improvements.  Educare of Omaha, Inc. has designated RDG Planning & Design as the project’s architect.  OPSF designated Dostals Construction Company, Inc. to construct the project. This project addresses Educare of Omaha’s need to update its existing damaged and degraded playground equipment with new. The project will be entirely funded through OPSF and its funding partners.

The projected budget from OPSF for this project is $270,000.00.
 

Rationale:  FUND: 156, Head Start/Early Head Start
PROGRAM: 3201, Early Childhood
DEPT: 0660085, Kennedy Head Start Grant
AMOUNT: $3,610,348.00
         
Section 642 of the Head Start Act requires Board of Education approval of this proposed agreement between Omaha Public Schools and Educare of Omaha. This document is an agreement between OPS Head Start/Early Head Start and Educare for the 2025-2026 grant year. Educare agrees to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services as a delegate agency for OPS and follow all Head Start regulations. The total amount of the agreement is $3,610,348.00.

Rationale:  Service Employees International Union Local Number 226, affiliated with the AFL-CIO (Local 226) and the District are currently parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 school years covering the Operations Division.  The CBA was adopted by the Board of Education on August 7, 2023.  Administration recommends approval of the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a pay category for the job classification of 34G Head Custodian Engineer 41-60 Points Unlicensed (261 Days) for the 2025-2026 school year.  At the time of the last negotiation, there were no incumbents in that job classification and, as such, they were not included in the agreement.

Rationale:  Policy 4001 and 4035 require that the election of employees shall be by action of the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent or designee.  Additionally, Policy 4008 requires that the Chief Human Resources Officer process all retirements, resignations, cancellations, contract amendments and terminations of employment making a recommendation for appropriate action to the Superintendent and Board of Education.  Therefore, the District recommends the approval of the attached Staffing Adjustments.

Rationale:  FUND: 4070 Depreciation Reserve Fund
DEPT: 7062560 Districtwide Technology
PROGRAM: 2510 Business Support Services
SUPPLIER: Apple Inc.
POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. G.
AMOUNT: $2,363,459.70

Administration recommends approval to purchase four thousand eight hundred seventy (4,870) Generation 11 Wi-Fi iPads to replace outdated school-purchased iPads. This purchase will provide 2 spare iPads in classrooms in 60 locations across the District. The selected schools and classrooms are based on requests from school administrators. This purchase supports a set classroom standard identified by the Technology Purchase Plan. Previously, buildings and programs had been asked to purchase any classroom spares out of their own budgets, which has led to inequitable conditions across the District. These iPads are to be kept in classrooms so they are immediately available to students as needed, thus limiting disruptions to the instruction due to a forgotten device. In keeping with the provisions of Policy 7000 V.G., these iPads are being acquired from a sole source, Apple, and, as such, bidding was not required.  The total cost of this purchase is $2,363,459.70.

Locations receiving iPads:

	School
HIGH	Benson High
	Bryan Sr High
	Buena Vista High
	Burke High
	Central High
	North High
	Northwest High
	South High
	Westview High
MIDDLE	Beveridge Magnet School
	Bluestem Middle School
	Bryan Middle School
	Hale Middle School
	King Science & Tech Magnet
	Lewis & Clark Middle School
	McMillan Magnet Center
	Monroe Middle School
	Morton Magnet Middle School
	Norris Middle School
	R.M. Marrs Magnet Center
PROGRAM	Blackburn High School
	Career Center
	Lord, J.P.
	Omaha Virtual School
ELEMENTARY	Adams Elementary
	Ashland Park-Robbins
	Bancroft Elementary
	Beals Elementary
	Belle Ryan Elementary
	Boyd Elementary
	Castelar Elementary
	Catlin Arts Magnet
	Central Park Elementary
	Chandler View Elementary
	Columbian Elementary
	Conestoga Elementary
	Crestridge International Studies
	Field Club Elementary
	Forest Station Elementary
	Franklin Elementary
	Gifford Park Elementary
	Gilder Elementary
	Harrison Elementary
	Hartman Elementary
	Indian Hill Elementary
	Jackson Elementary
	Jefferson Elementary
	Joslyn Elementary
	Kellom Elementary
	Kennedy Elementary
	Minne Lusa Elementary
	Mount View Elementary
	Picotte Elementary
	Pinewood Elementary
	Prairie Wind Elementary
	Skinner Magnet Center
	Sunny Slope Elementary
	Wakonda Elementary
	Western Hills Elementary
	Wilson Focus School
	TAC

Rationale:  FUND: 1 General Fund
DEPT: 7062560 District Wide Technology
PROGRAM: 1100 Regular Instruction
Supplier: CDW-Government, LLC
POLICIES: 7000, III. K.,7000, V. B., 7000, V. G
AMOUNT: $409,054.00

Administration recommends approval to purchase five thousand three hundred (5,300), Logitech Rugged Combo 3 For Education - Master Pack - Keyboard and folio case for Elementary and Secondary students using Gen 7,8,9, and 10 iPads. 6th-grade students received refreshed devices with keyboard cases this year as part of the injection refresh plan; 7th and 8th-grade students did not. The 7th and 8th-grade students need keyboards for typing in English-Language Arts courses and other curricular areas. This purchase is being made through CDW-Government, LLC. Cooperative agreement #2108001, which is an exception to bidding under Policy 7000 V.B.,(Cooperative Purchases). The contracted cost of Logitech Rugged Combo 3 For Education - Master Pack - Keyboard and folio case is set at $77.18 each, well below retail cost of $99.90 each. The total cost of this purchase is $409,054.00.

Rationale:  It is recommended that the grant fund budget be amended to include the receipts and expenditures of the attached grant awards.

Rationale:  This presentation will include an analysis of graduation and drop rates for 2024-2025 as well as disaggregated trend results since 2021.

Rationale:  The presentation will include an analysis of NSCAS and ELPA assessment results for 2024-2025 as well as trend data about results over the last 4 academic years. In addition, a summary of AQuESTT accountability classifications will be provided.

Rationale:  The Chair of the Policy Committee will provide an update.

Rationale:  The Nebraska legislature created the School Finance Review Commission during the last legislative session. The commission, which includes a representative from the District, met for its initial meeting on Tuesday, August 12.  Dr. Holman, who was appointed by the Governor to represent the District, will give an update to the Board regarding the commission meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Rationale:  The 2024-2025 Computer Science Report provides updates on the Omaha Public Schools implementation of the Computer and Technology Act and its requirements.

Rationale:  The purpose of this report is to provide the District’s 2025-26 educational benefit and free and reduced lunch eligibility percentages, and to discuss trends in eligibility across schools and student groups.

Rationale:  Policy 8230 requires the Secretary to the Board of Education to prepare a quarterly report summarizing all Board member travel and expenditures associated with attendance to workshops, conferences, or meetings. 

Rationale:  This document provides the Board of Education with monthly Head Start information regarding attendance and enrollment, meal counts, in-kind amounts, health requirements, policy council minutes, delegate reports, and program information summaries to maintain a communication structure to support oversight responsibilities as stated in Head Start Performance Standard 1301.2.

Rationale:  The Omaha 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.