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OPS board opposes two state bills after committee update; board votes recorded
Summary
The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education voted May 5 to change its legislative positions on two state measures after its legislative committee recommended a position change.
The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education voted May 5 to change its legislative positions on two state measures after its legislative committee recommended a position change.
The board voted to oppose LB 645, a bill that as amended would alter the State School Employees Retirement Plan by changing the state contribution calculation and lowering retirement age provisions; board members said amendments that reduce the state contribution or allow earlier retirements could make it harder to retain experienced teachers and could affect the district’s competitiveness for recruits. The board’s legislative committee said the bill’s modifications…
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