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Omaha Public Schools board changes stance on two state bills after fiscal analysis; transportation provision drew dissent
Summary
Omaha Public Schools moved to oppose two state bills after staff advised the board of potential impacts on teacher retirement and district transportation budgets.
The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education voted to change its positions on two Nebraska legislative matters after receiving staff analysis on potential impacts.
The board approved a motion by the legislative committee to move its position on LB 645 from “monitor with research” to “oppose.” Board members said amendments to LB 645 would reduce the state’s required contribution to the state school employees retirement plan under certain funding thresholds and lower retirement age for plan members to 55 — changes the district believes could encourage earlier retirements and make it harder to…
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