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OPS board approves superintendent evaluation, advances code of conduct and multiple policy first readings
Summary
The board approved the superintendent's evaluation, carried a motion to waive second reading of the 2026-27 code of conduct, and approved first readings of several policies; roll-call votes were recorded for each action.
At its regular meeting, the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education approved several formal actions, including the superintendent's evaluation and advancing a set of policies for final consideration.
Dr. Holman moved to approve Superintendent Ray's evaluation; the motion passed on roll call with six ayes and one abstention (Buhl). After the vote the presiding officer announced the motion carried.
On the 2026-27 code of conduct, Mr. Teeland presented the policy committee's recommendation and moved to waive a second reading so changes could be in place before the new school year. Board members discussed implementation details and training needs for de-escalation protocols and how the policy would be rolled out uniformly across schools. The motion to waive the second reading carried on roll call (6 ayes, 1 no). Committee-recommended policy changes then moved forward as first reading items.
The board also approved the consent agenda earlier in the meeting (roll call recorded as 7 ayes) and approved first readings of policies including 4039 (Omaha School Employees Retirement System), 5101 (student discipline and exclusion) and 8342 (method of giving notice of meetings) on a committee motion.
No final policy adoptions requiring additional readings or formal contract awards occurred during the session. Several board members pressed administration for clearer implementation plans, additional staff training, and a timeline for bringing contract items and final policy language back for formal approval.
