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Public commenter Scott Prochaska asked the board Feb. 19 to revise Policy 4007, section D, to extend bereavement benefits beyond full-time employees after learning that the district currently provides such support only to full-time staff.
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Omaha Public Schools officials told the board Feb. 19 that AP and dual-enrollment participation has grown substantially since 2022, with course enrollments and passing rates rising, while students eligible for educational benefits, English learners and those with IEPs remain underrepresented; the district described targeted strategies to expand access.
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The OPS budget and audit committee reported Jan. 30 projections and a five-year forecast Feb. 19, noting a Nebraska Department of Education state-aid calculation error that could reduce revenue; the committee said it does not currently project increased general-fund spending and plans a disciplined approach to manage the shortfall.
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Omaha Public Schools board on Feb. 19 approved its legislative committee's updated positions on bills in the Nebraska Legislature, including support and opposition letters and planned testimony; the board voted to approve the committee report by an 8-0 tally.
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education recognized Catherine Zierwick of Beveridge Middle and Miss Watson of King Elementary with Nebraska Awards of Excellence and discussed ways the district can support classroom needs such as sensory spaces and field experiences.
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Omaha Public Schools Board approved the consent agenda (8 ayes), heard a first reading of a community partnership appeals policy, entered a closed session on negotiations and legal advice, and elected Kimra Snipes vice president by secret ballot (seven votes recorded).
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Omaha Public Schools reported a 71.5% four‑year graduation rate for the 2024–25 cohort and described subgroup gaps, the impact of Community Eligibility Provision changes on poverty metrics, and interventions — including Freshman Academies and credit recovery — the district says are driving improvement.
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A resident representing Right Stuff Nebraska told the Omaha Public Schools board to uphold Policy 6300 and resist calls for book bans, saying professional review preserves choice and supports diverse student needs.
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Omaha Public Schools Board approved the consent agenda (motion by Mister Smith, second by Mister Thielen) and voted to enter a closed session to discuss negotiations and legal advice after a motion by Miss Snipes; roll calls were recorded and the board adjourned after reconvening.
Nebraska / School Districts / OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A community member urged the Omaha Public Schools board to help nominate Dr. Matthew Oliver Ricketts — the district’s and state’s early Black leader and physician — to the Nebraska Hall of Fame and offered to engage students in letter-writing and classroom learning tied to the nomination.