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Omaha Public Schools, Nebraska
| Omaha Public Schools |
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| Omaha, Nebraska |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Matthew Ray |
| # of school board members: 9 |
| Website: Link |
Omaha Public Schools is a school district in Nebraska.
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Superintendent
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Matthew Ray is the superintendent of Omaha Public Schools. Ray was appointed interim superintendent in July 2023 and then selected as superintendent in February 2024.[1][2]
Past superintendents
- Cheryl Logan was the superintendent of Omaha Public Schools from January 30, 2018 until June 2023. Logan's previous career experience includes working as the assistant superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, a principal, and a foreign language instructor for Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland.[3]
- Mark Evans was the superintendent of Omaha Public Schools from 2012 to 2017. Evans' previous career experience included working as the superintendent of the Andover School District in Kansas.[4]
School board
The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education consists of nine members elected to four-year terms. Members are elected by district.[5]
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 1 | Ricky Smith | 2018 |
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 2 | Brianna Full | January 2, 2023 |
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 3 | Nick Thielen | January 4, 2021 |
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 4 | Shavonna Holman | 2017 |
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 5 | Gini Magnuson | January 6, 2025 |
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 6 | Nancy Kratky | 2018 |
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 7 | Jane Erdenberger | January 4, 2021 |
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 8 | Viridiana Almanza Zavala | January 24, 2025 |
| Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Subdistrict 9 | Kimara Snipes | January 6, 2025 |
Elections
Members of the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education are elected to four-year terms. Elections are held in November during even-numbered years.
A primary election was scheduled for May 14, 2024. A general election was scheduled for November 5, 2024.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[6]
| “ | 8346 - Public Participation at Board Meetings
A. Attend: Members of the public shall be permitted to attend board meetings. They will not be required to identify themselves as a condition for admission to the meeting. With the prior approval of the President, the Board may allow advisors, consultants, and other persons who are not Board members to appear at the meeting via telephone or other similar means. The President has the authority to assure that people conduct themselves in an orderly manner at the meeting. Undue interruption or other interference with the orderly conduct of business will not be allowed. The President may order persons who are disorderly to be removed from the meeting and/or to direct the microphone be turned off. Legal Reference: § 84-1411 (3) and (6); § 84-1412 (1) and (3) B. Hear: The Board will, upon request, make a reasonable effort to accommodate the public’s right to hear the discussion and testimony presented at the meeting. C. Record: Members of the public may use recording devices (tape recorder, video camera, etc.) to record any part of a meeting of a public body, except for closed sessions. The President or the Secretary of the Board shall control the placement of any recording device. D. Access to Written Materials: At least one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed at an open meeting will be made available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public. Copying shall be at the expense of the member of the public. E. Speak: Members of the public will be permitted to speak at Board meetings at which a public comment is on the Agenda and may speak during the time at which the public comment agenda item is being addressed. Members of the public may also speak when invited to make a presentation or when recognized by the chair. Members of the public will not be required to have their name be placed on the agenda prior to the meeting in order to speak about items on the agenda. However, members of the public who desire to address the Board during public comment are required to complete a Request to be Heard form. The Request to be Heard form must be submitted no later than five (5) minutes after the meeting has been called to order. The President of the Board for the meeting shall have the authority to determine the order of public speakers, while making an effort to allow speakers who are students to speak first. Members of the public are asked to remain seated in the audience until called to the podium by the President or chair for the meeting. Once called to the podium, Nebraska Revised Statute section 84-1412(3) requires that members of the public identify themselves, spelling their name, state an address and the name of any organization the member of the public is representing. Members of the public may request that the address requirement be waived to protect their security by so stating on the Request to be Heard form. Students of the Omaha Public Schools need not provide their address. While at the podium, the speaker shall not approach the Board table or individual Board Members. Members of the public who have documents or written testimony they wish to submit/distribute to the Board should state that from the podium and a member of the District staff will take such items for distribution to the Board members. The maximum permitted duration for individual speakers is five (5) minutes. and the maximum permitted duration for the public comment session will be one (1) hour. The Secretary of the Board will let speakers know when they have one minute remaining and when they have 30 seconds remaining. Once the five minutes have passed, the microphone will be turned off and the member of the public will be asked to leave the podium. Speakers will be permitted to address the Board consistent with free speech rights. However, offensive language, defamatory remarks, and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. If the subject of public comment is related to a particular student or staff member, members of the public are requested not to identify the student or staff member and instead provide that information to the Secretary of the Board who will assist the Board in looking into the matter. The Board request that allegations or complaints against an employee of, or volunteer for, the District not be made for the first time at a Board meeting without having followed the District’s applicable complaint or grievance procedure. F. Written Comment: Members of the public will be permitted to provide written comment whether or not they speak at a meeting. The Board Secretary will distribute the written comment to all Board members. Legal Reference: § 84-1411; § 84-1412[7] |
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District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[8]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $94,320,000 | $1,817 | 12% |
| Local: | $319,316,000 | $6,151 | 42% |
| State: | $351,710,000 | $6,775 | 46% |
| Total: | $765,346,000 | $14,743 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $990,674,000 | $19,082 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $761,335,000 | $14,665 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $474,820,000 | $9,146 | 48% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $39,775,000 | $766 | 4% |
| Administration: | $120,863,000 | $2,328 | 12% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $125,877,000 | $2,424 | 13% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $196,310,000 | $3,781 | |
| Construction: | $160,180,000 | $3,085 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $1,209,000 | $23 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $28,174,000 | $542 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026[9] | $51,200 | $87,552 |
| 2024-2025[9] | $50,500 | $86,355 |
| 2023-2024[9] | $45,000 | $76,950 |
| 2021-2022[10] | $43,000 | $71,380 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[11]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 20 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 10-14 | 22 | 38 |
| 2018-2019 | 30 | 35 | 16 | 25 | 25-29 | 33 | 48 |
| 2017-2018 | 29 | 33 | 16 | 25 | 15-19 | 31 | 48 |
| 2016-2017 | 50 | 51 | 34 | 46 | 40-44 | 56 | 68 |
| 2015-2016 | 55 | 52 | 40 | 51 | 45-49 | 60 | 72 |
| 2014-2015 | 54 | 52 | 38 | 51 | 35-39 | 57 | 71 |
| 2013-2014 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 48 | 40-44 | 53 | 69 |
| 2012-2013 | 48 | 48 | 30 | 44 | 30-34 | 52 | 66 |
| 2011-2012 | 48 | 49 | 30 | 44 | 39 | 51 | 66 |
| 2010-2011 | 41 | 46 | 24 | 36 | 33 | 59 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 15-19 | 32 | 48 |
| 2018-2019 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 26 | 25-29 | 39 | 53 |
| 2017-2018 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 27 | 20-24 | 39 | 53 |
| 2016-2017 | 35 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 25-29 | 41 | 54 |
| 2015-2016 | 70 | 58 | 59 | 67 | 60-64 | 74 | 84 |
| 2014-2015 | 67 | 57 | 55 | 63 | 55-59 | 72 | 82 |
| 2013-2014 | 63 | 51 | 50 | 59 | 55-59 | 67 | 80 |
| 2012-2013 | 62 | 51 | 48 | 57 | 55-59 | 66 | 78 |
| 2011-2012 | 60 | 52 | 44 | 54 | 52 | 63 | 77 |
| 2010-2011 | 55 | 52 | 42 | 48 | 46 | 73 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 73 | 75-79 | 73 | 68 | 50-59 | 75-79 | 80 |
| 2018-2019 | 77 | 70-74 | 78 | 71 | 50-59 | 75-79 | 84 |
| 2017-2018 | 78 | 65-69 | 77 | 74 | 60-69 | 80-84 | 84 |
| 2016-2017 | 79 | 70-74 | 80 | 73 | 60-69 | 80-84 | 86 |
| 2015-2016 | 79 | 70-74 | 78 | 76 | 60-79 | 75-79 | 85 |
| 2014-2015 | 78 | 70-74 | 75 | 76 | 70-79 | 80-84 | 83 |
| 2013-2014 | 81 | 60-64 | 81 | 78 | 60-69 | 80-84 | 85 |
| 2012-2013 | 78 | 60-64 | 75 | 74 | 70-79 | 80-84 | 84 |
| 2011-2012 | 76 | 70-74 | 72 | 70 | 50-59 | 85-89 | 82 |
| 2010-2011 | 73 | 65-69 | 68 | 69 | 50-59 | 81 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 51,754 | 0.2 |
| 2021-2022 | 51,626 | -0.6 |
| 2020-2021 | 51,914 | -3.0 |
| 2019-2020 | 53,483 | 0.5 |
| 2018-2019 | 53,194 | 0.7 |
| 2017-2018 | 52,836 | 0.9 |
| 2016-2017 | 52,344 | 0.7 |
| 2015-2016 | 51,966 | 0.1 |
| 2014-2015 | 51,928 | 1.7 |
| 2013-2014 | 51,069 | 1.0 |
| 2012-2013 | 50,559 | 0.4 |
| 2011-2012 | 50,340 | 1.9 |
| 2010-2011 | 49,405 | 1.4 |
| 2009-2010 | 48,692 | 1.4 |
| 2008-2009 | 48,014 | 0.5 |
| 2007-2008 | 47,763 | 1.5 |
| 2006-2007 | 47,044 | 0.8 |
| 2005-2006 | 46,686 | 0.3 |
| 2004-2005 | 46,549 | 1.1 |
| 2003-2004 | 46,035 | 0.1 |
| 2002-2003 | 45,986 | 0.4 |
| 2001-2002 | 45,782 | 1.3 |
| 2000-2001 | 45,197 | 0.3 |
| 1999-2000 | 45,039 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Omaha Public Schools (%) | Nebraska K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.0 | 3.0 |
| Black | 24.1 | 6.6 |
| Hispanic | 39.0 | 21.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| White | 22.8 | 63.3 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2022-2023 school year, Omaha Public Schools had 3,194.33 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 16.2.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 142.07 |
| Kindergarten: | 0.00 |
| Elementary: | 2,157.31 |
| Secondary: | 894.95 |
| Total: | 3,194.33 |
Omaha Public Schools employed 106.00 district administrators and 161.00 school administrators as of the 2022-2023 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 106.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 278.13 |
| School Administrators: | 161.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 300.56 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 740.13 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 153.41 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 168.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 104.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 64.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 82.60 |
| Library/Media Support: | 30.31 |
| Student Support Services: | 171.94 |
| Other Support Services: | 1,268.81 |
Schools
Contact information
Omaha Public Schools
3215 Cuming St.
Omaha, NE 68131
Phone: 531-299-0220
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See also
| Nebraska | School Board Elections | News and Analysis |
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Omaha Public Schools
- Nebraska Association of School Boards
- Nebraska Department of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ Omaha Public Schools, "District Leadership," accessed January 2, 2024
- ↑ KETV, "'Role of superintendent is to change': Omaha Public Schools next superintendent breaks down his top priorities," February 15, 2024
- ↑ Omaha Public Schools, "Office of the Superintendent," accessed May 14, 2021
- ↑ WOWT News, "Mark Evans Named New OPS Superintendent," December 17, 2012
- ↑ Omaha Public Schools, "Bylaws of the Board - Board Members: Number of Members, Terms of Office," accessed May 14, 2021
- ↑ Omaha Public Schools, "Public Participation at Board Meetings," accessed April 15, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed June 17, 2024
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Omaha Education Association ,"MASTER AGREEMENT Between THE OMAHA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION and DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 0001 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 ," accessed April 15, 2025
- ↑ Nebraska State Education Association ,"2021-2022 Salary Schedule," accessed May 14, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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