Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Meeting 8-3-2026

The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on August 3, 2026, where key topics included budget discussions and community engagement regarding educational technology use. The board reviewed the preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 school year, noting a $50.6 million loss in state aid and plans to increase the total levy by 8.2 cents to offset this loss, resulting in a 1.18% budget increase totaling $10 million. Community members expressed concerns about the extensive use of one-to-one devices and educational technology in classrooms, urging the district to conduct a technology audit and reconsider contracts related to these devices. The board approved the consent agenda without amendments and discussed ongoing efforts to maintain fiscal responsibility while supporting student success goals, including the district's "moonshot" initiative to have all students reading on grade level by 2030.