Omaha Public Schools Board of Education Board of Education Meeting 9-10-2026

The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing primarily on educational achievements, student success metrics, and budget considerations. The board celebrated student accomplishments at the Educators Rising National Conference and discussed the district's "moonshot" goal of having all students reading at grade level by 2030. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the 2025-26 on-track report, which tracks student progress toward graduation, highlighting improvements in on-track rates across most high schools and emphasizing attendance and core course performance as key factors. The board also reviewed the preliminary budget for the 2026-27 school year, addressing a $50.6 million loss in state aid and proposing an 8.22 cent increase in the total levy to offset this loss, resulting in a $10 million budget increase. The budget discussion underscored a disciplined approach to managing reduced state funding without negatively impacting classroom instruction. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter a closed session to discuss real estate and legal advice.