Omaha Public Schools

Omaha Public Schools is the largest school district in the state of Nebraska. This public school district serves a diverse community of more than 46,000 students at over 80 elementary and secondary schools in Omaha, Nebraska. Its district offices are located in the former Tech High at 30th and Cuming Streets.

Demographics

The City of Omaha has grown in several steps, annexing neighboring areas. Under long established Nebraska law it is limited to the boundaries of Douglas County.

Key personnel

• Superintendent: John Mackiel
• OPS Board Member President: Sandra Kostos Jensen
• Subdistrict Board Member #1: Penny L. Sophir
• Subdistrict Board Member #2: Karen L. Shepard
• Subdistrict Board Member #3: Shirley J. Tyree
• Subdistrict Board Member #4: Nancy W. Huston
• Subdistrict Board Member #5: Nancy Kratky
• Subdistrict Board Member #6: F.E. "Fritz" Stanek
• Subdistrict Board Member #7: Mark A. Martinez
• Subdistrict Board Member #8: Mary Ellen Drickey
• Subdistrict Board Member #9: Mona McGregor
• Subdistrict Board Member #10: Kersten Borer
• Subdistrict Board Member #11: Bambi Bartek
• Subdistrict Board Member #12: Michael Jackson

Recent controversy

One City, One School District

On June 13, 2005, the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Board and Superintendent John Mackiel announced their intention to annex 25 schools within Omaha city limits to OPS. They are currently part of the Elkhorn Public Schools, Millard Public Schools and Ralston Public Schools...
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