March 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education

Rationale:  This is an open, public meeting of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education, and a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in this room. 

Rationale:  The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the College Hall of Fame announced the KHS Football Team as the state of Nebraska's Class A winner of the 2023-2024 NFF National High School Academic Excellence Award, presented by the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, for the third year in a row. 

Rationale:  KHS wrestler Jack Sponenburgh won the 2024 Class A state championship title in the 106 weight class on February 17, 2024.

Rationale:  The KHS Dance Catz won the 2024 state runner-up title at the Nebraska State Dance Championships on February 17, 2024.

Rationale:  Emma Payne received a Gold Key award for her toothpick sculpture at the state level, qualifying her for the national level competition.

Rationale:  Superintendent Mundorf will report to the Board of Education on recent legislative activity in the Nebraska Unicameral that affects education.

Rationale:  Board meetings may have on the agenda, a specific time entitled Public Participation/Comment, during which patrons may address the Board on matters of general concern.  No public body shall require members of the public to identify themselves as a condition for admission to the meeting, nor shall such body require that the name of any members of the public be placed on the agenda prior to such meeting in order to speak about items on the agenda.  Patrons wishing to address the Board during the Public Participation/Comment will be allowed up to five (5) minutes per speaker to express their view.  Public Participation/Comment may not exceed sixty (60) total minutes.  The Board-imposed time limits may be extended by a majority vote of the Board, following a motion to do so.  Board action may not be taken on matters discussed during the Public Participation/Comment, unless the matter specifically appears on the prepared agenda.  Board of Education members will refrain from expressing personal opinions during Public Participation/Comment.

Any members of the public desiring to address the body shall be required to sign in with the recording secretary prior to the start of the meeting and identify himself or herself, including an address, phone number, and name of any organization represented by such person, unless the address and phone number requirement is waived to protect the security of the individual.

Rationale:  Drew Blessing will report on the topics the NASB is monitoring in the Nebraska Unicameral that relate to education.

Rationale:  Note: Items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items at the meeting unless a Board Member requests an item removed from the agenda for a separate action.

Rationale:  MOU between KPS and the City of Kearney to donate the purchased scoreboard to the City for use by all field user groups, with KPS maintaining scoreboard advertising and collecting revenue accordingly, as presented.

Rationale:  The next regular meeting of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education will be held on April 8, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. in the Staff Development Room in the Administration Building at 320 West 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845.