Prop B – Kearney Schools Zero-Tax-Rate-Increase Bond

Construction of a new elementary school in the southwest portion of the city, near the proposed interchange on the west side of I-35

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Conservative projections based on planned housing developments within Kearney indicate the district may need additional capacity for a 37 percent enrollment increase over the next 10 years. KSD families have made it clear that they value having smaller class sizes for their children, particularly in elementary school. If approved, Prop B will provide the facility space needed to ensure that we can continue to provide that kind of educational experience.

A site has not yet been finalized for the proposed fifth neighborhood elementary school. It will most likely be located south of 92 Highway and west I-35, in the vicinity of the new interstate interchange at East 19th Street. Plans will be solidified if and when Prop B is approved on April 5.

We anticipate that the fifth neighborhood elementary school will be designed to accommodate three or four sections at every grade level. Based on our current elementary class sizes that will mean approximately 425 to 550 students. These plans will be finalized if and when Prop B is approved on April 5.

If Prop B is approved and when work commences on the fifth neighborhood elementary school, KSD will engage in a redistricting process. This will involve collaborative conversations with parents/guardians, staff and community members. The result will be new attendance boundaries designed to best serve the families who will attend each of the neighborhood elementary schools.

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Expansion of the Early Childhood program, serving students birth through Pre-Kindergarten

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KSD converted the old grocery store into the Kearney Early Education Center (EEC) and district Administrative Offices in 2018. The plan at that time was to eventually use the entire building for the EEC in order to accommodate increased enrollment. That time has arrived. We are experiencing ongoing demand for seats in our Acorn Patch and Forest Friends programs, as well as Puppy Pound. The Forest Friends class was relocated recently to Kearney Elementary School in order to provide more space for Acorn Patch at the EEC.

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New Kearney Elementary School library on the first floor of the building to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements

Promote equity across the district by adding technology, collaboration and meeting spaces

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Promote equity across the district by adding technology, collaboration and meeting spaces, upgrading the HVAC systems, and making upgrades to the security systems (including adding cameras)

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Promote equity across the district by adding technology, collaboration and meeting spaces, upgrading the HVAC systems, and making upgrades to the security systems (including adding cameras)

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Promote equity across the district by adding technology, collaboration and meeting spaces, upgrading the HVAC systems, and making upgrades to the security systems (including adding cameras)

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Additional restrooms and complete deferred maintenance, including a new HVAC system

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Roof replacement

Upgrades to the theater, including lighting, sound system, seating and theatrical equipment

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• Replace the elevator at Kearney Elementary
• HVAC upgrades at Southview Elementary
• HVAC upgrades at Kearney Junior High School