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Great Schools = Great Community

Great Schools = Great Community

Great schools and a great community are built together.

Kearney School District is beginning a public engagement process focused on school finance, long-range facility planning and the future of our schools. This work will help KSD share clear information, listen to families and residents and prepare the Board of Education to make informed decisions later this year.

What We Are Doing

School Finance Literacy

KSD will share plain-language information about how public schools are funded, how local tax dollars are used and what choices are available to the district.

Long-Range Facilities Planning

KSD is reviewing the buildings, systems and spaces our students, staff and community use every day so the district can plan responsibly for future needs.

Community Input

Families, staff members, residents and community partners will have opportunities to ask questions, share priorities and provide feedback before final decisions are made.

Our Commitment

KSD will share facts in plain language, listen carefully and use community input before the Board of Education makes any final decision.

New & Updates

Public Sharing and Listening Events

KSD will host several public sharing and listening events this September as part of Great Schools = Great Community.

The same information will be shared at each session, with details related to all district buildings. Families, staff members and residents are encouraged to attend the date or location that works best with their schedule.

Friday, Sept. 4
8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Kearney Elementary

Wednesday, Sept. 9
8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Southview Elementary

Thursday, Sept. 10
8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Hawthorne Elementary

Friday, Sept. 11
8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Dogwood Elementary

Tuesday, Sept. 15
6 to 7:30 p.m.
KSD Central Office

Wednesday, Sept. 16
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kearney Senior Center

Wednesday, Sept. 16
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Kearney High School

Thursday, Sept. 17
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Kearney Middle School

A separate online survey will be available for residents who are not able to attend in person.

 

More Details

  • Kearney School District is hosting several Public Sharing and Listening Events this September as part of our Great Schools = Great Community work.

    These events are designed to help families, staff members, residents and community partners learn more about KSD’s school finance, long-range facilities planning and community engagement efforts. They are also an opportunity to ask questions, share priorities and provide feedback before final decisions are made later this year.

    The same information will be shared at each session, with details related to all district buildings. Please choose the date or location that works best with your schedule.

    Friday, Sept. 4
    8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
    Kearney Elementary

    Wednesday, Sept. 9
    8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
    Southview Elementary

    Thursday, Sept. 10
    8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
    Hawthorne Elementary

    Friday, Sept. 11
    8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
    Dogwood Elementary

    Tuesday, Sept. 15
    6 to 7:30 p.m.
    KSD Central Office

    Wednesday, Sept. 16
    11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Kearney Senior Center

    Wednesday, Sept. 16
    6 to 7:30 p.m.
    Kearney High School

    Thursday, Sept. 17
    6 to 7:30 p.m.
    Kearney Middle School

    A separate online survey will be available for residents who are not able to attend in person.

  • School finance can be complicated because different dollars have different rules. KSD will use this page to explain the basics in plain language, including operating funds, debt service, bonds, levy transfers and potential tax-rate impacts.

    More resources will be added as they are finalized.

  • Long-range facilities planning helps KSD understand the condition of district buildings, systems and spaces, identify needs and consider responsible options for the future. An identified need is not the same as an approved project. KSD will share information, gather input and use that feedback before any final recommendation is made.

  • Has a final decision been made?

    No. KSD is sharing information, gathering input and preparing the Board of Education to make an informed decision later this year.

    Why is KSD doing this work now?

    Strong schools require long-term planning. KSD is reviewing school finance and facility needs together so residents can see the facts, options and tradeoffs clearly.

    How can I participate?

    You can attend a sharing and listening event, complete the committee interest form, watch for future surveys and review information shared on this page.

    Will there be more opportunities beyond committee service?

    Yes. Committee service is one way to participate, but KSD will also host public engagement opportunities this fall for families, staff members, residents and community partners.

    Where can I ask questions?

    Questions may be sent to communications@ksdr1.net.