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Help Shape the Future of Kearney School District

Posted Date: 07/30/26 (05:00 PM)
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Great schools and a great community are built together. Kearney School District is inviting parents/guardians, staff members, students, residents, business leaders and community partners to express interest in serving on one of two stakeholder committees connected to our Great Schools = Great Community initiative.

These committees will help KSD listen, learn and plan responsibly before important decisions are made about the future of our schools.

The first opportunity is the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee. This group will help review facility needs, consider priorities and provide input as KSD develops a responsible plan for maintaining and improving the buildings and spaces our students, staff and community use every day. This will be the more intensive of the two opportunities, with multiple meetings and/or activities expected this fall (all meetings will be scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the KSD central office unless noted otherwise):

  • Sept. 3

  • Sept. 28

  • Oct. 12

  • Oct. 19 (if needed)

  • Nov. 2 (if needed)

The second opportunity is the Portrait of a Graduate Committee. This group will help KSD think about the skills, experiences and qualities we want every student to develop before graduation. This will be a lighter commitment, likely involving one or two two-hour meetings this winter.

Both efforts are rooted in the same belief: our schools are strongest when they reflect the hopes, needs and voices of the community they serve.

Those who are interested are invited to complete a brief interest form by the close of business on Friday, Aug. 21: KSD Committee Interest Form

KSD will use the responses to build committees that include a broad mix of voices, experiences and perspectives from across the district. Completing the form does not obligate you to serve, but it helps us understand who is interested and available.

Serving on a committee is one meaningful way to be involved, but it is not the only way to learn more or provide input. KSD will host public engagement opportunities this fall so families, staff members, residents and community partners can ask questions, review information and share feedback. Additional details will be shared as those plans are finalized.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help shape the future of Kearney School District.