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As ESSER funds come to an end, school board considers transportation, staffing
Summerland Public Schools will potentially add two vehicles to its fleet, using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to pay the bill. The district currently has $153,629 in untapped...
Crunch time in Lincoln, it has even been thus
It's easy to understand but hard to remember that the one task of the Nebraska Legislature is to pass a balanced budget during the 90-day session and to make adjustments to and pass that budget again...
Isms: Views on life in rural America
Either it’s irony or a divine sign that SPS English instructor Katie Schneider shared a blog post on social media last week about the teacher shortage. I’ve been gathering data on the topic for nearly...
Legislature entering final three weeks
This week, my personal priority bill, LB1301, was put before the Unicameral for the first stage of consideration. LB1301 would modernize our state’s existing laws relating to foreign land o...
DON'T FORGET: Photo identification required for 2024 election
Nebraska’s new voter identification law, which takes effect in the May 14 statewide primary, requires Nebraska voters to present a photo ID before voting. In an effort to ensure all Nebraskans are prepared, the Nebraska Secretary of State’s off...
Staying the course on broadband
Much of this week’s activity focused on broadband and the Nebraska Department of Transportation, along with some controversy relating to education policy. The Transportation and Telecommunications C...
Summerland receives excellent AQuestt rating
Great news. That's how Summerland Schools Superintendent Kyle Finke described the district's statewide assessment results. The results, released prior to Thanksgiving, were presented to school board...
Bridging the chasm: Addressing the crisis of special educator shortage
In the intricate tapestry of education, the threads that weave together to create an inclusive and supportive environment for students with special needs are fraying at the edges. The current crisis of a shortage of special educators threatens to...
Resources available for education on organic certification
Organic certification can be a valuable economic avenue for farmers to pursue, as it allows them to access both new markets and higher price premiums. However, many farmers either are not familiar with the organic certification process and are not...
Deadline extended for school survey
Summerland School patrons will have until Dec. 3 to submit responses to a district-wide survey, which is part of the school's strategic planning process, required per Rule 10 of the Nebraska...
AMH receives double awards for excellence
This month, Antelope Memorial Hospital received both a national and state award for excellence. The hospital was first recognized for the 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality an...
School patrons asked to complete survey for strategic planning process
What's working at Summerland Public School and what improvements can be implemented to benefit students? The answer to those questions will be determined by responses to a district-wide survey, which...
Time to focus on some real Nebraska issues
There are plenty of distractions. Ukraine vs Russia, Israel vs the Palestinians, Republicans vs other Republicans. The list is endless. But let’s turn our attention to a couple of Nebraska issues about which we can possibly do something. I’m tal...
Farm-to-school programs growing strong
Over the past decade, the farm-to-school movement has reached millions of students in the United States and its territories. From school gardens and farm field trips to local food on cafeteria trays, farm-to-school practices help children learn about...
Risinger receives hunter safety instructor honor
Duane Risinger of Orchard was presented with the Heritage Instructor Award by hunter safety coordinator Hunter Nikolai at a recent class held at the Orchard Community Center. The Heritage Instructor...
Governor hires consultant to save state money
Governor Jim Pillen had an epiphany that paying a consultant $10 million over the next four years would save the state money. Pillen has signed the $2.5 million/year contract, renewable three times, with Epiphany Associates of Utah to find ways to...
Area man goes to jail for latest domestic assault conviction
A Randolph man was recently sentenced to serve one year in the Antelope County Jail and fined $1,000 for his latest conviction of domestic assault Brennon J. Coleman, 39, previously of Neligh, was given credit for 15 days already served and was...
Jones shares state education board highlights
Our September State Board of Education public meeting was held at the Leadership Center in Aurora. State Board of Education meetings are typically held on the first Thursday and Friday of most months...
Preliminary numbers show enrollment increase at Summerland Schools
Preliminary enrollment numbers show an increase in Summerland Public Schools after the first weeks of classes. Superintendent Kyle Finke said 13 more students are enrolled than last year at this...
School board votes to raise district's tax asking authority
It’s a case if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. “And you’ll never get it back,” Summerland Superintendent Kyle Finke said while discussing the board’s decision to raise the district’s ta...
Jones shares state board highlights
As summer ends, I want to acknowledge the start of the 2023-24 school year. Although I've been retired for five years, I have not forgotten the feelings of anticipation mixed with a few butterflies...
Local senator discusses education funding
During the interim, I have talked to many constituents who had questions regarding a bill enacted by the Legislature earlier this year: LB583. LB583 makes adjustments to the Tax Equity and...
Personal Essay: A trio of Wildcats Mom, Dad and me
Not many students can say that their parents are attending college at the same time they are, and even fewer can say all three are attending the same college. My unique journey started when my...
Could Critical Race Theory be the next Nebraska Legislature hot button?
If you thought that the mostly one-sided filibuster-driven debate on transgender issues and abortion was the thing that dragged the 2023 Nebraska Legislature to a near standstill, steel yourself for...
Governor touts legislative successes, shares views during O'Neill town hall meeting
Agriculture, broadband connectivity and tax savings were key topics addressed during Gov. Jim Pillen's town hall meeting, June 28, in O'Neill. Pillen opened by telling the crowd of approximately 80...
