 TIME TO REGISTER YOUR KINDERGARTEN STUDENT FOR 2010-2011 Kearney Public is now accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 Kindergarten class. Only students who reach the age of five on or before October 15, 2010 are eligible. KPS is expecting a large kindergarten class, so it is important to get your child registered right away. Please complete the forms electronically by clicking this link or visit the KPS Enrollment Office at 310 West 24th Street to pick up forms. The kindergarten listing for each building will be created on April 1, 2010, so it is important to register before that date. Please watch for further updates regarding Kindergarten round-up in April. If you have questions, please contact Ellie Schroeder, KPS Registrar, at 308-698-8029. KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP SCHEDULE |
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 PARENT SURVEYS ONLINE THIS FEBRUARY. All KPS schools are conducting Parent surveys online this February. Parents are encouraged to visit the homepage of their child's school to take the survey. Results of the survey are used to improve school communications.  TIME TO REGISTER YOUR KINDERGARTEN STUDENT FOR 2010-2011 Kearney Public is now accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 Kindergarten class. Only students who reach the age of five on or before October 15, 2010 are eligible. KPS is expecting a large kindergarten class, so it is important to get your child registered right away. Please complete the forms electronically by clicking this link or visit the KPS Enrollment Office at 310 West 24th Street to pick up forms. The kindergarten listing for each building will be created on April 1, 2010, so it is important to register before that date. Please watch for further updates regarding Kindergarten round-up in April. If you have questions, please contact Ellie Schroeder, KPS Registrar, at 308-698-8029. 
 KPS AWARDED GOVERNOR'S PARENT INVOLVEMENT AWARD Kearney Public Schools was awarded the 2009 Governor’s Parental Involvement Award. The Governor’s Award Task Force selected Kearney Public Schools to receive the award in the enrollment category of 1,000 to 4,999 students. The formal Awards presentation took place November 19th during the State Education Conference. Tim Higgins, \KPS Board of Education President accepted a plaque from Governor Dave Heineman as well as a check for $1,000 from Craig Pease, the current president of the ALICAP Board of Trustees. Governor Heineman will visit the district and officially present the completed plaque on Tuesday, January 26th at 12:30pm at the Merryman Performing Arts Center. Kearney Public School parent groups and representatives from each school Parent-Teacher Organization will be in attendance. The district was judged on four categories: utilizing regular two way communication with parents to support the learning process; promoting and supporting parenting; providing ample opportunities for parent involvement in the schools; and how the implementation of parent involvement has enhanced student achievement in our district. KPS BOND UPDATE
Kearney citizens voted in favor of a bond referendum and levy override. The bond includes the construction of two new elementary schools, additional classrooms at Meadowlark Elementary, renovation and new construction at all elementary schools, and technology upgrades throughout the district. KPS Purchases Land...For complete details, click here.  KPS AUTHORIZES SALE OF $15M BOND The Board of Education approved the sale of $15 million dollars in bonds to build two new schools, remodel and build additions to other schools, and upgrade technology. Ameritas Investment Corporation of Omaha is the bond underwriter. Bruce Lefler of Ameritas stated that the distict received AA investment ratings from Standard and Poors. This high rating indicates that the school district will likely be able to repay any debt. The district plans to sell $10 million in general obligation bonds and $5million in Build America Bonds. The bonds will mature in 20-years at an interest rate not to exceed 4.75%. The selling of the bonds allows the district to begin construction projects. Meadowlark and Kenwood may begin construction in April. The new Kenwood school has separate wings for Kindergarten through third grade classes and fourth through fifth grade classes. Meadowlark will add nearly 16,000 square feet in a new wing. |
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