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Rise and Shine has been cancelled this year due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus.
Thank you for your understanding. You can still visit our donation page if you would like to support the foundation in other ways.
ABOUT US
Vision Statement
The Kearney School District Education Foundation supports our schools' desire to provide the best education possible for all students through our community's shared commitment to academic excellence.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kearney School District Education Foundation is to bring together area business and community leaders who value education to guide and direct resources outside the district budget thereby providing opportunities to enrich the educational experience for students and staff of the Kearney School District.
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Structure
We are a local 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Your contributions are deductible as allowed by law. We make the most of our gift dollars by combining them with other gift dollars to meet the demands of our community. The Foundation is working to make a positive change for our students and teachers.
CONTACT US
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors or Advisory Board for the Kearney School District Education Foundation, email us at info@ksdef.com.
Kearney School District Education Foundation Board of Directors
Julia Kuhn, Board Chair
Adam Lyngar, Board Vice Chair
Ryan Couch, Scholarship Committee
Nancy Firtzsch Eklund, Teacher Innovation Grants Committee
Dan Holloway, School Board Representative
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Lorry Kelly, Major Gifts & Grants Committee
Season Kerns, Public Relations Committee
Andrette Prather, Fundraising Chair
Larry Pratt, Nominations Chair
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Ex-Officio
Justin Ernzen, Board Treasurer
Janelle Nelson, Board Secretary
Bill Nicely, KSD Superintendent
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Kearney School District Education Foundation Advisory Board
Becky Burkemper
Anthony Cholak
Keith Doss
Jim Dier
Kelly Gentry
Erin Hahn
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Brian Hamm
Jason Hoyt
Andy Martens
Bob Tate
Tyler Best
B.J. Staab
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Shannon Peisert
Jason Pierret
Heather Powell
Bree Switzer
Stella Spiking
Robin Tarr
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