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.
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
Season Kerns, Board Chair
Adam Lyngar, Board Vice Chair - Finance Chair
Dan Holloway, School Board Representative
Beth Freeman, Scholarships Committee Chair
Tiffany Kirkland, Allocations Committee Chair
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Jill Norris, Fundraising Committee Chair
Stephanie DePrenger, Public Relations Committee Chair
Jana Stevens, Teacher Innovation Grants Committee Chair
Kelly Gentry, Nominations Committee Chair
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Ex-Officio
Justin Ernzen, Board Treasurer
Bryson Travis, Board Secretary
Dr. Emily Miller, KSD Superintendent
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Kearney School District Education Foundation Advisory Board
Mitch Buhman
Becky Burkemper
Jenny Carneal
Erin Hahn
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Nikki Hill
Lauren Miller-Nelson
Jason Pierret
Heather Powell
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Stella Spiking
B.J. Staab
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