The mission of the Greater Nebraska Schools Association is to ensure educational excellence through equitable funding for all Nebraska Public Schools students. Member school district board members and administrators collectively advocate for a statewide school finance system that efficiently and equitably allocates state revenues to meet the diverse needs of Nebraska’s students and, in particular, … Continue reading Welcome to GNSA
LB1316_Testimony
My Name is Dr. Chip Kay, C-H-I-P K-A-Y Representing: Columbus Public Schools, the Nebraska Council of School Administrators, & STANCE (Schools Taking Action for Nebraska Children’s Education) I appear before you opposed to LB 1316 This bill will have long term negative impacts on public schools in Nebraska. We believe LB243 was created to give … Continue reading LB1316_Testimony
LB1241
DATE: 1/31/24 TO: Revenue Committee, Senator Linehan, Chairman RE: LB 1241 and amendment 2135 Chair Linehan and members of the Revenue Committee, My Name is Kyle Fairbairn, and I represent the Greater Nebraska Schools Association (GNSA) which is an organization that represents 25 of the largest school districts in the state of Nebraska. These 25 … Continue reading LB1241
LB1241_Testimony
LB1241 My Name is Dr. Chip Kay, C-H-I-P K-A-Y Representing: Columbus Public Schools, the Nebraska Council of School Administrators, & STANCE (Schools Taking Action for Children’s Education) I appear before you opposed to LB 1241 The concept of net zero continues to be an inconceivable approach by some legislators to create a problem to match … Continue reading LB1241_Testimony
LB 1328
DATE: 1/30/24 TO: Education Committee, Senator Murman, Chairman RE: LB 1328 Chairman Murman and members of the Education Committee, The three groups that represent all the schools in the state of Nebraska: GNSA, NRCSA and STANCE all stand opposed to LB 1328. This bill would change the classification of schools throughout the state. The bill … Continue reading LB 1328
LB 1316
DATE: 1/31/24 TO: Revenue Committee, Senator Linehan, Chairman RE: LB 1316 Chair Linehan and members of the Revenue Committee, My Name is Kyle Fairbairn, and I represent the Greater Nebraska Schools Association (GNSA) which is an organization that represents 25 of the largest school districts in the state of Nebraska. These 25 districts represent over … Continue reading LB 1316
LB 1316 Opposition Testimony
Opposition LetterLB 1316January 31, 2024Chair Linehan and Members of the Revenue Committee:Kearney Public Schools is a member of the Greater Nebraska Schools Association (GNSA) which is comprised of 25 equalized school districts representing 222,000 of the 323,000 (69%) students in Nebraska. Our organization collectively represents the educational interests of 72% of all lowincome students, 91 … Continue reading LB 1316 Opposition Testimony
LB 1081 2024
Dear Members of the Education Committee: The Elkhorn Public Schools submits this letter in opposition to LB 1081. We request that this letter be made a part of the public record. LB 1081 establishes class size limits on both general and special education classes. As a district, Elkhorn Public Schools has prioritized maintaining a smaller … Continue reading LB 1081 2024
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