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

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 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

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

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

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

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