October 21, 2026 - Kearney R-1 Board of Education Meeting

The October 21, 2026 regular meeting of the Kearney School District Board of Education included several procurement-related approvals. The board approved an agreement with Aware Health for staff wellness services, including physical therapy and lifestyle coaching, funded through an approximately $20,000 annual wellness benefit from the district’s insurance carrier; the district said the agreement would not use district funds. It also approved an agreement with Summit Behavior for additional support to the RISE program at Hawthorne Elementary for the remainder of the school year, and Amendment No. 2 with Hollis + Miller, reflecting schedule adjustments and additional commitment for the district’s long-range facilities planning work. Votes approving all three agreements and the amendment were unanimous; no contract dollar amounts were stated for them.

The facilities-planning consultants reported that they were evaluating community feedback and building assessments and working with Newkirk Novak Construction Partners on cost estimates and project durations, with recommendations expected by year-end. The district’s bond-project closeout remained pending because retainage was still outstanding, so final figures were not yet available. The board also reviewed financial and enrollment information and received updates on the gifted program and other school matters; no additional purchasing decisions or dollar allocations were identified.