# September 23, 2026 - Kearney R-1 Board of Education Meeting

The September 23, 2026, Kearney R-1 Board of Education meeting included a public hearing and approval of the district’s tax levy: $3.2320 for operations and $1.1902 for debt service, totaling $4.4222. The district described ongoing financial pressures, including state funding shortfalls and delayed county revenue, and presented possible future levy strategies for public input; no change to the total rate was proposed in those strategies at this meeting. The superintendent also reported that Prop B-funded elementary renovations were complete and major roof projects were nearing completion, with nearly $9 million spent on roof replacements and other deferred-maintenance work. Grant-funded programs totaling $971,368.34 were reviewed, but no new grant award was made. The City of Kearney separately presented information about a proposed half-cent sales tax for police salaries; it was not a district procurement or spending decision.

The board considered the transition of high-school programming from LTN to Metro Sports Global and a revised one-year agreement that clarifies deliverables, termination terms, and sponsorship responsibilities. The discussion indicated a cost change from $3,500 to $4,000, though the transcript’s description of the timing is unclear; the board approved the agreement. Durham bus services was mentioned as an existing contracted cost, with no related purchasing action. The board also approved the 2026–27 assessment plan; no other major procurement awards or bid approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [September 23, 2026 - Kearney R-1 Board of Education Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEoEoigaxaw) - Kearney School District