Schools & libraries in Nebraska local government
What Nebraska city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
233 Nebraska meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nebraska with the most schools & libraries activity
- Chadron, NE (36)
- Fremont, NE (28)
- Gretna, NE (26)
- Papillion, NE (24)
- Fairbury, NE (24)
- Hampton, NE (20)
- Scottsbluff, NE (20)
- Bellevue, NE (19)
- Bennet, NE (13)
- Holdrege, NE (6)
- Hastings, NE (5)
- Cochrane, NE (4)
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Cochrane Library Board meeting agenda contains no substantive items
This agenda for the Cochrane Library Board meeting on November 17, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document provides no details on decisions, discussions, or actions to be taken.
Cochrane Library Board meeting has no substantive agenda items
The Cochrane Library Board meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, discussions, or decisions listed. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are provided in the record.
Cochrane Library Board meeting agenda contains no substantive items
This agenda for the Cochrane Library Board meeting on September 15, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Library Board to discuss renovation project advancement
The Chadron Public Library Board of Directors will meet to discuss the advancement of a renovation project with JEO and Fuller Constructions. The board will also review the FY 26-27 budget and a new acquisition policy.
Cherry County Board to review FY2026-2027 budget and set employee health premiums
The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on routine items such as minutes and claims, as well as new business including the FY2026-2027 budget, employee health insurance premiums, and several county operational matters. The agenda also includes public comment periods and…
Board reviews FY2026-2027 budget draft and Valentine Public Library budget
The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will review the rough draft of the FY2026-2027 budget and discuss the Valentine Public Library's FY2026-2027 budget. The board will also act on employee health insurance premiums, handbook amendments, and a fuel charge account for the Veterans Service. Additionally, the Board…
Wetlands Board to review school shoreline project and Dominion transformer
The Hampton Wetlands Board will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider two joint permit applications. The first is a request from St. Mary Star of the Sea School to modify wetlands and shoreline for erosion control and habitat creation. The second is from Dominion Energy Virginia to permanently impact…
Cherry County Board to review FY2026-2027 budget and set employee health premiums
The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular open meeting to approve minutes and claims, then take up new business including a library budget presentation, a fuel charge account for veterans services, a tower generator quote, road updates, and a gate across a county road. They will also review the…
Gretna Library Board to review service and wireless policies
The Gretna Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items such as approving minutes and financial reports, receiving committee updates, and hearing the library director's report. The board will also discuss an accreditation update and review two existing policies: the Service…
Library board to review sponsorship policy and master plan
The Papillion Public Library Board of Advisors is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear the Library Director's report, and discuss old and new business. Action items include reviewing the Library Sponsorship Policy and an update on the Library Master Plan. The meeting also includes public comments and a…
Planning Commission to weigh private school, pawn shop, subdivision rules
The Hampton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a use permit for Faith Baptist Church to run a private school at 100 Blackburn Lane, a use permit for Shevan Sindy to operate a pawn shop at 1531 E Pembroke Avenue, and a city ordinance amending Chapter 35 (Subdivisions) to align with state…
Library board to elect officers, review summer programs
The Bellevue Public Library Advisory Board will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and review the Teen and Children's Summer Library Programs. The board will also discuss board terms, a local author form for the policy manual, and the upcoming Nebraska Library Association Conference.
Library board to review unattended children policy and open meetings changes
The Scottsbluff Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, introduce new staff, review changes to Nebraska's Open Meetings Act, designate a public meeting notification method, and consider revisions to the Unattended Children Policy. The Library Director will present monthly reports and statistics…
Library board to discuss intellectual freedom webinar and legal updates
The Keene Memorial Library Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily discussing a continuing education webinar on intellectual freedom and the right to read, along with associated legal updates since 2024. The board will also receive reports from the Library Director, Friends of the Library, and finance, and will…
Library Board to discuss intellectual freedom webinar and legal updates
The Keene Memorial Library Board will hold its regular meeting, reviewing the director's report, July 2026 expenditures, and summer reading program results. The board will also discuss a continuing education webinar on intellectual freedom and the right to read, including associated legal updates since 2024. The…
Council to discuss library feasibility in closed session
The Cochrane Regular Council Meeting on August 17, 2026, includes a closed session to discuss library feasibility. The agenda also features a new training report with attachments. Most items are procedural, such as adoption of agenda, minutes, and consent agenda.
County board to hold public hearings on data center zoning amendment and moratorium
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two resolutions related to data centers: one proposing an amendment to Section 8.25 of the zoning code, and another proposing a land use moratorium on data centers. The board will also consider several action items, including a temporary road use…
Cass County publishes list of candidates filing for 2026 local and state offices
This document is a static list of candidates who have filed for various political offices in Cass County, Nebraska, for the 2026 election cycle. It includes names, parties, and contact information for candidates running for county, state, federal, school board, and village positions. No decisions, votes, or policy…
Sump Memorial Library Board to review sponsorship policy and master plan
The Board of Advisors will meet to discuss the Library Master Plan update and review the Library Sponsorship Policy. The meeting includes a financial report from the Library Director.
Library Board to consider Ban from Library Property Policy
The Gretna Library Board will hold a regular meeting including public comments, approval of June meeting minutes and financial reports, and updates from committees. The main current business is consideration of a proposed Ban from Library Property Policy.
City Council will consider Resolution 1336 to levy new fees and bonds.
The Fairbury City Council meeting will approve the minutes from the July 7 meeting and consider the appointment of Teresa Sammartano to the public library board. Council members will discuss several water‑system pay applications and event requests, and will vote on a resolution to levy and assess various fees, bonds…
Library Board to discuss communicating library value to stakeholders
The Keene Memorial Library Board will review the director's report and June 2026 expenditures. The board will also watch and discuss a webinar regarding the 'E's of Libraries' to improve communication with elected officials and community leaders.
Board to approve Fuller Construction bill for library interior renovation
The Chadron Public Library Board will declare the meeting properly publicized, take roll, and consider approving a bill from Fuller Construction for interior renovation work at the library. The board may move into executive session after the vote. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026.
Library Board to discuss renovation project progress with contractors
The Board of Directors will meet with JEO and Fuller Constructions to discuss the advancement of the library renovation project. The meeting also includes reviews of the FY 26-27 budget and ADA accessibility updates.
The Library Board will review the proposed 2026-2027 budget.
The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and financial expenditures. Key business includes reviewing the upcoming fiscal year's budget and considering a new member for the board.
Library board to review internet policy and master plan
The Sump Memorial Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review correspondence, and discuss policy updates including the Internet Policy and Library Master Plan. The session will also include administrative reports and a closed session for potential litigation or personnel matters.
Gretna Library Board to approve 2026-27 budget and policy updates
The Gretna Library Board will review and approve the FY 2026-27 budget, along with updates to the Privacy and Confidentiality and Reconsideration of Library Resources policies. The meeting will also include the approval of financial reports and committee reports.
Library Board to review new policies manual and discuss member vacancy
The Bellevue Public Library Advisory Board will review the 2026 Adult Library Program, discuss a new Board Policies Manual, and address a Board member vacancy. They will also receive updates on the Book Club Kit program and the upcoming NLA/MPLA conference. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and the…
Council to consider Ordinance 2496 stop sign at 11th Ave & Gustin St
The Holdrege City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Items on the consent agenda include payment of claims, approval of the May 2026 Treasurer’s Report, and approval of the June 2 meeting minutes. The council will vote on appointments to the Holdrege Area Public Library Board of Trustees…
Library board to review routine reports and approve May minutes
This meeting is largely procedural, with the board expected to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from May 18, 2026, and receive reports from the Library Director, Friends of the Library, and the library's finance expenditures for May 2026. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the director's…
Committee considers grant extension request from Millie In Motion, Inc.
The Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities will review progress on its work plan, including a July disability awareness event and an August educational forum on the Hampton City Schools IEP process. The committee will also consider a grant extension request from Millie In Motion, Inc. This is a…
County board to hear budget update and Waverly water issues
This joint meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners and village officials includes updates on the Lincoln City Libraries bookmobile, election boundaries, the SquareOne human services program, Waverly economic development and water, and the county budget. A roundtable discussion and public comment period…
Library board reviews policy and considers new appointment
The Fairbury Public Library Board will review the Solicitation and Display Policy, discuss expiring board terms, and consider appointing Linda Dux to fill a vacancy. Additionally, they will approve minutes from the previous meeting and financial reports.
Library board to discuss renovation project with construction reps
The Chadron Public Library Board will discuss advancement of the renovation project with JEO and Fuller Constructions representatives. They will also review asbestos removal final report, ADA accessibility of the temporary library side door, and preparations for the FY 26-27 budget. Other business includes a refund…
Library Board meeting cancelled for May 25
This meeting of the Gretna Library Board has been cancelled. No items are being discussed or decided.
Library Board to vote on social media policy
The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library Board will consider adopting a social media policy governing posts on the library's social media pages. The board will also welcome new member Linda King and receive an update on goals from the Community Response Plan. Routine business includes approval of March 2026 meeting minutes…
Library board to preview summer programs, review policies
The Bellevue Public Library Advisory Board will preview the 2026 Children's and Teen Summer Library Programs and discuss a new Board Policy Manual. They will also review board director terms and hear reports on monthly statistics and activities.
Committee to discuss medical plan renewal options
The Finance and Keno Committee will discuss renewal options for medical plans and a code enforcement continuing education course. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
Library board discusses proposed non-resident card fee increase to $45
The Keene Memorial Library Board will discuss a proposed increase to the non-resident library card fee to $45 annually (up from $35). The board will also hear the Library Director's report covering April statistics, a board continuing education update, and review April expenditure reports.
Library board to review internet policy, master plan
The Sump Memorial Library Board of Advisors will meet to review the library's internet policy and discuss the library master plan update. The director will present a financial report and correspondence. The board may enter closed session for litigation, personnel, or negotiations.