Nebraska Superintendent's Rookie and Refresher Series:  25-26 Success Strategies

Each month, KSB attorneys will guide you through key topics that are essential for superintendents.  The entire series is designed around the legal fundamentals for all superintendents, no matter their levels of experience.  Whether you're new to your position or a seasoned pro in search of continuous improvement, join us for a year of engaging and useful webinars that will keep you ahead of the curve.

On Demand “Bonus Session” - Postcards from the Edge

One of a new superintendent’s most important jobs is to get the upcoming budget process completed within Nebraska’s increasingly complicated timelines.  In this session, KSB attorneys will give you timely reminders of: 

  • The school’s obligations under the revised “postcard bill,” Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-1633 (the joint public hearing law)

  • The steps your board will need to take if they want to vote to increase the district’s base growth percentage for purposes of determining its property tax request authority

  • What to do if you need to amend the current fiscal year’s budget

September 23, 2025: Preparing for and Conducting Successful Negotiations

Tips, timelines, and legal guardrails to negotiate with confidence.

October 28, 2025: Superintendent Evaluations, Contracts, and Renewals

What the law requires and how to stay on track—plus new options using KSB’s digital evaluation platform

November 25, 2025: All things Open Meetings -- Notices, Public Comment, Minutes, and Closed Session

Notices, public comment, minutes, and closed sessions—master the details that matter.

December 16, 2025: Preparing for January Board Meetings

Timelines, staffing, contracts, and documentation to start second semester strong.

January 14, 2026: Teacher Employment/Contract Renewals

Strategies and statute-based practices for contract renewal and creative strategies for retaining and recruiting staff for next school year.

February 24, 2026: Teacher Due Process Must-Knows -- Nonrenewal, Termination, Cancellation

Everything you need to know about nonrenewals, cancellations, and terminations.

March 24, 2026: The Care and Feeding of Classified Staff

From job descriptions to evaluations to contract language, we’ll cover what you need to know to manage classified staff legally and effectively.

April 21, 2026: FERPA and the Importance of Your Policy

Protecting privacy, managing requests, and handling exceptions.

May 19, 2026: Public Records

Balancing transparency with district operations—how to respond and when to redact.

June 23, 2026: Preparing for July Board Meetings

Before students return, districts must hold required hearings, adopt updated policies, and publish key notices. We’ll walk through what’s required, what’s optional, and how to get it all done without scrambling.

July 14, 2026: Tax Notices: Don’t Freak Out—Yet (Invite Your Business Manager!)

Everything you need to know when your district receives the tax request notice—including what to do, who to involve, and how to stay compliant.

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