Congratulations to Spencer Knight, NPPSD Staff Person of the Month! Spencer is a valued member of our IT team and we are very grateful for his commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Spencer!
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The count down is on!! The Special Olympics Nebraska Western Youth Summit is on February 29th from 10:30-3:45 at North Platte High School. We will play games and have interactive breakout sessions to learn more about the Unified Movement and form friendships. A t-shirt and lunch will be provided for free. It is going to be even bigger and better than last year's summit:) If you have yet to register, you can register here!
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What's Next:
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Ballots Mailed to ALL Registered Voters of NPPS
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Ballots Due by 5:00 PM to the Lincoln County Election Commissioner
Click here to see the Safety and Security Presentation!
Update - Friday, February 7, 2020
We would like to thank each person who joined us this week for an Open Forum.
What's Next:
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, FINAL - Open Forum
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Ballots Mailed to ALL Registered Voters of NPPS
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Ballots Due by 5:00 PM to the Lincoln County Election Commissioner
Update - Friday, January 24, 2020
Notice of Additional Open Forum to be held Thursday, February 6th, at the Senior Center @ 11:30 AM
We have added an area for you to submit questions at the bottom of this page. Scroll down and check it out!
Thank you to everyone who joined us this week at the High School and Eisenhower.
Anyone interested in attending one of the next forums please join us ~
Monday, February 3, 2020, at 7 PM in the conference rooms at GP Hospital
Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 5:30 PM in the library at Buffalo Elementary
Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 11:30 AM at the NP Senior Center
Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 4:00 PM in the cafeteria at Jefferson Elementary
By Mail Election
This election will be an election by mail. All registered voters residing within Lincoln County School District 56-0001 (North Platte Public Schools) will receive their ballot by mail and therefore no polling places will be open for voting. Ballots will be mailed by the Election
Commissioner on February 19, 2020.
Voter Registration Deadlines
The deadline to register to vote at an agency, by mail or delivered by an agent is February 21, 2020. The deadline for in-person registration is February 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln County Clerk/Election Commissioner’s Office located at 301 North Jeffers Street, Room 101, North Platte, NE 69101. Any voter who changes information on a current registration or registers to vote after the ballots have been mailed but before the in-person registration deadline of February 28, 2020 by 6:00 p.m., will be given a ballot at the time of registration or change.
Ballot Return Deadline
Voted ballots may be returned by mail or delivered in person or by an agent to the Lincoln County Clerk/Election Commissioner’s Office located at 301 North Jeffers Street, Room 101, North Platte, NE 69101 and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. A drop box will be available in the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office parking lot located at
302 N Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE.
Your ballot must be in the possession of the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office by March 10, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. to be counted.
Lincoln County Election Information
Mailing Address: 301 North Jeffers, Room 101, North Platte, NE 69101
Physical Address: 301 North Jeffers, Room 101, North Platte, NE 69101
Phone: 308-534-4350 Ext. 4110
E-Mail: clerk@co.lincoln.ne.us
Regular Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 56-0001 (NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS) IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA.
REBECCA J. ROSSELL
LINCOLN COUNTY CLERK/ELECTION
COMMISSIONER
Publish: Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Please send proof prior to publication to Lincoln County Clerk.
Please bill directly to North Platte Public Schools and send copy of billing to Lincoln County Clerk.
Thank you.
Update - Thursday, January 16, 2020
Notice of Location Change for our NPHS Safety and Security Open Forum. Due to NPHS musical practice, we will now host the NPHS Open Forum in the Library/Media Center.
We want to thank each of our patrons that have come out to learn more about this initiative. We look forward to meeting you all at one of the future forums.
Week Of January 20th-
January 21st - NPHS @ 6:30 PM
January 23rd - Eisenhower Elementary @ 6:00 PM
Check out the Media Responses at the bottom of this page.
Update - Monday, December 9, 2019
The Safety and Security Initiative has been approved by the North Platte Public School Board of Education. It is now up to our patrons to vote on safety and security in our schools. Please, see below for the list of open forum dates, times, and locations.
The safety, security, and air quality for all students and staff are of utmost concern at North Platte Public Schools. The Board of Education and school administration have evaluated all school facilities and have identified safety and security concerns at three facilities and air quality issues at three facilities. The Board of Education and school administration consider improvements in these areas critical and purpose a continuation of funding through the current levy, pursuant to 77-3444 (2). This levy override is for $0.045 for 5 years. Patrons will not see a change in their current levy.
Facts
1. The safety, security, and air quality for our students, staff, and families are critical concerns for the district.
2. This levy of $0.045 will NOT change the current levy
3. This override will be for 5 years only
4. The public is invited to the following open meetings
Schools Identified with Safety and Security Needs
North Platte High School, Buffalo Elementary, and Jefferson Elementary
Schools Identified with Air Quality Improvement Needs
Eisenhower Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and McDonald Elementary
Safety and Security
Buffalo Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
North Platte High School
Air Quality Improvements
Air Quality Improvements are defined as updates to HVAC systems as well as enhancements to doors and windows. Maintaining constant temperatures, eliminating exposure to allergens, and avoiding open windows and doors will assist in the insurance of safe, healthy, and secure learning environments. Three of our schools have been identified as needing these enhancements for our students, staff, and families who frequent the facilities: Eisenhower Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and McDonald Elementary.
Timeline:
October: Discuss with Finance Committee
November: Present Proposal at Board Meeting
December: Board of Education vote on Proposal
January & February: Public Meetings
March: Patron Vote - Mail-in ballot, due to the Lincoln County Election Commissioner's Office at 301 N Jeffers St Rm 101, North Platte, NE 69101 by 5:00 PM CST.
April: To Be Determined
May: Primary Election
Hello friends and families. I hope your new decade is off to a great start.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students, staff, and parents & guardians for all your hard work and support in making North Platte Public Schools great!
Please check out the January Superintendent Briefing for more information regarding the great things occurring in the district.
The link below is to the Superintendent Briefing for January 2020.
January 14, 2020
The North Platte Public School Board voted in favor to raise the substitute teacher rate to $130 day ($65.00 ½ day) for short term assignments (1-10 days for the same teacher or single days for multiple teachers). Long term sub rate will be assignments for 11 days or more for the same teacher at a rate of 1/185th of base teacher pay that is currently $200 a day for 2019-2020. These rates will be in effect beginning with time worked in January that will be paid February 20th. If you have any questions, please contact the NPPS Human Resources office at 308-696-3319.
Help us as we Congratulate our very own Brandy Buscher, NPPS Director of Student Services, as she has been nominated for the LIFECHANGER OF THE YEAR AWARD!
Please visit the website below to support Brandy.
Here's How:
Posting a supportive comment on your LifeChanger’s profile is a great way to tell them how much they mean to you. The comments are taken into consideration by the selection committee when determining winners. Additionally, the LifeChanger Spirit Award will be given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for his or her nomination.
You can also help us honor your LifeChanger on social media. Start by following LifeChanger of the Year on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram,then visit the website below for more ideas on how to support your LifeChanger. Be sure to use the hashtag #LCOY so we can see you showing your spirit!
#WeRNPPS #LCOY
http://app.lifechangeroftheyear.com/nomination_detail.cfm?NominationID=5100
