School Board Seeks New Member

Kearney School District’s Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants to fill an open at-large seat following the recent resignation of member Len Broughton.

The school board was officially informed of Broughton’s resignation by Board Secretary Becky Burkemper during their business meeting on Wednesday, April 16.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a completed Board of Education Application for Vacant Board Position (G-335-A); a hard copy can be picked up at the district office. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Burkemper at burkemperb@ksdr1.net or in person at 425 W. Washington St. in Kearney before 4:30 p.m. on May 8, 2025. Call (816) 628-4116 for more details.

Selected candidates will be interviewed in an open session meeting starting at 4:30 p.m. on May 21, 2025. The board may vote to select the new member at the June 18, 2025, regular board meeting. If selected, the new board member would serve until the April 6, 2026, election.

KPGZ News – Ray Weikal contributed to this story.