Centura Public Schools board outlines $18.95 million modernization bond, schedules community sessions

Centura Public Schools’ Board of Education met in a work session on March 30, 2026, to brief the public on modernization planning and an $18,950,000 bond that will appear on the May 12 ballot. The meeting opened at 4:52 p.m. at the Boelus Civic/Community Building; board president Sandra Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance and noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Act information on display.

The board framed the session as informational: the bond was called Feb. 25, 2026, and the work session’s purpose was to provide details on facility needs, the project scope, financing and timelines and to invite community questions. The board listed a schedule of evening information sessions intended to reach residents across the district: an opening at the Boelus Civic/Community Building with a 5:00–6:00 p.m. session in Boelus, a 6:30–7:30 p.m. session at the Dannebrog Fire Hall, and an 8:00–9:00 p.m. session at the Cairo Community Building; attendees were told time for comments and questions would be available at each location.

Board members, school administration and project consultants presented the district’s facility needs and described elements of the bond, financing considerations and projected project timelines. The record states questions from attendees at each location were addressed, but no formal board action on the bond was taken during the work session. The meeting also included routine business: the board approved the meeting agenda by voice vote (motion by Mark Johnson; second by Teresa Grabowski; vote 6–0) and adjourned at 9:10 p.m. (motion by Chelsea Schweitzer; second by Mark Johnson; vote 6–0).

Centura’s vision and mission statements were read as part of the record. The notice of the work session and proof of publication were noted as available on request.