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Kearney Public Schools board elects officers for 2026 in unanimous votes

Kearney Public Schools Board of Education · January 12, 2026
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Summary

The Kearney Public Schools Board of Education reorganized for 2026, electing Paul Hazard as president, Amanda Smallcomb as vice president and Niki Deeds as secretary; all three elections were approved unanimously.

The Kearney Public Schools Board of Education held its annual reorganization and elected Paul Hazard as board president, Amanda Smallcomb as vice president and Niki Deeds as secretary for 2026. Superintendent Dr. Mundorf opened nominations; John Icenogle nominated Hazard and the board cast a unanimous ballot after nominations were closed. The motion to elect Hazard passed 6–0.

Drew Blessing nominated Amanda Smallcomb for vice president and Amanda Smallcomb nominated Niki Deeds for secretary; both motions were seconded and each passed unanimously. Board members recorded their votes on each motion: Amy Barth, Drew Blessing, Niki Deeds, Paul Hazard, John Icenogle and Amanda Smallcomb voted yea on the officer elections. The reorganizational actions were procedural, and the board will move forward with those officers serving through the 2026 calendar year.