Civil Municipal - June 2024

The conversation shifts to the district’s after-school programs, which have expanded significantly over the past two years. “We started with a great fourth and fifth-grade program that was only quarterly,” Mundorf recalls. We’re ramping that up to include 18 building high-ability learning coordinators across our ten elementary schools.” Mundorf is particularly proud of the “Destination Imagination” program, which challenges students to solve problems creativelywithin a team setting.“They work through the design process in STEM to find a solution for that problem, and then they compete with other schools,” he explains. This program stimulates intellectual growth and prepares students for state and national competitions, fostering a competitive spirit and teamwork. Moreover, Kearney Public Schools have introduced innovative “STEM trailers” to their facilities. “These are maker space trailers that visit schools, equipped with various STEMmodules like circuits, robotics, and pneumatics,”Mundorf points out. These mobile units DREAM | PLAN | BUILD TALK TO BD | 308.234.1836 | BDconstruction.com SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION Your Partner for REMODELS, ADDITIONS & NEW CONSTRUCTION School leaders and boards count on BD Construction to build better facilities and improve the learning environment. Our team of experienced professionals make the construction process easy for you every step of the way. When you begin to dream about a new space, call BD Construction 173 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06 KEARNEY PUBL IC SCHOOLS