Civil Municipal - June 2024

Mundorf explains. Every building features multi- tiered access, starting from a protective vestibule, enhancing the security protocol before anyone can enter the primary school areas. He notes an exception with a national historic building, which poses unique challenges due to its structure and age, indicating plans for targeted improvements to integrate modern security measures. In addition to structural upgrades, the district is implementing subtle but powerful safety measures, such as bullet-resistant films on windows. “It’s not bulletproof glass, but it’s a high-end film that will protect the school’s entryways,” he specifies. This measure is part of a broader strategy to fortify vulnerable points without compromising the buildings’ architectural integrity. Renovations extend beyond security enhancements. Mundorf details significant accessibility improvements, such as newADA-compliant facilities within several elementary schools, ensuring inclusivity for all students and staff.“We’re completely renovating Windy Hills Elementary next year,” he shares. These initiatives mirror the amenities at Kearney High School, a recently constructed $90 million facility that has gained national attention for its design and functionality. KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ TOP PRIORITIES As Kearney Public Schools approaches the third quarter of 2024, Superintendent Mundorf outlines the district’s top priorities to sustain and enhance the educational excellence for which the district is known. “We’re very proud that as a district, we’ve been rated by our state accrediting model as a great school district,” he proudly states. Recognition by U.S. News and World Reports for multiple elementary and middle schools underscores the district’s success. “We are doing some great things, and we want to continue those great things that we’re already doing,” Mundorf affirms. 177 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06 KEARNEY PUBL IC SCHOOLS