reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
NE Code § 79-501 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-501 - School board; property; maintenance; hiring of superintendent, teachers, and personnel.

79-501.  School board; property; maintenance; hiring of superintendent, teachers, and personnel.The school board or board of education of a Class III or IV school district shall have the care and custody of the schoolhouse and other property of the district and shall have authority to hire a superintendent and the required number of teachers and other necessary personnel.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision V, § 9, p. 354;   R.S.1913, § 6789;   C.S.1922, § 6330;   C.S.1929, § 79-509;   R.S.1943, § 79-509;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 80, p. 719;   Laws 1971, LB 292, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-441;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 254;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 31.  Annotations  Members of school board act in a representative capacity and not as individuals. Greer v. Chelewski, 162 Neb. 450, 76 N.W.2d 438 (1956). School board has no authority to build additions which are not repairs. School Dist. No. 35 of Sherman County v. Randolph, 57 Neb. 546, 77 N.W. 1073 (1899).
NE Code § 79-503 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-503 - Year-round operation of public schools; legislative intent.

79-503.  Year-round operation of public schools; legislative intent.It is the intent of the Legislature to promote increased efficiency in the utilization of public schoolhouses and other school facilities by providing for a program of year-round operation of the public schools of this state. The Legislature finds that the cost of education is substantially increased when schoolhouses sit idle for three months of the year and that the rural and pioneer conditions which dictated summer closing of public schools no longer prevail in many of the school districts of the state.Source   Laws 1973, LB 65, § 1;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 7;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-201.01;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 256.
NE Code § 79-504 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-504 - Year-round operation of public schools; conversion; procedure.

79-504.  Year-round operation of public schools; conversion; procedure.Any public school district in this state may convert any or all of the schools in the district to year-round operation under sections 79-503 to 79-505 upon an affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent of the school board or board of education. The vote shall be taken at a public meeting of the board following a special public hearing called for the purpose of receiving testimony on such conversion. The board shall give at least seven calendar days' notice of the time, place, and purpose of such hearing and shall publish such notice at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the school district. Such schools shall meet all State Board of Education rules and regulations pertaining to accreditation.Source   Laws 1973, LB 65, § 2;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-201.02;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 257.
NE Code § 79-505 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-505 - Year-round operation of public schools; notice to State Board of Education.

79-505.  Year-round operation of public schools; notice to State Board of Education.No public school district shall convert to a year-round operation without notifying the State Board of Education of compliance with sections 79-503 to 79-505.Source   Laws 1973, LB 65, § 3;   Laws 1993, LB 348, § 9;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-201.03;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 258.
NE Code § 79-506 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-506 - Insurance coverage; authorized.

79-506.  Insurance coverage; authorized.The school board or board of education of any school district may permit its members to participate in the school district's hospitalization, medical, surgical, accident, sickness, or term life insurance coverage or any one or more of such coverages. A board member electing to participate in the insurance program of the school district shall pay both the employee and the employer portions of the premium for such coverage.A school board or board of education which opts to permit its members to participate in insurance coverage under this section shall report quarterly at a board meeting the board members who have elected such coverage. Such a report shall be made available in the school district office for review by the public upon request.Source  Laws 2008, LB850, § 1;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 32.
NE Code § 79-512 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-512 - Associations of school boards; membership dues; payment authorized.

79-512.  Associations of school boards; membership dues; payment authorized.The school board or board of education of any school district in this state may pay from its school funds an amount to be determined by the board for membership dues in associations of school boards or boards of education.Source   Laws 1957, c. 345, § 1, p. 1188;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,149;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 265.
NE Code § 79-513 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-513 - Legal services; payment authorized.

79-513.  Legal services; payment authorized.The school board or board of education of any school district in this state may pay from its school funds for the legal services of an attorney employed by the board when it deems legal counsel necessary or advisable.Source   Laws 1957, c. 345, § 2, p. 1188;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,150;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 266.
NE Code § 79-514 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-514 - Retirement annuity contracts; purchase; contributions to retirement plans; withholding of salary.

79-514.  Retirement annuity contracts; purchase; contributions to retirement plans; withholding of salary.(1) The school board or board of education of any school district has the authority to (a) purchase retirement annuity contracts for any or all of its employees from any insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Nebraska, (b) enter into contracts with its employees providing for the purchase by it of such retirement annuity contracts, (c) provide for the purchase by it of such retirement annuity contracts in the general contract of employment with any or all of its employees, or (d) for the purposes of separation payments made at retirement and early retirement inducements, make contributions picked up under section 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code to plans under section 401(a) or 403(a) of the code and make contributions to plans under section 403(b) of the code.(2) Nothing in this section nor any other provision of Chapter 79 shall be construed to authorize a school board or board of education of any school district to offer a separate plan classified as a qualified plan under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code unless specifically listed in this section.(3) When necessary in connection with the purchase of retirement annuity contracts, any such employee may execute an order authorizing the withholding of necessary amounts from any wages or salary payable to the employee and such order and revocation thereof shall be executed in the manner and form required by section 44-1609.Source   Laws 1963, c. 465, § 1, p. 1493;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,152;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 267;  Laws 2005, LB 329, § 1.
NE Code § 79-515 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-515 - Contracts for services, supplies, and collective-bargaining agreements; authorized.

79-515.  Contracts for services, supplies, and collective-bargaining agreements; authorized.The school board or board of education of any school district may enter into contracts under such terms and conditions as the board deems appropriate, for periods not to exceed seven years, for the provision of utility services, refuse disposal, transportation services, maintenance services, financial services, insurance, security services, and instructional materials, supplies, and equipment and, for periods not to exceed four years, for collective-bargaining agreements with employee groups. This section does not permit multiyear contracts with individual school district employees.Source   Laws 1984, LB 333, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,154.01;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 268;  Laws 2019, LB675, § 3.  Annotations A contract continuation clause does not create a contract of indefinite duration in violation of this section. Central City Ed. Assn. v. Merrick Cty. Sch. Dist., 280 Neb. 27, 783 N.W.2d 600 (2010).
NE Code § 79-517 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-517 - School activities pass; volunteer, defined.

79-517.  School activities pass; volunteer, defined.For purposes of section 79-518, volunteer means a person who is not an elected or appointed official or employee of a school district who, at the request or with the permission of the school board or board of education of the school district, engages in activities related to the purposes and functions of the school district or for its general benefit.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1310, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,246;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 270.
NE Code § 79-518 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-518 - School activities pass; authorized; when.

79-518.  School activities pass; authorized; when.The school board or board of education of any school district may authorize the issuance of a pass to any elected or appointed official, employee, retired employee, or volunteer of the district, member of a senior citizens group, or city official authorizing the admittance of the recipient of the pass and his or her spouse to recognized school activities without the need for the payment of any fee or charge. Such pass may be issued at no cost to the recipient or at such cost as may be designated by the board.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1310, § 7;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,247;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 271.
NE Code § 79-520 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-520 - Class III school district; board of education; selection of officers; rules and regulations; compensation.

79-520.  Class III school district; board of education; selection of officers; rules and regulations; compensation.The board of education of a Class III school district has power to select its own officers and make its own rules and regulations not inconsistent with any statute applicable to such district. No member of the board, except the secretary, shall accept or receive any compensation for services performed in discharging the duties of his or her office.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision XIV, § 7, p. 379;   Laws 1899, c. 62, § 8, p. 293;   Laws 1901, c. 63, § 9, p. 440;   R.S.1913, § 6954;   C.S.1922, § 6588;   C.S.1929, § 79-2507;   R.S.1943, § 79-2509;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 240, p. 771;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-807;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 273.
NE Code § 79-521 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-521 - Class IV school district; board of education; officers; rules and regulations; taking of testimony.

79-521.  Class IV school district; board of education; officers; rules and regulations; taking of testimony.The board of education of a Class IV school district has power to select its own officers and make rules and regulations necessary to carry out the board's legal duties. The board of education, or any committee of the members of the board, has power to compel the attendance of witnesses for the investigation of matters that may come before them. The presiding officer of the board of education or the chairperson of such committee may administer the requisite oaths, and such board or committee has the same authority to compel the giving of testimony as is conferred on courts of justice.Source   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 211, p. 760;   R.S.1943, (1971), § 79-524;   Laws 1971, LB 450, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-907;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 274.
NE Code § 79-522 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-522 - Class V school district; board of education; officers; rules and regulations; testimony; power to compel.

79-522.  Class V school district; board of education; officers; rules and regulations; testimony; power to compel.The board of education of a Class V school district has power to select its own officers and make its rules and regulations. The board or any committee of the members of the board has power to compel the attendance of witnesses for the investigation of matters that may come before it. The presiding officer of the board or the chairperson of such committee for the time being may administer the requisite oaths, and such board or committee has the same authority to compel the giving of testimony as is conferred on courts of justice.Source   Laws 1891, c. 45, § 7, p. 319;   R.S.1913, § 7015;   C.S.1922, § 6646;   C.S.1929, § 79-2709;   R.S.1943, § 79-2709;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 255, p. 777;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1003.04;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 275.  Annotations The board of education is authorized to make rules and regulations. Galstan v. School Dist. of Omaha, 177 Neb. 319, 128 N.W.2d 790 (1964).
NE Code § 79-524 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-524 - Class III or IV school district; permanent and continuing census.

79-524.  Class III or IV school district; permanent and continuing census.The school board of any Class III or IV school district shall establish a permanent and continuing census or enumeration of school children in the school district. The list in writing of the names of the children and taxpayers shall not be required to be reported, but the names of all of the children belonging to such school district, from birth through twenty years of age, shall instead be kept in a depository maintained by such school district and subject to inspection at all times. Such record shall not or need not include the names of all the taxpayers in the district.Source   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 277;  Laws 1999, LB 272, § 72;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 33.  Annotations  Courts will take judicial notice of census. Kokes v. State ex rel. Koupal, 55 Neb. 691, 76 N.W. 467 (1898). Record is best evidence on question of enumeration. State ex rel. Vale v. School Dist. of City of Superior, 55 Neb. 317, 75 N.W. 855 (1898).
NE Code § 79-525 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-525 - Class III or IV school district; school board; duty to maintain schoolhouse; accounts.

79-525.  Class III or IV school district; school board; duty to maintain schoolhouse; accounts.The school board or board of education of a Class III or IV school district shall (1) provide the necessary appendages for the schoolhouse, (2) keep the same in good condition and repair during the time school is taught in the schoolhouse, and (3) keep an accurate account of all expenses incurred. Such account shall be prepared by the secretary, audited by the president and treasurer, and, on their written order, paid out of the general school fund.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 13, p. 349;   R.S.1913, § 6775;   C.S.1922, § 6316;   C.S.1929, § 79-413;   R.S.1943, § 79-415;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 79, p. 719;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-440;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 278;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 34.  Annotations  This section (formerly section 79-440) gives a school district the power to provide necessary appendages to the schoolhouse and to secure the regular attendance of students at school; necessarily implied in this section is the power to construct an access road when the only party in a position to build the road in the necessary timeframe is the school district. Robertson v. School Dist. No. 17 of Douglas County, 252 Neb. 103, 560 N.W.2d 469 (1997). Claim for transportation should be filed with secretary of district. George v. School Dist. No. 24 of Red Willow County, 157 Neb. 791, 61 N.W.2d 401 (1953). Board was not authorized to purchase residence for teachers. Fulk v. School District No. 8 of Lancaster County, 155 Neb. 630, 53 N.W.2d 56 (1952). Duty to make necessary repairs to school building is vested in school board without special authority from voters. Morfeld v. Huddin, 131 Neb. 180, 267 N.W. 350 (1936). Director, with consent of moderator, may contract for repairs during vacation. Leonard v. State ex rel. Tressler, 67 Neb. 635, 93 N.W. 988 (1903). Architect's fees for plans for new building are general expense. Fiske v. School Dist. of City of Lincoln, 59 Neb. 51, 80 N.W. 265 (1899), reversing on rehearing 58 Neb. 163, 78 N.W. 392 (1899).
NE Code § 79-529 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-529 - Failure to file annual financial report; use of other reports.

79-529.  Failure to file annual financial report; use of other reports.(1) When the superintendent of a school district fails to file the annual financial report on or before the date required by subsection (3) of section 79-528, the State Department of Education shall use the annual financial report from the immediately preceding fiscal year for purposes of the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act.(2) For purposes of the final calculation of state aid pursuant to section 79-1065, the annual financial report for the most recently available complete data year shall be used.Source  Laws 2013, LB410, § 22;  Laws 2018, LB1081, § 7.  Cross References  Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, see section 79-1001.
NE Code § 79-530 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-530 - Parental involvement; legislative findings.

79-530.  Parental involvement; legislative findings.The Legislature finds and declares:(1) That parental involvement is a key factor in the education of children;(2) That parents need to be informed of the educational practices affecting their children; and(3) That public schools should foster and facilitate parental information about and involvement in educational practices affecting their children.It is the intent of the Legislature, through the enactment of sections 79-531 to 79-533, to strengthen the level of parental involvement and participation in the public school system of the state.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1161, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,242;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 283.
NE Code § 79-531 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-531 - Parental involvement; public school district; adopt policy.

79-531.  Parental involvement; public school district; adopt policy.On or before July 1, 1995, each public school district in the state shall develop and adopt a policy stating how the district will seek to involve parents in the schools and what parents' rights shall be relating to access to the schools, testing information, and curriculum matters.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1161, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,243;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 284.
NE Code § 79-532 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-532 - Parental involvement; policy; contents.

79-532.  Parental involvement; policy; contents.The policy required by section 79-531 shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:(1) How the school district will provide access to parents concerning textbooks, tests, and other curriculum materials used in the school district;(2) How the school district will handle requests by parents to attend and monitor courses, assemblies, counseling sessions, and other instructional activities;(3) Under what circumstances parents may ask that their children be excused from testing, classroom instruction, and other school experiences the parents may find objectionable;(4) How the school district will provide access to records of students;(5) What the school district's testing policy will be; and(6) How the school district participates in surveys of students and the right of parents to remove their children from such surveys.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1161, § 3;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,244;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 285.
NE Code § 79-533 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-533 - Parental involvement; policy; hearing; review.

79-533.  Parental involvement; policy; hearing; review.The policy required by section 79-531 shall be developed with parental input and shall be the subject of a public hearing before the school board or board of education of the school district before adoption by the board. The policy shall be reviewed annually and either altered and adopted as altered or reaffirmed by the board following a public hearing.Source   Laws 1994, LB 1161, § 4;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4,245;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 286.
NE Code § 79-534 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-534 - Class III school district; board of education.

79-534.  Class III school district; board of education.All Class III school districts shall be under the direction and control of the boards of education elected pursuant to section 32-543.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision XIV, § 2, p. 378;   Laws 1899, c. 62, § 6, p. 292;   Laws 1901, c. 63, § 7, p. 439;   R.S.1913, § 6949;   C.S.1922, § 6583;   C.S.1929, § 79-2502;   R.S.1943, § 79-2502;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 233, p. 768;   Laws 1988, LB 802, § 21;   Laws 1990, LB 1090, § 16;   Laws 1994, LB 76, § 600;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-802;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 287;  Laws 2000, LB 1243, § 3.  Cross References   For qualifications of members of board of education, see section 79-543.  Vacancies, see section 79-545.
NE Code § 79-535 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-535 - Class V school districts; control; powers.

79-535.  Class V school districts; control; powers.All Class V school districts shall be under the direction and control of the school board or board of education authorized by section 79-552. The school board or board of education may make expenditures for supplies, equipment, travel, meals, and lodging for school programs and activities, including extracurricular and interscholastic activities, appropriate for the benefit, government, and health of pupils enrolled in the school district.Source   Laws 1891, c. 45, § 2, p. 317;   Laws 1899, c. 62, § 7, p. 292;   Laws 1901, c. 63, § 8, p. 440;   R.S.1913, § 7008;   C.S.1922, § 6639;   C.S.1929, § 79-2702;   R.S.1943, § 79-2702;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 249, p. 775;   Laws 1990, LB 1090, § 17;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1001.01;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 288;  Laws 2000, LB 1243, § 4;  Laws 2006, LB 1024, § 53;  Laws 2014, LB967, § 6.