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NE Code § 79-571 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-571 - Class III or IV school district; meetings; disorderly conduct; penalty.

79-571.  Class III or IV school district; meetings; disorderly conduct; penalty.Any person who refuses to withdraw from such meeting on being so ordered as provided in section 79-570 or who willfully disturbs such meeting shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 3, p. 346;   R.S.1913, § 6765;   C.S.1922, § 6306;   C.S.1929, § 79-403;   R.S.1943, § 79-403;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 93, p. 724;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 249;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-454;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 324.
NE Code § 79-572 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-572 - Class III or IV school district; president; actions for or against district; appearance required.

79-572.  Class III or IV school district; president; actions for or against district; appearance required.The president of a Class III or IV school district shall appear for and on behalf of the district in all suits brought by or against the district.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 7, p. 347;   R.S.1913, § 6769;   C.S.1922, § 6310;   C.S.1929, § 79-407;   R.S.1943, § 79-407;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 94, p. 724;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-455;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 325;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 44.  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). General duties of officers, when district is involved in litigation, require them to look after interest of district. Bishop v. Fuller, 78 Neb. 259, 110 N.W. 715 (1907). Under former law, treasurer must bring action in name of district. Donnelly v. Duras, 11 Neb. 283, 9 N.W. 45 (1881). Under former law, when action was not brought by treasurer, petition should state cause. Bowen v. School Dist. No. 3 of Phelps County, 10 Neb. 265, 4 N.W. 981 (1880).
NE Code § 79-573 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-573 - Class V school district; school board; president; duties.

79-573.  Class V school district; school board; president; duties.The president of the school board of a Class V school district shall preside at all meetings of the board, appoint all committees when appointment is not otherwise provided for, and sign all warrants ordered by the board to be drawn upon the treasurer of the school district for school money.Source   Laws 1891, c. 45, § 9, p. 320;   R.S.1913, § 7017;   C.S.1922, § 6648;   C.S.1929, § 79-2711;   R.S.1943, § 79-2712;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 257, p. 777;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1004.01;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 326;  Laws 2001, LB 797, § 15.
NE Code § 79-574 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-574 - Class V school district; school elections; notice; duty of president to give.

79-574.  Class V school district; school elections; notice; duty of president to give.For at least ten days prior to an election in a Class V school district, the president of the board of education shall publish his or her proclamation to the legal voters of the school district in at least one daily newspaper of general circulation in the school district, setting forth the time when and place or places where such election will be held and a full and complete statement of the officers, bond proposition, or question of expenditure to be voted on at the election.Source   Laws 1891, c. 45, § 29(1), p. 328;   R.S.1913, § 7036;   C.S.1922, § 6667;   C.S.1929, § 79-2730;   R.S.1943, § 79-2734;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 269, p. 782;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1007.05;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 327;   Laws 1997, LB 345, § 26.
NE Code § 79-575 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-575 - Secretary; disbursements; how made.

79-575.  Secretary; disbursements; how made.The secretary of a school district shall draw and sign all orders upon the treasurer for all money to be disbursed by the district and all warrants upon the county treasurer for money raised for district purposes or apportioned to the district by the county treasurer and shall present the same to the president to be countersigned. No warrant, check, or other instrument drawn upon bank depository funds of the district shall be issued until so countersigned. No warrant, check, or other instrument drawn upon bank depository funds of the district shall be countersigned by the president until the amount for which it is drawn is written upon its face. Facsimile signatures of board members may be used, and a person or persons delegated by the board may sign and validate all warrants, checks, and other instruments drawn upon bank depository funds of the district.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 16, p. 350;   Laws 1883, c. 72, § 8, p. 292;   R.S.1913, § 6778;   C.S.1922, § 6319;   C.S.1929, § 79-416;   R.S.1943, § 79-418;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 89, p. 722;   Laws 1955, c. 315, § 6, p. 976;   Laws 1980, LB 734, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-450;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 328;  Laws 1999, LB 272, § 77;  Laws 2009, LB392, § 9. Annotations  District warrants do not possess qualities of negotiable instruments. State ex rel. Brandeis & Sons v. Melcher, 87 Neb. 359, 127 N.W. 241 (1910). Mandamus will lie to compel moderator to sign orders. Montgomery v. State ex rel. Thompson, 35 Neb. 655, 53 N.W. 568 (1892). Endorsee takes subject to equities. School Dist. No. 2 of Dixon County v. Stough, 4 Neb. 357 (1876). Demand on treasurer should be accompanied by proper order. State ex rel. McMillan v. Hodge, 4 Neb. 265 (1876).
NE Code § 79-576 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-576 - Class III or IV school district; secretary; duty as clerk of board.

79-576.  Class III or IV school district; secretary; duty as clerk of board.The secretary of a Class III or IV school district shall be clerk of the school board and of all meetings when present, but if he or she is not present, the school board may appoint a clerk for the time being, who shall certify the proceedings to the secretary to be recorded by him or her.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 9, p. 348;   R.S.1913, § 6771;   C.S.1922, § 6312;   C.S.1929, § 79-409;   R.S.1943, § 79-409;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 95, p. 724;   Laws 1996, LB 604, § 6;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-456;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 329;   Laws 1997, LB 345, § 27;  Laws 2016, LB1066, § 5;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 45.  Annotations  Secretary is the clerk of the district board. George v. School Dist. No. 24 of Red Willow County, 157 Neb. 791, 61 N.W.2d 401 (1953). Under former law, action of school board on expulsion of pupil was not impaired notwithstanding director kept no formal record of meeting. Smith v. Johnson, 105 Neb. 61, 178 N.W. 835 (1920).
NE Code § 79-577 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-577 - Class III or IV school district; secretary; books, records, and reports; duty to preserve.

79-577.  Class III or IV school district; secretary; books, records, and reports; duty to preserve.The secretary of a Class III or IV school district shall (1) record all proceedings of the district in a book furnished by the district to be kept for that purpose, (2) preserve copies of all reports, and (3) safely preserve and keep all books and papers belonging to the office.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 10, p. 348;   R.S.1913, § 6772;   C.S.1922, § 6313;   C.S.1929, § 79-410;   R.S.1943, § 79-410;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 96, p. 724;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-457;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 330;  Laws 1999, LB 272, § 78;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 46.  Annotations  Secretary is custodian of records. George v. School Dist. No. 24 of Red Willow County, 157 Neb. 791, 61 N.W.2d 401 (1953). Record is best evidence of what district has done. Burlington & M. R.R. Co. v. Lancaster County, 4 Neb. 293 (1876).
NE Code § 79-578 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-578 - Class III or IV school district; secretary; school census; duty to take; time allowed.

79-578.  Class III or IV school district; secretary; school census; duty to take; time allowed.The secretary of a Class III or IV school district shall take, or cause to be taken by some person appointed for the purpose by a majority vote of the school board, the census of the school district and then make or cause to be made a list in writing of the names of all the children belonging to such district, from birth through twenty years of age, together with the names of all the taxpayers in the district. A copy of the list, verified by oath of the person taking such census or by affidavit appended to or endorsed on the list, setting forth that it is a correct list of the names of all children belonging in the district from birth through twenty years of age and that it reflects such information as of June 30, shall be maintained as provided in section 79-524.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 12, p. 349;   Laws 1889, c. 78, § 10, p. 546;   R.S.1913, § 6774;   C.S.1922, § 6315;   C.S.1929, § 79-412;   Laws 1931, c. 139, § 1, p. 385;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 79-412;   R.S.1943, § 79-412;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 97, p. 724;   Laws 1955, c. 315, § 7, p. 977;   Laws 1957, c. 346, § 1, p. 1189;   Laws 1967, c. 534, § 1, p. 1769;   Laws 1976, LB 587, § 1;   Laws 1978, LB 874, § 2;   Laws 1990, LB 1090, § 7;   Laws 1991, LB 511, § 36;   Laws 1992, LB 245, § 41;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-458;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 331;  Laws 1999, LB 272, § 79;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 47.  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 § 79-579 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-579 - Class III or IV school district; district officers; disputes over orders; county attorney; duty to investigate; mandamus.

79-579.  Class III or IV school district; district officers; disputes over orders; county attorney; duty to investigate; mandamus.Whenever a secretary or president of the school board of a Class III or IV school district refuses to sign orders on the treasurer or the treasurer thinks best to refuse the payment of orders drawn upon him or her, the difficulty shall be referred for adjudication to the county attorney, who shall proceed at once to investigate the matter. If the county attorney finds that the officer complained of refuses through contumacy or for insufficient reasons, the county attorney, on behalf of the district, shall apply to the proper court for a writ of mandamus to compel the officer to perform his or her duty.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision III, § 11, p. 345;   R.S.1913, § 6762;   C.S.1922, § 6303;   C.S.1929, § 79-311;   R.S.1943, § 79-311;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 106, p. 727;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-467;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 332;  Laws 1999, LB 272, § 80;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 48.  Annotations  Section is valid. Leonard v. State ex rel. Tressler, 67 Neb. 635, 93 N.W. 988 (1903); Montgomery v. State ex rel. Thompson, 35 Neb. 655, 53 N.W. 568 (1892). Mandamus lies to compel performance of duty as directed by electors. Maher v. State ex rel. Allen & Jenkins, 32 Neb. 354, 49 N.W. 436 (1891). Superintendent's right to bring mandamus is not exclusive. State ex rel. Cook v. Bloom, 19 Neb. 562, 27 N.W. 638 (1886).
NE Code § 79-580 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-580 - Class III school district; board of education; claims against; record of proceedings; secretary; duty to publish.

79-580.  Class III school district; board of education; claims against; record of proceedings; secretary; duty to publish.The secretary of the school board or board of education of each Class III school district shall, within ten days after any regular or special meeting of the board, publish one time in a legal newspaper published in or of general circulation in such district a list of the claims, arising on contract or tort, allowed at the meeting. The list shall set forth the name of the claimant and the amount and nature of the claim allowed, to consist of not more than ten words in stating the nature of each such claim. The secretary shall likewise cause to be published a concise summary of all other proceedings of such meetings. Publication of such claims or proceedings in a legal newspaper shall not be required unless the publication can be done at an expense not exceeding the rates provided by law for the publication of proceedings of county boards.Source   Laws 1972, LB 1255, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-552;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 333;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 49.  Annotations  Salaries of school district employees are not "claims" within the meaning of this section and are not required to be published individually. State ex rel. Thompson v. Alderman, 230 Neb. 335, 431 N.W.2d 625 (1988). This section, requiring the publication of claims allowed by school boards of Class III school districts, does not require the publication of the individual salaries of the employees of the district. Employees did not make any demand for payment of their salaries; no school board action was necessary; no board action was taken; and no publication was necessary. State ex rel. Thompson v. Alderman, 230 Neb. 335, 431 N.W.2d 625 (1988).
NE Code § 79-581 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-581 - Class III school district; publication of claims and summary of proceedings; noncompliance by secretary; penalty.

79-581.  Class III school district; publication of claims and summary of proceedings; noncompliance by secretary; penalty.The secretary of any school board or board of education of a Class III school district failing or neglecting to comply with the provisions of section 79-580 shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. In the discretion of the court, the judgment of conviction may provide for the removal from office of such secretary for such failure or neglect.Source   Laws 1947, c. 274, § 2, p. 879;   R.S.Supp.,1947, § 79-604.02;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 198, p. 755;   Laws 1977, LB 39, § 254;   R.S.Supp.,1980, § 79-514;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-703.01;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 334;   Laws 1997, LB 347, § 17;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 50.
NE Code § 79-582 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-582 - Class IV school district; secretary of the board of education; duties.

79-582.  Class IV school district; secretary of the board of education; duties.The secretary of the board of education of a Class IV school district shall (1) be present at all meetings of the board of education, (2) keep an accurate journal of its proceedings, and (3) perform all other duties the board of education may require.Source   Laws 1917, c. 225, § 11, p. 552;   C.S.1922, § 6620;   C.S.1929, § 79-2611;   R.S.1943, § 79-2611;   Laws 1949, c. 269, § 2, p. 884;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 213, p. 761;   R.S.1943, (1971), § 79-526;   Laws 1971, LB 450, § 5;   Laws 1986, LB 84, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-909;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 335.
NE Code § 79-583 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-583 - Class V school district; school board; secretary; oath; bond; duties.

79-583.  Class V school district; school board; secretary; oath; bond; duties.The secretary of the school board of a Class V school district shall be present at all meetings of the board, keep an accurate journal of the proceedings, take charge of its books and documents, countersign all warrants for school money drawn upon the treasurer of the school district by order of the board, and perform all other duties the board may require. Before entering into the discharge of his or her duties the secretary of the board shall give bond in the sum of not less than ten thousand dollars, with good and sufficient sureties, and shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before a proper officer that he or she will support the Constitution of Nebraska and faithfully perform the duties of his or her office.Source   Laws 1891, c. 45, § 11, p. 320;   R.S.1913, § 7019;   C.S.1922, § 6650;   C.S.1929, § 79-2713;   R.S.1943, § 79-2714;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 259, p. 778;   Laws 1951, c. 284, § 1, p. 950;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1004.03;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 336;  Laws 2001, LB 797, § 16.
NE Code § 79-584 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-584 - Class V school district; board of education; disbursements; how made; accounts; audit.

79-584.  Class V school district; board of education; disbursements; how made; accounts; audit.All accounts of a Class V school district shall be audited by the secretary of the board of education and approved by a committee to be named the committee on claims. No expenditures greater than one thousand dollars shall be voted by the board, except in accordance with the provisions of a written contract, and no money shall be appropriated out of the school fund except on a recorded affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the board. All money belonging to the school district in the hands of the county treasurer shall be accounted for and disbursed directly to the board of education in accordance with section 23-1601.Source   Laws 1891, c. 45, § 15, p. 322;   Laws 1903, c. 97, § 1, p. 555;   R.S.1913, § 7021;   C.S.1922, § 6652;   C.S.1929, § 79-2715;   R.S.1943, § 79-2716;   Laws 1949, c. 271, § 3, p. 889;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 262, p. 779;   Laws 1996, LB 604, § 10;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-1005;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 337.
NE Code § 79-586 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-586 - Class III or IV school district; treasurer; bond or insurance; filing; failure to give; effect.

79-586.  Class III or IV school district; treasurer; bond or insurance; filing; failure to give; effect.The treasurer of each Class III or IV school district shall, within ten days after his or her election, execute to the county and file with the secretary a bond or evidence of equivalent insurance coverage of not less than five hundred dollars in any instance and not more than double the amount of money, as nearly as can be ascertained, to come into his or her hands as treasurer at any one time, which bond shall be signed by either a personal surety or a surety company or companies of recognized responsibility as surety or sureties, to be approved by the president and secretary, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office. The bond when approved or evidence of equivalent insurance coverage shall be filed by the secretary in the office of the county treasurer of the county in which the school district is situated. If the treasurer fails to execute such bond or provide evidence of such insurance coverage, the office shall be declared vacant by the school board or board of education and the board shall immediately appoint a treasurer who shall be subject to the same conditions and possess the same powers as if elected to that office. The treasurer shall have no power or authority to withdraw or disburse the money of the district prior to filing the bond or evidence of equivalent insurance coverage provided for in this section.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 4, p. 346;   Laws 1883, c. 72, § 6, p. 291;   R.S.1913, § 6766;   C.S.1922, § 6307;   C.S.1929, § 79-404;   R.S.1943, § 79-404;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 98, p. 725;   Laws 1959, c. 392, § 1, p. 1348;   Laws 1975, LB 103, § 2;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-459;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 339;  Laws 2005, LB 380, § 1;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 51.  Annotations  Treasurer is required to give bond for faithful performance of duties. Fulk v. School District No. 8 of Lancaster County, 155 Neb. 630, 53 N.W.2d 56 (1952). By this section, intent of Legislature to require bond of all school district treasurers is shown. School District of Omaha v. Adams, 151 Neb. 741, 39 N.W.2d 550 (1949). School district treasurer, under his bond, is required to pay over to successor money in his hands. Thurston County v. Chmelka, 138 Neb. 696, 294 N.W. 857 (1940).
NE Code § 79-587 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-587 - Class III or IV school district; treasurer; district funds; receipt and disbursement.

79-587.  Class III or IV school district; treasurer; district funds; receipt and disbursement.The treasurer of each Class III or IV school district shall apply for and receive from the county treasurer all school money apportioned to or collected for the district by the county treasurer, upon order of the secretary countersigned by the president. The treasurer shall pay out all money received by him or her, on the order of the secretary countersigned by the president of such district.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 5, p. 346;   R.S.1913, § 6767;   C.S.1922, § 6308;   C.S.1929, § 79-405;   R.S.1943, § 79-405;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 99, p. 725;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-460;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 340;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 52.  Annotations  It is function of treasurer to pay out funds on order of secretary countersigned by president. Fulk v. School District No. 8 of Lancaster County, 155 Neb. 630, 53 N.W.2d 56 (1952). It is the duty of treasurer to pay over upon order all money received. State ex rel. Sorensen v. Bank of Otoe, 125 Neb. 414, 250 N.W. 547 (1933). Bank receiving deposit of funds of school district treasurer, who is also active managing officer of bank, holds such funds as trustee. Lincoln Nat. Bank & Trust Co. v. School District No. 79 of Boyd County, 124 Neb. 538, 247 N.W. 433 (1933). Mandamus lies to compel performance of duty by district treasurers. Leonard v. State ex rel. Tressler, 67 Neb. 635, 93 N.W. 988 (1903). Bank receiving deposit by treasurer becomes trustee for district. State v. Midland State Bank, 52 Neb. 1, 71 N.W. 1011 (1897). Warrant must be properly drawn and countersigned. Montgomery v. State ex rel. Thompson, 35 Neb. 655, 53 N.W. 568 (1892); Donnelly v. Duras, 11 Neb. 283, 9 N.W. 45 (1881). District cannot release treasurer from liability for money lost or misapplied. Ward v. School Dist. No. 15 of Colfax County, 10 Neb. 293, 4 N.W. 1001 (1880).
NE Code § 79-588 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 79 - Schools|79-588 - Class III or IV school district; treasurer; records and reports required; delivery upon expiration of office.

79-588.  Class III or IV school district; treasurer; records and reports required; delivery upon expiration of office.The treasurer of a Class III or IV school district shall keep a record in which the treasurer shall enter all the money received and disbursed by him or her, specifying particularly (1) the source from which money has been received, (2) to what fund it belongs, and (3) the person or persons to whom and the object for which the same has been paid out. The treasurer shall present to the district, at each annual meeting, a report in writing containing a statement of all money received during the preceding year and of the disbursement made with the items of such disbursements and exhibit the vouchers therefor. At the close of the treasurer's term of office, he or she shall settle with the school board and shall hand over to his or her successor the records and all receipts, vouchers, orders, and papers coming into his or her hands as treasurer of the district, together with all money remaining in his or her hands as such treasurer.Source   Laws 1881, c. 78, subdivision IV, § 6, p. 347;   R.S.1913, § 6768;   C.S.1922, § 6309;   C.S.1929, § 79-406;   R.S.1943, § 79-406;   Laws 1949, c. 256, § 100, p. 726;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-461;   Laws 1996, LB 900, § 341;  Laws 1999, LB 272, § 81;  Laws 2018, LB377, § 53.  Annotations School district treasurer is bound to faithfully discharge duties of his office and to pay over to his successor the money in his hands which has not been otherwise legally disbursed. Thurston County v. Chmelka, 138 Neb. 696, 294 N.W. 857 (1940).