The Neligh-Oakdale Education Foundation was established in 1993 to provide support for special projects to enhance the field of education for students, staff, and the Neligh-Oakdale communities. Through the Foundation, we affirm and promote the vital importance and assurance of better education within our school district. The Foundation has provided nearly $14,000 in scholarship funds for graduates of Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools over the past years. The scholarships awarded are targeted for graduates entering various levels of post-secondary education and may be renewed pending successful completion of credit hours.
The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization which neither uses nor replaces the district's regular sources of tax revenue. A seven (7) member Board of Directors is composed of representatives from the Neligh-Oakdale communities.


Foundation Board of Directors


Rhonda Meyer, President 

Jeffrey M. Doerr, Secretary

Trish Smith, Treasurer

Sheleene Jonseth, Member

Jason Schindler, Member

Kim Lingenfelter, Member


Glen Morgan, Member


Why an Education Foundation?
There are valuable educational programs which cannot be funded through regular tax revenue or certain tax programs which cannot be expanded due to revenues being decreased by state and federal government. The Foundation can use donated funds, coupled with the expertise of the school district staff, to start or expand selected educational programs. Currently, the Foundation's primary function has been to fund scholarships. However, funds are needed to keep this practice a reality and perhaps expand the process to include special projects to enhance the learning opportunity for our youth.
Contributions
All gifts of money or property, either real or personal, are TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Your contribution to the Neligh-Oakdale Education Foundation may be used to initiate, strengthen, or recognize:

  • Scholarships to Neligh-Oakdale graduates
  • Academic and vocational programs
  • Technology education
  • Fine arts (music, art, drama)
  • Facilities and equipment

Your contribution may be...

  • Direct gifts of cash or securities
  • Memorial gifts to honor relatives or friends
  • Deferred gifts through bequests, trusts, or life insurance policies

• Special gifts to support a particular program designated by the donor
Insure the continuation of our proud tradition of Educational Excellence by contributing today.

Donations/contributions may be sent to:
  Neligh-Oakdale Education Foundation
Trish Smith , Treasurer

Post Office Box 149 Neligh, NE 68756