2024 Boards and Commissions

Board of Educational Lands and Funds

General Information

Formal Name:Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Contact Person:Kelly L. Sudbeck
Purpose:Serve as Trustee and manager of the lands given to the State in trust by the Federal Government to support the public Schools.
How Many Affectable:blank
How Many Served:All public school students
Year Created:1867
Year Active:1867
Sunset Date:None

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Nebraska Constitution Art. VII, Sec. 6,7,8,9; NEB.REV.STAT. Sec. 72-201et.seq, and 301et.seq.
Parent Agency:None

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:5
Who Appoints:Governor
Legislative Approval:Yes
Qualifications Of Members:blank
Per Diem:$50.00 per day when performing Board business
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:5 years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 21-22:12
Held FY 21-22:12
Required FY 22-23:12
Held FY 22-23:12
Required FY 23-24:12
Held FY 23-24:12

Operations

Support Staff:18
Shared or Separate:blank
FY 21-22 Budget:$20,998,632.00
FY 22-23 Budget:$21,071,370.00
FY 23-24 Budget:$21,071,370.00
Other Funding Sources:Income from operations (no taxes)
Spending Authority:NEB.REV.STAT. section 72-201 et.seq.

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2020:Paid approximately $232,000,000.00 into the public schools. Saved the same amount in real estate taxes for all Counties in the State.