LOCATION
Yutan Public Schools, a K-12 system, is located in Saunders County and includes the towns of Yutan, Leshara, and Wann. The Yutan school district is 15 miles from Omaha and 45 minutes from Lincoln.

Yutan Elementary School
902 2nd St.  Yutan, NE 68073              Phone:  (402) 625-2141
Yutan High School
1200 2nd St.  Yutan, NE 68073            Phone:  (402) 625-2241
Superintendent's Office
1200 2nd St.  Yutan, NE 68073          Phone:  (402) 625-2243

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
School - Based Preschool - During the 2008-09 school year we started a school-based preschool program.  During the 08-09 term, we offered a morning session of preschool to 20 students.

We are excited for the 2009-2010 school year when we will expand our preschool program to offer both a morning and afternoon session.  We offer an outstanding program that includes play along with academics.  Creative Curriculum is used in our preschool classroom.  Our preschool students are also able to participate in PE, Music, Art, and Library just like the rest of our elementary students.

If you would like more information about our preschool program, please contact Mr. Knippelmeyer or Mrs. Craven at the elementary school; 625-2141.

Ryan Knippelmeyer, Elementary Principal, rknippelmeyer@esu2.org
Jenn Craven, Preschool Teacher, jcraven@esu2.org

Kindergarten Classes -Yutan Public Schools has all-day kindergarten classes.  Kindergarten Round-Up is held each April.  A student must be five years of age by October 15th to be eligible to enroll.

Elementary Curriculum-The K-6 curriculum is a comprehensive curriculum covering the core subjects of math, science, social studies, and language arts.  Art, physical education, vocal and instrumental music, library, and computer technology are also covered in our curriculum.

Secondary Curriculum-The 7-12 curriculum includes subject areas such as art, business & computer technology, English, family & consumer science, industrial technology, math, vocal and instrumental music, science, psychology, physical education, Spanish, and social studies.

Special Education -Special education services are available through Yutan Public Schools for all resident children ages 0-21 years of age.  Any services the school cannot provide locally will be contracted through other agencies.

Special Programs-Many other special programs are offered through Yutan Public Schools.  Some of these programs are K-12 counseling, drug and alcohol prevention, long distance learning, gifted programs, college credit, work study, and others.

Extra Curricular Activities -Yutan students are given the opportunity to achieve outside of the classroom through extracurricular activities provided by our school system.  There are programs available in music.  drama, sports, speech, and Student Council.

MEALS / BUS
School Lunch Program- Meals are served daily to 450 students.  These daily hot lunches are available to K-6 students for $1.75 and 7-12 students for  $2.00 per meal.  Free and reduced price lunches are available by submitting an application through the building principal's office. Salad bar is available to 5th and 6th grade students. They must purchase a regular school lunch in order to purchase the salad bar for 25 cents.

School Breakfast Program- Breakfast is served daily at the elementary and high schools between 7:30 and 8:00.  It is open to both high school and elementary students. Cost for the 2009-2010 school year is elementary- $1.10 and high school- $1.15.  Students may apply for free and reduced price meals by submitting an application through the principal's office.

Transportaion- Rural students in the Yutan community are provided bus transportation to and from school daily.

2007-2008 BUDGET

PROPERTY VALUATION:
2005-06           $140,202,804  (2.2% increase)
2006-07           $152,955,615 (9.06 % increase)
2007-08           $159,186,877  (4% increase)
STATE AID:
2005-06             $1,708,269 an increase of $404,114
2006-07             $2,030,953 an increase of $322,684
20007-08           $2,067,004  an increase of $36,051
2007-08 GENERAL FUND 
* General Fund Budget = $4,666,754    4% increase * *Allowable growth  5.5558% = $190,091
* 2007-08 unused budget authority = $30,148
DEPRECIATION FUND: 
2007-08   Transfer  $150,000
BOND FUND:  (Budget $273,420- refinanced in 2003)
SPECIAL BUILDING FUND:
2007-08     Budget $200,000  
*available for building and grounds needs, at the discretion of the School Board
* short and long term needs: roof repair and replacement,  HVAC unit replacement, 
*running track repairs, building space shortage problems. 
CAPITAL PURPOSE FUND:  (Budget $69,000)  Performance Contractor
***TOTAL RESERVES:     
2007-08:          :                               
Necessary Cash Reserve  $300,000
 Depreciation                         415,000
TOTAL                             xxx$715,000
Past 11 year comparisons:
  YEAR              LEVY           
1996-97           1.7876    5.7% decrease
1997-98           1.6798    6.0% decrease
1998-99           1.5473    7.9% decrease
1999-00           1.4412    6.7% decrease
2000-01           1.3558    5.9% decrease
2001-02           1.2492    7.6% decrease
2002-03           1.3163    5.4% increase
2003-04           1.2964    1.5% decrease
2004-05           1.3027      .5% increase
2005-06           1.2962      .2% decrease
2006-07           1.2870     .7% decrease
2007-08           1.2594     2.1% decrease
2007-08 Levy       
***General Fund  (.9186)  + Bond (.1718) + Building (.1257)  + Capital Use Fund (.0433) = $1.2594
*** 2.1% decrease from 2006-07 

Foundation   
The Yutan Public Schools Foundation provides scholarships, special use awards, teacher grant projects, and school projects' support to better educate the students of Yutan Public Schools.

They do this through memberships, memorials, donations, endowments, bequests, and fundraising. For information pertaining to the Yutan Public Schools Foundation, please contact Kevin Johnson at (402) 625-2243.