HERSHEY, Neb. — The Hershey Public Schools Board of Education has once again been recognized among the top governing bodies in Nebraska. At the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) Area Membership Meeting in North Platte on Sept. 3, the Board received the NASB Board of Excellence Award for the 2024–2025 school year.
Hershey was one of only 14 boards statewide to earn the award this year. Even more impressive, the district has now received the honor seven consecutive years, every year since 2018–2019 — a distinction achieved by only a handful of school boards across the state.
The NASB Board of Excellence Award is designed to highlight boards that go above and beyond in leadership, learning, and advocacy. To qualify, members must complete professional development, hold a goal-planning retreat to strengthen governance, and participate in the NASB Delegate Assembly, which shapes statewide education policy.
“Earning this award once is a significant accomplishment — earning it seven years in a row demonstrates a remarkable commitment to strong governance and student success,” NASB officials noted.
The Hershey Board of Education includes:
- Steve Koch, President
- Yvette Troyer, Vice President
- Jodi Seamann, Secretary
- Jason Bode, Treasurer
- Tim Berntson
- Amy Wolfskill
Individual Honors
In addition to the group recognition, several board members were honored through NASB’s Award of Achievement Program:
- Jodi Seamann – Level VII
- Yvette Troyer – Level VII
- Amy Wolfskill – Level V
- Steve Koch – Level X
- Jason Bode – Level V
- Tim Berntson – Level IV
Hershey Public Schools congratulated its board members on the achievement, thanking them for their dedication to excellence, continuous learning, and ensuring quality education for all students.