Governmental Relations and Community Engagement ­Committee of the Board Calendar and Work Plan

The Lincoln Board of Education is committed to effectively communicating its positions on proposed legislation to the Nebraska Legislature and other governmental entities. The Board may also direct the Superintendent to prepare and introduce legislation on its behalf. Annual legislative guidelines will be reviewed and presented to the Board, detailing the procedures to be followed in carrying out the lobbying effort during the legislative session.

Board Members: Piyush Srivastav (Chair), Barb Baier and Mara Krivohlavek
Associate Superintendent of Civic Engagement: Brad Jacobsen
Support Staff: Sapphire Munford

Governmental Relations Meetings

The Governmental Relations and Civic Engagement (GRACE) Committee is responsible for managing the organization’s engagement with legislative and civic processes. Meetings are scheduled monthly, with additional meetings held as required during the legislative session. Its duties include:

Legislative and Policy Development

  • Monitoring relevant Interim Studies, including necessary research and preparation for potential testimony.
  • Monitoring, reporting on, and preparing for hearings on newly proposed bills.
  • Drafting and working on amendments for currently proposed legislation.
View LPS testimony on bills

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

  • Reporting on meetings and collaborative work with Senators, Representatives, and other outside agencies.
  • Gathering and reporting on information related to potential local or federal issues that may impact the organization.

Civic and Election Cycle Monitoring

Tracking and reporting on issues surrounding the election cycle and their potential impact on governmental relations.