The Butler County Extension Board serves as an advocate for Nebraska Extension in Butler County. Members of the board are appointed by the Butler County Board of Supervisors. The Extension Board provides guidance to Extension staff in establishing and accomplishing Extension education program goals and objectives.
Extension Board members must be registered voters. Members represent the views of residents in their respective area, and attend meetings on a regular basis for which they receive monetary compensation. The Extension Board is responsible for developing extension program objectives and goals to meet the needs of Butler County residents. Board members work with the Extension staff to prioritize, plan and evaluate Extension educational activities for youth and adults. The Butler County Extension Board is responsible to the Butler County Board of Supervisors for county funds, grants, fees, and other sources of funds used by the Butler County Extension program.
Butler County Extension Board Application
Butler County Extension Board Members
President: Elizabeth Sarno, Linwood; District 1
Vice President: Kirstin Bailey, Brainard; District 6
Secretary: Amy Slama; Rising City; District 3
Board Member: Laurie Schmid, Bellwood; District 2
Board Member: Jenna Lange, David City, District 4
Board Member: Jackie Hoeft, David City; District 5
Board Member: Rachel Niemann, Dwight; District 7
Board Member: Tiffany Allen, David City; 4-H Council Representative