Lincoln Public Schools Names New Superintendent Amid Leadership Transition
In an unexpected turn of events, the leadership at Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) has undergone a significant change. Dr. Skretta has been appointed as the superintendent, following an impressive six-month period where he demonstrated exemplary performance without requiring any assistance. This move was confirmed by Rauner, who stated, “We are fortunate to have a dedicated and highly-skilled executive team at Lincoln Public Schools.”
Meanwhile, the former superintendent, Gausman, expressed his pride in serving the district and extended his best wishes to all. He noted, “In our agreement, the District wanted assurance that my expertise and experience would be available to them via an on-call basis, through the remainder of my term as Superintendent Emeritus.”
Gausman joined LPS in the summer of 2022 after a comprehensive four-month national search. His initial salary was reported to be the highest of any superintendent in Nebraska at that time. His resignation, which came unexpectedly in the middle of the school year and well before the end of his contract, was influenced by his desire to explore new opportunities after two decades as a superintendent…