LPS to review proposed $324,000 superintendent contract

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Public Schools is set to review the proposed contract for the new superintendent on March 8.

The proposed contract for Paul Gausman is a three-year agreement with a base annual salary of $324,000.

Gausman previously received a 7-0 vote in favor of his appointment on Feb. 22 from the Lincoln Board of Education.

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At Lincoln Public Schools there are no additional compensation benefits in the superintendent contract for things like annuities, bonuses, incentives, or performance pay.

The contract also indicates that Gausman’s benefits, like health insurance and leave, will be in line with the other administrators in Lincoln Public Schools.

More infromation on the proposed contract can be found on the LPS website under the superintendent tab.

The total estimated compensation of $383,591 excludes the legally required employer contributions towards state retirement, FICA and Medicare.

The March 8th Board of Education will be live-streamed for the public to watch.

Gausman will officially begin his duties at Lincoln Public Schools on July 1, with opportunities over the next several months to meet with and engage the different stakeholders. Gausman will replace Steve Joel, who finishes a 37-year career in education with his retirement in June.