Lincoln Public Schools announces next superintendent
The Lincoln Board of Education voted 7-0 to appoint Paul Gausman as next superintendent of LPS
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Board of Education voted 7-0 Tuesday night at its regular Board meeting to appoint Paul Gausman as the next superintendent for Lincoln Public Schools.
Gausman will replace Dr. Steve Joel, who announced his retirement in September 2021.
Gausman has been the superintendent for Sioux City Community School District since 2014, during which time the school district has seen significant gains in academic achievement and the graduation rate.
Board members praised all four of the finalists, which also included Peter Licata, south regional superintendent for the Palm Beach County School District in Boca Raton, Fla.; Jami Jo Thompson, superintendent for Norfolk Public Schools in Norfolk, Neb.; and Antwan Wilson, assistant professor for Nebraska Wesleyan University and chief executive officer of Schoolwise Educational Consulting.
However, Gausman stood out among those candidates.
Board Vice President Don Mayhew: “For me, Dr. Gausman rose to the top of a very talented field. His experience, his relevance, his vision is compelling…he told us he has spent his career preparing for this job.”
Gausman’s official start date is July 1, 2022, but will be engaging with the Lincoln community in various ways before then.
