Superintendent Search Process
September 27, LPS Superintendent Steve Joel announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2021–2022 school year. The Lincoln Board of Education started the search for the next superintendent with the selection of a search firm on November 9. There will be plenty of opportunities for staff, students, parents and community members to engage in the process.
Meet Our Finalists
Four finalists have been announced for the Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent position. Public presentations will be made on February 1 and 4. Learn more here.
Leadership Profile Report
This report presents the findings of the Leadership Profile Assessment conducted by Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) from November 2021 through January 2022 for the new superintendent of the Lincoln Public School. The data was obtained from input the HYA consultants received when they met with individuals and groups in either individual interviews or focus group settings and from the results of the online survey completed by stakeholders.
Survey Results
The community was encouraged to participate in a survey during the first 3 weeks of December 2021. The results of that survey are available here.
Questions about the Process?
If you have additional questions or comments about the process please contact any of the following representatives from our search firm, Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA).
Resources
The Timeline
October–November 2021
- Select Search Firm
November 2021
- Search firm begins accepting candidate applications
December 2021
- Search firm holds community input sessions
January 2022
- Slate of candidates presented to Board on January 25
February 2022
- Board and community interview finalists
- Board approves new superintendent
April–June 2022
- New superintendent begins transition
