The interim tag could be removed from superintendent John Skretta’s title. The Lincoln Board of Education will consider making Skretta the permanent leader of the district at the next regular meeting on Sept. 9.
Skretta was appointed to serve as interim superintendent in January through June 2026 after the retirement announcement of Paul Gausman. Skretta joined Lincoln Public Schools in July 2024 as the associate superintendent of civic engagement.
Board President Bob Rauner said the last eight months gave the Board confidence in removing interim from the title and proposing the contract amendment, eliminating the need for a costly search process.
“Based on significant board interactions and observations, and uniformly positive community and staff input, the Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education now wishes to remove the interim title and employ Dr. John Skretta as the full-time superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools,” Rauner says.
“Dr. Skretta’s extensive experience, from his roots as an LPS teacher to his exemplary service as a superintendent and ESU chief administrator, makes him the ideal choice. Given his impressive track record and the significant progress he’s already made, a time-consuming and costly search process would be redundant and unnecessary.”
The Board will vote on a two-year contract. The proposed superintendent’s salary for the 2025-2026 school year does not include an increase and remains the same as what Skretta was earning as interim superintendent at $333,720 per year.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue serving in such an important leadership role and privileged to work in an amazing district,” Skretta says. “We have an awesome team in LPS dedicated at every level to making a positive difference on a daily basis for students, families and community. I am grateful to the Board of Education for the confidence in my work.”