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Seven smiling adults, four women and three men, stand together in the Lincoln Public Schools board room. They are professionally dressed, with United States and Nebraska state flags visible in the background.

Highlights of the February 11 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting

Lincoln Public Schools

February 11, 2025

The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.

Special reports, presentations and celebrations of success

Betsy Barent - Lincoln Public Schools K-12 Curriculum Specialist

Lincoln Public Schools K-12 Curriculum Specialist Betsy Barent was recently honored by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science with the Catalyst Award, the organization’s highest honor recognizing contributions to science education in Nebraska.

LPS Grow Your Own Career Pathways update

LPS Emerging Educators Empowerment Specialist Barb Miller and Director of Early Childhood Cara Lucas-Richt gave an update to the Board on the Para to Educator Pathway Apprenticeship and the Early Childhood Avenues programs. LPS currently has three different Para to Special Education Teacher Cadres.

First reading

Policy update - 4880

Policy 4880 has been updated to provide greater specificity and clarification regarding the District’s anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies. The Board will hold a second reading and vote at the next meeting.

Revised student calendar for 2025-2026 school year

The proposed alteration shifts the calendar to include students’ first day of school being Tuesday, Aug. 12. To make up the day, Friday, Oct. 10, will become a student school day. The Board will hold a second reading at the next meeting.

Proposed negotiated agreement with the Lincoln Education Association

The tentative agreement provides a total compensation package increase of 3.80 percent for the 2025-26 school year, with the base salary increasing from $48,556 to $49,556. The Board will hold a second reading and vote at the next regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Second reading

Newly annexed property - school attendance areas

The Board held a second reading and voted to approve the assignments for the newly annexed area of S 84th St. & Van Dorn St. to Maxey Elementary School, Lux Middle School, and East High School.

State 21st Century Community Learning Center continuation and new grant applications

The Board held a second reading and voted to approve the applications for CLC grant renewals at Calvert, Arnold, McPhee and Norwood Park elementary schools; Park and Dawes middle schools; and North Star High School.

Informational items and reports

Superintendent Update

Interim Superintendent John Skretta gave an update to the Board, highlighting the Annual Spelling Bee at Culler Middle School and future educator day at The Career Academy. Skretta also introduced incoming Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement Brad Jacobsen.

Public comment

There were no individuals that addressed the Board during public comment.

Glimpses of LPS

We open every Board meeting with a video that highlights LPS. Tuesday’s Glimpses featured the first annual show choir competition at Standing Bear High School.