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Philosophy Statement
The Lincoln Board of Education is committed to providing the highest quality education for all Lincoln Public Schools students. The board sees the primary mission of the schools to be the development of responsible adults:
- who are productive citizens of a pluralistic community, nation and world;
- who are prepared to learn throughout their lives; and
- who are appreciative of the arts, history and culture.
The board holds the district staff accountable for achieving the schools' mission through the most effective and efficient use of available resources.
The board further recognizes that students in the Lincoln Public Schools are educated for the future and therefore expects the school district to be self-renewing, flexible and capable of adjusting to the needs of its various constituencies.
As the elected governing body of the school district, the board believes in sharing its decision-making processes with parents, students, other citizens and staff members.
Statement of Purpose
The Lincoln Board of Education supports the educational mission of the State of Nebraska. In accordance with this commitment, the board declares that it is the purpose of the Lincoln School District to:
- Offer each individual the opportunity to develop competence in the basic skills of communications, computations and knowledge of basic facts concerning the environment, history and society;
- Offer each individual the opportunity to develop higher order thinking and problem-solving skills by means of adequate preparation in mathematics, science, the social sciences and foreign languages and through appropriate and progressive use of technology;
- Inspire in each individual the ability and desire to continue learning throughout his or her life;
- Encourage knowledge and understanding of political society and democracy in order to foster active participation therein;
- Encourage the creative potential of each individual through exposure to the fine arts and humanities;
- Encourage a basic understanding of and aid the development of good health habits; and
- Offer each individual the opportunity for career exploration and awareness.
Goals for Students
The students in the Lincoln Public Schools enter school with diverse talents, interests and needs. Throughout the course of their public school education, students will have the opportunity to develop to their greatest potential. It is the intention of the Lincoln Public Schools that all students will achieve the following:
- Demonstrate competence and fluency in the essential skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, in the English language, and mathematics.
- Think critically and creatively, using higher order thinking skills to make decisions, solve problems, and create new perspectives and possibilities.
- Understand the important ideas from the arts, humanities, sciences, and mathematics, and understand the relationships among them.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for living in a democracy and becoming a contributing member of society.
- Understand and celebrate the diversity and interdependence of our pluralistic, multicultural community, nation, and world.
- Respect and care for themselves and others.
- Respect and care for the natural environment.
- Work with others productively and cooperatively.
- Develop the skills and attitudes essential to enter the work force.
- Become a lifelong learner.
Comments or Opinions?
Opinions may be expressed to the board in writing, and will be distributed to board members.
Written comments to the board may be addressed to:
- Superintendent of Schools
- Lincoln Public Schools
- P.O. Box 82889
- Lincoln, NE 68501
Process:
As the elected governing body of the school district, the board believes in sharing its decision-making processes with parents, students, other citizens and staff members. Board members are elected by district to four-year terms and serve without pay.
Board meetings are normally held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with all meetings being held at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in the Board Room of the Lincoln Public Schools District Offices, 5901 O Street.
All formal actions are taken at regular board meetings. Anyone interested in commenting on an item on the agenda may do so at the beginning of the board meeting without calling in advance. Persons wishing to talk to the board at the beginning of the meeting concerning an issue not on the agenda for that meeting may do so by calling the Superintendent’s Office at 436-1601 in advance of the meeting. Anyone wishing to address the board will also have an opportunity to do so at the conclusion of each meeting.
Board Meeting Broadcasts:
All board meetings are televised live on cable channel 21 and are rebroadcast the following Friday at 7 p.m. on cable channel 21.
School Board Members:
| District One | District Two | ||
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Kathy Danek 4261 Knox |
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Richard Meginnis 2720 Katy Circle |
| District Three | District Four | ||
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Barbara Baier 2740 A Street |
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Ed Zimmer 3350 M Street |
| District Five | District Six | ||
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Keith A. Prettyman 3811 Cape Charles Court |
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Lillie Larsen 641 Haverford Cir Lincoln, NE 68510 |
| District Seven | Superintendent of Schools | ||
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Don Mayhew 5041 South 30 Street Lincoln, NE 68516 |
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E. Susan Gourley 5901 O Street / 68510 |
| Attorney for the Board | |||
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James Gessford 233 South 13 Street, Suite 1400 |
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All meetings at 7pm unless otherwise noted
2008 Board Meeting Dates
- June 10
- June 24
- July 22
Only one meeting in July - August 12
- August 26
- September 9
- September 23
- October 14
- October 28
- November 11
- November 25
- December 9
Only one meeting in December
2009 Board Meeting Dates
- January 13
- January 27
- February 10
- February 24
- March 10
- March 24
- April 14
- April 28
- May 12
- May 18
Organizational Meeting - May 26