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Lincoln K-12 Schools board approves 4-week advertisement for superintendent search
Summary
The Lincoln K-12 Schools board voted to post a four-week advertisement for a superintendent opening, appointed two contact people to coordinate with the chosen vendor, and discussed vendor fees, background-check inclusion, and a target closing date in late January or Feb. 1.
The Lincoln K-12 Schools board voted to advertise for a superintendent for four weeks and named two board contacts to coordinate with the vendor, the board said during a regular meeting.
The Chair summarized options the board had reviewed, saying the district previously worked with a vendor who quoted about $7,000 plus expenses and did not include background checks in that fee. A board member reported contacting Coliva Law Office and another local provider, who quoted about $6,000 for a package that the speaker said included background and reference checks and broader advertising, including posting on OPI.
Board members debated timetable and services. One member said vendors recommended posting in January with a 4–6 week window; another urged posting immediately so Lincoln could compete with neighboring districts that had already begun hiring. The board discussed whether paying a higher fee might attract better candidates and whether some search elements (such as applicant intake or background checks) could be handled internally to reduce cost.
A committee member moved to post a four-week advertisement, appoint Brenda and Kathy as the district contact people to work with the vendor, and begin the process; the Chair called for a voice vote and members responded "aye," approving the motion. The motion did not include a recorded roll-call tally in the transcript; the board asked the designated contacts to finalize the job description and expected the vendor to send a contract to sign.
Members also discussed salary and budget constraints for the superintendent position, noting trade-offs between part-time and full-time arrangements and the likelihood that a stronger salary would draw more qualified candidates. The transcript included a salary-range reference that was not clear in the audio; the board did not adopt a definitive salary range during this discussion.
Next steps recorded by the board: finalize and send the district job description to the vendor, have the vendor post the advertisement (including OPI listing), and circulate the vendor contract for signature. The board left other search details — final salary range and interview scheduling — to subsequent action by the appointed contact people and a future board meeting.
