Lincoln Public Schools

Board of Education

The Lincoln Board of Education is committed to providing the highest quality education for all students in Lincoln Public Schools. 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.

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.

Meetings

Board meetings are normally held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Both meetings are held at 7 p.m. and are held in the Board Room of the Lincoln Public Schools District Offices, 5901 O Street.

Share Your 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:

Lincoln Board of Education
Lincoln Public Schools
P.O. Box 82889
Lincoln, NE 68501

Meeting Broadcasts

All Board meetings are televised live on cable channel 21. All meetings are rebroadcast the following Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. on cable channel 21.

School Board Members

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Kathy Danek

District 1
Term Expires: May 2013

Contact Info
4261 Knox
Lincoln, NE 68504
Home Phone: 464-8549
email: kdanek@lps.org

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Richard Meginnis

District 2
Term Expires: May 2011

Contact Info
2720 Katy Circle
Lincoln, NE 68506
Home Phone: 489-2745
email: rmegin@lps.org

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Barbara A. Baier

District 3
Term Expires: May 2013

Contact Info
2740 A Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
Home Phone: 475-7291
email: bbaier@lps.org

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Ed Zimmer

District 4
Term Expires: May 2011

Contact Info
3350 M Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Home Phone: 430-7814
email: ezimmer@lps.org

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Kevin Keller

District 5
Term Expires: May 2013

Contact Info
7200 Grand Oaks Drive
Lincoln, NE 68516
Home Phone: 327-8432
email: kkeller2@lps.org

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Lillie Larsen

Vice President

District 6
Term Expires: May 2011

Contact Info
4041 Thorn Court
Lincoln, NE 68520
Home Phone: 488-7038
email: llarsen@lps.org

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Don Mayhew

President

District 7
Term Expires: May 2013

Contact Info
5041 South 30 Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
Home Phone: 421-1491
email: dmayhew@lps.org

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E. Susan Gourley

Superintendent of Schools

Contact Info
5901 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Work Phone: 436-1601
email: sgourley@lps.org

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James Gessford

Legal Counsel to
Board of Education

Contact Info
Suite 1400
233 South 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Work Phone: 476-9200

Board Book (Agenda and Materials)

Board Minutes

Video Podcast

2009 Board Meeting Dates

  • May 12
  • May 18, Organizational Meeting
  • May 26
  • June 9
  • June 23
  • July 28
  • August 11
  • August 25
  • September 8
  • September 22
  • October 13
  • October 27
  • November 10
  • November 24
  • December 8