LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Public Schools board has chosen a permanent leader for the district.

The school board voted Tuesday to give interim Superintendent John Skretta the job on a permanent basis.

It was a unanimous decision, with a standing ovation by everyone in the meeting.

Skretta was tapped as the interim superintendent in January to replace Paul Gausman.

He was expected to lead the district during an 18-month search for a permanent superintendent.

But the LPS board was satisfied with Skretta’s performance and said giving him the job would avoid a costly search .

“When you have it right in front of you, you don’t need to look any further,” board member Annie Mumgaard said.

Under the contract, Skretta will earn $333,720 this school year.

He said he will focus on

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