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Superintendent resigns; Board starts replacement search

What happened
The Board accepted Superintendent Bruce Smith’s resignation effective January 1, 2027, then declared the vacancy, ordered a screening committee and hired KSBA to assist with the search.
Why it matters to families
The search will determine district leadership after January 1, 2027.
The evidence
The August 6 action page records acceptance of Bruce Smith’s resignation effective January 1, 2027; August 13 records the vacancy declaration, screening committee and KSBA assistance.
The source
August 13, 2026 Board action recordSee the full record for Lincoln County Schools.
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