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Dr. Paul Gausman press conference

Dr. Paul Gausman, superintendent of Sioux City Community Schools, speaks during a news conference Feb. 23 at the district's Educational Service Center after he was chosen to be Lincoln Public Schools' next superintendent.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal file photo

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Dr. Paul Gausman, Superintendent of Sioux City Community Schools, speaks during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at the district's Educational Service Center. Tuesday, the Lincoln Public Schools district in Lincoln, Nebraska, named Gausman as its next superintendent.

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Photos: Sioux City superintendent Paul Gausman through the years

Dr. Paul Gausman

Sioux City Community School District's new superintendent, Paul Gausman, standing outside the administrative office building on Pierce Street, Wednesday, July 9, 2008.

Jerry Mennenga, Sioux City Journal

2015 Tri-State Governors' Conference

Paul Gausman, Superintendent of Sioux City Community Schools, left, talks with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, right, as Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, center rear, speaks with an attendee during the 14th Tri-State Governors' Conference held Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at the Marina Inn in South Sioux City, Nebraska. The conference, featuring Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, is sponsored by the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

2016 Weight Loss Challenge final

Sioux City Community Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman and Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President Chris McGowan, kid around over a King Bing candy bar while posing for a photo Monday, April 25, 2016, at the Sioux City Journal offices in Sioux City, Iowa. The men are part of a group that have joined to challenge each other to lose weight in the new year in combination with a fundraiser for the United Way of Siouxland.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

Superintendent Paul Gausman speaks during a welcome back event held for Sioux City Community Schools staff Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at the Long Lines Family Recreation Center. The first day of classes for Sioux City's public schools is Thursday.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

Superintendent Paul Gausman leads members of his cabinet in a rap during a welcome back event held for Sioux City Community Schools staff Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at the Long Lines Family Recreation Center. Doing his solo, is John Beck, director of assessment. The first day of classes for Sioux City's public schools is Thursday.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Branstad Bullying Panel

Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman speaks during Gov. Terry Brandstad's Bullying Prevention Listening Tour at West High School in Sioux City, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.

Dawn J. Sagert, Sioux City Journal

Branstad Bullying Panel

Sioux City Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman, center, looks on as Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, left, reacts while speaking with West High student Stephanie Diaz, right, following Reynolds' and Gov. Terry Brandstad's Bullying Prevention Listening Tour at West High School in Sioux City, Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. Reynolds met Diaz on a previous visit as she met with STEM students and instructional coaches in 2013.

Dawn J. Sagert, Sioux City Journal

Bryant Elementary First Day

Superintendent Paul Gausman talks with students at Bryant Elementary School in Sioux City, Iowa, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.

Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal

Bryant Elementary community meeting

Sioux City Schools superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman talks to Jason McCauley and Kerri Bantz during a community meeting at Bryant Elementary School Tuesday, January 28, 2014.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

Career Academy expansion

Sioux City (Iowa) Superintendent Paul Gausman (left) talks in 2018 about the school district's plans to convert a former call center into a career academy that now serves 2,000 students.

Sioux City (Iowa) Journal file photo

Dr. Paul Gausman

Sioux City Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman speaks about the potential closing of Central High School during a meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

Sioux City Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman speaks about the potential closing of Central High School during a meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

Christensen teacher of the year

Sioux City teacher Dewey Christensen reacts as superintendent Paul Gausman speaks in Christensen's classroom Thursday, April 14, 2011. Christensen was named the Sioux City Community Schools' teacher of the year in a surprise ceremony in his East High School classroom Thursday. also shown are Christensen's grandchildren, Anniston Watson, 1, and Caleb Sassman, 9, and Christensen's mother, Erma Christensen.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Gov. Culver speaks in Sioux City concerning John Morrell

Sioux City Community School district superintendent Paul Gausman addresses Iowa Gov. Chet Culver, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in the council chambers concerning the closing of the John Morrell plant and how it affects the school district.

Jerry Mennenga, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

Sioux City Superintendent Paul Gausman performs on the conga drums during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in 2009.

Sioux City (Iowa) Journal file photo

East Graduation

Sioux City schools Superintendent Paul Gausman embraces his son Trevor Gausman during the East High School graduation ceremony at Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, May, 26, 2015.

Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

Dr. Paul Gausman, Sioux City Community Schools Superintendent, rehearses in preparation for the 50th anniversary concert of the Sioux City rock group The Velaires. Although not a member of the original group, Gausman will sit in on several songs for the concert.

Joanne Fox, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

From left, Gene Ambroson on keyboard, Oscar Ortiz (in black) on rhythm guitar, Dr. Paul Gausman, Sioux City Community Schools Superintendent, Mike King on vocals and bass guitar and Bob Dawdy on lead guitar rehearse in preparation for the 50th anniversary concert of the Sioux City rock group The Velaires. Although not a member of the original group, Gausman will sit in on several songs for the concert.

Joanne Fox, Sioux City Journal

First day of school 2017

Sioux City Superintendent Paul Gausman has traditionally provided breakfast and waved to bus drivers on the first day of each school year.

Sioux City (Iowa) Journal file photo

First day of school 2017

Dr. Paul Gausman, superintendent of the Sioux City Community School District, waves to bus drivers as they leave for their routes early Wednesday morning, Aug, 23, 2017, the first day of classes of the school year. Gausman has provided breakfast and waved to drivers on the first day each year since he was hired in 2008.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Home favorite things Paul Gausman

Some of Sioux city Community Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman's favorite things are shown

Earl Horlyk, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

Sioux City Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman talks to the team during a welcome home ceremony for the North High girls basketball team Sunday, March 8, 2009.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

Martin Luther King Jr. rememberance

Sioux City Community Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman, left, plays conga drums with members of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Consecrated Mass Choir band during Martin Luther King Jr. day activities held Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at East Middle School in Sioux City.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

Sioux City Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman plays drums during a rock concert for students at Leeds Elementary Tuesday, March 31, 2009. The concert was a reward for the students who surpassed their reading goal. The 620 students read a total of 280,516 minutes, their goal was 211,250 minutes.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

New teacher training

Teachers listen to a presentation by superintendent Paul Gausman during a training session for new Sioux City Public School teachers held Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at North Middle School.

Tim Hynds Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman

Washington, D.C.-based federal education lawyer David De Schryver (l) Superintendent Paul Gausman and other members of the Sioux City Community School District on the latest congressional activity, specifically on No Child Left Behind.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

Paul Gausman

Sioux City schools Superintendent Paul Gausman talks during an interview at his office in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.

Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal

Paul Gausman Editorial Board

Sioux City School Superintendent Paul Gausman speaks about the upcoming Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) tax levy election before the Sioux City Journal Editorial Board at the Journal in Sioux City, Iowa on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014.

Dawn J. Sagert, Sioux City Journal

Paul Gausman Editorial Board

Sioux City School Superintendent Paul Gausman speaks about the upcoming Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) tax levy election before the Sioux City Journal Editorial Board at the Journal in Sioux City, Iowa on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014.

Dawn J. Sagert, Sioux City Journal

North High science addition

North High School Science Center 4200 Cheyenne Blvd. North High School students, along with Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman, Sioux City Community School District’s Board of Directors, and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce celebrate the 30,000 square-foot science addition at the high school. Sioux City’s three high schools – North, West and East – each received a state-of-the-art science addition made possible through the 1-cent sales tax and community donations.

Photo courtesy Siouxland Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Paul Gausman

The Sioux City Community School District’s Year 13 program celebrates its new home on the campus of Western Iowa Tech Community College. The program, which was previously at the Central Campus, serves students with mild to moderate mental disabilities, ages 18-21 and focuses on community based instruction in the areas of: adult living, working and leisure situations. The students, Adam Petersen and Molly Murphy, are featured with Dr. Paul Gausman, the district superintendent.

Photo courtesy Siouxland Chamber of Commerce

Sioux City School District Administration Offices

Sioux City School District Administration Offices 627 Fourth St., Sioux City Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman is shown cutting the ribbon for the Sioux City Community School District’s Educational Service Center, which moved to downtown Sioux City after more than 70 years at is previous location. The Educational Service Center houses the district’s offices of administration, educational equity, finance, human resources, instruction, and technology; as well as the English as a Second Language and Health Occupations programs for students.

Photo Courtesy of Siouxland Chamber of Commerce

School Board Bryant Elementary

Sioux City School District superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman speaks during a school board work session to view new plans for Bryant Elementary Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

School Board Bryant Elementary

Sioux City School District superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman speaks during a school board work session to view new plans for Bryant Elementary Thursday, January 16, 2014.

Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal

Sioux City schools staff meeting

Dr. Paul Gausman, superintendent of Sioux City Community schools reacts while interviewing Washington Elementary students Ethan, kindergarten, and Isabella, second grade, Ford during a all-district meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the Long Lines Family Center in Sioux City. The district held the meeting to welcome staff to the start of the 2010-2011 school year.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Sioux City schools staff meeting

Dr. Paul Gausman, superintendent of Sioux City Community schools, hands a Transformers toy to incoming Washington Elementary School kindergarten-student Ethan Ford after interviewing him on stage during a all-district meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the Long Lines Family center in Sioux City. The district held the meeting to welcome staff to the start of the 2010-2011 school year.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Sioux City schools staff meeting

Dr. Paul Gausman, superintendent of Sioux City Community Schools, speaks during a all-district meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the Long Lines Family Center in Sioux City. The district held the meeting to welcome staff to the start of the 2010-2011 school year.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

School replacement meeting

Sioux City Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman speaks during a public meeting held Monday, May 7, 2012, to discuss options for replacing several Sioux City elementary schools.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

School replacement meeting

Community members listen as Sioux City Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman speaks during a meeting held Monday, May 7, 2012, to discuss options for replacing several Sioux City elementary schools.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

School replacement meeting

Clark Elementary School parent Cathi Swan speaks during the public comment portion of a meeting held Monday, May 7, 2012, by the Sioux City Community School District to discuss options for replacing several Sioux City elementary schools. Listening in the background is school superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Sioux City virtual school

Paul Gausman, Superintendent of the Sioux City Community School District, speaks during a news conference in 2021

Sioux City Journal file photo

Sioux City virtual school 1

Paul Gausman, superintendent of the Sioux City Community School District, speaks during a news conference in 2021. Gausman will take over as superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools this summer. 

Sioux City (Iowa) Journal file photo

Sioux City School Board

Sioux City School superintendent Paul Gausman speaks during a meeting in Sioux City, Iowa on Monday, April 10, 2017.

Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal

Spalding Park School

Incoming first-grader Aubrie Bradstreet, left, reacts as superintendent Paul Gausman, right, tells her that her classroom will be airconditioned during a public tour of Sioux City's Spalding Park Elementary School, 4101 Stone Ave., held Monday, July 30, 2012. The new building is substantially completed and ready for the first day of classes on Aug. 16th.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Spalding Park School

Superintendent Paul Gausman leads a group during a public tour of Sioux City's Spalding Park Elementary School, 4101 Stone Ave., held Monday, July 30, 2012. The new building is substantially completed and ready for the first day of classes on Aug. 16th.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Sunnyside Elementary Blue Ribbon

Paul Gausman, Sioux City schools Superintendent, talks to students before a ceremony at Sunnyside Elementary in Sioux City, Iowa on Tuesday, Sept., 29, 2015. The elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon School for overall academic excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.

Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal

Sioux City teacher of the year Jamey Bryce

Leeds Elementary School teacher Jamey Bryce gets a hug from Sioux City Community School District human resources director and former Leeds Elementary principal Rita Vannatta during a surprise assembly at the school Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Bryce, a second-grade teacher at the Sioux City, Iowa, school was named as the Sioux City Community School District's 2015 teacher of the year. At right is school superintendent Paul Gausman.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Walk to school day

Sioux City Community Schools superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman, left, walks to Washington School with students and their families during a walk to school day Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at the Sioux City school. The walk to school event was held to promote safe routes to school as well as healthy physical activity.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Sioux City West High School Graduation

Dr. Paul Gausman, superintendent of schools for the Sioux City Community School District, lists accomplishments achieved by the graduating class of 2021 from Sioux City West High School during their commencement ceremony at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa, Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Jesse Brothers Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman press conference

Paul Gausman, Superintendent of Sioux City Community Schools, speaks during a news conference in February after being named superintendent in Lincoln.

Sioux City Journal file photo

Dr. Paul Gausman press conference

Dr. Paul Gausman, superintendent of Sioux City Community Schools, speaks during a news conference Feb. 23 at the district's Educational Service Center after he was chosen to be Lincoln Public Schools' next superintendent.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal file photo

Dr. Paul Gausman press conference

Dr. Paul Gausman, Superintendent of Sioux City Community Schools, attaches news microphones to his jacket before speaking at a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at the district's Educational Service Center. Tuesday, the Lincoln Public Schools district in Lincoln Nebraska named Gausman as their next superintendent.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Dr. Paul Gausman press conference

Dr. Paul Gausman, Superintendent of Sioux City Community Schools, speaks during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at the district's Educational Service Center. Tuesday, the Lincoln Public Schools district in Lincoln Nebraska named Gausman as their next superintendent.

Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal

Contact the writer at zhammack@journalstar.com or 402-473-7225. On Twitter @zach_hammack

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