Statement from Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus

March 13^th School Board meeting regarding his contract extension to the maximum three years

It is an honor and a privilege serving as Superintendent of the Los Alamos Public Schools.  Along with incredible students and parents, we have outstanding teachers, school leaders, and staff supporting the learning process. I enjoy working with the whole team.

I accept the School Board’s contract extension and salary raise proposal, only after we identify funds to provide a much-needed raise for all LAPS staff.

My leadership priorities for the remainder of this school year include exceeding expectations in the LAPS Strategic Plan, developing a fiscally-responsible budget proposal for the 2018-19 school year, and “finishing strong” with success for every single student.  As part of continuous improvement for LAPS, I will provide meaningful end-of-year feedback for our school leaders.

For next year, I will work with the School Board to update the Strategic Plan, serve as instructional leader for the Los Alamos Public Schools, direct prudent fiscal management, support student and staff well-being, and help “take LAPS to the next level of excellence.”

I plan to celebrate and honor diversity while fully supporting differentiated student learning, school safety, and professional development for all staff members.  I will find innovative ways to build community, foster whole-child learning, and support students, teachers and staff.