The Chadron School Board has given Superintendent Dr Caroline Winchester an overwhelmingly positive evaluation, clearing the way for renewal of her contract next month.

Board President Sandy Roes says she and her fellow board members couldn’t be more pleased with all that Winchester has achieved over the past year.

The board members used a consensus approach to rate Winchester on a 1-to-5 scale in four areas, and that all her scores were around 4.5.  Roes says while the  scores were high in all areas, she feels the superintendent’s greatest strength lies in communication.

In fact, Roes says that the Chadron school district was able to create a long-term strategic plan after seeing a school bond issue thrashed at the polls early in the year underscores Winchester’s ability to communicate the district’s needs to the public.

Winchester became superintendent of the Chadron Public Schools in 2010.

The Chadron board Monday night also thanked outgoing member Charlie Kuskie for his service. Kuskie was appointed to fill a vacancy in 2000 and went on to win election to 3 full terms before deciding not to run again this year.

The board presented Kuskie with a plaque commemorating his service and had cake for everyone in attendance. Kuskie will be succeed next month by new board member Gary Hoffman