The Lincoln Board of Education and Lincoln Public Schools has announced that school board member Lanny Boswell died Wednesday after an 18-month battle with oral cancer. Boswell was finishing his third term on the Lincoln Board of Education at the end of May. He had been a board member for 12 years.
“We mourn the passing of Lanny as a longtime public servant, and an incredibly dedicated school board member,” says Interim Superintendent John Skretta. “The legacy of his many years of service on the board to support LPS students, staff, families and the greater district leaves a remarkable impact that will continue for decades to come.”
Boswell was first elected to the Lincoln Board of Education representing District Five in May 2013. Prior to being elected to the board, Boswell first got involved as a parent-volunteer on the PTO and Booster Club boards for Maxey and Zeman elementary schools and East and Southeast high schools. Boswell also served as a community volunteer on numerous LPS committees.
“Lanny played an instrumental role in preparing me for serving on the Board of Education,” says board member Piyush Srivastav. “From the time that I was campaigning, Lanny not only knocked on the doors for me, but he also spent a significant amount of time with me educating me on various aspects of board service so that I could be prepared for what may be ahead if I succeeded in elections. I will miss Lanny’s friendship and counsel.”
Boswell had five children that attended Lincoln Public Schools. He often credited LPS for their success and was dedicated to giving back to the district that did so much for his family, something his colleagues on the board noticed.
