LINCOLN- A new survey released by the Nebraska Board of Education will allow citizens of the state to give input for the selection of Nebraska's new Education Commissioner, but doesn't drill into the contentious issues that have rocked public education over the past few years. However, the survey does give participants the ability to list what they believe to be the greatest challenges the new commissioner will have to face.

In addition to this, respondents can state whether they agree or disagree with a large list of characteristics members of the State Board of Education identified as important in the next commissioner. The list includes such attributes as "ability to make difficult decisions," "prioritizes academic achievement", and "energetic and hard worker." Survey results, according to the Nebraska Department of Education, will be used to help guide the selection of finalists for the position.

The survey was created after Matt Blomstedt, the former Education Commissioner, resigned on January 3rd. In the meantime, the Board of Education selected Deputy Commissioner Deborah Frison to fulfill the duties of commissioner until the next commissioner is hired. The survey will be closed on January 31st.

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