Letter from Edina School Board: Interim Superintendent Announcement

Edina Public Schools Community, 

The Edina School Board is pleased to let you know that it extended an offer to Dr. Daniel Bittman to become the interim superintendent of the Edina Public School District. Dr. Bittman accepted, and pending contract negotiations, will begin his new role with Edina Public Schools April 21st.

Bittman brings with him over 30 years of experience in public education with 15 years of experience as a Superintendent at both ISD 728–Elk River, Zimmerman, Ostego, Rogers and Sauk Rapids/Rice school districts. At the ISD 728 District, Bittman was responsible for leading the eighth largest school district in the state, with 14,000 students, 2,000 employees and over a $200 million dollar budget. Prior to that, he was the Superintendent at the Sauk Rapids/Rice Public School District. Among others, Dr. Bittman also has held roles as an Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Commissioner of Education for the State of Minnesota. Dr. Bittman began his career as a high school English and Spanish teacher and varsity football, basketball and baseball coach.

Dr. Bittman brings with him many accolades and other professional experiences, including:

• 2025 Minnesota Distinguished Service Superintendent of the Year, Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
• 2016 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year (MASA)
• 2016 Magna Award, National School Board Association
• President of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators, 2021-2022
• Representative for Minnesota on governing board for national school administrators (AASA)

Dr. Bittman was selected after a rigorous vetting process that brought many qualified candidates. He was chosen for his ability to build on our existing strategic plan and for the breadth and depth of his experience that will allow us to expand on the excellence our students, staff and stakeholders expect and deserve. 

The board is targeting contract approval at our March 18th work session. After his start date, one of our many priorities will be introducing him to and engaging with our community. 

Sincerely, 

The Edina School Board

Erica Allenburg
Dan Arom
Michael Birdman
Cheryl Barry
Karen Gabler
Jen Huwe
Elliot Mann