Superintendent Search
Edina Public Schools is seeking a new superintendent to lead our district beginning July 2026.
Edina Public Schools is a nationally recognized district with a longstanding tradition of excellence. We serve approximately 8,500 students across six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, as well as students and families engaged in our virtual high school, early learning programs, and community education opportunities.
To support this important search, the Edina School Board has contracted with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) to guide and assist throughout the process. MSBA will tailor the search to reflect the unique needs and priorities of the Edina community, allowing the School Board to focus on identifying and selecting the most qualified candidate to lead the district forward.
Detailed information about the search can be found here.
Superintendent Search Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 (6:30 pm, Special Meeting) |
Initial planning meeting – Board participates in MSBA’s ‘Hiring the Right Superintendent’ workshop; adopts search timeline, reviews search procedures and discusses stakeholder involvement |
| October 16 – November 19, 2025 | Public Input survey open online and in hard copy; MSBA conducts listening sessions throughout the district |
| October 22 and 23, 2025 | MSBA holds Search Preview meetings with district leadership |
| October 30, 2025 (4:00 pm – will be recorded) |
MSBA hosts informational Q&A session on Zoom; watch the recording by clicking here. |
| December 8, 2025 (4:00 pm, Special Meeting) |
Board reviews stakeholder report, proposed leadership profile, position posting information and vacancy brochure. View the report by clicking here. |
| December 17, 2025 (5:00 pm, Special Meeting) |
Board finalizes leadership profile and next steps for the superintendent search process. View the leadership profile by clicking here. |
| December 19, 2025 – January 28, 2026 | MSBA posts position on local, regional, and national websites, advertises position vacancy and responds to applicant inquiries |
| January 28, 2026 | Application deadline |
| January 29 – February 17, 2026 | MSBA conducts screening, preliminary verification of references, pre-interviews of recommended applicants |
| January 30 – February 17, 2026 | Board members review applications |
| February 17, 2026 (5:00 pm, Work Session) |
Board meets for interview training, to develop interview questions, and finalize interview procedures. Board also determines (semi-) finalists; MSBA reviews interview training and procedures |
| February 23 and 24, 2026 (4:00 pm, Special Meeting) |
Board conducts first round of interviews |
| March 10, 11, and 12, 2026 (Time TBD, Special Meeting) |
Board conducts reference checks and holds second round of interviews; Board selects lone finalist and sets negotiations process |
| March 12, 2026 | Board committee begins employment contract negotiations |
| July 1, 2026 | New superintendent reports to work |
| August 1 – December 31, 2026 | New Board Team attends MSBA Transition Workshop |
Community Input
As part of the superintendent search process, the Edina School Board is gathering community input to help inform the selection of the district’s next leader. Below are opportunities to engage and share feedback.
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