Superintendent Search
A new chapter is underway in Hopkins Public Schools as the School Board begins the search for a superintendent who will help lead the district into the future.
The Hopkins Public Schools School Board has begun the search for the district’s next superintendent. To support the process, the Board is partnering with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA), which will provide guidance throughout the search.
This page will be updated with information about the selection process and opportunities for staff, families, and community members to share feedback.
Three finalists selected for Hopkins superintendent position
The Hopkins School Board has selected three finalists for the district’s next superintendent. Second-round interviews will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, at the Eisenhower Community Center and are open to the public.
Read the full press release to learn more about the finalists and the interview process.
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Previous updates
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Search timeline
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| 6:30 p.m., Feb. 13, 2026 (Special Meeting) |
Planning Meeting - Board adopts search timeline, reviews hiring criteria, search procedures, and public involvement. |
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Feb. 18-March 15, 2026
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Public input survey is open online and in hard copy. Focus groups and listening sessions will also be conducted. |
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Weeks of Feb. 16 or 23, 2026 |
Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) hold search preview meetings with district leadership. |
| 4 p.m., March 3, 2026 (will be recorded) |
MSBA hosts informational question and answer session on Zoom. |
| Feb. 18-March 29, 2026 | MSBA posts opening on local, regional, and national websites, advertises position vacancy, receives applications, and responds to applicant inquiries. |
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5:30 p.m., March 24, 2026 |
Board meets for interview training, and to discuss public input report, interview questions, and procedures. |
| March 29, 2026 | Application deadline. |
| March 30-Apr. 7, 2026 | MSBA conducts screening, preliminary verification of references, pre-interviews of recommended applicants. |
| March 31-Apr. 7, 2026 | Board members review applications. |
| 7 p.m., Apr. 7, 2026 (Regular Meeting) |
Board meets to determine semi-finalists, interview questions and procedures; MSBA reviews internal training. |
| 8:30 a.m. Apr. 13, 2026 (Special Meeting) |
Board conducts first round of interviews. |
| 4:30 p.m., Apr. 20, 2026 (Special Meeting) |
Board conducts reference checks and holds second round of interviews; Board selects lone finalist and sets negotiations process. |
| Apr. 21, 2026 | Board designee begins negotiations of employment contract. |
| 7 p.m., May 5, 2026 (Regular Meeting) |
Board meets to approve employment contract for the next superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools. |
| July 1, 2026 | New superintendent reports to work. |
| Aug. 1-Dec. 31, 2026 | New Board Team participates in MSBA Transition Workshop. |
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Leader profile
The Hopkins School board seeks an equity-minded, principled, and collaborative education professional to serve as the next Superintendent of Hopkins Public Schools. Our next leader will help envision the future of our district and advance our mission through building trust, strengthening partnerships, and guiding the district with integrity and accountability. Key attributes desired include:
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Integrity: Acts consistently with ethical principles and district policies; maintains confidentiality and demonstrates moral courage in decision-making
- Trust and Collaboration: Builds and sustains trust across diverse groups and communities by actively listening, showing empathy, valuing different perspectives, and creating inclusive opportunities for collaboration
- Equity Advocacy: Identifies opportunities for systemic improvement, and champions equitable access to resources, promoting practices aimed at closing achievement gaps
- Accountability: Delegates authority with clear expectations; monitors progress and outcomes; executes in a manner that holds self and others responsible for results
- Effective Communication: Listens actively; responds thoughtfully; and communicates with clarity and confidence; tailoring their style to suit the audience and situation to ensure transparency and mutual understanding
- Strategic Partnership: Engages with the school board to develop policies and set goals, provides options, and recommends data-driven solutions to advance district goals