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.
Superintendent Search Survey
An anonymous public survey is now available for all interested parties to fill out between Feb. 18 – March 15, 2026.
The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Somali, and hard copies of the survey are also available at the district office in Hopkins. Please return any completed surveys to the same location by March 15, 2026 so they can be included with the online survey results.
Following the survey deadline of March 15, 2026, MSBA will summarize and provide an overview of the responses for presentation to the School Board.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Superintendent Search Survey
An anonymous public survey is now available for all interested parties to fill out between February 18 – March 15, 2026. Click here to complete the Hopkins Public Schools Superintendent Search Survey. The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Somali, and hard copies of the survey are also available at the district office in Hopkins. Please return any completed surveys to the same location by March 15, 2026 so they can be included with the online survey results.
Following the survey deadline of March 15, 2026, MSBA will summarize and provide an overview of the responses for presentation to the School Board
Focus Groups
You're invited to participate in an upcoming focus group to share input on what is most important in Hopkins’ next superintendent. Your feedback will help inform the School Board's superintendent search process.
Community Sessions
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11
Eisenhower Community Center, Board Room 233
1001 Highway 7, Hopkins
10 - 11 a.m. Thursday, March 12
Virtual session
Join Zoom Meeting
Staff Sessions
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12
Virtual session - see email for detiails
Student Sessions
9:57 - 10:57 a.m. Tuesday, March 10
During Royals Connect
9:57 - 10:57 a.m. Wednesday, March 11
During Royals Connect
Question and Answer Session with Minnesota School Boards Association (MBSA)
To ensure all constituents in the district have access to accurate information regarding search processes and expectations, MSBA hosted a question and answer session on March 3, 2026. A recording of that session is available for you to watch below.
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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