NEWS RELEASE
Three finalists selected for Byron superintendent position
Byron, MN— The Byron Public School Board has selected three finalists to return for a second interview for the school district’s superintendent position. The finalists are:
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Nate Walbruch, Superintendent, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public Schools, MN
The finalists were selected from a pool of applicants based on criteria established by the school board and input provided through the public survey. Five applicants were interviewed on March 26 and March 27, 2025.
The school board has scheduled interviews for the finalists beginning at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
All interviews will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) at the Byron High School and are open to the public. To ensure a level playing field for all candidates the interviews will not be livestreamed or recorded.
The Byron Public Schools Board of Education is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive search for our next superintendent. In partnership with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA), we are committed to a transparent and inclusive process. We invite you to participate in this important decision by completing our online survey or attending our virtual Q&A session. Your input will be invaluable as we seek a visionary leader to guide our district into the future.
Public information will be distributed through:
- District web site
- Social media
- Press release to media outlets
- Other communication channels throughout the district
Please see the timeline below for important dates in the superintendent search process.
QUICK LINKS
- Superintendent Search Survey
Responses collected 2/3/25 - 2/24/25
Survey Report Final - Virtual Q&A Session With MSBA
Learn more about Byron's Superintendent search meeting by attending a virtual Q&A meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:30PM
Q & A Meeting Recording - Submit Questions in Advance!
Questions about the search process can be submitted anonymously in advance. Submit by Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at NOON!
Timeline
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January 28, 2025 |
Planning Meeting-Board adopts search timeline, reviews hiring criteria, search procedures, and public involvement |
| February 3, 2025-March 16, 2025 | MSBA posts opening on local, regional, and national websites, advertises position vacancy, receives applications, and responds to applicant inquiries |
| February 3, 2025-February 24, 2025 | Public Input Survey open online and in hard copy |
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February 11, 2025 |
MSBA hosts informational Q & A session on Zoom |
| March 12, 2025 5:30 pm Special Meeting (MSBA joins virtually) |
Board meets for interview training, and to discuss public input report, interview questions and procedures |
| March 16, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| March 17-24, 2025 | MSBA conducts screening, preliminary verification of references, pre-interviews of recommended applicants |
| March 18-24, 2025 | Board members review applications |
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March 24, 2025 |
Board meets to determine finalists, interview questions and procedures; MSBA reviews interview training |
| March 26 and March 27, 2025 4:00 pm Special Meeting (MSBA joins virtually) |
Board conducts first round of interviews |
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April 1, 2025 |
Board conducts reference checks and holds second round of interviews; Board selects lone finalist and sets negotiations process |
| April 2, 2025 | Board designee begins negotiations of employment contract |
| April 7, 2025 6:00 pm Regular School Board Meeting |
Board meets to approve employment contract |
| July 1, 2025 | New superintendent reports to work |
| August 1-December 31, 2025 | New Board Team participates in MSBA's Transition Workshop |
Questions: Contact Barb Dorn, MSBA Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search, at 507-508-5501.