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
Click Here for Survey
- 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
Zoom Meeting Link
- Submit Questions in Advance!
Questions about the search process can be submitted anonymously in advance. Submit by Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at NOON!
Submit Questions Here
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.