MPS delays search for new superintendent

By Cole Miska Contributing Writer

After delaying its initial deadline of July 1, 2023, to name a new superintendent to replace interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox, the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Board of Education is working to focus on what qualifications to look for in a candidate for the position.

MPS Board Chair Sharon El-Amin said the search was delayed to allow new board members, who began in January, to have a voice in defining the search. ElAmin says the extended search will allow the board to be aligned on what qualities to look for in a candidate.

Another major reason for the delay was so the board could gather more community input. Accord- ing to Director El-Amin, the board did not have enough engagement with students, staff and parents to be comfortable proceeding with candidates for the position.

“We have heard from the community very loud and clear that they want this to be a very transparent process. That they want to be

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