Six Candidates Named in Elk River Schools Superintendent Search

The ISD 728 School Board has accepted a slate of six candidates for first round interviews to fill the position of Superintendent of Schools, taking action on recommendations put forward by a search firm at a special meeting held Monday, Feb. 6.

The district serves the Wright County communities of St. Michael, Otsego and Albertville, as well as Rogers, Elk River and Zimmerman.

The six candidates now will be interviewed by the members of the school board (today) Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Wednesday, Feb. 8. They are:

Mr. William L. Gronseth – Superintendent, Duluth Public Schools

Dr. Stephen C. Flisk – Deputy Chief of Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools

Dr. Michael S. Funk – Superintendent, Albert Lea Area Schools

Dr. Brenda S. Lewis – Assistant Superintendent, Rochester Public Schools

Dr. Daniel T. Bittman – Superintendent, Sauk Rapids-Rice School District

Dr. LaDarla L. Haws – Superintendent, Racine Unified School District (Wisconsin)

The board will narrow the field of candidates to two or three finalists. The finalists will be placed into an interview process that will include meetings with board members, staff, students and community members beginning Monday, Feb. 13, continuing on Wednesday, Feb. 15 and, if necessary, Thursday, Feb. 16.

The superintendent of schools position opened last June with the retirement of Dr. Mark Bezek. Bruce Watkins has been serving as the interim superintendent of ISD 728. He will complete his services June 30, 2017.

ISD 728 is working with School Exec Connect of the Twin Cities to find its next superintendent.

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