MPS School Board Sets Process and Timeline to Fill Vacant Seat

The Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) School Board has approved a process and timeline to appoint a director to fill the vacant election district 3 board seat and complete the remainder of the term, which runs until January 4, 2027. The process will include an online application and a public interview of selected finalists with the appointment to be made at the School Board's November 12 meeting. The application window will open at 8am on September 27 and close at 5pm on October 18 with public interviews of selected finalists happening on November 7.

Process details, resources, and the application can be found at: mpschools.org/about-mps/school-board/apply.

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The School Board is the governing body of Minneapolis Public Schools, with nine voting members and two student representatives. The School Board is responsible for overseeing the district’s finances and policies, establishing and monitoring the strategic direction and goals, and hiring and evaluating the superintendent, who serves as the district's chief executive.

Learn more about the School Board at mpschools.org/board.