Superintendent Search
Princeton Public Schools is searching for its next superintendent.
This individual will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Princeton School District #477 and effectively lead, oversee and evaluate all operations, with an emphasis on ensuring that all educational programs and support systems are integrated with and advance the District's beliefs, mission, objectives, and strategic initiatives.
Princeton is a growing community nestled near the Rum River, offering a small town feel with big city amenities. An excellent school system, strong industrial park, historic downtown, and a growing variety of recreational opportunities all add to the quality of life in the Princeton community.
Boasting comprehensive Pre-K to grade 12 educational programming for students, the district's enrollment is approximately 3,200 students. Princeton student achievement is above state averages and the district offers high quality curricular and academic programs along with a variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities for students.
Questions?
Jason Senne
Director of Human Resources
Email: jason.senne@isd477.org
Phone: 763-389-6181
Search Timeline
- Post position on March 20
- Distribute Attribute survey to stakeholders (March 24-30)
- Application window closes (April 9)
- Selection team reviews applications (April 10)
- School board representative(s), Director of Human Resources, Director of Teaching and Learning, & Director of Business Services
- Representatives review each candidate based on identified criteria and score each anonymous candidate
- Based on criteria, top candidates are selected to interview
- Human Resources notifies selected candidates of interview selection (April 11)
- Round 1 Interview (April 16)
- Closed interviews
- Round 1 has four Teams
- Student Learning Team
- Administrative Team
- Climate & Culture Team
- Presentation and Scenario Team
- Finalists announced (April 18)
- Interview Round 2 (April 23)
- Post for public in advance meeting in Performing Arts Center
- Open interview with designated questions
- Top Candidate selected and contract negotiations occur (April 28-30)
- Top Candidate presented for Board Approval (May 6)
- New Superintendent begins July 1, 2025