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Superintendent search
The School Board has selected Hazard, Young, and Attea (HYA), a national consulting firm, to assist in the search for the next superintendent for the Anoka-Hennepin Schools. The board named Greg Cole the superintendent on May 13, 2026.
Stakeholder input
An important step forward in selecting the next superintendent of schools for the district is forming a leadership profile based on stakeholder input to identify qualities and characteristics the School Board should consider when evaluating applicants. As part of forming this guiding document, the School Board worked to collect feedback through meetings and stakeholder surveys of parents/guardians, community members, business leaders, students and employees April 20-May 1.
A district leadership profile incorporating stakeholder input was shared at the Special School Board meeting scheduled Monday, May 11.
- View presentation materials, including a report informing the superintendent leadership profile.
- View the detailed report about the superintendent leadership profile.
Updates about the Superintendent Search
Anoka-Hennepin Schools’ superintendent Cory McIntyre announced his intent to not seek renewal of his contract after his current term expires, June 30, 2026. The Anoka-Hennepin School Board will determine a pathway forward to ensure a strong transition and district leadership plan in advance of the 2026-27 school year.
The Anoka-Hennepin School Board took a step forward by discussing options for recruitment and placement of the superintendent position for the 2026-27 school year and beyond at a special meeting held March 23.
An important step forward in selecting the next superintendent of schools for the district is forming a leadership profile based on stakeholder input to identify qualities and characteristics the School Board should consider when evaluating applicants.
Timeline for Superintendent Search
| Date | Action item |
|---|---|
| April 20 - May 1 | Stakeholder survey. |
| April 22 - 29 | Staff and community focus groups. |
| May 11 | Slate of candidates presented to the School Board during a Special School Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. located at the Sandburg Education Center. |
| May 13 | First round semi-finalist interviews will be held from 3-5 p.m. in a Special School Board meeting located at the Educational Service Center located at 2727 N. Ferry Street, Anoka. |
| May 13 | Greg Cole announced as superintendent, pending contract negotiation and approval. Service to begin July 1, 2026. |
| May 19 | Event canceled: Finalists day in the district. Opportunity for community and staff members to meet the finalists from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Educational Service Center located at 2727 N. Ferry Street, Anoka. |
| May 20 | Special School Board meeting held from 3-5 p.m. at the Sandburg Education Center. |
| Late May | Contract approval: Superintendent’s hiring approved and announced. |
| July 1 | Superintendent contract formally begins. |