The Northfield School Board has officially launched its search for the district’s next superintendent. You can read Superintendent Hillmann’s letter to the community in 2025-26 Family Update No. 15. In partnership with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Executive Search Service, Northfield Public Schools is committed to a transparent and inclusive process. Stay informed on the latest search milestones, finalist updates, and more here.
Attention :
The Northfield School District has officially launched the search for its next superintendent. Learn more here.
Superintendent Search
Superintendent Search Survey
Northfield Public Schools is committed to prioritizing the engagement, satisfaction, and support of students, staff and families. An anonymous public survey was available for all district stakeholders to complete between March 10 and March 22, 2026. MSBA summarized the responses and provided an overview to the school board on Monday, April 6. The full summary report can be viewed below.
Learn More About the Search Process
The Minnesota School Boards Association held a virtual Q&A on Friday, March 13, 2026, where district stakeholders had the opportunity to ask questions about the search process.
2026 Superintendent Search Timeline
| Date | Event |
| February 23 |
Regular board meeting where board approves the selection of MSBA Executive Search Services to lead superintendent search |
| March 6 |
Special board meeting to adopt search timeline, review hiring criteria and search procedures |
| March 10 | Position posted. Read this update that was sent to families. |
| March 10-22 | Superintendent search survey is open |
| March 11 | Search preview meeting with district leadership team |
| March 13 | MSBA informational Q&A session on Zoom. View a recording of the Q&A session. |
| April 6 | Special board meeting for interview training, and discussing public input report, interview questions, and procedures |
| April 7 | Application deadline |
| April 8-16 | Applicant screening and preliminary verification of references |
| April 9-16 | Board members review applications |
| April 16 |
Special board meeting to determine finalists, interview questions and procedures |
| April 24 & 25 | Special board meeting to hold first round of interviews |
| April 29 | Special board meeting to hold second round of interviews |
| May 4 | Special board meeting to approve employment contract |
| June 30 | Superintendent Matt Hillmann’s last day |
| July 1 | New superintendent reports to work |
*All special board meetings are open to the public. Agendas, minutes and supporting documents for school board meetings can be found here.
Any questions about the search can be directed to Amy Jordan, associate director of leadership development and executive search with MSBA, ajordan@mnmsba.org.