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Prior Lake-Savage board agrees to hire search firm, remains split on interim vs. full superintendent search

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Board of Education · April 27, 2026
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Summary

After a special meeting, the Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools board unanimously agreed to engage a search firm (MSBA) to fill the superintendent role; members remained divided on whether to hire an interim or start a full search and pivot if needed.

The Prior Lake‑Savage Area Schools Board unanimously agreed to work with a search firm to fill the district’s superintendent vacancy, but the board remains divided on whether to appoint an interim leader or launch a full search.

MSBA consultant Barb Dorne told the board on April 21 that districts typically run a full superintendent search over three to four months, with substantial community engagement. An interim appointment, Dorne said, can be done in weeks, allows less community input and can be either an…

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