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Three finalists present in ISD 199 second-round superintendent interviews
Summary
The Inver Grove Heights School Board conducted second-round interviews with three finalists (Melissa Sonnek, Tyrone Brookins and Bob McDowell) and later deliberated and reviewed reference checks before selecting a lone finalist.
The Inver Grove Heights School Board held a special work session on April 9, 2026, for second‑round interviews in its superintendent search. According to the minutes, finalists presented and answered board questions in the following order: Melissa Sonnek, Tyrone Brookins and Bob McDowell. The minutes do not transcribe the content of the presentations.
After the interviews the board recessed to deliberate and review reference checks. The minutes record multiple recesses and a reconvening at 9:17 p.m. Following deliberation and reference-check review, the board moved to select a lone finalist and to authorize negotiations with that finalist. The meeting adjourned at 12:53 a.m. and the minutes were certified in the official record.
