Semi-finalists selected for ISD 728 Superintendent Position

The ISD 728 School Board unanimously selected four semi-finalists to interview for the school district’s superintendent position. Upon notification, one of the four semi-finalists withdrew their application. As a result, the three semi-finalists who will be interviewed are:

• Dr. Thomas Ahart, Former Superintendent, Des Moines Public Schools, Current Consultant, Ahart Consulting - Des Moines, Iowa;

• Andrew Almos, Executive Director of Business Services, ISD 728 - Elk River, Minnesota;

• Dr. Kari Rock, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Educational Services, ISD 728 - Elk River, Minnesota.

The semi-finalists were selected from a pool of 17 applicants based on criteria established by the School Board. In addition, the School Board utilized survey input provided by ISD 728 staff and members of the public.

The School Board has scheduled interviews for the semi-finalists beginning at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

All interviews will be held at the ISD 728 District Office Board Room (11500 193rd Avenue NW in Elk River) and are open to the public. To ensure a level playing field for all candidates, the interviews will not be livestreamed or recorded.

For further information regarding the ISD 728 search process, please contact Sara Weis, School Board Vice Chair, via email at sara.weis@isd728.org