Minneapolis Public Schools officially has a new superintendent who will start in February and help lead the process to transform the district.
School board members on Tuesday approved two contracts with Lisa Sayles-Adams and passed a resolution to kick off a “school transformation process,” which could include closing or consolidating schools.
Sayles-Adams, now superintendent of Eastern Carver County schools, will start her Minneapolis job on Feb. 5 and get paid $107,000 to serve in the role until the end of June. On July 1, her three-year contract will begin with a $266,000 salary. She’ll also receive a $600 monthly allowance for using her personal vehicle for work. Her salary for year three is set at $276,000.
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