Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Cory McIntyre Leaving Job This Summer
Minnesota’s largest school district will be in the market for a new leader this summer.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools Superintendent Cory McIntyre announced he will not be renewing his contract. His final day on the job will be June 30.
“In reflection of all that we have achieved together, I will not be seeking another contract after my current term expires,” McIntyre wrote in a letter to district families. “The timing of this notice is intended to allow the School Board to conduct an efficient leadership search process while providing myself the opportunity to explore other professional goals.”
McIntyre, who was recently a finalist for the Wayzata Public Schools superintendent role, has been the top executive at Anoka-Hennepin since July 2023.
He also served as associate superintendent and executive director of student services at Anoka-Hennepin from 2016-2019.
McIntyre was also superintendent of Osseo Area Schools from 2019 to 2023.
“School Board members appreciate Superintendent McIntyre’s service to Anoka-Hennepin Schools and are committed to working in partnership with him and the school district’s senior leadership team to ensure a smooth and successful transition as we determine a plan and timeline for identifying a future leader of the school district,” said the Anoka-Hennepin School Board in a joint statement. “We thank Superintendent McIntyre for leading the district through implementation of important initiatives, including significant budget reductions and advancing notable literacy changes as a result of the READ Act. In doing so, this work has positioned the district as a leader in the state in improving reading proficiency.”
Meanwhile, the board will “determine a pathway forward to ensure a strong transition and district leadership plan in advance of the 2026-27 school year,” according to a press release.
McIntyre’s departure comes as the Anoka-Hennepin School Board has been split along increasingly partisan lines.
Moreover, like many school districts in the state, Anoka-Hennepin has been grappling with budget shortages and cuts.
