Article #3 in a Multi-Article Series >>>>> Factual Updates Pertinent to the Minneapolis Public Schools

Cost of Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Search, 2015-2016

 

Source:   Alejandra Matos, “Cost of Minneapolis Schools Superintendent Search Looks to Top $200,000," Star Tribune, June 1, 2016

FIRST ROUND

$40,435 - search firm HYA

$1,000 - Star Tribune for a media campaign

$224 – refreshments community reception

$54 – candidate lunches

$2,071– Holyoke trip

Total paid= $43,784

SECOND ROUND

$22,400 – DHR

$23,205 – DHR

$22,705 – DHR (submitted, not yet paid)

$16,000 (estimate) – Remaining contract amount for DHR

$33,000 – EPU Consultants

$37,000 (estimate) – Remaining contract amount for EPU

$549 – food for all Selection Committee meetings

$23 – snacks/lunches for candidates

$256 – Anchorage lodging

$3,038– Airfare to Anchorage for two board members

$111 – Anchorage car rental

$200 (estimate) – Anchorage incidentals (gas, meals)

Total paid so far = $105,287

Estimate left to pay = $53,200

Total = $158,487

Grand Total for search = $202,271