Hamilton County Schools Deputy Superintendent Sonia Stewart was not selected to be the superintendent of a Minnesota school district Friday.
After an hour of comments from school board members, the Minneapolis Public Schools board voted for Lisa Sayles-Adams, superintendent of Eastern Carver County Schools in Minnesota. She will replace interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox.
In their comments, Minneapolis school board members said both candidates would be strong leaders who could make a difference in the district and praised Stewart for her thorough research of Minneapolis Public Schools. She was the top candidate for two school board members.
“She fits the superintendent profile above and beyond,” said Minneapolis Public Schools board member Adriana Cerrillo, who spoke in favor of Stewart.