Bill Gronseth to Step Down Next Year

His Contract Will be up June 2020

DULUTH, Minn. – Superintendent Bill Gronseth announced his decision to not seek another contract after his current contract expires in June 2020.

Gronseth has served as Duluth’s Superintendent since 2012.

“My family has been a part of Duluth since the 1880’s and it has been my honor to serve the Duluth Public Schools for the past 22 years as a teacher and administrator,” Gronseth said in a letter to the Board.  “We have accomplished a great deal and I am proud of the work we have done together to move the district forward. There comes a time, however, for new leadership to take up the reins to move the district in new directions and I feel that time is now.”

Gronseth says he is announcing his decision now to provide the School Board ample time to find his replacement.

“Bill has dedicated himself to our students and our community,” said Duluth School Board Chairperson Rosie Loeffler-Kemp.  “We appreciate all his hard work in making our schools a great place for children to learn and grow. We also appreciate him giving us time to find a new superintendent and look forward to continuing to work with him over the next year and through the end of his contract.”