St. Paul Public Schools’ executive chief of schools Andrew Collins’ last day with the district is March 13, according to district officials.
A part of the district’s senior executive leadership team, Collins oversees the district’s athletics director and its five assistant superintendents. He has worked in the district in various roles, including as a principal.
A new position for a senior executive officer of school leadership and operations will replace Collins’ role is currently accepting applications, with an expected July 1 start date.
“It’s been a distinct pleasure and absolute privilege to serve the students, families and staff of Saint Paul Public Schools,” Collins said in a statement Wednesday. “I wish them all the best as they end this school year. I also want to express my deep appreciation for and gratitude to our community, staff and many community partners who have contributed to our collective successes over the years. As I consider new opportunities, I am committed to continuing to serve, invest in and build a stronger future for our youth and their families.”
In previous roles, Collins served as the district’s director of turnaround schools starting in 2010. In that role, he oversaw St. Paul’s Promise Neighborhood project. The project was designed to help low-income, high-crime neighborhoods through health and well-being efforts for children and families. He also oversaw the district’s Achievement Plus program and was an extended learning coordinator, according to the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.
Collins also previously served as the principal at Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School and as an assistant superintendent.
“The structure of the senior executive leadership team is essential to ensuring that school and district leaders in Saint Paul Public Schools have the support they need to drive student academic success,” district officials said in a statement Wednesday. “The district thanks Andrew Collins for his many years of service and the impact he made during his tenure.”
The district’s senior executive leadership team reports directly to the superintendent and includes the executive chiefs of Administration and Operation, Financial Services, Human Resources and Equity, Strategy and Innovation, as well as the director of communications and the senior executive academic officer.
The senior executive officer of school leadership and operations will develop school leaders, such as principals and assistant superintendents through coaching and professional development. The salary for the position ranges from $175,000 to $210,000.
The role will also oversee school operations and district athletics and activities programming and work in partnership with the senior executive academic officer. The district’s assistant superintendents and athletic director will report to this role.
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