Brandon Lunak
Superintendent — Moorhead Area Public Schools
Moorhead, Minnesota
Summary
Experienced K–12 district leader with progressive responsibility across small and mid-size districts, now serving as superintendent of Moorhead Area Public Schools. He advanced from teacher to building leader to district superintendent and district-level operations leader, bringing a broad perspective on school leadership. isd152+2
Operations and finance-focused administrator who has overseen district business functions, facilities projects, and grant-funded capital improvements, including responsibilities for property services, transportation, nutrition services, and facilities master planning. thefmextra+1
Scholar-practitioner in school finance: completed an EdD dissertation that performed a longitudinal statistical analysis of Minnesota K–12 funding formula trends, fiscal equity, and wealth neutrality and offered recommendations to improve equity in school funding. mnstate+1
Active in professional and community service: holds elected/leadership roles in professional organizations and serves on nonprofit boards, reflecting engagement with statewide school leadership networks and local community organizations. mnasanews+2