K-12 Excellence Spotlight: Paul Bourgeois
Recognized for making a meaningful difference in Minnetonka Public Schools
Most students will never know Paul Bourgeois’ name, but they experience his work every single day.
“When students have a great bus ride, walk into a clean building, and have a great meal, all of that was Paul’s work,” said David Law, Superintendent of Minnetonka Public Schools in Minnesota and 2025-26 President of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.
As Executive Director of Finance and Operations for Minnetonka Public Schools, Bourgeois makes a big impact on students. He’s helped shape nearly every part of the school system. His influence can be seen from facilities and transportation to food service and financial planning. Bourgeois' leadership has brought long-term stability to the district. He's worked to support consistent, uninterrupted learning by avoiding budget reductions for years.
“The excellence that Minnetonka is known for just wouldn’t be there without Paul,” Law said.
His efforts go beyond helping create conditions that help students learn and succeed in Minnetonka. He also advocates for policies that support public education at the state level to benefit students across Minnesota.
“He finds ways to ensure every student gets an amazing experience,” said Law. “He listens to ideas, and he is visionary in setting students up for success.”
Yet for all the scope of his work, much of it goes unnoticed.
“He’s a guy who never will take credit,” Law said. “He’s an advocate.”
Bourgeois is known for bringing both expertise and humility to his work, often with a sense of humor along the way. It’s the kind of leadership that stays behind the scenes but shapes the student experience every day.
Watch Paul’s recognition video to hear more from his superintendent.
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