Hopkins School Board Meetings May 6th, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Shifting school board elections to even-year cycles
Bond referendum facility upgrades
Safety and security facility enhancements
ADA accessibility and inclusivity improvements
Financial analysis of odd-year vs. even-year election costs
Notable Quotes (3)
it is more democratic to do it that way. Um, a lot more people participate in elections when they are done during even years.
the majority of the $50,000 was tied to election judges... what wasn't included... was the district coordinator who kind of spends quite a bit of time about 25% of their time managing the logistics.
I think it makes sense and I think cost savings and and personnel... I think it makes sense to do so for this upcoming cycle.
People (6)
Leading the meeting and moderating discussions on election timing.
Advocating for even-year elections to increase democratic participation and cost sharing.
Providing financial context for election costs and labor savings.
Facilitating discussion on bond referendum projects.
Presenting the bond referendum project status and community listening session findings.
Providing input on facility needs and future instructional requirements.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- June 10: Deadline for confirming election cycle change
- June 24: Potential backup board meeting
- March-April: Listening sessions held for facility bond referendum