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.

Hartland
Election timingExplaining the benefits of shifting to even-year elections.

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.

Chapanduka
Election costsDetailing the costs associated with running independent odd-year elections.

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.

Andre
Election timingExpressing board consensus on moving to even-year elections.

People (6)

AndreChair

Leading the meeting and moderating discussions on election timing.

ChapandukaDirector of Business Services

Providing financial context for election costs and labor savings.

Mary Perry ReedSuperintendent

Facilitating discussion on bond referendum projects.

Jake BergSite Logic

Presenting the bond referendum project status and community listening session findings.

Kevin NewmanAssistant Director of Buildings and Grounds

Providing input on facility needs and future instructional requirements.

Places Mentioned

Hopkins School DistrictCity of HopkinsCity of MinnetonkaCity of EdinaGolden Valley

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
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Hopkins School Board Meetings May 6th, 2025 - Golden Valley Recorder