Hopkins School Board Meetings May 6th, 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
Full Document Analysis
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)
AndreChairLeading the meeting and moderating discussions on election timing.
Leading the meeting and moderating discussions on election timing.
HartlandTreasurerAdvocating for even-year elections to increase democratic participation and cost sharing.
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Advocating for even-year elections to increase democratic participation and cost sharing.
“it is more democratic to do it that way. Um, a lot more people participate in elections when they are done during even years.”
Explaining the rationale for moving school board elections to even years.
ChapandukaDirector of Business ServicesProviding financial context for election costs and labor savings.
Providing financial context for election costs and labor savings.
Mary Perry ReedSuperintendentFacilitating discussion on bond referendum projects.
Facilitating discussion on bond referendum projects.
Jake BergSite LogicPresenting the bond referendum project status and community listening session findings.
Presenting the bond referendum project status and community listening session findings.
Kevin NewmanAssistant Director of Buildings and GroundsProviding input on facility needs and future instructional requirements.
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