Shakopee Public Schools — Transcript
Monday, June 22, 2026
Student Leadership and Engagement
Spring Athletics and Activities Achievements
Legislative Update and School Funding
District Safety and Security Enhancements
FY27 Budget and Financial Overview
Facilities Maintenance and Capital Projects
Community Conversation Feedback and Analysis
Votes (12)
Donations Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Brophie [0:23:07] · Seconded by Johnson [0:23:07]
The board acknowledged and approved various donations from the community, highlighting a $4,800 grant from DMR for TLC (outdoor learning) and a $2,500 donation from the Carnival Foundation for Environmental Learning Day at the High School.
Head Start Program Lease Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Aldridge [0:50:24] · Seconded by Brophie [0:50:24]
Discussion confirmed the long-standing 20+ year partnership with Head Start. The approval involved renewing their lease with a slight increase of $50 in monthly rent, aside from standard date changes.
Fresh Produce Contract Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Aldridge [0:54:32] · Seconded by Brophie [0:54:32]
The board considered and approved a fresh produce contract. The RFP process, assisted by Cal Sourcing Solutions, evaluated two vendors (Liberty F and Mixed Produce) based on cost, quality, references, protocols, delivery, and product preparation. Liberty F was recommended as the vendor that met criteria and was the lowest cost.
Primary Food Bid Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Peterson [0:56:55] · Seconded by Johnson [0:56:55]
The board approved the primary food bid, with Upper Lake Foods being recommended after a bid process involving three vendors (Upper Lake Foods, IF Foods, and Sysco). Upper Lake Foods was selected as the lowest cost and met all established criteria.
FY27 Proposed Budget Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Aldridge [1:07:54] · Seconded by Brophie [1:07:54]
The Director of Finance and Operations presented a condensed summary of the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund budget. Key points included an 8.5% increase in total revenue, driven by special education, property tax levy, compensatory funding, and cross subsidy. Total expenditures increased by 1.8%, reflecting budget reductions approved in February and shifts in curriculum purchases. The budget projects a positive fund balance, distinguishing Shakopee from many other districts facing deficits.
Combined Approval of LTFM 10-Year Plan Bonds
Dissent: None
Moved by Peterson [1:09:59] · Seconded by Aldridge [1:09:59]
The board approved the annual Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-year revenue and expenditure plan, focusing on deferred maintenance, health, safety, and accessibility projects. Key FY27 projects include carpet replacement at East Middle School and pool delamination repair at West Middle School. The resolution also covered the refunding of 2020 capital facility bonds to fund ventilation and dehumidification projects at Pearson and West schools, aimed at bringing older units up to date.
LTFM Resolution for Southwest Metro
Dissent: None
Moved by Aldridge [1:12:14] · Seconded by Brophie [1:12:14]
The board approved the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance resolution for Southwest Metro. This is an annual process where funding is allocated based on the usage of schools and associated members.
Safe Schools Resolution for Southwest Metro
Dissent: None
Moved by Johnson [1:14:13] · Seconded by Aldridge [1:14:13]
The board approved the Safe Schools resolution for Southwest Metro. This resolution supports funding for an SRO (School Resource Officer) through a levy system, given that Southwest Metro does not have its own tax base.
Eden Prairie Online Contract Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Peterson [1:18:28] · Seconded by Aldridge [1:18:28]
The board approved a two-year extension of the tuition agreement with Eden Prairie for online educational services. Renegotiations resulted in a $9 per credit reduction and the removal of unfavorable 'day drop' language, with Shakopee agreeing to provide testimonials about the positive partnership.
Minnesota State High School League Membership Renewal
Dissent: None
Moved by Aldridge [1:19:42] · Seconded by Brophie [1:19:42]
The board was asked to approve the district's membership renewal for the Minnesota State High School League for the 2026-27 school year. This membership is crucial for the district's numerous athletic and activity programs, supporting co-curricular learning.
Resolution Approving Dr. Mike Redmond as Iowa Coordinator
Dissent: None
Moved by Aldridge [1:21:05] · Seconded by Brophie [1:21:05]
The board considered a resolution to formally approve Dr. Mike Redmond, the Superintendent, as the Iowa Coordinator. This role is for reporting purposes within the state of Minnesota, with Allison Johnson serving as the proxy or designate.
Call of School Board Elections Resolution
Dissent: None
Moved by Aldridge [1:23:45] · Seconded by Brophie [1:23:45]
The board adopted a formal resolution to call for school board elections for four open seats in the general election on November 3rd. The resolution initiates the public filing period and ensures information is provided to Scott County and posted on the Secretary of State's website.
Notable Quotes (8)
I appreciate the vetting process. Interestingly enough, I I worked in the hospitality industry for a number of years. So, I'm familiar with that perspective and they've been a recognized time. So, when I saw that no surprise, is this the first time they've worked with this?
food safety is a huge issue and I really appreciate the fact of the due diligence around that topic the the price difference that we about $5,000 the price of heavy safe food is worth more than that
I appreciate all the work that's been done on it. I think for us to have a budget for next fiscal year look as good as what it does compared to other districts. Um, kudos to everybody district, but it's really watching expenditures and making sure that we're staying as close to the budget as we possibly can. Many many districts have deficits for next year. So, we're not one of them. So, thank you to our community for supporting our schools to a very high level.
LTFM that was established in 2015 education act. It allows you to spend money out here to replace assets you currently have. Um and uh there's a couple other uh things that you can spend it on accessibility and health and safety projects as well. Uh it's not not allowed to be spent on either new construction or reconfiguration, remodeling um or classrooms. So it's really intended as a funding source to maintain the assets that we current.
West Middle School Pool um has a uh some delamination happening in the pool basin itself. It's the surface that holds back the water. Um unfortunately at the moment this is just a It's cosmetic, but we don't want it to continue and get worse um and get to the point of leaking. So, um also your pool's highly highly utilized. So, uh we need to be really careful and plan when we go and get this work done. We don't want to get to a point where we have to displace programming out of there. So, doing it now allows us to get ahead of it continuing, but also pick the schedule that has minimal impact to usage.
I think one one key thing to mention that we're talking about southwest metro we're a member they're us we're them they're serving shop students I think that's I know we separated to understand who's going doing a lot. But, you know, we're, you know, they're announced, if you will. How's that?
we in renegotiating the contract, we were able to cut $9 of credit off of uh the tuition agreement and day drop language which is advantageous to us in the sense of if you think about when you were attending college or technical school if you dropped a class so many days you were fully refunded the money that you um that you had paid. Uh the one asset they had is that we agreed to testimonials about the um uh you know the system that they had in place and the partnership that we have agreed to and just the positive nature of it which in the light on our part.
So, Jim, just clarification. Um, so these students still get a shock diploma, still shaky kids and they are shock saber athletes or activity participants.
Ordinances & Resolutions (11)
Constitutional amendment regarding school funding through trust land to be on November ballot.
Annual plan for long-term facility maintenance, health and safety, and accessibility projects.
Refunding of bonds to fund specific facility projects (ventilation, dehumidification).
Request for Proposal process for fresh produce and primary food bids.
Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal for the school district.
National benchmark survey of public attitudes toward public schools.
Platform used for the 2026 Community Conversation survey.
Police department program for officers to talk to school classrooms, currently being updated.
Provides online training for safety matrix, family resources.
System used to update and disseminate information during a crisis.
Childcare program with a newly developed safety plan.