Shakopee Public Schools Feb 23, 2026 Board Meeting

Monday, February 23, 2026

Shakopee Educational Endowment Foundation (SE) 25-26 Grants

Saber Pride Recognition: National FACS Teacher of the Year

Saber Pride Recognition: National Distinguished Principal Award Finalist

Public Schools Week Observance

Consent Agenda Additions (FCCLA Field Trip)

Donation of Food Truck for Culinary Arts Program

Native American Education Update

Areas of Interest (4)

Shakopee School Board accepts $12,500 food truck donation to jumpstart entrepreneurship programs for culinary arts students.
Native American education initiative shows growth in student engagement through cultural programming and new Dakota language course proposal.
District receives nearly $30,000 in SE educational endowment grants to fund innovative teacher projects across all buildings.
Board recognizes national award-winning staff, highlighting a trend of 'kid magnet' teachers and inclusive leadership in elementary education.

Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda as presented

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Brophie · Seconded by Johnson

Approval of consent agenda

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Smith · Seconded by N/A

Approval of donations

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A

Notable Quotes (3)

Every school year brings new students, new challenges, new celebrations and new ideas and annual grant availability allows vision to come true.
— Debbie Arterberry

Education fundingExplaining the impact of foundation grants on special education.

I feel better coming to work having gone through the reflective nature of this application.
— Derek Bell

Professional recognitionCommenting on the award application process.

We invest similarly in student learning and all kinds of hands-on real life projects. Getting a vehicle without having to pay for it is a huge jump start.
— Jeff

District donationsRegarding the donation of a food truck for the culinary program.

People (5)

Joan BlockSE President

Representing the Shakopee Educational Endowment Foundation (SE) presenting 25-26 grants.

Debbie ArterberryLanguage Pathologist / Assistant Tech Teacher

A 10-year district employee honored for receiving eight grants geared toward functional communication.

1 quote

“I thought you'd speak for most recipients that we are extremely grateful for continued support every single year.”

Expressing gratitude for SE Foundation grant funding.

Shauna WilsonFACS Teacher

National FACS Teacher of the Year honored at the meeting.

Derek BellPrincipal

Finalist for the Minnesota Elementary Principals Association National Distinguished Principal Award.

Justine MobileNative American Education Lead

Updating the board on Native student enrollment, programming, and cultural curriculum integration.

Places Mentioned

Sweeney Elementary SchoolPearson SchoolPrior LakeShakopee Public Schools

Events & Meetings (1)

Regular Board Business Meeting: February 23rd

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