Shakopee Public Schools January 5, 2026 Meeting
Monday, January 5, 2026
School board organizational meeting
Oath of office for school board members
Election of school board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Clerk)
Compensation amounts for board members
Designation of check signers
Designation of official depository for funds
Investment authority for Director of Finance and Operations
Appointment of municipal financial advisor
Authorization for electronic fund transfers
Superintendent authority for contracts and payments
Designation of official website for public notices
Designation of official posting place for meetings
Appointment of primary law firm
Education identity and access management security authorization
Adoption of online district policy library
Automatic rescheduling of board meetings
IRS mileage rate approval
Approval of 2026 school board meeting calendar
School board committee assignments
Memorandum of understanding with Education Association regarding holidays
Votes (2)
Elect Treasurer
Passed5-2
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Change item 7.1 from informational to action
PassedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Johnson
Notable Quotes (2)
As board members, we serve as education's key advocate on behalf of students and our community schools to advance the vision.
Role of board memberOath of office ceremony.
This was just a memorandum of understanding to comply with the law regarding holding school on certain holidays.
State law complianceDiscussion of agenda item 8.
People (5)
Christy PetersonChair
Newly elected Chair; advocates for school board transparency and procedural efficiency.
Dr. [Redacted]Superintendent
Provides legal and procedural guidance to the board during organizational meetings.
NickTreasurer
Board member with insurance background elected as Treasurer.
CarolineClerk
Former Clerk seeking growth; active in community engagement.
JoeBoard Member
Resident expert on committee structures.
Places Mentioned
Independent School District 7201200 Town Square (District Office)
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 5, 2026 - School Board Organizational Meeting
- February 23, 2026 - Board Meeting