Shakopee Public Schools School Board Work Session 2 23 26
Monday, February 23, 2026
Shakopee Educational Endowment Foundation (SE) 2526 grant awards
Recognition of National FACS Teacher of the Year
Recognition of National Distinguished Principal Award finalist
Public Schools Week observance
Consent agenda approvals
Donation of a food truck
Native American education program update
Areas of Interest (4)
- School board accepts donation of a decommissioned ambulance to be converted into a student-run culinary food truck.
- Native American education coordinator reports 249 native students and plans for new Dakota language class starting 2026.
- SE Foundation awards over $29,000 in grants to teachers to foster innovative classroom projects.
- Shakopee district celebrates national-level recognition for both high school FACS faculty and elementary leadership.
Votes (3)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Johnson
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Smith · Seconded by Aldridge
Approval of donations (including food truck)
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
Please know that your investment is visible in the classroom every day and so we are so grateful.
The application was like a love letter to what we do and it's what we do is because of everybody who provides financial support.
I feel better coming to work having gone through the reflective nature of this application.
People (7)
Joanne BlockPresidentPresented 2026 grant awards and recognized Debbie Arterberry's achievements.
Presented 2026 grant awards and recognized Debbie Arterberry's achievements.
Jenny SmithTreasurerAssisted in presenting grant totals.
Assisted in presenting grant totals.
Debbie ArterberrySLP / Assistant Tech TeacherSpecial education teacher sharing impact of SE grants on core vocabulary and inclusion.
Special education teacher sharing impact of SE grants on core vocabulary and inclusion.
Jeff KirHigh School PrincipalPresented awards to Shauna Wilson and introduced food truck donation.
Presented awards to Shauna Wilson and introduced food truck donation.
Shauna WilsonFACS TeacherRecognized as 2026 National FACS Teacher of the Year.
Recognized as 2026 National FACS Teacher of the Year.
Derek BellPrincipalRecognized as finalist for National Distinguished Principal Award.
Recognized as finalist for National Distinguished Principal Award.
Justine MobileNative Education CoordinatorProvided an annual update on Native American student programs and curriculum.
Provided an annual update on Native American student programs and curriculum.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, February 23rd - School Board Regular Business Meeting