Shakopee Public Schools — Transcript
Monday, September 14, 2026
Pearson Programs Funding and Operational Alignment
Assessment for Learning (AFL) and Assessment of Learning (AOL) Update
Payroll and Bank Services Issues
Votes (7)
Acceptance of Donations
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [0:14:53] · Seconded by Johnson [0:15:37]
The board acknowledged and approved a significant list of generous donations from the community. Many of these donations were specifically allocated to support back-to-school events, assist teachers, and provide essential school supplies.
Storm Lease Agreement Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [1:02:40] · Seconded by Unknown [1:02:45]
The board approved the lease agreement for Storm, an ice arena, for the 2026-2027 school year. The agreement included an increase of $300 per month in the rate, attributed to increased usage of the facility by 10 to 15 hours per month.
Professional Group Contract Settlement Approval (2026-2028)
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [1:08:30] · Seconded by Joe [1:08:35]
The board approved the contract settlement for the professional group, which comprises 229 care professionals. The settlement outlines a 2.4% increase in the wage schedule for each of the two years, a 4% increase to the district's health insurance contribution annually, and the inclusion of longevity benefits in their contract.
Office and Technical Group Contract Settlement Approval (2026-2028)
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [1:10:00] · Seconded by Unknown [1:10:05]
The board approved the contract settlement for the office and technical group, consisting of 38 staff members. This agreement included a 2% increase to the wage schedule and a 5% increase to the health insurance contribution for each year, along with the incorporation of longevity into their contract.
Truth and Taxation Proposed Taxes Approval (FY27 Payable 2027)
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [1:13:20] · Seconded by Unknown [1:13:25]
The board approved the proposed taxes for fiscal year 2027 (payable in 2027) at the maximum amount authorized by the Minnesota Department of Education. This action is the initial step in the annual truth and taxation process, designed to preserve the district's full levy authority while official calculations are still being finalized. Final certification will be considered in December after public notification and a detailed presentation.
Ice Arena 5-Year Lease Agreement Approval with City of Jakina
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [1:16:35] · Seconded by Unknown [1:16:40]
The board approved a new five-year lease agreement with the City of Jakina for the ice arena, set to run from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2032. This agreement replaces a previous 10-year lease, with new terms reflecting an updated market rate of approximately $150,000 annually, including a 3% yearly increase. The costs are itemized for the lease, game blocks, practice hours, and locker room usage. The district benefits from being the 'premier tenant,' securing prime ice time at a slightly discounted rate.
Budget Policy Turn and Other Policy Updates Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [1:20:10] · Seconded by Unknown [1:20:15]
The board conducted the third reading and approved updates to several district policies. Policy 208 was revised to reflect that policies are primarily available online, removing language about physical copies in every school office for practicality. Policy 509 was clarified to ensure that state high school eligibility rules are applied concurrently with the district's existing transfer rules. A new section acknowledging early childhood education was added to Policy 901, with further specific language to be reviewed in January.
Notable Quotes (6)
Certifying at the maximum preserves the district's available levy authority under the calculations as they are updated.
This there's a political element. Somebody thought it'd be great to make people say that word at the September meeting. And really what it does keeps everything on the table until you have all the numbers, all the d bring it forward as a final product at December 7.
We're the premier tenant of our ice arena. Uh, we book uh really the prime time and to be quite right, we book the ice time that we want, which is incredibly valuable. And because we're, you know, a prime customer, if you will, uh, we get a slightly discounted rate of what, rent to somebody else.
I'm not a hockey player, but I can appreciate that ice time comes, you know, scarce, right? So, the fact that we have a great facility in our district and it's certainly more cost effective than entertain that conversation.
The consensus was that it's probably not true that physical copies are available in every school office just because thinking about maintaining a printed copy in every building in which these are refreshed.
State high school rules about eligibility would be on top of our existing district transfer rules. So it be like you know everyone's obligated to follow all the policies that we have and then on top of that question and such in addition to
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
The previous settlement that reduced work days, creating funding issues for Pearson programs.
Memorandum of Understanding used for short-term resolution of Pearson funding; a new one will be drafted for the long-term plan.
Document to be issued to solicit bids for new bank services following payroll issues.
Approval of the current lease agreement for the local ice arena.
Topic of legislative information sharing and an upcoming city council presentation.
District policy regarding the availability of policies, updated to reflect online access.
District policy on transfers, clarified in relation to state high school eligibility rules.
District policy on community education, with a new section added for early childhood education.
District policy mentioned for future review and potential revamping by the policy committee.