Shakopee Public Schools — Transcript
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Staff Awards and Retirees for 2024
Summer Programs Overview 2024
Secondary Student Support in Action (MTSS)
Capital Projects Levy Renewal Overview
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Overview
Shakopee Education Association (SEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement
District Update
Votes (2)
Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Peterson/Board Member [0:11:47] · Seconded by Broy/Board Member [0:11:50]
The agenda was presented with the addition of item 7.1, an action item for the SEA collective bargaining agreement, which was added within the last two hours due to teacher approval.
Approval of SEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Moved by Peterson/Board Member [1:32:04] · Seconded by Mohamed/Board Member [1:32:09]
The Shakopee Education Association (SEA) members voted to ratify the proposed two-year contract. The agreement includes a 9.76% total compensation increase over two years, structured to provide an immediate salary increase and manage financial processes. Board members praised the professional and collaborative negotiation process despite challenges, acknowledging the financial constraints compared to other districts and the importance of supporting teachers.
Notable Quotes (3)
I was just impressed through the whole process... everybody was was professional and everybody had a good attitude in wanting to make this work.
One of the things I think that challenges us and this kind of goes back to some of the things that from a finance perspective that you we don't have q comp and when we look at the comparisons of our other districts that hurts us... we also have to stay within our own Financial constraints and be good stewards of taxpayer dollars and I think this agreement kind of helps us help both sides achieve kind of what we set out to do in a positive way.
This was my first time with the teacher negotiations and I have to say I appreciate the partnership with the SEA Dale and the team it was really nice collaboration and partnership and there are sometimes we are far off and just I loved how we came back and kind of worked together.
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
Agreement negotiated between the school board and the Shakopee Education Association (SEA) for teachers.
A voter-approved levy first established in 2015, up for renewal, funding technology, safety, and infrastructure.
The adopted budget for the upcoming 2024-2025 fiscal year.
A foundational document approved in December for the budget process.
Community feedback mechanism used to gather input on safety and instructional technology, informing the capital projects levy discussion.