Shakopee Public Schools January 5, 2026 Meeting
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Elect Treasurer
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Change item 7.1 from informational to action
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.
This was just a memorandum of understanding to comply with the law regarding holding school on certain holidays.
People (5)
Christy PetersonChairNewly elected Chair; advocates for school board transparency and procedural efficiency.
1 quote
Newly elected Chair; advocates for school board transparency and procedural efficiency.
“The power puts you and the other members of our school board in the position of being both morally and legally responsible for equitable quality education.”
Oath of office speech.
Dr. [Redacted]SuperintendentProvides legal and procedural guidance to the board during organizational meetings.
1 quote
Provides legal and procedural guidance to the board during organizational meetings.
“We need to follow our school calendars as they've been previously approved, but we do on occasion offer school on some of the dates that are mentioned in this new state law.”
Discussing the MOU with the Education Association.
NickTreasurerBoard member with insurance background elected as Treasurer.
1 quote
Board member with insurance background elected as Treasurer.
“It was a role that I enjoyed and felt like I had some insight to... I have had some conversations with the finance team.”
Statement during treasurer election.
CarolineClerkFormer Clerk seeking growth; active in community engagement.
1 quote
Former Clerk seeking growth; active in community engagement.
“I held the officer position for clerk last year and I really enjoyed it.”
Statement during election.
JoeBoard MemberResident expert on committee structures.
Resident expert on committee structures.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 5, 2026 - School Board Organizational Meeting
- February 23, 2026 - Board Meeting