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Shakopee Public Schools January 5, 2026 Meeting

Shakopee Public SchoolsTuesday, January 6, 2026
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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

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.

— Christy Peterson
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.

— Dr. [Redacted]
State law complianceDiscussion of agenda item 8.

People (5)

Christy PetersonChair

Newly elected Chair; advocates for school board transparency and procedural efficiency.

1 quote

“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]Superintendent

Provides legal and procedural guidance to the board during organizational meetings.

1 quote

“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.

NickTreasurer

Board member with insurance background elected as Treasurer.

1 quote

“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.

CarolineClerk

Former Clerk seeking growth; active in community engagement.

1 quote

“I held the officer position for clerk last year and I really enjoyed it.”

Statement during election.

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
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