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- Approval of meeting agenda: Motion carried (mover Brophy; second Aldridge). Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Community Education census resolution (agenda item 8.1): Presented by Lisa Ron, director of community education; board vote recorded as carried. Outcome: approved. (The transcript does not specify resolution language in full; details are recorded in board packet.)

- LTFM (Long-Term Facilities Maintenance) 10-year plan and related resolution: Presented by Ben (Wold Architects) and district staff. The district explained that LTFM is a restricted funding source administered by the Department of Education and used for deferred maintenance, health and safety, and disabled accessibility projects. The board approved the LTFM plan and the associated resolution required for state eligibility. Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Southwest Metro intermediate district levy allocations (agenda item 8.5) and safe schools levy portion: Staff explained that Shakopee's utilization percentage for Southwest Metro 288 is 26.65 percent, and that for the three combined levies (LTFM, lease levy and safe schools levy) the total amount is $230,679.45; Shakopee's portion increased from 25.77 percent last year to 26.65 percent. The safe schools levy portion budgeted at about $214,000 for next year results in Shakopee's share of roughly $59,807 for that program. The board approved the levy allocation resolution for submission to the intermediate district. Outcome: approved by roll call.

- Budget and operating-levy actions: See separate article. The board adopted the 2025-26 budget, authorized placing two operating-levy questions on the Nov. 5 ballot (a tax-neutral question and a contingent second question), and recognized $3,000,000 in permanent reductions for 2026-27. Outcome: budget and levy motion carried unanimously.

Each of the above motions appears in the board packet or accompanying attachments; the board recorded votes by roll call for several resolutions and adopted the budget and ballot motion unanimously.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shakopee Public Schools is live!","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved several resolutions and routine items at its June 23 session, including the LTFM plan, Southwest Metro levy allocations and the community education census resolution.","taxTitle","SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",38434,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6421505,"Shakopee board adopts 2025-26 budget, approves two-question operating levy plan and acknowledges $3 million in cuts",5042,4020000,9062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5070884-b8ad8d853851bcdda644c2bdb5428ea6&start=4020&end=9062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5070884-b8ad8d853851bcdda644c2bdb5428ea6/thumbnail_4020000.jpg","/articles/6421505/Minnesota/Shakopee-board-adopts-2025-26-budget-approves-two-question-operating-levy-plan-and-acknowledges-3-million-in-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6421505-c94ff4151649293504fe76d51e3786c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166036&Signature=RViSERlteXpsVdHVhmlZlI3BatX~Olv-sNFPfYxh5xkAX8Ahj3vX38qZ5ob4PFd04~N0T4EWroqUR-aLKJNRrug-6jXG9ndKqbhxYJrDyYWcaOM7LTE7x6HYBLZNeALHWlljdQuyj7g6tdTZIST6hr6nABU9M4GJyrZ7Rjy7WdOwxISy5b-IFxQ4DM07TLZhoMBCas8t4Hx5mlG1A6D3MCEnTxaKPq1lFJg8Ikvul4SEY7J1vIc45Qdc5-DRfzVZ8nbZSvORL4Xaeh0rOC4ne1ykqV0u6KOiTvtH87~NU~c3hIVpKof9mOQ3ekbmkZgZupKTo1hzU8JCtKSVtP9lrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shakopee Public Schools trustees adopted the district's 2025-26 budget and approved ballot language for a two-question operating levy during the June 23 board meeting.

The board approved placing a tax-neutral operating levy question on the Nov. 5 ballot that would replace expiring bond levy dollars with roughly $5 million in new operating revenue, and a contingent second question that would raise up to an additional estimated $2.3 million if the first question passes and voters approve the second. The board also formally recognized $3 million in permanent expenditure reductions for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

The budget presentation noted key assumptions: a formula allowance of $7,281 per pupil and a projected budget enrollment of 7,457 students for 2025-26, a decline of 82 students (about 1 percent) from the prior year. District staff projected total revenues of about $167.3 million and expenditures near $174.0 million across all funds, and reported an expected general fund unassigned balance near 10 percent of expenditures at June 30, 2026.

\"We're projecting a 7 to $9,000,000 deficit\" in 2026-27 without action, a presenter said during the discussion. Board members and staff repeatedly described declining enrollment and state funding as primary drivers of the structural gap.

Board members discussed the levy structure at length. Question 1 was described as tax-neutral because it would shift the tax burden from an expiring debt levy to a new operating levy, keeping calendar-year 2026 taxes roughly equal to 2025 for taxpayers if voters approve. Question 2 would be contingent on Question 1 and would raise the district toward the state operating levy cap; staff estimated that question would produce about $288 per pupil and roughly $2.32 million in additional annual revenue but cautioned the Department of Education has not finalized the exact cap for the next year.

Board members said the district will move forward with a baseline of $3 million in targeted, permanent expenditure reductions for 2026-27 regardless of ballot outcomes. They described that amount as a mix of staffing right-sizing tied to enrollment declines and other ongoing reductions; larger, across-the-board cuts would be required if additional revenue is not approved by voters.

The motion to place ballot questions and to recognize the $3 million in permanent reductions was moved by Peterson and seconded by Smith; the motion carried unanimously.

The board also approved the district's detailed budget documents and directed staff to publish the adopted budget on the district website and complete required state filings.

Looking forward, trustees and staff said they will present final ballot language and related election resolutions at the July 28 meeting to meet statutory deadlines. Officials cautioned that even with Question 1 passing, the district could still face deficits in 2027-28 and that Question 2 is intended to address part of that projected shortfall.

\"This is a 1-time opportunity to use assigned balances to remain at 10% next year,\" a finance presenter said, describing the district's plan to spend down restricted and assigned balances to maintain policy fund levels while implementing permanent reductions.

The board recorded the motion and vote on the record; the motion carried unanimously.","Shakopee Public Schools trustees adopted the 2025-26 budget and authorized two operating-levy questions for the November ballot, while recording $3 million in permanent reductions for 2026-27.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6421466,"Shakopee celebrates spring sports: state qualifiers, academic awards and 40 college signings",821,440000,1261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5070884-b8ad8d853851bcdda644c2bdb5428ea6&start=440&end=1261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5070884-b8ad8d853851bcdda644c2bdb5428ea6/thumbnail_440000.jpg","/articles/6421466/Minnesota/Shakopee-celebrates-spring-sports-state-qualifiers-academic-awards-and-40-college-signings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6421466-7eac5783bb7ca4b497bc874fb06bd2bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166036&Signature=jvepLpFJEyqLeE3HCY~krDdpPIFVrjh1-7cOCenE4TZp7BlL5XxsSMQgWPFhst~xMKwGLYgD15qgUfd40inmGGOOemzKvjRNU1bzPx~~GeWeCJPkPngfT0uRhKLFRvxeSdg6v50HvTNh1OMiRhUBki1FXfkrSyVeu6VTqJ5cQoJgUN-g6WCs791Lvefxmm9PBwuQGWmRTG3W6betC-cEhh7scdAfo-hNkum5vlr3qiLKb0FJBxBafs5-bEYvpBb4lZisXSsAOQopjdljAipPYEyoKat1DCWvUjfcU31M16jvWRnYP1jG05JFcB9XHGra-pMj9HoHThWA3G2jonEirA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Athletics director Matt Hanson presented the district's spring sports review at the June 23 board meeting, highlighting team results, individual qualifiers and academic recognitions across multiple programs.

Hanson led with the boys and girls track and field teams and the adaptive softball program, which qualified for the state tournament through a cooperative team. He noted the boys golf team posted a first-day sectional qualifying score of 301 and sent four athletes to day two of regional competition. Girls golf was described as rebuilding with improved team averages.

Baseball finished 18-5 and won the Salisbury Conference for the first time in a decade; Hanson called the team 'one of eight' to earn an All-State gold standard for combined athletic and academic performance. The softball team reported a high number of players with GPAs above 3.7 and was in contention for national academic awards.

Hanson said girls lacrosse had its first winning regular season since 2019, and boys volleyball completed an inaugural season at 23-7 with a second-place conference finish. Boys tennis had three players advance to day two of state; one player finished third after a close semifinal.

Across the athletics program Hanson said the district had six conference champions, nine programs advance to state, 40 athletes signed to play in college and one state champion, Ari Zellen. Hanson said he attended about 100 evening events during the school year and praised coaches and athletes for both on-field and academic success.

Board member Shane thanked Hanson and his staff for logistical work and for managing spring weather, state tournaments and student send-offs.

The presentation was informational; no board action was required.","Athletics director Matt Hanson presented spring 2025 highlights including state qualifiers across multiple sports, academic team awards, conference championships and about 40 student-athletes signing to play in college.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6421486,"Shakopee spotlights safety partnerships: AED donations, Heart Safe compliance and Safe Routes grants",249,1339000,1588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5070884-b8ad8d853851bcdda644c2bdb5428ea6&start=1339&end=1588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5070884-b8ad8d853851bcdda644c2bdb5428ea6/thumbnail_1339000.jpg","/articles/6421486/Minnesota/Shakopee-spotlights-safety-partnerships-AED-donations-Heart-Safe-compliance-and-Safe-Routes-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6421486-7d7f014f1c902c33dce98ce2bbf2875e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166036&Signature=OfGbdPJEcTtp2~iOLeDghcp~oq5DpYCLA4dY8IwyKIoPvTO~jx2b5m3B9ghDIk-rzk5mtTsFzpB6uzNuXvDQRk~xAzLw8c3Qj3eufqZGWgbgH9aIN9Da2O7pp5oCAaPgfHrFTp5M9AwD-zaPt036CZPawtw7~sYuiZdTvbHxuKriA71xElM~vxIeMdAF7pphZapnA5geOTeA3MmmnAyu7ToERXqBqrL3iRHN4xqnZvmmefzPKTxLzh1xNPF~mgH2lLgD4IRamY5jxjkVsTmnToYD3DUc2mYsXxVfa0rRotr51F30vtWttlS3~aJ6C~bGZdXLhc7L4lfpjHSbEv4EGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 23 meeting Shakopee Public Schools highlighted a series of safety initiatives and community partnerships during a National Safety Month spotlight presented by district assistant Jim Paul Sich.

Sich said safety is the district's top daily priority and credited ongoing partnerships with the Shakopee Police Department, local fire departments, county health care providers and the City of Shakopee for supporting drills, reunification planning and emergency response.

The district said it was the first Heart Safe School District in the state and that it supported state legislation requiring Heart Safe plans. The board was told the district will be in compliance with that law when it takes effect next week.

Sich announced a new AED donation for the district's outdoor stadium: a tower-style AED donated at no cost to the district, to be installed at Schlepper Stadium in partnership with the city. Advanced First Aid Association (AFA) has donated HeartGel for the first four years for the device, the district said.

District staff also described reunification planning exercises with the city and county, including a tabletop event at the community center to test using that facility as a reunification site if the high school ever needs one.

The presentation included Safe Routes to School work in partnership with the city and county and two grants identified for 2025. One grant of roughly $70,000 will fund improved crossing infrastructure near the high school; a second, larger award will be used to update crossings near Sweeney Elementary and Lions Park, staff said.

Sich described training and staffing for safety programs: building administrators are responsible for identifying trained staff in each building, Tracy Cournier oversees building teams, and the district offers Code Red courses at middle and secondary levels that allow some students to obtain first-responder certifications including CPR.

Board members thanked staff for the work. One member praised the district's logistics for state tournaments and other events and complimented the safety office's coordination.

No formal board action was recorded on the spotlight item; it served as an informational update and planning overview.","District staff highlighted National Safety Month initiatives including AED donations for an outdoor stadium, Heart Safe Schools compliance, reunification planning with local agencies, and two Safe Routes grants including one for roughly $70,000.","actionData","errors"]

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