The Shakopee Public School District School Board voted on Nov. 10 to request that the Minnesota School Boards Association file an amicus brief backing Dr. Redmond’s petition to the Eighth Circuit Court. The board approved the request after a motion by Aldridge and a second from Brophy, and the chair declared the motion carried following a voice vote.

Board Chair explained the purpose of the request, saying, "The purpose of this letter is to request from the Minnesota School Boards Association to write an amicus brief in support of Doctor Redmond requesting a petition from the Eighth Circuit Court." The board did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; voting was by voice and the chair stated the motion carried.

The item was presented as Item 5.1 on a brief special-meeting agenda. Board materials provided to members described the action as a request that a statewide association lend its support in pending federal appellate litigation involving Dr. Redmond. The motion as stated on the record sought board support for sending the request; no further conditions or amendments were recorded.

No members of the public signed up to speak during the allotted public-comment period. The board also confirmed administrative items on the agenda and noted the next regular meeting is Nov. 17. Tiffany, who conducted roll call, announced that canvassing of election results is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m.

The board adjourned following the action.

Votes at a glance
• Request that the Minnesota School Boards Association file an amicus brief in support of Dr. Redmond’s petition to the Eighth Circuit Court — Motion by Aldridge; second by Brophy; outcome: approved (voice vote; tally not specified in transcript).

Sources: Meeting proceedings, Shakopee Public School District special meeting, Nov. 10, 2025.