Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district authorized modernization of a code‑required elevator at West Middle School, funded from Long‑Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM); staff said the work replaces controls and pumps to improve parts availability and reduce future downtime.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Shakopee Public School District board approved a memorandum of understanding with its teachers' collective bargaining unit to comply with a recent state law requiring an agreement about holding school on certain holidays; the board said the MOU does not change the approved school calendar.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
A parent and the district’s academic staff pushed for formal adoption of a Dakota language and culture course; the board approved that course and two unified-program classes along with several course description updates.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
District administrators presented the Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness plan and Achievement & Integration progress, reporting shortfalls against several subgroup goals and outlining interventions such as AVID, Grow Your Own teacher recruitment and family engagement nights.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved The Creative Curriculum and TS Gold alignment for Pearson Early Learning Center and voted to bring school-age care in-house beginning fall 2026 under a fee-based, self-sustaining model serving K–5 students.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Shakopee Public School District board approved a package of agenda items Nov. 17, including new course offerings (including a Dakota language and culture course), a district-run school-age care program, an early-learning curriculum adoption, equipment purchases and routine policy/form approvals.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Shakopee Public School District canvassing board administered the canvassing oath and approved a resolution to canvass the Nov. 4, 2025 special-election results for an operating levy authorization by roll call; one member was recorded absent and the board scheduled formal document signings.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Shakopee Public School District board voted Nov. 10 to ask the Minnesota School Boards Association to file an amicus brief in support of Dr. Redmond’s petition to the Eighth Circuit Court; the motion was moved by Aldridge, seconded by Brophy, and carried by voice vote. No public commenters signed up.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Shakopee elementary principals reported a districtwide master-schedule realignment that adds Win Time (daily targeted support), a 30‑minute foundational literacy block, integrated STEM specialists and consistent gifted/enrichment blocks at each site.
Minnesota / School Boards / SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
District staff presented a study to bring the YMCA-run school-age before/after care program in-house under Community Education, keeping current hours and activities while promising closer alignment with district curriculum and staffing.