November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - School Board Regular Business Meeting

Description:  Award Book
Award Focus: Shakopee Community Education's Partnership with River Valley Theater Company Youth Studio 

Description:  Maximum time for public comment is a total of 15 minutes.  Individual speakers will be allowed no more than 2.30 minutes. Reference Shakopee School District Policy 206 for additional information.

Description:  Acceptance of Retirement.
The following employee has submitted a letter of retirement from her position.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Effective
Crist	Diane	Paraeducator	West Middle School	1/19/2026

Recommended Action:
Accept the retirement and thank her for her service to the district.

Acceptance of Resignation.
The following employees have submitted a letter of resignation from their position.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Effective
Ingri	Aguilar	Paraeducator	West Middle School	10/17/2025
Massett	Naveah	Paraeducator	Sun Path Elementary School	10/08/2025
Alvarado	Anin	Office Assistant	High School	10/17/2025
Emanuelson	Aarin	Paraeducator	Eagle Creek Elementary School	10/20/2025
Listrom	Emily	Paraeducator	Red Oak Elementary School	11/01/2025

Recommended Action:

Accept the resignation and thank them for their service to the district.

Termination of Employee.
The district is recommending the termination employee Christian Bance, a Behavior Support Specialist.  The termination was effective 9/23/2025.

Recommended Action:
Approve the termination of the above employee.

Approval of Non-Certified Contracts for the 2025/26 School Year.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Salary/hr.	Effective
Bautista	Adiel	Special Services Paraeducator	Sun Path Elementary School	$20.73	10/21/2025
Bjorklund	Amy	Food Service Worker	East Middle School	$18.22	9/22/2025
Bruss	Ann	Food Service Worker	Sweeney Elementary School	$18.22	10/20/2025
Carr	Sydney	Special Services Paraeducator	West Middle School	$20.36	10/21/2025
Dawood	Azizuddin	Food Service Worker	West Middle School	$18.22	9/02/2025
Grzeskowiak	Nicole	Special Services Secretary	Pearson Early Learning Center	$25.48	11/03/2025
Hansen	Mason	Paraeducator	Sweeney Elementary School	$18.09	9/12/2025
Hoernemann	Briana	Food Service Worker II	Eagle Creek Elementary School	$20.93	10/19/2025
Jensen	Betsy	Special Services Paraeducator	West Middle School	$22.60	10/21/2025
Olson	Codie	Special Services Paraeducator	High School	$20.36	10/13/2025
Potts	Debra	Special Services Paraeducator	Sun Path Elementary School	$22.60	10/21/2025
Risser	Sara	Special Services Paraeducator	Eagle Creek Elementary School	$22.60	9/17/2025
Sibinski	Rachel	Steppingstones Paraeducator	Pearson Early Learning Center	$20.36	10/20/2025
Ugaas	Wyhett	Cultural Family Liaison	District Wide	$28.11	10/06/2025

 
Recommended Action:
Approve the non-certified contracts for the 2025/26 school year as presented.

Approval of Unaffiliated Contract.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Effective	Salary
Meyers	Daniel	Indian Ed Program Specialist	High School	10/13/2025	$28.00/hr.

Recommended Action:
Approve the Unaffiliated Contract.

Approval of Long-Term Substitute Contracts.
 

Name LTS	Replacing	Position	Location	Approx. Dates	Grade/Step	FTE	Salary
Hager, Julia	Hart, Michelle	Teacher, Special Services	Jackson Elementary School	10/06/2025 through approx.  11/14/2025	BA Step 3	1.0	$271.74/day
Durand, William	Erdall, Katie	Teacher, Special Services	West Middle School	10/24/2025 through approx. 4/12/2026	BA Step 3	1.0	$271.74/day
Youngman, Natalie	Larsen, Donald	Teacher, Grade 4	Sweeney Elementary School	10/20/2025 through approx. 12/04/2025	BA + 30 Step 3	1.0	$306.74/day
Rosno, Chantel	Staub, Hannah	Teacher, Art	High School	11/10/2025 through approx. 6/05/2026	BA + 30 Step 3	1.0	$306.74/day

Recommended Action:
Approve the Long-Term Substitute contract as presented.

Approval of Co-Curricular Assignments.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position Title
Terwilliger	Michael	Assistant Boys Hockey
Fuss	Bryan	Assistant Boys Hockey
Boeltl	Christopher	Assistant Boys Hockey
Fuss	Samuel	Volunteer Boys Hockey
Murphy	Jack	Volunteer Boys Hockey
Ess	Ryan	Volunteer Boys Hockey
Van Krevelen	Alex	Head Wrestling
Tschida	Blaine	Assistant Wrestling
Baumgartner	Cole	Assistant Wrestling
Crowe	Alexander	Assistant Wrestling
Crowe	Robert	Assistant Wrestling
Crowe	Maxwell	Assistant Wrestling
Skattum	Zachary	Volunteer Wrestling
Skattum	Matthew	Volunteer Wrestling
Sund	Troy	Volunteer Wrestling
Murray	Aaron	Volunteer Wrestling
Sackor	Olivia	Volunteer Wrestling
Creamier	Nicholas	Volunteer Wrestling
Kraft	Alexander	Head Boys Swim & Dive
Renner	Megan	Assistant Boys Swim & Dive
Thiesen	Kimberly	Assistant Boys Swim & Dive
Girard	Amelie	Assistant Boys Swim & Dive
Iverson	Matthew	Adapted Floor Hockey
Kohler (Ries)	Rebecca	Cheerleading
Slaughter	Duane	Concessions Manager
Hileman- Tabios	Jennifer	Youth In Government
Bruch-Andersen	Rachel	Youth in Government
Browning-Zerby	Ann	Mock Trial
Eglitis	Astrid	Mock Trial
Walterman	Jack	One Act Play
Brown	Andrew	Knowledge Bowl
Stubbe	Mike	Knowledge Bowl
Palmer	Mary	Knowledge Bowl
Bensen	Andy	E-Sports
Bertram	Justin	Head Speech
Raasch	Kelsey	Assistant Speech
Dahry	Gursimrat	Assistant Speech
Hamann	Samantha	Assistant Speech
Joshi	Agrim	Assistant Speech
Dahry	Gursimrat	Assistant Speech
Barre	Sihaam	Assistant Speech
Mishra	Archit	Assistant Speech
Johnson	Ariel	MS Musical Director
Gubrud	Kathryn	MS Musical Artistic Support (Vocal)
Van Sickle	Karen	MS Musical Director
Limberg	Kristy	MS Musical- Costumer
Knutson	Mandy	MS Musical- Costumer
Hesch	Adam	MS Musical- Stagecraft (Set)
Koch	Ryan	JH Musical Tech Director (Light)
Bopp	Richard	MS Musical Tech Director (Sound)
Teut	Adam	Robotics
Baumbach	Heather	Culinary / ProStart
Zoss	Stefanie	Culinary / ProStart
Oman	John	Chess Club

Recommended Action:                                                                          
Approve the Co-Curricular Assignments as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve minutes of the October 6, 2025 School Board Business Meeting, November 3, 2025 School Board Leadership Development Meeting, November 10, 2025 Special School Board Meeting and the November 13, 2025 Special School Board Canvassing Meeting as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the bills and authorize to pay same as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the wires report as presented.

Description:  Director of Instructional Technology Bryan Drozd is requesting authorization for sale of obsolete technology equipment.

Recommended Action Per School District Policy 802: Authorize the sale of obsolete technology equipment:
A. Approximately 500 iPads with an estimated value between $10,000-$40,000; 
B. Approximately 800 MacBooks with an estimated value between $35,000-$150,000.

Description:  Recommended Action: Approve field trip as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action: Approve field trip as presented.

Description:  Recommend Action: Approve field trip as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action: Approve field trip as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action: Approve field trip as presented. 

Description:  Recommendation: Approve the field trip as presented.

Description:  Resolution to approve donations as accepted.

Description:  Clubs (2) for approval (supporting documentation to be attached)

• Club America (student-run)
• STEM Club

An update will also be provided on the exploration of Girls Flag Football.

Description:  Presentation

Description:  Presentation

Description:  Policy

Description: 

Background: The Grounds Department is responsible for maintaining all district school grounds, including athletic fields, playgrounds and open green spaces. Reliable, high-capacity equipment is essential to efficiently manage these large areas and maintain them to a standard that supports both safety and community pride.

The Toro Groundsmaster 5900 is a commercial-grade mower designed for large-scale turf management. Its wide cutting capacity, durability and efficiency make it an ideal choice for maintaining the extensive grounds across the district. This equipment will enhance productivity and help ensure our fields and grounds remain in excellent condition.

Recommended Action: Approve the purchase of a Toro Groundsmaster 5900 for Shakopee Public Schools in the amount of $131,775.48, funded through Operating Capital Funds. Note: Future Building and Grounds budgets will be adjusted accordingly to offset this one-time expenditure.

Description:  Policies

Description:  Description:  2025 School Board Calendar - Athletics & Activities - Latest Shakopee Events - Latest City of Shakopee Developments & Events  - Hub News Events Calendar - Facility Rentals - 2026 School Board Calendar

November Conferences
Pearson Early Learning Center: Nov 18 & 20, 3:30-7:30PM
Eagle Creek Elementary: November 12, 18, 20
Jackson Elementary: Nov 18, 4:00-8:00PM; Nov 20, 4:00-7:30PM; and Nov 24, 4:00-7:30PM
Red Oak Elementary: November 10, 11, 13 
Sun Path Elementary: November 18, 20, 24

Additional District Event Dates
Nov 21 -23  | Legally Blonde, The Musical
Nov 26-28 | No School - Gr. E-12 Students & Staff 
Dec 9 | 2026-27 Kindergarten Information Session (5:45-6:45PM)

November Days of Recognition

• National Career Development Month
• National Scholarship Month
• American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month
• November 17: National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 17-23)
• November 17: American Education Week (Nov. 17-21), #AEW2025
• November 19: Education Support Professionals Day
• November 20: World Children’s Day
• November 20: National Parent Involvement Day
• November 21: Substitute Educators Day, #SubstituteEducatorsDay