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WE ARE SHAKOPEE SCHOOLS | GOOD NEWS ITEM
Please help us congratulate five Shakopee High School students on being named 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. In September, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced approximately 16,000 semifinalists, which includes the following five high school seniors:
- Thomas Bethel
- Cera Mitchum
- Gautham Nair
- Parth Purani
- Samyuktha Ravikumar
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation will notify students who make it to the next phase of the competition in February. Finalists will have the opportunity to compete for scholarships worth more than $31 million.
Three of our students were also named National Merit Scholarship Commended students.
- Isabelle Hoversten
- Mary Krause
- Elise Weier
Some students recognized in this category become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses. Please join me in congratulating all of our students on this amazing honor!
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Acceptance of School District Policy Updates for 1st Reading
The following School District policy updates were presented for 1st Reading and accepted:
- 404 Employment Background Checks
- 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
- 419 Tobacco-Free Environment
- 421 Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
- 510 School Activities
- 515 Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
- 516 Student Medication
- 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
- 534 Unpaid Meal Charges
- 613 Graduation Requirements
- 703 Annual Audit
- 707 Transportation of Public School Students
- 708 Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
- 802 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
- 414FRM Confidential Student Maltreatment Reporting Form
Finance Update
Director of Finance & Operations Jeff Priess presented a district financial update for the board summarizing Quarter 1 FY20 General Fund revenue and expenditures. Click here to review.
- FY20 Revised Budget:
- Total Revenue: $100,481,024
- Total Expenditures: $99,285,499
The projected total Fund Balance, ending June 30, 2020, is $5,936,606.
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Undeveloped Land-Shift of Elementary Attendance Area
Through work on the Community Facilities Task Force and 2020-21 Middle School Attendance Areas, district administration aims to be proactive in regards to a parcel of undeveloped land. Red Oak Elementary is currently the elementary school with the lowest student enrollment and projections continue for this enrollment trend. An opportunity exists to possibly shift undeveloped land from the Eagle Creek to the Red Oak Elementary attendance area. Click here to view two maps of the undeveloped land. Following discussions, the board voted to table the agenda item and continue conversations at a future meeting.
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2020-21 Middle Schools Attendance Areas Update
District administration provided an update regarding the proposed changes to Middle School Attendance Areas effective the 2020-21 school year. The update also included outlining the proposal for intra-district transfer requests.
One of the district goals in updating the middle school enrollment areas is to achieve enrollment balance between East and West Middle Schools. In support of this goal, the district is updating the rules for intra-district transfer requests of middle school students.
Intra-district transfers will be allowed up to a 100 student difference in enrollment between the two middle schools (approximately 5% of the total middle school enrollment in Shakopee Public Schools).
Applications for intra-district transfers will be collected and accepted until January 31 preceding the upcoming school year. After January 31, all applications will receive consideration. Should the number of requests for intra-district transfers keep the difference in enrollment between the two middle schools at less than 100 students, all transfers will be approved. Should the requests for intra-district transfers exceed the 100 student difference in enrollment between the two schools, a lottery will be used to determine the approved transfer requests.
Once a student is enrolled in a school via an intra-district transfer, the student’s enrollment will continue in the new school without the need for any additional application, or annual renewal paperwork. Students receiving an approved intra-district transfer request will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from school.
One Year Only: 2020-21 School Year (proposal)
In light of the unique circumstances that accompany a change in attendance areas, Shakopee Public Schools will be using modified rules for intra-district transfer requests for one year only, the 2020-21 school year. The following modifications will be made to the rules for intra-district transfer requests for the 2020-21 school year only:
- Requests made by students enrolled in 8th grade for the 2020-21 school year (current 7th graders) will receive preference should they desire to continue attending the middle school previously attended.
- Intra-district transfers will be allowed up to a maximum of 150 student difference in enrollment between the two middle schools (approximately 7.5% of the total middle level enrollment in Shakopee Public Schools).
- Shuttle transportation between the two middle schools will be available before and after school, transporting students who’ve received an intra-district transfer, for the 2020-21 school year only.
Click here to visit our Attendance Areas Information Center, which includes information on scenarios, FAQ, information on the proposed intra-district transfer request process, and opportunities to provide feedback.
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Ford Next Generation Learning Framework
Superintendent Mike Redmond presented an update of the framework supporting the Academies of Shakopee. The framework is a revision provided by Ford NGL to elevate and sustain the impact of the career academy model. Click here to view the updated framework.
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Approval of School District Policy Updates
The following policies were presented and approved by the board:
- 205 Open Meeting and Closed Meeting
- 504 Student Dress and Appearance
- 506 Student Discipline
- 509 Enrollment of NonResident Students
- 513 Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
- 529 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students
- 530 Immunization Requirements
- 602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day
- 624 Online Learning Options
- 904 Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Nonschool Persons
Energy Efficiency Project
Director of Finance & Operations Jeff Priess presented a recommendation to approve the Energy Efficiency Program, which funds necessary improvements that are ineligible LTFM expenditures. The program self-funds and is budget neutral over the 15-year term of financing. The board approved as presented. Click here to view information on the scope of work, estimated costs and annual utility savings as part of the program.
Approval of 2020 School Board Meetings
The school board annually approves the calendar of meetings at the January ReOrganizational Meeting. Until then, additional meeting dates need to be approved. The board approved the following meetings:
- January 6, 2020 at 6:00PM - School Board ReOrganization Meeting, District Office Board Room
- January 11, 2020 at 9:00AM-2:00PM - School Board Retreat, District Office Board Room
- January 27, 2020 at 6:00PM - School Board Business Meeting, District Office Board Room
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The "Board Brief" is a brief summary of meetings. To view each meeting in its entirety, please click the link below, which will redirect you to our YouTube page. For each meeting, barring any technical issues, the video will be posted within five business days.
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Upcoming Board Meetings
October 29, 2019
6PM
Middle School Attendance Areas Information & Input Session #1
Shakopee East Middle School
November 7, 2019
6PM
Middle School Attendance Areas Information & Input Session #2
Shakopee West Middle School
November 18, 2019
School Board Business Meeting
6PM
District Office
December 9, 2019
Truth in Taxation Hearing & School Board Business Meeting
6PM
District Office
December 16, 2019
Special School Board Business Meeting
6PM
District Office
Click here to view the 2019-20 Shakopee Public Schools Calendar.
Click here to view 2020-21 Middle School Attendance Areas Information.
Click here to view the School Board Application Information Center.
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