- Shakopee Public Schools
- 2022 School Board Election
2022 School Board Election

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 720 shall begin on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, and shall close at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Shakopee Public Schools will be on the ballot in November 2022 for the purpose of electing four (4) school board members for four (4) year terms.
Election day is November 8, 2022.
How to File
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Individuals interested in becoming a School Board Member must file an Affidavit of Candidacy (found below) and pay a $2 filing fee (cash, exact change, or check payable to Shakopee Public Schools - please do not mail cash) during the above filing period. There are two ways to file during the noted period.
- In-Person at the District Office
- Located at 1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379. The District Office will be open 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday, during the filing period with extended hours of 8am - 5pm on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. If the filing officer is not present to accept the filing form, the form must be notarized.
- By Mail
- Send the complete form and filing fee to the address below. A completed form, which includes a live signature, notary stamp and filing fee, must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
- Shakopee Public Schools, ℅ Superintendent’s Office, 1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379
- Send the complete form and filing fee to the address below. A completed form, which includes a live signature, notary stamp and filing fee, must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Important Reminders: Please note that the Affidavit of Candidacy must be notarized and filled out completely; name pronunciation forms are appreciated but not required. Email Affidavit of Candidacy forms cannot be accepted. A copy of your filing application (affidavit of candidacy) will be provided. Each Affidavit of Candidacy will be provided by the district to Scott County at the close of each business day. Scott County manages candidate website postings directly. A campaign finance report certificate of filing must be submitted after the election; see below for additional details. Questions can be directed to communications@shakopee.k12.mn.us
- In-Person at the District Office
Legal Requirements
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Legal Requirements - Running for School Board
- To qualify for election to your local school board you must be:
- at least 21 years old
- an eligible voter
- district resident for at least 30 days (M.S. 204B.06, Subd. 1)
- not a convicted sex offender (M.S. 205A.06, Subd. 1b)
- School board members are elected to 4-year terms and take office the first Monday in January (M.S. 123B.09, Subd. 1).
- By law, (M.S. 123B.09, Subd.1) the school boards in Minnesota are made up of either 6 or 7 members. Some exceptions have been created by special legislation, often for consolidated districts.
- A conflict of interest if you are a board member and
- expect to make over $20,000 as an employee of the district in any fiscal year
- have a personal financial interest in the sale, lease or contract with the district (there are exceptions) (M.S. 471.87 and M.S. 471.88) or
- hold another elected position except township board (Op. Att’y Gen. 358 Dec. 18, 1970)
- Board Authority: M.S. 123B.02, Subd. 1, states that “the board must have the general charge of the business of the district, the school houses, and of the interests of the schools thereof. The board’s authority to govern, manage, and control the district; to carry out its duties and responsibilities; and to conduct the business of the district includes implied powers in addition to any specific powers (of which there are many) granted by the legislature.” The board’s authority must be reconciled with M.S. 123B.143 which states that all districts maintaining a classified secondary school must employ a superintendent. A number of specific duties of the superintendent are noted in the statute.
- To qualify for election to your local school board you must be:
Affidavit of Candidacy Form & Additional Resources
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Address of Residence Form
Only needs to be completed when a candidate has checked the Private Data box on the Affidavit of Candidacy application.
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Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
The certification shall be submitted to the filing officer, who is located at the District Office, not later than seven days after the general or special election.
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Affidavit of Withdrawal Form
A candidate who has filed an affidavit of candidacy may remove his or her name from the ballot by filing an affidavit of withdrawal by 5 p.m. no later than 2 days after the end of the filing period (August 16, 2022). The affidavit of withdrawal is filed with the same filing officer where the original affidavit of candidacy was filed - Shakopee Public Schools District Office.
Helpful Links & Events
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Shakopee Chamber of Commerce Candidate Interview Forum
The candidate interviews will include State, County and local (city council, mayor, school board) candidates. Candidate interviews will be held at River Valley Church (Shakopee). The Shakopee Chamber will send official invites for the Forum via email and mail to the addresses filed with the Secretary of State. The Forum will be posted on the Shakopee Chamber events page once live.