Individuals interested in becoming a School Board Member must file an Affidavit of Candidacy form (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 13, 2024. 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 13, 2024.
    • Shakopee Public Schools ℅ Superintendent’s Office, 1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379

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 

1.  To qualify for election to your local school board you must:
   • be at least 21 years of age or more upon assuming office
   • have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election
   • be an eligible voter in Minnesota
   • be a district resident for at least 30 days (M.S. 204B.06, Subd. 1) before the general election
   • have not been convicted of an offense for which they are required to register as a predatory offender under Minnesota Statutes 243.166
2. School board members are elected to 4-year terms and take office the first Monday in January (M.S. 123B.09, Subd. 1).
3. 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.
4. 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)
5. 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.
6. Minnesota Statutes provide that one person cannot hold certain combinations of offices at the same time, with a few exceptions. Review the Compatibility of Offices brief written by Minnesota House Research for more information on this topic.