- Shakopee Public Schools
- About the School Board
The Shakopee Public Schools Board
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The Board of Education governs Shakopee School District #720. The board also hires the superintendent; approves staff hiring's, resignations, terminations and leaves of absence; sets the annual local school levy; approves expenditures; approves educational programs, and ensures proper facilities and equipment are available to support teaching and learning in the district.The seven board members are elected at large during the November general election in even-numbered years. Four board members are up for election one year and the other three are up for election two years later.During the information portion of the November 23, 2020 board meeting, new school board members (elect, November 2020) were welcomed and formally sworn in on January 4, 2021. New board members include Ibrahim Mohamed, Jeff Smith and Tim Brophy. Board members Angela Tucker and Matt McKeand finished their term December 2020.To contact the board, click on the Meet the Board page and select the board member you wish to contact. Email, phone number and mailing address are noted for each board member.
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In-Person Meeting Guidelines
Board work sessions and meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Board meetings are typically held in the Board Room at the District Office (1200 Town Square, Shakopee).
- All board meetings are open to the public.
- With present State guidelines due to COVID-19 measures, social distancing and face masks/coverings are required for onsite attendance.
- To maintain proper distancing, some board work sessions and meetings have been held on the Thrust Stage at the Shakopee High School. Please check the district calendar and the 2020/21 agenda section of our website for specific meeting details.
- The board meeting agenda and location are posted at the district office and supported by the Shakopee Valley News.
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School District Policy 206 Public Participation in Meetings
The school board shall normally provide a specified period of time when citizens may address the school board on any topic, subject to the limitations of this policy. The school board reserves the right to allocate a specific period of time for this purpose and limit time for speakers accordingly. Except as determined by the school board to be necessary or in an emergency, the school board will not take action at the same meeting on an item raised for the first time by the public.
The full District Policy 206 - Public Participation in Meetings can be found here.
