Meet the Board
Shakopee Public Schools is proud to be governed by a dedicated School Board, comprising seven committed community members. This Board of Education is entrusted with the oversight of Shakopee School District #720, ensuring its continued excellence and alignment with the district's compelling vision.
The School Board's responsibilities include the appointment of the Superintendent, approval of all staff hirings, resignations, terminations and leaves of absence. They also have a clear vision and priorities to ensure the district can continue to thrive, and help each and every student reach their greatest learning potential. The Board maintains a high level of engagement with the community it serves, with a persistent focus on fostering the educational success of students and promoting the continued growth of the greater school community.
Election Cycle & Student Members
The seven members of the School Board are elected at-large during the November general election in even-numbered years. To ensure a balance of continuity and fresh perspectives, the election cycle is staggered: four board members are elected in one cycle, with the remaining three elected two years later. For the November 3, 2026 General Election, four (4) School Board seats are open and will be on the ballot.
Click here to learn more about the November 3, 2026 General Election.
As of May 16, 2022, Shakopee Public Schools has further enriched its governance structure by welcoming two Shakopee High School students to serve as ex-officio members of the School Board. For the 2026-27 school year, Bryan Phan (Class of 2027) and Clara Stauff (Class of 2028) serve as student representatives, providing invaluable student perspectives to the Board.
To learn more about Shakopee's partnership with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) to support student voice, click here.
2026 School Board Members
Nick Zitek,
Board Treasurer
Present terms expires January 2029.
Board Meeting Dates & Information
All Shakopee Public Schools board meetings are open to the public. Work sessions and meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00PM. School Board meetings and work sessions are held at the District Office (1200 Shakopee Town Square) unless otherwise noted in the master calendar. Meetings are also livestreamed on the District's YouTube channel and saved for future reference.
- All board meetings are open to the public.
- The board meeting agenda is posted at the district office Wednesday evening prior to a meeting/work session as well as online (see link on this page).
- Board meeting minutes are posted per public notice law and the website under 'Board Meetings' once approved.
Each agenda includes a public comment section. The maximum time for public comment related to the agenda is a total of 15 minutes. Individual speakers will be allowed no more than 2.30 minutes. Please reference Shakopee Public School's Policy 206 for additional information.
Public comment requests can be submitted to communications@shakopee.k12.mn.us no later than 5:00pm prior to the meeting. Additional public comment requests can be made onsite, the day of the meeting, starting at 5:30PM.
Click here to access the Shakopee Public Schools master School Board agenda and meeting minutes website.
All agendas and minutes, including archives, are available on the above site. If you have questions or trouble accessing a file, please contact Communications@shakopee.k12.mn.us
Minutes are posted once they are approved by the School Board Clerk and Board at the next applicable meeting. Video recordings of each meeting are also archived on the district YouTube channel after brief navigational edits are made.
