May 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM - School Board Regular Business Meeting

Description:  Teacher Appreciation 

Description:  National School Nurse Appreciation Day Social Media Spotlight
 

Description:  Maximum time for public comment is a total of 15 minutes.  Individual speakers will be allowed no more than 2.30 minutes. Reference Shakopee School District Policy 206 for additional information.

Description:  Acceptance of Retirements.

The following employees have submitted a letter of retirements from their position.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Effective
Dosch	Rebecca	Paraeducator	East Middle School	6/06/2024

Recommended Action:

Accept the retirements and thank them for their service to the district.

Acceptance of Resignations.
The following employees have submitted a letter of resignation from their position.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Effective
Askegaard	Garth	Teacher, Science	High School	6/07/2024
Jaques	Lori	Paraeducator	East Middle School	5/01/2024
Jonker	Bradley	Teacher, Special Services	High School	6/07/2024
Laplant	Margaret	Paraeducator	Sweeney Elementary School	5/06/2024
Pandiyan	Sara	Licensed School Nurse	West Middle School	6/07/2024
Rose	John	Teacher, School Counselor	High School	6/07/2024
Schultz	Crosley	Teacher, Young Scholars	All Elementary Schools	5/03/2024
Stern	Angella	Clerical	Pearson Early Learning Center	6/07/2024

Recommended Action:

Accept the resignations and thank them for their service to the district.

Approval of Certified Contracts for the 2024/25 School Year.

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Grade	Step	FTE	Effective	Annual Salary
Cardozo	Nathan	Teacher, Special Services	TBD	MA	13	1.0	8/19/2024	$70,354.00
Davidson	Ann	Teacher, High Potential	Eagle Creek Elementary School	MA+30	34	1.0	8/19/2024	$103,904.00
Evans	Michelle	Teacher, Special Services	Jackson Elementary School	MA	7	1.0	8/26/2024	$57,351.00
Franzen	Katelin	Teacher, High Potential	Jackson Elementary School	MA	13	1.0	8/19/2024	$70,354.00
Gavin	Hannah	Teacher, Science	High School	Spec/PhD	3	1.0	8/19/2024	$59,951.00
Loeffler	Caitlin	Teacher, Science	High School	MA	8	1.0	8/19/2024	$59,431.00
Lynch	Michelle	Teacher, Intervention	Jackson Elementary School	MA	24	1.0	8/19/2024	$89,860.00
Nordtvedt	Janelle	Teacher, Grade 4	Sun Path Elementary School	MA	19	1.0	8/26/2024	$85,959.00
Rademacher	Charles	Teacher, Science	High School	BA	5	1.0	8/19/2024	$45,907.00
Saintey	Corrin	Teacher, English	West Middle School	BA	10	1.0	8/26/2024	$52,669.00
Shawhan	Michelle	Teacher, FACS	East Middle School	MA	3	1.0	8/19/2024	$51,109.00
Skaria	Gabriel	Teacher, Business	High School	MA	14	1.0	8/19/2024	$79,197.00
Vaughn	Alec	Teacher, Science	High School	MA	3	1.0	8/19/2024	$51,109.00

Recommended Action:
Approve the certified contracts for the 2024/25 school year as presented.

Approval of Non-Certified Contract for the 2023/24 School Year.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Salary/hr.	Effective
Bustos	Isaac	Paraeducator	Sweeney Elementary School	$23.09	4/25/2024
Fassa	Cheikhane	Paraeducator	Eagle Creek Elementary School	$21.53	5/06/2024
Hutchins	Lindsay	Media Para	Jackson Elementary School	$20.91	5/13/2024

Recommended Action:
Approve the non-certified contract for the 2023/24 school year as presented.

Approval of Non-Renewal of Teaching Contracts
The district is recommending the non-renewal of teaching contracts listed below.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position	Location	Effective
Carpenter	Eric	Teacher, Special Education	Eagle Creek Elementary School	06/07/2024
Costa	Daniel	Teacher, School Counselor	High School	06/07/2024
Dalziel	Marshall	Teacher, Social Studies	High School	06/07/2024
Fracisco	Andre	Teacher, Science	High School	06/07/2024
Frisell	Quinn	Physical Education	Sweeney Elementary School	06/07/2024
Hastad	Megan	Teacher, Media	Eagle Creek Elementary School	06/07/2024
Hooverson	Paul	Teacher, Math	High School	06/07/2024
Klaysler	Sydney	Teacher, Kindergarten	Red Oak Elementary School	06/07/2024
Nacey	Brian	Teacher, Special Services	West Middle School	06/07/2024
Sieber	Grace	Teacher, Kindergarten	Sun Path Elementary School	06/07/2024
Trana	Katie	Teacher, Intervention	Red Oak Elementary School	06/07/2024
Ulrich	Jennifer	Teacher, Special Services	Eagle Creek Elementary School	06/07/2024
Wright	Jacob	Teacher, English	High School	06/07/2024

Recommended Action:
Approve the non-renewal of the above teaching contracts.


Approval of Co-Curricular Assignment.
 

Last Name	First Name	Position Title
Radca	Colin	Volunteer Lacrosse Coach

Recommended Action: 
Approve the Co-Curricular Assignment as presented.

Start Date Adjustment - Previously Approved Unaffiliated Contract
Recommended Action: Approve Sarah Wehrenberg, Assistant Director of Secondary LTE, early start date of Monday, June 17, 2024. This would add ten (10) additional work days to the previously approved contract.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve minutes of the April 22, 2024 School Board Business Meeting as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the bills and authorize to pay same as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the wires report as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action: Approve district donations.

Description:  A recommendation from the district wide insurance committee for health insurance rate adjustments, as increased by Medica and the district's insurance brokers for the 2024-25 school year.

Recommended Action:
Approve the rate increases outlined below.
 

Plan	$2600 Plan		$5000 Plan
Network	Choice Passport	Elect	Choice Passport	Elect
Single	$11,419.80 (12.218%)	$10,361.04 (1.814%)	$9,689.40 (20.129%)	$8,803.56 (9.147%)
Single + 1	$24,805.56 (18.897%)	$22,456.56 (7.782%)	$21,015.60 (27.612%)	$19,075.56 (15.832%)
Family	$30,903.96 (-0.433%)	$28,050.00 (-9.628%)	$26,239.44 (6.961%)	$23,851.80 (-2.772)

Description:  Presentation
2024 Technology Report

Description:  Proposed Guidelines
Presentation

Description:  Policies for approval

Description:  2024 School Board Meeting Calendar

Description:  Supporting File

Description:  Resolution

Description:  Presentation

Description:  2024 School Board Meeting Calendar
Athletics & Activities
Class of 2024 Graduation Information
Latest Shakopee Chamber Biz Buzz
Latest City of Shakopee News
May District E-Newsletter
2024 Community Conversation & Survey

Additional Dates
May 14 - 7th/8th Grade Band Concert, Shakopee West Middle School, 7PM
May 15

• National Decision Day, SHS, during lunch blocks
• Shakopee University Graduation Ceremony, SHS, 5:30PM

May 16

• Coffee with the Superintendent, Shakopee Coffee House & Brewhall, 7:00 - 8:15AM
• Sabe the Night End of Year, Staff Appreciation Event Sponsored by HEART and the Shakopee Chamber

May 17 - Sun Path Elementary PTO End of Year Event, 6PM
May 20 - 6th Grade Band Concert, Shakopee West Middle School, 7PM
May 21 

• AVID Senior Night, SHS, 6PM
• Red Oak Elementary Band Program, 7PM

May 23

• 8th Grade Celebration - West Middle School (during school day)
• East Middle School Spring Family Picnic, 4:30 - 6:00PM
• 2nd/5th Grade Music Program, Sweeney Elementary, 6PM
• Feather Ceremony, Class of 2024, SMSC, 5:30PM

May 24 - GLOmies Track & Field Day, SHS, 9:00AM - 1:00PM
May 27 - No School for Students or Staff, Memorial Day
May 29

• Saber Showcase (see invite)
• Senior Awards Ceremony, SHS, 6PM
• Dollars for Scholars Awards

May 30

• Smudging Space Dedication Ceremony (see invite)
• 6th/7th Grade Awards, SHS, 6PM

June 4 - Sweeney Elementary Family Fun Night, 4:30PM - 6:30PM
June 5

• Last Academic Day for Seniors
• Class of 2024 District School Trip (after rehearsal)

June 6

• Last day of school for students
• 5th Grade Graduation, Red Oak Elementary
• TLC Q4 Graduation, 10AM

June 8 - Class of 2024 Graduation