May 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM - School Board Learning Session

Description:  Two Shakopee High School teams traveled to Washington D.C. to compete in the National Japan Bowl. More than 200 students from 30 schools around the nation participated. Congrats to students Tanner Olsen, Trevor Brickey, and Carson Holm. Additionally, congratulations to Thea Lauren Pineda, Cera Mitchum and Samyu Ravikumar on placing 5th in the competition.

Description:  Congratulations to the following Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) at Shakopee High School. Before spring break, they competed in the state competition and many students placed in their events.
*Behavioral Health:
1st  Parth Purani
2nd Eashan Sarkar
*Epidemiology:
1st Eashan Sarkar
2nd Parth Purani
*Prepared Speaking
1st Gautham Nair
2nd Tharun Inturi
5th Dhwani Hingu
*Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking:
2nd Gautham Nair
*Biomedial Debate:
1st Shivali Mukherji, Bhavesh Boyapati, Rohan Janga, Nikka Narra
*HOSA Bowl:1st Shreya Avilala, Eashan Sarkar, Theo Tran, Dhwani Hingu
*Biomedical Lab Science:
4th Luke Stavedahl
*Job Seeking Skills:
4th Tharun Inturi
5th Gautham Nair
*Original Medical Innovation:
2nd Aavni Varddhan, Aly Thorn
*Public Service Announcement:
3rd Emma Alley, Sam Krocak, Kristen Leith, Sloane Orchard
*Gautham, Tharun, Shreya, Eashan, Theo, Dhwani, Parth, Shivali, Rohan, Nikka, Bhavesh, and Shivali will travel to Orlando in June to compete in the International HOSA Competition.

Description:  Superintendent Mike Redmond and SEA President Dale Anderson will present a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a Teacher Stretch Calendar.  Update and clarification of a section of the Teacher Master Agreement.
Recommended Action
Approve the 2019 MOU with the SEA regarding Teacher Stretch Calendar as presented.

Description:  Director of Teaching & Learning Nancy Thul and SEA President Dale Anderson will present a draft of a pilot of an alternate pathway for receiving credits used for lane changes on the Shakopee Public Schools' teacher salary schedule.

Description:  Director of Instructional Technology Bryan Drozd will introduce two finalists from RFP process for brief presentations.

Description:  Thank you to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for awarding two grants to our district.
*Mountain Bike Trail Grant – The tribe awarded $14,510 for materials to be used for a mountain bike trail in an 8-acre land area on the corner of County Highway 78 & 79.  A section of this land is designated as athletic fields, but a section of it will remain wooded and/or has water features. Our goal is to create a trail that wraps around the perimeter of the property, then weaves through the woods and marshes. This 3-4 mile, single-rack trail will have something for everyone. The combination of open, wooded and marshland trails will provide the opportunity for beginner and advanced riders to enjoy nature while getting exercise. The sculpting of trails will take place over a series of weekends throughout spring and summer, with the bulk of it completed by the end of 2019.  
*West Middle School Garden Path Grant – West received a grant earlier this year to create a garden.  The tribe grant will allow us to create a path through that outdoor learning space, which will cultivate a better understanding of and appreciation for the environment and edible gardening for our school and community. This outdoor learning space path will weave through our garden, augmenting and enhancing the current trail system and inviting the community to enhance their walking experience by taking in the beauty of our garden. Amount awarded by tribe: $2,110 for trail materials, including a bench and signage. There will be a planting day on May 21.
Recommended Action
Accept the grants from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and thank them for their continued support of the Shakopee Public Schools and community.

Description:  Members of the School Board Facilities Committee will present recommended roster of committee membership for the 2019 Community Facilities Task Force for approval.
Recommended Action
Approve membership roster as presented.

Description:  Superintendent Mike Redmond will present a contract with Virchow Krause, LLP for a community survey for approval.
Recommended Action
Approve contract for a community survey as presented.

Description:  May 6, 2019 5:00PM Personnel Committee Meeting District Office Room 202
May 6-10, 2019 Teacher Appreciation Week Districtwide
May 15, 2019 6:00PM Community Facilities Task Force District Office Board Room
May 20, 2019 5:00PM Finance Committee Meeting District Office Room 202
May 20, 2019 6:00PM School Board Business Meeting District Office Board Room
May 22, 2019 5:00PM Facilities Committee Meeting District Office Board Room
June 10, 2019 5:00PM Policy Committee Meeting District Office Room 202
June 10, 2019 6:00PM School Board Work Session District Office Board Room
June 24, 2019 5:00PM Finance Committee Meeting District Office Room 202
June 24, 2019 6:00PM School Board Business Meeting District Office Board Room
June 26, 2019 5:00PM Facilities Committee Meeting District Office Board Room