December 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM - School Board Regular Business Meeting

Description:  Presentation of final levy

Description:  Congratulations to John Oman, Shakopee Public Schools Mountain Bike Team coach, on being named the Minnesota High School Cycling League Coach of the Year. The award recognizes a head coach whose efforts and leadership have inspired their athletes, assistant coaches and parents to achieve their individual and team goals. The award is not about points or time, but about character and empathy and someone who drives their athletes to success on or off the bike.  In 2015, Oman and another rider started the Shakopee Mountain Bike Team.  He has worked in our school district for 15 years. Oman is a technology and engineering teacher at East Middle School. Congrats! 
Presenter: Chairman Reggie Bowerman 


Freshman Amelie Girard became the first Shakopee girls swimmer to qualify for state since 2011. Not only did she qualify for the Class 2A state meet, but she broke two school records in the process. She competed in the 200 IM and the 100 Back. At the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, Girard swam 2:08.50; breaking her own school record to finish 3rd in her heat and 11th overall in the state! Congratulations! 
Presenter: Girls Swim and Dive Head Coach Jenny Carlson

Description:  7.1.1 Acceptance of Resignations
Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Effective Date
Cruz, Amy, Custodian, High School, 11/29/2019
Rico Garcia, Yolanda, Program Support Assistant, Sweeney Elementary School, 11/18/2019
Riesgraf, Linda, Program Support Assistant, Sweeney Elementary School, 12/02/2019
Villafana, Nicole, Program Support Assistant, Sweeney Elementary School, 12/06/2019
Recommended Action
Accept the resignations and thank them for their service to the district as presented.

7.1.2 Approval of NonCertified Contracts for the 2019-20 School Year
Last Name, First Name, Position, Location, Salary, Effective
Bardwell, Michael, Food Service Worker, High School, $13.35/hr, 12/02/2019
Paliwal, Shweta, Program Support Assistant, Sweeney Elementary School, $14.59/hr, 12/09/2019
Recommended Action
Approve noncertified contracts as presented.

7.1.3 Approval of Long Term Substitute Contract
Name LTS, Replacing, Position, Location, Approx. Dates, Grade/Step, Approx. Days, FTE, Salary
Lewis, Kelsie, Hyatt, Christine, Teacher, Stepping Stones, Central Family Center, 12/13/2019 through approx. 3/6/2020, BA Step 3, 1.0, $214.35/day
Recommended Action
Approve long term substitute contract as presented.

7.1.4 Approval of Assignment Change
Last Name, First Name, Old Position, New Position, FTE, Salary, Effective
Benz, Jonathan, Lead Technology Assistant, Technology Support Specialist, 1.0, $61,500.00, 12/09/2019
Recommended Action
Approve the assignment change as presented.

Description:  Recommended Action
Approve the minutes of the November 18, 2019 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:  Presentation of monthly budget update.

Description:  Superintendent Mike Redmond will present the 2020-21 and 2021-22 School District Calendars for final approval.
Recommended Action
Approve the 2020-21 and 2021-22 School District Calendars.

Description:  Director of Finance & Operations Jeff Priess and a representative from Bergan KDV will present the 2018-19 school district audit for final acceptance.
Recommended Action
Accept the Fiscal Year 2018-19 audit as presented.

Description:  Following the Truth in Taxation Hearing, the 2019 Payable 2020 Levy will be presented for approval. Total Levy - $40,071,272.42.
Recommended Action
Certify the 2019 Payable 2020 Levy as presented.

Description:  School Board has previously approved a capital improvement plan for various energy modifications at district facilities.  The sale of Capital Facilities Bonds will provide funding for these improvements.  Attached resolution authorizes the Superintendent and Director of Finance and Operations to approve the sale provided that the principal amount does not exceed $5,650,000 and the true interest rate does not exceed 3%.  Principal and interest payments are Guaranteed from the energy savings that result from the facility modifications.

Description:  Members of the Community Facilities Task Force will share a report summarizing their experiences, findings and guiding statements.

Description:  Teaching and Learning will present an overview of proposed course or program changes for the 2020-21 school year.

Description:  Assistant Superintendent Dave Orlowsky will provide a brief overview of the  Middle School Attendance Area recommended proposals. Superintendent Mike Redmond and Dave Orlowsky recommend approval of Proposal #106-- Middle School Attendance Areas and approval of the Intra-District Transfer Plan, as outlined in the presentation.

Description:  A 2017 law requires districts to pass a resolution every year if they want to combine polling places for a special election in 2020, and approve it every year beyond. The resolution must be approved by December 31 of each year for elections not held on the statewide General Election date.  See the attached memo from the MN Secretary of State's Election Office for more info.
Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts as presented.

Description:  Selection of School Board Applicants as finalists to be interviewed on Monday, December 16, 2019 beginning at 6:00PM.

Description:  December 16, 2019 5:00PM            Personnel Committee Meeting District Office Boardroom
December 16, 2019 6:00PM Special School Board Meeting District Office Boardroom
January 6, 2020 6:00PM ReOrganization Meeting District Office Boardroom
January 11, 2020 9:00-2:00PM School Board Winter Retreat District Office Boardroom
January 15-17, 2020 All Day MSBA Winter Leadership Conference
January 27, 2020 6:00PM School Board Business Meeting District Office Boardroom