Clayton Ellis

This Comprehensive Literacy Framework for Shakopee Public Schools outlines a strategic approach to ensure all students achieve and exceed literacy milestones, in alignment with the Minnesota READ Act. The framework is structured around six critical components: scientifically research-based instructional practices, knowledgeable instructional leaders, high-quality resources, expert literacy teachers, adequate instructional time, and a robust assessment system. Key objectives include ensuring all students are reading at or above grade level by Spring 2025, and that multilingual learners and students receiving special education services achieve their individualized reading goals.

This document outlines Shakopee Public Schools' comprehensive literacy framework, designed to deepen its commitment to literacy through a scientifically research-based approach. The framework is built upon expert literacy teachers, high-quality resources, dedicated instructional time with student support, and robust assessments. It details systematic and explicit phonics programs for K-2 students focusing on foundational skills, and for 3-5 students emphasizing word attack strategies and morphological structures, with the goal of supporting each student's literacy development.

The meeting commenced with a Truth in Taxation Hearing, which was adjourned shortly thereafter. The subsequent School Board Business Meeting included discussions on the Saber Pride segment (Student Voice Edition). Action items approved by the board included the renewal of the District Office Lease, the addition of Flag Football as a student activity, the approval of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and the calendar for the Pearson Early Learning Center for 2026-27, acceptance of the Audit Report, approval for Elevator Improvements at West Middle School, approval of Budget Adjustments for FY27, and the approval of the Final Levy for Taxes Payable in 2026 to fund the 2026-27 School Year. Information items presented covered a Secondary Curriculum Update for Social Studies and ELA, a Comprehensive Literacy Framework Update, the Monthly Budget Update, and a District Year in Review Snapshot Video. The board also reviewed the second reading for proposed Policy 701 Update.

The organizational meeting involved the administration of the Oath of Office to members. Key actions included the election of School Board Officers, naming Kristi Peterson as Chair, Tim Brophy as Vice Chair, and Nick Zitek as Treasurer by a 5:2 vote, with Caroline Valdez as Clerk. The Board approved compensation amounts for 2026, designated authorized signers for checks and electronic funds transfers, named official depositories for district funds, and appointed PMA Securities, LLC as the Municipal Financial Advisor. Further actions included designating the Superintendent's designee as the EDIAM Security Manager, adopting the Online District Policy Library, approving a modified process for rescheduling meetings postponed due to weather, setting the mileage reimbursement rate, accepting the 2026 School Board Meetings Calendar, and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Shakopee Education Association.

The joint meeting agenda was approved with adjustments. Key discussion topics included SABER PRIDE, SCOTT COUNTY DELIVERS, the SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS & SCOTT COUNTY TACTICAL PLAN, and various information items. Information items covered Library Programs in Partnership with Shakopee Public Schools, Supporting Healthy Communities through a Vape Detector & Disposal Bin Pilot, Supporting Student Attendance, and Connect Therapy. A major topic involved Legislative and Funding Impacts to Scott County and School Services.