A polished wooden school board dais with four elegant nameplates and slim microphones arranged in a neat line, symbolizing experienced leadership without showing any people. Behind the dais, a large, softly blurred backdrop suggests a Shakopee school building with red brick and tall windows. Gentle, diffused afternoon light from high windows creates subtle highlights along the wood grain and soft shadows across the carpeted floor. The mood is professional, trustworthy, and calm. Photographic realism at eye level, with the dais placed using the rule of thirds and a shallow depth of field so the foreground is in crisp focus while the background gently fades, creating a clean, modern image suited for a re-election campaign homepage hero.

Re‑elect Kristi Peterson to Shakopee School Board

About Kristi

Kristi has served on the Shakopee School Board since 2019. During that time, she has served as Board Chair for 5 years, and Vice-Chair of the Board for 2 years.

In 2020, Kristi was selected to serve on the Minnesota School Board Association Board of Directors representing Director District 13. In 2023, Kristi was selected to serve as President of the Minnesota School Board Association for two-years beginning in January 2025.

She also serves on the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 11-member School Board representing Shakopee. She has served as Board Chair since January 2024.

Kristi also represents Shakopee Schools at SCALE (Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency) where she currently serves as the Vice-Chair.

Kristi and her husband, Sean, have lived in Shakopee since 1999. Their son, Noah, is a 2023 graduate from Shakopee High School and a 2026 graduate from the University of Minnesota.

Kristi and her husband, Sean, have lived in Shakopee since 1999. Their son, Noah, is a 2023 graduate from Shakopee High School and a 2026 graduate from the University of Minnesota.

Kristi and her husband, Sean, have lived in Shakopee since 1999. Their son, Noah, is a 2023 graduate from Shakopee High School and a 2026 graduate from the University of Minnesota.

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Priorities

Kristi’s priorities include safe, welcoming schools, strong academic programs, responsible budgeting, and clear communication with families and staff. She will continue advocating for student mental health supports, career and technical opportunities, and stable leadership that keeps the district moving forward together.

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