Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District — Transcript
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Annual Community Voices Survey Results
Listen and Learn Sessions Data Wrap-up
Policy Committee Updates
Votes (7)
Approve FY27 budget
Moved by Director Anderson [0:34:40] · Seconded by Director Mickelson [0:34:46]
The Director of Finance presented the fiscal year 2027 budget, outlining revenues of $228,915,000 and expenditures of $240,995,000. The budget was developed in line with district mission, priorities, and student outcomes, with a plan for later revisions based on actual data and enrollment.
Approve resolution certifying the population estimate for the 2026 pay 2027 levy
Moved by Chair Alt [0:36:58] · Seconded by Director Chester [0:37:11]
The district sought to certify a new population estimate, noting an increase of 2,338 residents since the 2020 census. This action would generate an additional $5,269 in general community education revenue for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Approve a resolution designating certain funds as committed funds
Moved by Director Anderson [0:39:19] · Seconded by Director Saxey [0:39:27]
An existing resolution from February 2025, which committed funds from the sale of the Diamond Head parking lot, was updated. The amendment specifically allows these committed funds to also be utilized for the demolition of vacant buildings.
Establish fiscal year 2026 committed fund balance
Moved by Director Hume [0:41:09] · Seconded by Director Anderson [0:41:14]
The board moved to commit fund balances for fiscal year 2026, aligning with policy 714. These funds are designated for specific purposes, including carryover funds, facility rental funds, and sale proceeds, incorporating recent changes in how sale proceeds can be used.
Approve the coverage for a property, casualty, and liability insurance for 2026-2027
Moved by Director Mickelson [0:43:24] · Seconded by Director Saxey [0:43:29]
The Executive Director of Administrative Services presented the annual insurance approval. Notably, switching to Houston Casualty Company for cyber risk resulted in a nearly 4% reduction in liability insurance costs. Additionally, the district decided to drop extra flood coverage for M.W. Savage, bringing it under the standard district plan.
Approve school board goals for 2026-27
Moved by Director Anderson [0:44:48] · Seconded by Director Chester [0:44:54]
The school board presented its updated goals for the 2026-2027 academic year, which had been reviewed and revised during a work session on June 11th, 2026. The Chair expressed appreciation for the robust discussion leading to the final draft.
Approve the superintendent goals
Moved by Director Hume [0:46:17] · Seconded by Director Anderson [0:46:22]
The board considered and approved the superintendent's goals for 2026-2027. These goals were collaboratively drafted with Dr. Daniels during a work session and were noted for their strong alignment with the school board's strategic plan and goals.
Notable Quotes (7)
This budget will be revised later in the 2026-2027 year to adjust for actual data, state and federal updates, enrollment, staffing, and audit results.
By certifying this population estimate, the district will receive an additional $5,269 in general community education revenue compared to the prior year.
This resolution allows the funds to also be used for demolishing vacant buildings.
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approves the commitment of fund balances for fiscal year 2026 to include fund balance resulting from carryover funds, facility rental funds, and sale proceeds.
This last year we did go out for bids for some of the different areas. We did switch over to the Houston Casualty Company for our cyber risk, and as a result, our liability insurance for the sub-coming year is just under 4% less than what it was for the current year.
The recommendation is that the Board of Education approve the proposed 2026-2027 goals for the 191 Board of Education, and I would like to thank everyone for the robust conversation that we had leading up to this.
And um in that same work session, we also worked together with Dr. Daniels to draft Dr. Daniels' goals for 2026-27, and similarly, I would like to thank Dr. Daniels for her thoughtful creation of her goals in alignment with the school board and our strategic plan.
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget for ISD 191, approved by the Board of Education.
A resolution to certify an increased population estimate to generate additional general community education revenue.
An updated resolution allowing funds from the Diamond Head parking lot sale to be used for demolishing vacant buildings.
District policy allowing the board to commit fund balance for specific purposes.
Goals for the ISD 191 Board of Education, reviewed and updated in a work session.
Goals drafted for Dr. Daniels for 2026-27, aligning with the school board and strategic plan.
A new 14-page policy on Artificial Intelligence currently being developed by the Policy Committee.
A district initiative or program, familiarity with which was measured in parent surveys.
An event or initiative that impacted the district's ability to focus on Pathways implementation and was cited as a point of pride by staff.