Board of Education Regular Meeting - Sept. 24, 2026

The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, focusing on several key operational and policy updates. Significant procurement-related discussions included a report on summer construction and facility improvement projects across multiple schools, highlighting investments in mechanical systems, roofing, HVAC upgrades, and safety enhancements such as AED installations and video surveillance upgrades. The board also reviewed and postponed action on awarding a demolition contract for Medcaf Middle School, with bids ranging from $795,000 to $2.6 million, and the lowest bid from DRC Incorporated was considered. Additionally, the board certified the proposed 2027 tax levy and set the date for the truth and taxation hearing. Other agenda items included approval of the updated 2026-27 school calendar, a change in the graduation date, and updates to the superintendent's goals and evaluation tool. A substantial portion of the meeting was dedicated to a work session on violence-free schools, outlining strategies for early intervention, active supervision, and multi-tiered support systems to reduce school violence, with an emphasis on collaboration among staff and engagement with students and families. The board unanimously approved motions related to tax levy certification, calendar changes, and superintendent evaluation updates, while deferring the demolition contract decision to a future meeting.