District 191 launches Build & Become planning process, invites applications to join facilities input team

During the 2026–27 school year, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 is undertaking a comprehensive planning initiative focused on the future of the district. Called “Build & Become,” the initiative includes two distinct but connected planning efforts: Strategic Planning and Facilities Planning. 

The Strategic Planning process is about creating a plan for delivering on the district’s mission, vision and values. It’s about answering the question “What is the desired daily experience for students, families & staff and how do we deliver on that?” At the end of the process, District 191 will have clear action plans and clear measures of success.

The Facilities Planning process is specifically about providing the infrastructure needed to be successful now and into the future, including educational needs, operational efficiency, safety and more. 

Community members will have opportunities to be involved in both processes, ensuring that the resulting plans are specific for the One91 community.

Facilities Planning Community Input Team

District 191 is seeking approximately 30–35 students, family members, staff and community members to serve on the Facilities Planning Community Input Team. 

This team will bring together a diverse cross-section of the One91 community to:

• Learn about district facilities, programs, finances and long-range needs.
• Share experiences and perspectives about current schools and spaces.
• Identify priorities and criteria to guide facility decisions.
• Consider the needs of students, staff, families and the broader community.
• Review potential facility approaches developed by Team B, the Facility Design Team.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to district leadership and the School Board.

No experience in architecture, construction or facilities planning is required. Team members should be willing to learn, listen to different perspectives and consider the needs of the district as a whole.

Community members can apply to be a member of the Input Team starting on Sept. 14. The application will close on Oct. 9.

Learn more and apply to join the Facilities Planning Community Input Team.