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The 11th annual Bowls for BrainPower fundraiser event runs November 12-19
Oct26th
The 11th annual Bowls for BrainPower fundraiser event will be held virtually this year, with a 'Best of Show" online auction running Nov. 12-19. The online auction can be viewed at www.32auctions.com/Bowls112020. This annual fundraiser...
Categories: Announcements, CommunitySmall group conversations will help guide District 191’s strategic plan
Oct22ndDistrict 191 is reviewing its Strategic Roadmap, which guides the district in making decisions about programs, spending and more. As part of that review process, more than 800 people shared their ideas and responded to others' ideas in an online...
Categories: AnnouncementsGideon Pond makes top ten list of best elementary schools in Twin Cities suburbs
Oct20th
Gideon Pond Elementary School has been named one of the top 10 elementary schools in the Twin Cities suburbs by SchoolSparrow, which publishes public K-12 school rankings that account for differences in parent income, elevating diverse schools to...
Categories: Announcements, AchievementMore than 800 participate in strategic review exchange; small group conversations scheduled
Oct14thMore than 800 students, family members, staff members and community members participated in the District 191 Strategic Review ThoughtExchange, held Sept. 21-30. The online exchange asked stakeholders to submit their thoughts and rate the thoughts of...
Categories: AnnouncementsBond refinancing will save more than $2.2 million
Oct9thThe Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Board of Education has refinanced nearly $11.5 million in debt to save taxpayers through reduced debt payments. This refinancing will save approximately $2.2 million over the life of the bonds....
Categories: Finance, AnnouncementsState releases new guidelines for spectators at indoor activities
Oct9thThe Minnesota Department of Health released new guidelines yesterday to allow for up to two spectators per participant while still remaining under the venue maximums of 25% capacity and a total maximum of no more than 250. We realize this new...
Categories: AnnouncementsHolweger resigns from School Board; appointment, special election will fill vacancy
Oct9thOn Thursday, Oct. 8, District 191 School Board member Jen Holweger announced her resignation from the board, effective at the end of the meeting. Holweger was elected in 2018 with her term beginning in January 2019. “I've had such...
Categories: AnnouncementsGreater Twin Cities United Way partners with District 191 to provide career experiences for students
Oct6thThanks to a grant from The Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) totaling $25,000, a pilot group of 15 Burnsville High School students were able to participate and earn money in a four-week Summer Internship and Sustainability program. This...
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