Lakeville Area School Board Eyes Expanding Concurrent Enrollment Amid Budget and Curriculum Discussions

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lakeville Area School Board discussed expanding concurrent enrollment courses, setting financial policies, and implementing curriculum changes. The board focused on increasing opportunities for students to earn college credits while in high school, addressing financial stability amid budgetary challenges, and adapting curriculum to accommodate diverse student needs.

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board’s New Cell Phone Policy Sparks Debates Over Enforcement and Cost at Meeting.

Overview: The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board meeting on April 15, 2025, focused heavily on discussions surrounding the approval and implementation of a new policy on personal electronic communications devices. The debate centered on enforcement challenges, the financial implications of using secured storage solutions, and the need for clarity in policy language to ensure consistent application across the district.

Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board Celebrates Student Achievements and Addresses Policy Language Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board, attention was given to celebrating the achievements of students across various disciplines, recognizing outstanding athletic accomplishments, and discussing the evolving language of board policies.

Lakeville School Board Faces Challenges in Special Education Funding Amid Staffing Shortages

Overview: The recent Lakeville Area School Board meeting spotlighted critical challenges facing the district, notably the significant increase in special education needs and the accompanying financial strain. The board addressed the rising number of students requiring special education, now approximately 20% of the district’s student body, and the associated funding shortfalls exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The district’s reliance on the general fund to subsidize special education costs, due to federal funding falling short of the promised 40%, was a primary concern.

Lakeville School Board Divided Over Data Systems and Levy Renewal Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The recent Lakeville Area School Board meeting was marked by discussions about the proposed implementation of a new data analytics system and the renewal of operating and capital project levies. The board grappled with issues of governance, data management, and financial planning, as well as community concerns over zoning changes and student well-being.