The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education approved next year's budget that shows a $3.1 million deficit. District Business Manager Mark Stotts said the recent cuts from the Governor would not affect the district's revenues for its budget, but it would affect future cash flow. How much the district's cash flow will be impacted is not known at this time.
The board postponed putting its budget priorities list together at a workshop after the meeting.
The board also approved a report of Superintendent Randy Clegg's first evaluation conducted June 4. The board discussed how Clegg met the six standards in the evaluation form and how he has been doing this year.
Burnsville High School Principal Dave Helke proposed a new 5-year action plan to improve curricular scheduling at BHS, part of which will help students in next fall's Envision Academy of the Arts integration program have all core classes at the Diamondhead Education Center closer to the Burnsville Performing Arts Center where they will have their arts classes.
The board also discussed and approved a number of co-curricular activities and stipend positions for current activities, but delayed funding for them for at least two years. Staff recommended the delay because of the tough times ahead for budget cuts, but approving the activities now will help with presenting stipends in teacher negotiations later. Board director Dan Luth proposed to add the BHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes as an approved co-curricular activity, but that failed to pass. The board discussed the legality of a state entity like the school district endorsing a religious-affiliated activity like the FCA.
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Beginning this weekend, lighting up at the Minnesota Zoo will no longer be allowed. Citing health concerns and the need for a cleaner environment, the zoo in Apple Valley announced this week it would begin banning smoking on premises Saturday. The Minnesota Zoo previously prohibited smoking inside buildings, but allowed smoking outdoors. The new policy allows smoking only in the main parking lots. Minnesota Zoo guests wishing to smoke may request a hand-stamp at the Guest Services Desk for access back into the zoo.
In other zoo news, the Aveda Butterfly Garden will open for the season on Saturday. The attraction is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Labor Day and is free with regular zoo admission. It is located along the Tropics Trail and features 40 different species of butterflies and moths fluttering in an environment with many diverse plants. This interactive exhibit also demonstrates the butterfly life cycle including stages as a caterpillar, chrysalis or cocoon and adult. For more information visit www.mnzoo.org.
Weather:
Tonight: partly cloudy, 20 percent chance of rain and storms, lows in the 60s.
This weekend: sunny and clear Saturday, 30 percent chance of rain and a chance of storms Sunday, highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
This weekend is the International Festival 3-9 p.m. in Nicollet Commons Park, enjoy ethnic demonstrations like juggling lessons, free Henna tattoos, belly dancing and Thai vegetable carving. Peruse the local handicraft artisan vendors and watch numerous performances on the outdoor stage in Nicollet Commons Amphitheatre Park. New this year are events in the Burnsville Performing Arts Center that includes a Cultural Perspectives art exhibit in the art gallery to view, free salsa lessons with "Fiesta Caliente!" on the main stage at 6:30 p.m., a "Salsabrosa" performance led by Cuban pianist/vocalist Viviana Pintado and international Cuban conga sensation Frank Rivery at 7:30 p.m. and "Flamenco Mateo" singers and dancers at 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5 for balcony seats or $10 for main floor seats. For more information go to www.burnsvillepac.org.
Also Saturday the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority of Burnsville will host its sixth annual Bus Roadeo at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount. Bus drivers from the MVTA's two garages are expected to compete for prizes, with the two winning drivers continuing on to the State Roadeo in Albert Lea Saturday, July 25. The written test begins at 8 a.m. with road-testing to follow. Winners will be announced about 12:30 p.m. The MVTA is the public transportation provider for Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount and Savage. For more information you can go to www.mvta.com.
The Minnesota Sinfonia Community and Children's Concert is 2 p.m. Sunday at the Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. It is free to the public. For more information go to www.mnsinfonia.org.
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