School Board hears report on impact of district's Triple-A philosophy
During the Sept. 23 School Board meeting, the board received a report on the district's Triple-A philosophy of providing students opportunities in academics, arts and athletics, and the positive impact these cocurriculars and other after-school activities have on student learning. The report was presented by Director of Secondary Education Michael Bolsoni; Eagan High School Assistant Principal of Athletics Sandra Setter-Larsen, and Eagan High School Principal Polly Reikowski, who spoke about the many arts and activities available to students at the middle school and high school levels.
Among other things at the Sept. 23 meeting the board:
- Received a report on early voting options for the School Board election and levy referendum question;
- Approved a 1.5 percent increase to the preliminary levy for payable 2020 property taxes, and
- Approved collective bargaining agreements with district support staff, clerical and secretarial employees, and bus drivers, chaperones and crossing guards.
To access documents and video from the meeting, go to the BoardDocs website, click on the “Meetings” tab, then click the Sept. 23 regular School Board meeting. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Dakota Ridge School.
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District 196 communities are among lowest taxed large cities in Minnesota
Of the 31 Minnesota cities with populations of 30,000 or greater in 2019, the four with the lowest tax rates are all District 196 communities and a fifth is in the lowest 10.
According to fiscal year 2019 county net tax capacity reports for Minnesota counties with at least one city of 30,000 residents or more, the 10 cities with the lowest tax rates are (District 196 communities in bold): 1. Eagan(lowest); 2. Apple Valley; 3. Lakeville; 4. Burnsville; 5. Woodbury; 6. Plymouth; 7. Edina; 8. Mankato; 9. Cottage Grove, and 10. Inver Grove Heights. Rates include total taxes (county, city and school district) for residential and commercial property.
The other two cities in District 196, Rosemount and Coates, do not have 30,000 population.
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