Burnsville Community Conversation Forum Results - April 2010

Theme 1: Develop community capacity to promote and encourage literacy.

1. What would a family environment look like that supports young learners to become strong members of the community? 
2. What would it take to achieve this in our community?

Theme 2:  Engage community in conversations around expectations for education and build consensus.

1. How would a community with shared expectations for a child’s education impact that community?
2. How would we go about engaging the community in conversations around expectations for education?

Theme 3: Nurture innovative community partnerships supporting a competitive business climate.

1. What types of partnerships need to be created to accomplish our goals to increase income among residents, market and brand our community, and attract and retain business?

Theme 4: Foster civic engagement to support other planning teams.

1. Who should be invited to; develop tools, facilitate, and utilize technology creatively?
2. How do we gain increased levels of support and participation?