Madison Metropolitan School District public meetings in 2021

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education held a special workshop to discuss plans for a delayed return to school following winter break. A staffing analysis document was provided for the discussion. The meeting included a call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of plans for a delayed return to school from winter break with a staffing analysis attachment

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Board will hold a workshop to discuss COVID-19 emergency sick leave policies for the 2021/2022 school year. No votes are scheduled; this is an information and discussion item only.

• Discussion of COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave for 2021/2022 School Year

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes several financial authorizations and student‑service requests. Items include payment of interim bills totaling $17,023,505.91 and referendum construction invoices of $590,551.26, as well as approvals for a shortened day, high‑school equivalency programs, and continued enrollment for a student over age 20. The meeting also features reports from the Instruction and Operations Work Groups and a discussion of ESSER III planning and the 2022‑23 budget process.

• Approve payment of interim bills $17,023,505.91 for Nov 10‑30, 2021
• Approve referendum construction invoices $590,551.26
• Approve a Shortened Day Agreement for one student
• Excuse 8 students to enroll in high‑school equivalency diploma programs
• Allow a student over age 20 to continue enrollment for graduation

City of Madison Education Committee

The committee will receive a status report on digital inclusion task force recommendations, discuss top three unfunded proposals addressing its priorities, and review gaps in the 2022 city, county and MMSD budgets. It will also discuss a planned joint meeting with the mayor, county executives, and MMSD superintendent, and the shortage of child care and youth service workers. No votes on these items are scheduled; the meeting is informational and discussion-based.

• Status report on Digital Inclusion Task Force recommendations
• Discussion of top three unfunded Strong Proposals addressing Education Committee priorities
• Review and identify gaps in 2022 City, County and MMSD budgets
• Shortage of child care and youth service workers
• Plan for joint meeting with Mayor, County Executives, and MMSD Superintendent

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group will review informational updates on literacy instruction, student safety, and advanced learning programs. The agenda also includes a health services briefing and a discussion of recommendations from a joint literacy task force. The meeting is primarily informational and contains no binding votes beyond approving prior minutes.

• Joint Literacy Task Force recommendations presentation
• Restorative justice and social-emotional learning update
• Advanced learning academic plan update
• School safety plan update
• Three written public statements on La Follette High School security and school resource officers

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Board of Education will vote on a proposal to rename James Madison Memorial High School as Vel Phillips Memorial High School, effective the 2022-2023 school year. The vote follows a recommendation from the Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee and public input that included numerous statements on possible names. The board will also consider revisions to the field trips policy, receive reports on an equity audit, enrollment projections, and food services, and act on a consent agenda covering compliance and student requests.

• Action item to rename James Madison Memorial High School as Vel Phillips Memorial High School (vote pending)
• Action item to approve revisions to Board Policy 3350 on field trips
• Report on the Equity Audit Status Update from the Instruction Work Group
• Report on Annual Enrollment Data/Projections and preliminary class size data
• Report on Food & Nutrition Vision/Direction from the Operations Work Group

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session followed by Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss school safety and community engagement, including 26 written statements about School Resource Officers and other safety measures. The board will also receive a COVID-19 vaccination update for students aged 5-11 before moving into closed session to discuss formative feedback on the superintendent's performance.

• 26 written public statements submitted, many regarding reinstating School Resource Officers (SROs)
• Discussion item on MMSD School Safety and Community Engagement (Item 4.1)
• COVID-19 vaccination update for students 5-11 years old (Item 5.1)
• Motion to enter closed session for formative feedback on Superintendent performance (Item 5.2)

The board held a special meeting featuring discussions on school safety, community engagement, and COVID-19 vaccination updates for students aged 5-11. The session concluded with a move into closed session for superintendent performance feedback.

• Moved into closed session to discuss formative feedback on Superintendent Performance

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group is discussing a recommendation from the Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee to rename James Madison Memorial High School to Vel Phillips Memorial High School. The group also reviews public input on renaming Stephens Elementary School to Darlene M. Hancock Elementary School. Additionally, members will hear a presentation on the Food & Nutrition Services vision and receive an annual enrollment data report including preliminary class size figures.

• Public input submitted supports renaming Stephens Elementary School to Darlene M. Hancock Elementary School and renaming James Madison Memorial High School to Vel Phillips Memorial High School
• Discussion of a proposed action item for the November 22, 2021 Regular BOE meeting regarding the high school renaming recommendation
• Presentation and discussion on Food & Nutrition Services vision/direction
• Annual enrollment data and projections report, including preliminary class size data

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Board of Education will discuss and take action on a contract for design-assist preconstruction services. The work involves mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection at Memorial High School, La Follette High School, and New Southside Elementary School.

• $918,536.00 award to Construction Manager Findorff for MEPFP preconstruction services
• Use of 2020 Referendum Funds for Memorial High School, La Follette High School, and New Southside Elementary School

CANCELLED--City of Madison Education Committee

The November 3, 2021 meeting of the City of Madison Education Committee was cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or public comment occurred. The agenda had included items on digital inclusion, unfunded proposals, budget gaps, and child care worker shortages, but none were addressed.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were acted upon
• Scheduled discussion: Status report on Digital Inclusion Task Force recommendations
• Scheduled discussion: Top three unfunded proposals addressing committee priorities
• Scheduled discussion: Plan for joint meeting with Mayor, County Executives, and MMSD Superintendent
• Scheduled discussion: Review of gaps in 2022 budgets and community input plan

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss and vote on awarding a design assist preconstruction services contract for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection work at Memorial High School, La Follette High School, and the new Southside Elementary School. The proposed $918,536 contract would be awarded to Construction Manager Findorff using 2020 Referendum funds. The meeting also includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Awarding $918,536 to Findorff for Design Assist Preconstruction Services (MEPFP) at Memorial High School, La Follette High School, and New Southside Elementary School, funded by the 2020 Referendum.

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group will meet virtually to discuss and receive presentations on the equity audit status and updates to the academic plan covering English Language Learners, Advanced Learning, Black Excellence, and State of the Arts. The group will also review a proposed policy update on field trips and hear a health services update. No written statements were submitted for this meeting.

• Health Services Update for BOE (wellness check) - attached PDF
• Update on Academic Plan: English Language Learners, Advanced Learning, Black Excellence, State of the Arts - presentation and discussion
• Equity Audit Status Update - presentation and discussion
• Policy update on field trips - proposed action for BOE regular meeting on November 22, 2021
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2021 Instruction Work Group meeting

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Memorial High School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will discuss and potentially recommend one of four names for Memorial High School to the Board of Education: Darlene M. Hancock, Vel Phillips, Bruce Dahmen, or retaining 'Memorial High School'. The committee will also review public comments and a letter to the editor regarding the renaming process.

• Discussion of four name recommendations: Darlene M. Hancock, Vel Phillips, Bruce Dahmen, or retaining Memorial High School
• Review of written public comments submitted from September to October 2021
• Discussion of a letter to the editor of The Capital Times regarding benevolent slave owners
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021
• Public input procedures and submission of written statements

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is meeting in a special closed session to discuss formative feedback on Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins' performance. The agenda includes only the closed session discussion and a motion to adjourn, with no other substantive business.

• Formative feedback on Superintendent performance under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will vote on finalizing the 2021-22 budget and tax levy, following a public hearing. The board will also consider updates to several policies, including those on reporting child abuse or neglect, security cameras, locker rooms, and the behavior education plan. A recognition resolution honors the Ragatz family for a contribution toward the new West High School pool.

• Public hearing on the 2021-22 MMSD budget and tax levy
• Vote to finalize the 2021-22 budget and tax levy (item 9.6)
• Policy update on reporting child abuse or neglect (Policy 4222)
• Policy update on security cameras (Policy 6702, renamed from Surveillance Cameras)
• Recognition of Ragatz family for contribution to West High School pool

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a retreat on October 15, 2021, featuring discussions on board priorities, policy processes, and restorative justice work with the YMCA. The board will also enter closed session to provide formative feedback on the superintendent's performance. No formal votes on policy or spending are scheduled.

• Collaborative problem-solving exercise and presentation
• Discussion of board, superintendent, and leadership team priorities for 2021-2022
• Review of board policy process, ethics, and streamlining ideas
• Restorative Justice Work with the YMCA
• Motion to go into closed session for superintendent performance evaluation

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Memorial High School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee is holding a public hearing to gather input on four proposed names for Memorial High School: Darlene M. Hancock Memorial High School, Memorial High School (current name), Vel Phillips Memorial High School, and Bruce Dahmen Memorial High School. The committee will also review public comments to date, discuss a recent letter to the editor, and rank the name options. A final recommendation will be shared with the Board of Education at upcoming meetings in November.

• Public hearing to consider four name options for renaming Memorial High School
• Four names under consideration: Darlene M. Hancock, Memorial (keep current), Vel Phillips, Bruce Dahmen
• Review of public comments submitted from Sept 14 to Oct 14, 2021
• Discussion of a letter to the editor of The Capital Times about benevolent slave owners
• Plan to share final recommendation with Board of Education on Nov 22, 2021

The committee conducted a public hearing regarding four potential names for Memorial High School. No decisions were made regarding the final name recommendation, and the committee scheduled a follow-up meeting for October 27.

• Approved September 14, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 27 at 5 p.m.
• Motion to read written statements aloud died (no second)

City of Madison Education Committee

The Education Committee will discuss the final report from the Digital Inclusion Task Force, as well as Dane County Youth Employment Funding and potential collaboration on unfunded 'Big Idea' proposals. The meeting also includes approval of July 14, 2021 minutes and public comment.

• Digital Inclusion Task Force Final Report (discussion/information)
• Dane County Youth Employment Funding (discussion)
• Potential Collaboration on Unfunded But Strong Big Idea Proposals (discussion)
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2021

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the 2021-22 budget close out and tax levy final update, as well as proposed policies on student age and surveillance cameras for action at the October 25 regular BOE meeting. The group will also recognize the Ragatz Family via a resolution and approve minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting.

• Recognition resolution for the Ragatz Family
• Discussion of 2021-22 budget close out and tax levy final update
• Discussion of proposed policy on age of students (Policy 4013)
• Discussion of proposed policy on surveillance cameras
• Approval of Operations Work Group minutes from April 12, 2021

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group met virtually on Oct 4, 2021 to consider several updates and proposed policies. Members approved the minutes from the Dec 7, 2020 Instruction Work Group meeting. The agenda included a health services wellness check, an Early Literacy and Beyond status update, special‑education updates, and a presentation on the use of restraint and seclusion. The group also discussed proposed policy changes on reporting child abuse or neglect and on field‑trip procedures, which are slated for a regular Board of Education meeting on Oct 25, 2021.

• Approve Instruction Work Group minutes dated Dec 7, 2020
• Health Services wellness check update
• Early Literacy and Beyond status update
• Special Education updates
• Proposed policy updates on child abuse reporting and field‑trip procedures

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Memorial High School--RESCHEDULED

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public hearing on four potential new names for Memorial High School, then review public comments and rank the names to recommend to the Board of Education. The four names under consideration are Darlene M. Hancock Memorial High School, Memorial High School (keeping the current name), Vel Phillips Memorial High School, and Bruce Dahmen Memorial High School. The committee will also discuss next steps for submitting their recommendation.

• Public hearing on four proposed names: Darlene M. Hancock, keep as Memorial, Vel Phillips, Bruce Dahmen
• Review of 30 written registrations via BOE page and 86 written statements via renaming web form
• Discussion and ranking of the four proposed names
• Planning for recommendation to Board of Education at upcoming work group and regular meetings in November
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2021 meeting

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider approving a vaccination plan requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for staff and volunteers. The board will also vote on a $50 million temporary borrowing resolution and receive reports on school year launch, a proposed suspension moratorium for grades PK–5, and policy updates.

• Action item: Resolution authorizing temporary borrowing up to $50,000,000 at a net interest cost of $68,833.33
• Action item: Implementation plan for COVID-19 vaccination status (mandatory for staff/volunteers)
• Public input included 10 written statements on renaming James Madison Memorial High School and other issues
• Report on proposed moratorium on school suspensions for Pre-K through 5th grade
• Discussion of updates to Board Policies 4502B, 6061, 6702/6710

The Board of Education authorized temporary borrowing of $50 million and approved a COVID-19 vaccination implementation plan for employees. The board also approved several service contracts and donations via a consent agenda.

• Approved $50,000,000 Tax Revenue Anticipation Note from Piper Sandler & Co. (7-0)
• Approved COVID-19 vaccination implementation plan for employees (7-0)
• Approved contract with Natural Circles of Support up to $70,000 (6-0)
• Approved 2021-22 contract with Dane County Time Bank, Inc. for $84,441 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 30, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved various consent agenda items including donations and construction bills (7-0)

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group reviewed a cash flow borrowing update that will be presented as a proposed action at the September 27, 2021 regular Board of Education meeting. The group also gave updates on facilities construction, mandatory COVID‑19 vaccinations, and several draft policy items. Minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting were considered for approval but were deferred.

• Approval of Operations Work Group minutes dated April 12, 2021 (deferred)
• Facilities construction update presentation
• Annual cash flow borrowing update proposed for September 27, 2021 BOE meeting
• Mandatory COVID‑19 vaccinations discussion
• Proposed BOE policy updates: behavior education plan, budget transfer, surveillance cameras, locker rooms

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Memorial High School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will discuss and rank a list of proposed names to replace James Madison Memorial High School. Members will review public comments received since August 31 and determine next steps, including how many names to forward and whether to hold a public hearing. The goal is to prepare a recommendation for the Board of Education.

• Review of public comments submitted from August 27 to September 14, 2021
• Discussion and ranking of proposed names using composite rankings and remaining proposals files
• Reference research materials for 21 name suggestions provided via Box link
• Deliberation on how many name candidates to bring forward for recommendation
• Consideration of future Board of Education meeting dates for presenting the recommendation

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee selected four name options to be presented at a public hearing. The committee rejected a proposal to designate one name as the top selection, opting instead to present the four choices in no particular order.

• Approved minutes from August 31, 2021 (10-0)
• Denied motion to bring forward Memorial High School as the top selection with three other choices (6-4)
• Approved moving forward to public hearing with Darlene Hancock Memorial High School, Memorial High School, Vel Phillips Memorial High School, and Bruce Dahmen Memorial High School in no particular order (10-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session followed by Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison School Board will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel on litigation strategy. In open session, the board will vote on a motion to disallow a liability-negligence claim filed on behalf of minor children and their parents.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g) for legal strategy on litigation
• Motion to disallow a claim alleging negligence by the District and its personnel under Wis. Stat. §893.80

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will approve minutes from its December 7, 2020 meeting, receive a health services wellness update, and discuss the launch of the school year and virtual learning options. Members will review a proposed moratorium on suspensions for Pre‑Kindergarten through fifth grades, which is slated for a vote at the September 27 regular Board of Education meeting. The group will also set topics for its 2021‑2022 work.

• Approve Instruction Work Group minutes dated December 7, 2020
• Wellness check – health services update
• Presentation on launching the school year and virtual options
• Discussion of proposed moratorium on suspensions for Pre‑K through 5th grade (to be voted on Sep 27 BOE meeting)
• Set topics for the 2021‑2022 Instruction Work Group

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will meet to discuss three informational items: the Digital Inclusion Task Force final report, Dane County youth employment funding, and potential collaboration on unfunded 'Big Idea' proposals. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion only.

• Digital Inclusion Task Force final report for discussion
• Dane County Youth Employment Funding information item
• Potential collaboration on unfunded but strong Big Idea proposals

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Memorial High School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will review public comments submitted to date and discuss the ranking of proposed names for renaming James Madison Memorial High School. They will also determine next steps, including a public hearing and preparing recommendations for the Board of Education.

• Approval of minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting
• Review of public comments submitted to date (file: BOE Memorial Renaming Proposal Comments__8.31.2021.pdf)
• Review and ranking of proposed list of names (files: FINAL JMM AdHoc Proposed Process, Composite Rankings, Remaining Renaming Proposals)
• Discussion of next steps: continue deliberations, decide on number of names, hold public hearing, prepare recommendation for Board of Education Work Group
• Proposed schedule: Board of Education Work Group meetings on Sept 13 and Sept 20, regular BOE meeting on Sept 27

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee reviewed and ranked name proposals for Memorial High School. The committee struck several proposals and consolidated duplicates to move forward with the highest-ranked versions of specific names. It was also decided that any recommended name must include the words 'memorial high school'.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Struck Proposal #44 (Unanimous)
• Consolidated Bruce Dahmen Memorial proposals, retaining only Proposal #57 (Unanimous)
• Consolidated Darlene M. Hancock Memorial proposals, retaining only Proposal #60 (Unanimous)
• Eliminated Proposal #12 in favor of Proposal #42 for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial High School (Unanimous)
• Eliminated Proposal #39 in favor of Proposal #59 for Memorial High School (Unanimous)
• Eliminated Proposal #76 in favor of Proposal #77 for Madison Memorial High School (Unanimous)
• Eliminated Proposal #71 in favor of Proposal #78 for Vel Phillips (Unanimous)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education holds a special workshop to discuss and vote on a resolution requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all MMSD employees. The only action item is the resolution, which is attached to the agenda.

• Board will vote on a resolution for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all MMSD employees

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will vote on revisions to Policy 7550 on communicable disease and the inactivation of three related policies. Public input included 16 written statements supporting a proposed resolution mandating vaccinations for all MMSD employees and one opposed. Reports will cover the budget impact of the state budget, a pupil transportation contract amendment, and full-day 4K program updates. A consent agenda includes $38.8 million in interim bills and a $36,000 Edgenuity license purchase.

• 17 public comments on employee vaccine mandate: 16 in support, 1 opposed
• Action on revisions to Policy 7550 Communicable Disease and inactivation of Policies 7549, 7551, 7552
• Consent approval of $38,758,903.23 in interim bills and $36,000 for Edgenuity licenses
• Report on 2021-22 budget update from state budget impacts and pupil transportation contract extension with Badger Bus Lines
• Report on full-day 4K program and ESSA school identification data

The Board of Education approved revisions to the Communicable Disease policy and inactivated three policies regarding hygiene, protective measures, and facility cleaning. A consent agenda was approved for various service agreements and licenses, though several items were separated for further review.

• Approved revisions to Board Policy 7550-Communicable Disease (7-0)
• Inactivated Board Policies 7549-Hygiene, 7551-Protective Measures, and 7552-Facility Cleaning (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda except for items 10.6, 10.9, 10.11, 10.13, 10.21, and 10.37 (7-0)
• Deferred approval of May 24, 2021 minutes

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Memorial High School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review and rank proposed names for renaming Memorial High School. They will also discuss public comments submitted to date and plan next steps toward a recommendation for the Board of Education.

• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting
• Review of public comments submitted from July 2 through August 17, 2021
• Review and ranking of proposed names, including attachments with specific proposals (e.g., Peggi Dahmen, Dawn Schmitt, Darlene M. Hancock, Electa Quinney, Maria Monreal Cameron)
• Discussion of next steps: continue deliberations, decide how many names to bring forward, hold public hearing, prepare recommendation for BOE Work Group

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee reviewed and ranked name proposals for Memorial High School. The committee established criteria to eliminate low-scoring and inappropriate submissions and agreed to develop a formal methodology for selecting finalists at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Denied proposal to require the word 'memorial' be part of the high school name (3-7)
• Approved removal of the 'Pepe proposal' (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of any proposal with a ranking below 3.0 (unanimous)
• Denied motion to remove proposals #59 and #62 while retaining #77 (2-8)
• Approved plan for Cynthia Kaump and Mark Clear to draft a formal review process for the next meeting (9-1)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session--WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education holds a special workshop to discuss the 2021-2022 meeting topics. Attachments include a topic deck, previous retreat schedules, and draft considerations. The meeting is virtual with board members in person.

• Discussion of Board of Education 2021/2022 meeting topics
• Attachments include BOE Meeting Topic Deck (2021-22).pdf, 2020-2021 Board Retreat and Work Group Schedules.pdf, and Things to Consider DRAFT.pdf

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the 2021-22 budget update including impacts from the state budget, a contract amendment and extension for pupil transportation (already approved by the Board), and a proposed policy on communicable disease. One written statement was submitted in favor of a virtual option for the school year. The group will also vote on approving minutes from March 2021.

• One written statement supporting a virtual option for 2021-22 school year
• Presentation and discussion of 2021-22 budget update with state budget impacts
• Discussion of contract amendment and one-year extension for MMSD pupil transportation (Badger Bus Lines) for 2022-23
• Discussion of Board Policy 7550 on communicable disease as a proposed action for the August 30 regular BOE meeting

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This is a special closed session of the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education. The only substantive item is discussion of summative feedback on Superintendent Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins' performance, held under Wisconsin statute for closed sessions. No public decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) for superintendent performance discussion
• Summative feedback on Superintendent Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins' performance
• Meeting held at Doyle Administration Building, 545 West Dayton Street

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will receive a presentation on full-day four-year-old kindergarten and discuss a data dive on Targeted Support and Additional Targeted Support Identification under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The group will also consider approving minutes from a September 2020 meeting. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on Full-Day Four-Year-Old Kindergarten
• Data dive on ESSA Targeted Support and Additional Targeted Support school identifications
• Approval of minutes from Instruction Work Group meeting dated September 8, 2020
• No written statements were submitted for the meeting

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison School Board will consider a consent agenda including $56.5 million in interim bills, $1.67 million in referendum construction bills, and several software purchases. A public hearing will be held on a DPI waiver request for per-pupil bus transportation costs. No separate action items from work groups are scheduled.

• Interim bills totaling $56,510,233.33
• Referendum construction bills totaling $1,672,417.96
• Purchase of Mastery Connect licenses and PD for $99,030
• Purchase of Lexia Core5 and Power Up literacy software for $434,670
• Public hearing on DPI waiver for per-pupil bus transportation costs

The Board of Education approved several instructional resource purchases and dual credit funding for students. Some assessment licenses were tabled for further review, and the board approved the April 26, 2021, meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved $99,030 for Mastery Connect licenses and professional development (5-2)
• Approved $434,670 for Lexia Core 5 and Power up instructional resources (5-2)
• Approved up to $200,000 for Start College Now and Early College Credit programs (7-0)
• Tabled Edgenuity Licenses expenditure of $36,000
• Tabled FastBridge Assessment Licenses renewal
• Approved consent agenda items including interim bills, referendum construction bills, and various software renewals (7-0)

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will hear updates from the Digital Inclusion Task Force and on MMSD Big Idea funding, including a list of applicants. They will also discuss potential collaboration on unfunded proposals and next steps for coordinating federal and state COVID relief and stimulus funding among the City, County, and MMSD. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 9, 2021.

• Update from Digital Inclusion Task Force with draft report
• Update on MMSD Big Idea funding including list and summary of applicants
• Discussion of potential collaboration on unfunded proposals
• Report on contact with executive officials and legislative leadership
• Discussion on next steps for City, County, MMSD collaboration on COVID relief and stimulus funding

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Memorial High School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee on Renaming Memorial High School meets to review the initial proposal, the committee's charge, Board Policy 6700, and a timeline. Members will examine proposed names, public comments, and research files. The committee will decide on a methodology for narrowing down proposals and evaluating public input.

• Review of proposed names list including submissions from community members
• Review of public comments received to date
• Review of research files for name suggestions
• Discussion of methodology to narrow down proposals and eliminate duplicates
• Consideration of timeline for the Memorial High School community

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider adopting the 2021-2022 preliminary budget of $589,252,793, including a tax levy of $363,432,724. They will also vote on ratification of base wage increases for multiple collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, the board will decide on a $645,857 one-year extension of the Forward Madison partnership and receive reports on school reopening, virtual learning, and facilities construction.

• Adoption of 2021-22 preliminary budget ($589M total, $363M tax levy)
• Ratification of MTI Teacher, Substitute, Educational Support, and Building Trades union contracts for wage increases
• Forward Madison partnership extension for 2021-22 at $645,857
• Proposed update to Board Policy 6061 on budget transfers
• Reopening update including Lake View Elementary outdoor learning and district-wide special education

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 preliminary budget and associated tax levies. The board also ratified several collective bargaining agreements for base wage increases and extended a partnership with Forward Madison.

• Adopted 2021-2022 preliminary budget of $589,252,793 (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary tax levies totaling $363,432,724 (7-0)
• Ratified Madison Teachers Inc. Educational Support Employees Association base wage increase (7-0)
• Ratified Madison Teachers Inc. Substitute Teachers Unit base wage increase (7-0)
• Ratified Madison Teachers Inc. Teacher Unit base wage increase (6-0, Ali Muldrow recused)
• Ratified Building and Construction Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin base wage increase (7-0)
• Approved one-time step schedule adjustment for trades roles (7-0)
• Approved 2021-22 extension of Forward Madison partnership (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This is a special closed session meeting of the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education. The sole substantive item is a discussion of summative feedback on Superintendent Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins' performance, held pursuant to Wisconsin statute for closed sessions. The meeting consists only of procedural actions: call to order, motion to go into closed session, the closed discussion, and adjournment.

• Closed session discussion of summative feedback on Superintendent performance (Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c))

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This is a special closed session meeting of the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education. The board will discuss summative feedback on Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins' performance, as allowed under Wisconsin law. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss summative feedback on Superintendent performance

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss a proposed update to Board Policy 6061 on budget transfers, receive an update on facilities construction projects funded by the referendum, and review the 2021-22 preliminary budget. The meeting also includes public input and deferred approval of prior minutes.

• Proposed update to Board Policy 6061-Budget Transfers, action item for June 28 BOE meeting
• Facilities construction update on referendum projects
• 2021-22 preliminary budget feedback, input update and close out
• Capital High Project and Fundraising Plan
• La Follette Campaign materials including slides and equity analysis

The Work Group held a meeting to discuss the preliminary budget, state developments, and federal ESSER funding. No substantive votes were taken during this session; the approval of previous minutes was deferred.

• Deferred approval of March 8, 2021 minutes

City of Madison Education Committee

This meeting of the Madison Education Committee consists largely of informational and discussion items. The committee will hear updates on the Digital Inclusion Task Force and on MMSD Big Idea funding, including a list and summary of applicants. A key discussion will focus on next steps for collaboration among the City, County, and MMSD on federal and state COVID relief and stimulus funding. The committee will also review its 2021 schedule and consider a potential collaboration on unfunded proposals.

• Update on MMSD Big Idea funding with list and summary of applicants
• Update from Digital Inclusion Task Force
• Discussion of potential collaboration on unfunded proposals, including a Dane County DHS K-12 Emotional Wellbeing Grant
• Discuss next steps on City, County, MMSD collaboration on COVID relief and stimulus funding
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2021

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group will discuss the reopening of schools, including Lake View Outdoor Learning and Special Education, virtual learning programming, and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifications and support. The group will also approve minutes from the November 2, 2020 meeting and hear results of the student election for the 2021/22 school year.

• Results of student election: Namrata Pandey named Student Representative to the Board, Gordon Allen as Alternate and Student Senate president
• Approval of minutes from Instruction Work Group meeting of November 2, 2020
• Presentation and discussion on school reopening update including Lake View Outdoor Learning and Special Education
• Presentation and discussion on virtual learning programming options
• Presentation and discussion on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifications and support strategies

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a resolution supporting LGBTQ+ students and elect an interim secretary. They will also consider an early budget approval of $744,000 for limited-term nursing staff to support contract tracing and health services for summer and fall. Reports include an update on school reopening and a preliminary 2021-22 budget review. A consent agenda includes approval of $35.7 million in interim bills and $434,609 in referendum construction bills.

• Resolution in support of LGBTQ+ students (action item)
• Election of comptroller Natalie Rew as interim Board Secretary
• Early approval of $744,000 increase for nursing limited-term employees (LTE)
• Consent agenda: $35,718,183.09 in interim bills for April 10–May 10, 2021
• Consent agenda: $434,609.55 in referendum construction bills

The Board of Education approved a budget increase for limited term nursing staff to assist with contact tracing and health services. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution supporting LGBTQ+ students and elected a new interim Secretary.

• Approved $744,000 increase to 2021-22 Student Support Department staffing budget (6-1)
• Approved resolution in support of LGBTQ+ students (7-0)
• Elected Comptroller Natalie Rew as Secretary of the Board of Education (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items excluding 10.7, 10.9, 10.10, 10.31, and 10.33 (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss board member duties, prepare for superintendent evaluations, and receive an introduction to restorative justice. The board will also enter closed session for summative feedback on the superintendent's performance.

• Preparation for Superintendent Evaluations (discussion/information item)
• Introduction to Restorative Justice (information item)
• Closed session for summative feedback on superintendent performance (action item)
• Overview of board member duties and responsibilities (discussion item)
• Retreat debrief and evaluation (procedural item)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss and identify shared goals for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as work group agendas and areas of focus. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information.

• Guest speaker presentation on board topics
• Discussion of shared goals for 2021-2022 based on Strategic Framework
• Review of proposed board topics for 2021-22 work groups
• Check-out and takeaways from the day
• Meeting includes procedural call to order and adjournment

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special workshop meeting. The board will receive training from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards on conducting a superintendent evaluation and discuss the process for issuing teacher contracts for the 2021/22 school year. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Training on superintendent evaluation framework (document attached)
• Discussion of process for issuing teacher contracts for 2021/22 school year
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2021 special meeting

City of Madison Education Committee

The committee will discuss updates from the Digital Technology Committee and Task Force on Digital Inclusion. Members will also discuss COVID relief and violence prevention RFP applications and coordination of state and federal stimulus funds across city, school district, and county levels.

• Updates from City's Digital Technology Committee and Task Force on Digital Inclusion
• City COVID Relief and Violence Prevention RFP applications
• Coordination of State and Federal COVID Relief and stimulus funds among City, MMSD, and Dane County

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP followed by Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will hold an open session workshop to approve special meeting minutes and vote on three Tax Incremental District (TID) project plan amendments for TID #39 (Stoughton Rd), #41 (University-Whitney), and #42 (Wingra). The board will direct its representative on the City of Madison Joint Review Board to vote yes on these amendments. Following the open session, the board will move into closed session to approve prior closed session minutes and discuss collective bargaining strategy for all MMSD bargaining units.

• Approval of special open session minutes from March 13, 2020
• Direct representative to vote yes on 2021 Project Plan Amendment to TID #39 (Stoughton Rd)
• Direct representative to vote yes on 2021 Project Plan Amendment to TID #41 (University-Whitney)
• Direct representative to vote yes on 2021 Project Plan Amendment to TID #42 (Wingra)
• Closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for all MMSD bargaining units

The Board of Education directed its representative on the City of Madison Joint Review Board to vote yes on 2021 Project Plan Amendments for TIDs #39, #41, and #42. The board also approved minutes from a previous special meeting and entered closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved minutes from Special meeting dated March 13, 2020 (7-0)
• Directed representative to vote yes on 2021 Project Plan Amendment to TID No. 39 (Stoughton Rd) (7-0)
• Directed representative to vote yes on 2021 Project Plan Amendment to TID No. 42 (Wingra) (7-0)
• Directed representative to vote yes on 2021 Project Plan Amendment to TID No. 41 (University-Whitney) (6-0, Cris Carusi recused)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for minutes approval and collective bargaining strategy (7-0)

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will review the preliminary 2021-22 budget and receive an update on federal funding (ESSER II). A written public statement was submitted opposing individual teaching contracts without a salary schedule increase as required by the Employee Handbook. The group will also approve minutes from February 8, 2021.

• Review of 2021-22 preliminary budget (attached PDF)
• Update on ESSER II federal funding
• Presentation on "BIG IDEAS" semi-finalists
• Written public statement opposing teaching contracts without salary schedule increase
• Approval of Operations Work Group minutes from February 8, 2021

The group reviewed the 2021-22 preliminary budget, focusing on property tax impacts, state aid, and the use of ESSER federal funding. The board discussed the Big Ideas campaign and staffing ratios for COVID-19 mitigation. No formal votes were taken on the budget; further input will occur in June.

• Approved February 8, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group will meet virtually to discuss a reopening schools update and a strategic partnerships update. The group will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting and hear public appearances. No written statements were submitted.

• Presentation and discussion on reopening schools update
• Presentation and discussion on strategic partnerships update
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2020 meeting
• Public appearances (up to 3 minutes each)

The Instruction Work Group reviewed updates on COVID-19 mitigation, student engagement, and mental health supports during the return to in-person learning. The group also received presentations on strategic partnerships, including the Achievement Connections program and the Forward Madison collaborative. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will hear reports on reopening schools and the 2021-22 preliminary budget, and consider action items including early approval of $840,000 for the Virtual Learning Program. Public input focused on equity and restorative justice. The consent agenda includes $38.5 million in interim bills.

• Early approval of $840,000 increase for 2021-22 Virtual Learning Program (Item 8.1)
• 2021-22 Preliminary Budget Preparation and release of draft budget book (Items 7.1, 7.4)
• Reopening Schools Update from Instruction Work Group (Item 6.1)
• Election of Board Officers: President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer, Secretary (Item 1.4)
• Payment of $38,495,191.23 in interim bills via consent agenda (Item 10.3)

The Board of Education approved early funding for the district's virtual learning program to allow for curriculum ordering and planning. The board also elected its officers for the 2021/22 school year and adopted a policy for designating public depositories.

• Elected Ali Muldrow as President (unanimous)
• Elected Savion Castro as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected ananda mirilli as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Nicki Vander Meulen as Clerk (unanimous)
• Elected Kelly Ruppel as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved $840,000 budget increase for 2021-22 Virtual Learning Program (6-1)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of a Policy for Designating Public Depositories (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of March 22, 2021 minutes to next meeting

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee is meeting to discuss follow-up on a digital inclusion summary document and recommendations, as well as youth engagement in MMSD and out-of-school time programs. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are scheduled. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Follow-up discussion on digital inclusion summary document and Education Committee recommendations
• Discussion on youth engagement in Madison Metropolitan School District and out-of-school time programs

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the preliminary 2021-22 budget and hear a presentation on community input plans for referendum facility projects. They will also consider proposed policies for designating public depositories and continuing disclosure. The group is expected to approve minutes from February 8, 2021, and no written public comments were submitted.

• Presentation and discussion of 2021-22 preliminary budget with early approval item for April 26 regular board meeting
• Community input plans on referendum facility projects
• Proposed policies for designating public depositories and continuing disclosure
• Approval of Operations Work Group minutes dated February 8, 2021
• No written statements submitted for public input period

The group approved the minutes from the February 8, 2021 meeting. Members discussed preliminary budget preparations for 2021-22, including virtual learning and staffing, and reviewed progress on referendum projects. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved Operations Work Group minutes dated February 8, 2021 (Unanimous)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will hear presentations and discuss reopening schools, virtual programming for 2021, and earned honors courses. One written statement was submitted in support of maintaining both standalone and earned honors courses in high schools. The group will also vote to approve prior meeting minutes.

• Written statement supporting both standalone and earned honors courses
• Reopening Schools Update presentation
• Virtual Programming 2021 presentation and discussion
• Earned Honors presentation and discussion
• Approval of Instruction Work Group minutes from October 5, 2020

The Instruction Work Group approved the minutes from its October 5, 2020, meeting. The group held discussions regarding school reopening updates, virtual programming for 2021, and the implementation of earned honors courses as an anti-racist strategy.

• Approved Instruction Work Group minutes dated October 5, 2020 (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider early budget proposals for health care (estimated $1.6 million increase), the 2021 Summer Semester ($6,276,803 budget), and several Equity and Excellence Projects including full-day 4K expansion, mental health support, restorative justice coordinators, and additional middle school counselors. The board will also vote on revisions to the Employee Handbook regarding layoff and surplus language, effective July 1, 2021.

• Early budget proposal to increase health care budget by estimated $1.6 million and maintain GHC and Dean as providers
• Approval of 2021 Summer Semester budget of $6,276,803 with up to $2 million in federal COVID-19 funding
• Early approval of $1.3 million for full-day 4K program, $436,000 for restorative justice coordinators, $609,000 for middle school counselors
• Adoption of Employee Handbook revisions on layoff/surplus language
• Public input: 13 statements supporting equitable fundraising, 8 opposed to handbook layoff changes

The Board of Education approved several early budget requests, including funding for a new full-day 4K program and mental health services. It also authorized an increase to the health care budget and approved the 2021 Summer Semester model. A motion to revise Employee Handbook language was discussed but the provided text ends before a final vote outcome.

• Approved increasing 2020-2021 health care budget by estimated $1.6M (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Summer Semester Model and $6,276,803 budget (7-0)
• Approved $1.3M for first-ever full-day 4K program (6-1)
• Approved $216,000 for Bounce Back and Behavioral Health In Schools programs (6-1)
• Approved $436,000 for Restorative Justice Coordinators at comprehensive high schools (6-1)
• Approved $609,000 for 6.0 additional FTE middle school counselors (6-1)
• Approved February 22, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

City of Madison Education Committee

The Education Committee will continue a discussion regarding its role in digital inclusion. This item includes coordination efforts with the City's Digital Technology Committee.

• Discussion of committee role in digital inclusion
• Coordination with City's Digital Technology Committee

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will approve minutes from its January 19 meeting, review presentations on the 2021‑22 budget covering health‑care benefits, equity projects, early approvals and summer school, and consider proposed changes to the employee handbook layoff and surplus language for a March 22 Board of Education vote. The agenda also includes public input summaries and an announcement about a recent meeting with the La Follette High School Boosters Executive Team.

• Approve Operations Work Group minutes dated January 19, 2021
• Presentation and discussion of 2021‑22 budget items: health‑care benefits, equity projects, early budget approvals, and summer school
• Proposed action on employee handbook layoff/surplus language to be voted on at the regular BOE meeting on March 22, 2021
• Summary of 118 written public statements, 117 supporting collaborative problem‑solving with MTI on handbook changes
• Announcement regarding recent meeting with La Follette High School Boosters Executive Team

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting. Members discussed a projected $2.6 million budget gap and proposed equity projects, including full-day 4K and restorative justice coaches. The group also reviewed proposed changes to employee handbook layoff and surplus language.

• Approved Operations Work Group minutes dated January 19, 2021 (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will hold a special workshop meeting virtually. The main agenda item is a discussion and information update on reopening schools. No votes are scheduled; the meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Discussion of reopening schools update
• Virtual meeting via Zoom with board members in person
• No action items beyond call to order and adjournment

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This is a special board meeting held entirely in closed session. The only action is a motion to go into closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss investigations against specific persons and legal strategy for litigation.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(f) and (g) for personnel investigations and legal counsel
• No public discussion or decisions on policy, budget, or operations
• Agenda is procedural only

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will hear presentations on reopening instruction and operations updates including summer school, and on the Opportunity Youth program. The group will also vote on approving minutes from January 11, 2021, and defer approval of minutes from September 8, 2020. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting.

• Presentation on reopening instruction and operations updates including summer school
• Presentation on Opportunity Youth program
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2021
• Deferral of approval of minutes from September 8, 2020
• No written public statements submitted

The Instruction Work Group approved the meeting minutes from January 11, 2021. The group held discussions regarding youth re-engagement programs for justice-involved students and received updates on school reopening plans.

• Approved Instruction Work Group minutes dated January 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of Instruction Work Group minutes dated September 8, 2020
• Approved motion to suspend rules to take up item 6 of the agenda out of order (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will hear a reopening update and review reports on budget development and community input on referendum projects. Action items include approval of employee handbook revisions and a consent agenda with $32.4M in interim bills, $279,318 for Black Excellence Awards, and $112,171 in referendum construction bills. Public input included 12 written registrations on reopening and fundraising equity.

• Authorize payment of $32,439,954.61 in interim bills for Jan 13–Feb 8, 2021
• Approve $279,318 in Black Excellence Awards to Urban Triage, Dane County TimeBank, Maydm, and others
• Authorize $112,171 in referendum construction bills (Fund 42)
• Proposed revisions to the Employee Handbook including layoff/surplus language
• Reopening schools update covering athletics and summer school instruction

The Board of Education unanimously approved proposed changes to the Employee Handbook. The board also held a discussion regarding a fundraising project plan for West High School, though no vote on specific projects was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved proposed revisions to Employee Handbook (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2020 meeting (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive recommendations from the Safety and Security Ad Hoc Committee and discuss an update on reopening schools. Public input includes 91 written statements, with 79 related to the reopening plan.

• 91 written public statements submitted, 79 on reopening plan
• Recommendations from Safety and Security Ad Hoc Committee to be received; board to direct bimonthly updates
• Reopening Schools Update as information/discussion item
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2021 special meeting

City of Madison Education Committee

The Education Committee will hold a discussion on current internet and WiFi accessibility barriers for families. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, public comment, approval of minutes from January 13, 2021, disclosures and recusals, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the discussion item.

• Discussion of internet/WiFi accessibility barriers for families

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss and negotiate the lease of public property. The only action item is a motion to enter closed session under Wisconsin statute. This is a special meeting with no public discussion.

• Motion to go into closed session to negotiate the lease of public property (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e))

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the 2021-22 budget development, focusing on staffing and summer school projections. The group will also receive an update on community input plans for referendum facility projects and an employee handbook update. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public input procedures, though no written statements were submitted.

• Discussion of 2021-22 budget development for staffing and summer school projections
• Update on community input plans for referendum facility projects
• Proposed employee handbook update to be brought to the regular BOE meeting on February 22, 2021
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2020 and November 9, 2020 Operations Work Group meetings
• Public input period with no written statements submitted

The Board of Education Operations Work Group approved meeting minutes from September and November 2020. Members discussed 2021-22 budget staffing projections, referendum project updates, and proposed changes to the Employee Handbook.

• Approved September 14, 2020 minutes (7-0)
• Approved November 9, 2020 minutes (7-0)

Instruction Work Group

This Instruction Work Group meeting will focus on a reopening schools update that includes athletics, along with a mid-year discussion of the Behavior Education Plan. The group will also consider public comments and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Reopening Schools Update including athletics presentation/discussion
• Behavior Education Plan (BEP) mid-year discussion and presentation
• 4 written statements submitted: 1 supporting sports with safety precautions and 3 supporting making sports happen
• Approval of Instruction Work Group minutes from August 3, 2020

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Special Board of Education will hold a presentation of the Safety & Security Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations. No formal actions or votes are listed for this meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Presentation of Safety & Security Ad Hoc Committee recommendations (PDF attachments)
• Call to Order by the chairperson
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The Board held a workshop to discuss recommendations from the Safety & Security Ad Hoc Committee regarding the transition from punitive discipline to restorative and transformative justice. No substantive votes were taken; the Board scheduled a vote on these recommendations for February 15.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 p.m. (Unanimous)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board will vote on renaming Falk Elementary School to Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary and on approving three new COVID-19 reopening policies (Facility Cleaning, Hygiene, Protective Measures). The board is also set to decide on a land detachment/attachment agreement with the DeForest Area School District, and will receive reports on the 2021-22 budget outlook and reopening survey data.

• Vote on accepting the Falk Renaming Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee recommendation to rename Falk Elementary to Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
• Approval of three new policies (Facility Cleaning, Hygiene, Protective Measures) in compliance with Public Health Madison & Dane County Emergency Order #12
• Resolution to detach a 12.75-acre property from MMSD to DeForest Area School District and attach a 61.3-acre property from DeForest to MMSD, assigning students to Gompers Elementary
• 2021-22 budget overview and Title I discussion
• Reopening update including survey data analysis and proposed policies

The Board of Education renamed Falk Elementary School to Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School. Members also approved three new policies regarding facility cleaning, hygiene, and protective measures to comply with Public Health Madison & Dane County Emergency Order #12. Additionally, the Board approved a land boundary exchange with the DeForest Area School District.

• Approved renaming Falk Elementary School to Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved 'Facility Cleaning' policy (7-0)
• Approved 'Hygiene' policy (7-0)
• Approved 'Protective Measures' policy (7-0)
• Approved detaching 12.75 acres to DeForest Area School District and attaching 61.3 acres from DASD (Unanimous)
• Approved assigning students in the newly attached 61.3-acre area to Gompers Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 23, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved all motions in the Consent Agenda (Unanimous)

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the 2021-22 budget overview including Title I funds, and a proposed land attachment/detachment agreement with the DeForest Area School District. The group will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive an update on the employee handbook. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting.

• 2021-22 Budget Overview discussion, including Title I
• Proposed MMSD Land Attachment/Detachment Agreement with DeForest Area School District (action item for regular BOE meeting Jan 25)
• Employee Handbook Update discussion
• Approval of Operations Work Group minutes from October 12, 2020

The group approved the minutes from the October 12, 2020 meeting. Members discussed the 2021-22 budget overview, a proposed land attachment/detachment agreement with DeForest Area School District, and updates to the employee handbook.

• Approved Operations Work Group minutes dated October 12, 2020 (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will hold a retreat with discussions on communication styles, governance, and team functioning. The board will then go into closed session to consider modifications to Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins' contract. Following closed session, the board will vote on proposed changes to the contract.

• Review of communication style quiz results (discussion)
• Governance through relationships and team functioning discussions (discussion)
• Motion to go into closed session for superintendent contract negotiations under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) (action)
• Proposed changes to Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins' contract (action with recommended approval)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This is a special closed session meeting of the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education. The sole substantive item is a motion to go into closed session to discuss an investigation against specific persons and to confer with legal counsel about litigation strategy. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(f) and (g) for personnel investigation and legal advice
• No public agenda items beyond call to order and adjournment

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss several topics: providing bus passes for youth who qualify for free or reduced lunch, affordable housing for staff and students, and the status of mental health programs in schools. The committee will also revisit priorities and membership from its March 2020 meeting. No formal votes are expected beyond routine procedural items.

• Discussion of potential cost for bus passes for youth eligible for free or reduced lunch, and cost to provide for all middle and high school youth
• Review of articles on other cities' youth bus pass programs
• Discussion of affordable housing for staff, students, and their families
• Status update on mental health programs provided in schools
• Revisiting committee membership and priorities from March 11, 2020 minutes

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session--WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special workshop meeting to consider three financial resolutions: awarding $106,000,000 in general obligation bonds for school building and facility improvements, authorizing $12,030,000 in taxable refunding bonds, and establishing an escrow to defease certain 2015 promissory notes. The board will also direct its representative to vote in support of WASB resolutions. All items are action items.

• Resolution awarding sale of $106,000,000 General Obligation School Building and Facility Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A
• Resolution authorizing issuance and sale of $12,030,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B
• Resolution authorizing transfer of funds and defeasance of certain General Obligation Promissory Notes dated August 10, 2015
• Directing Board Representative to support Wisconsin Association of School Boards 2021 Resolutions (Items 21-01 to 21-10)

The Board of Education approved several bond sales and debt refinancing measures to fund school improvements and reduce interest costs. The Board also provided voting directions for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards 2021 Resolutions.

• Approved sale of $106,000,000 General Obligation School Building and Facility Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A (Unanimous)
• Approved issuance and sale of $12,030,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds and defeasance of certain General Obligation Promissory Notes dated August 10, 2015 (Unanimous)
• Directed Board Representative to vote in support of WASB Resolutions 21-02, 21-03, 21-04, 21-06, 21-07, 21-08, and 21-10 (Unanimous)
• Denied direction to vote in support of WASB Resolution 21-05 (Unanimous)
• Denied direction to vote in support of WASB Resolution 21-01 (Unanimous)
• Denied direction to vote in support of WASB Resolution 21-09 (3-4)

Instruction Work Group

This is a work group meeting of the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education, discussing several items proposed for action at the January 25 regular board meeting. The group will review a reopening update with survey data and draft policies on facility cleaning, hygiene, and protective measures. They will also consider a citizen committee report recommending renaming Falk Elementary School, and examine cycles of review for partnerships and virtual learning family engagement. No binding decisions are made at this work group; items are forwarded to the full board.

• Reopening update with survey data analysis and draft Facility Cleaning, Hygiene, and Protective Measures policies
• Falk Renaming Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee report and recommendation (proposed action for Jan 25)
• Cycles of Review memo on partnerships and evaluation cycles in MMSD
• Virtual Learning – Family Engagement and Community Schools presentation with evidence summary

The Work Group discussed metrics for reopening schools, a recommendation to rename Falk Elementary, and the district's report review cycles. No substantive policy decisions were made, as items were deferred or slated for a regular Board of Education meeting on January 25, 2021.

• Deferred approval of August 3, 2020 minutes to February meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 10:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Citizens Ad Hoc Committee relative to the Proposal to Rename Falk Elementary School

The Citizens Ad Hoc Committee will discuss the proposal to rename Falk Elementary School, reviewing its charge, procedural rules, and a recommendation from the naming committee. They will also review public comments received and outline next steps.

• Approval of minutes from December 28, 2020
• Review of committee charge and Board Policy 6700
• Review of recommendation from Milele Chikasa Anana to rename Falk Elementary School
• Review of public comments submitted via MMSD website
• Guidelines for public input and upcoming timeline