Madison Metropolitan School District public meetings in 2022

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will vote on a proposal to implement Earned Honors for all 9th-grade core classes starting in the 2023-24 school year, while sunsetting standalone honors courses. The consent agenda includes approval of $55.6 million in interim bills and $20.2 million in referendum construction invoices. A $46,600 purchase for phonemic awareness resources for dual-language immersion programs is also up for approval.

• Action item: vote to approve earned honors implementation for 9th grade (class of 2027) and sunset standalone honors
• Consent agenda: $55,611,623.70 in interim bills for period Nov 9 – Dec 6, 2022
• Consent agenda: $20,193,031.71 in referendum construction invoices
• Consent agenda: $46,600 for supplemental phonemic awareness resources from b.a.s.i.c. for DLI-DBE K-5 programs
• Public input: 13 written statements submitted, equally split on the honors proposal

The Board of Education approved the implementation of Earned Honors in 9th grade English, Math, Science, and Social Studies for the 2023-2024 school year. A separate proposal to sunset standalone honors courses for 9th grade was denied.

• Approved Earned Honors in all 9th grade core courses for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Denied sunsetting standalone honors courses starting in 9th grade for 2023-2024 (3-4)
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Madison Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will discuss a revised recommendations grid and receive an update on survey outreach. They will also vote on minutes from November 10, 2022, and schedule future meetings.

• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2022
• Update on survey outreach (discussion/presentation)
• Revised Recommendations Grid for safety and student wellness (discussion)

The committee approved the minutes from its November 10, 2022 meeting. Members discussed a revised recommendations grid and reported that a safety survey has received over 6,500 responses to date.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will hold a discussion-focused meeting. Key items include reviewing feedback on communicated priorities, receiving updates on the MMSD budget amendment and a potential driver's education program, and hearing budget amendment updates from city and county representatives. The committee will also discuss its meeting format and set its 2023 schedule.

• Discuss feedback following communication of Education Committee priorities to MMSD, City, and County bodies
• Update on MMSD Budget Amendment and continued discussion of Driver's Ed Program
• Updates on relevant budget amendments from City and County representatives
• Discuss and define Education Committee meeting format
• Set 2023 Education Committee schedule

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School

The Madison Metropolitan School District's Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee is holding a public hearing to gather input on renaming Jefferson Middle School. The committee has recommended four names in order of preference: Eston Hemings Jefferson, Ezekiel Gillespie, Sally Hemings, and Maya Angelou. The Board of Education will review the recommendations at work group meetings in January and February before taking a final vote on February 27, 2023. The outcome will determine the official name of the school, which will affect district records and community references.

• Public hearing on renaming Jefferson Middle School
• Committee recommends Eston Hemings Jefferson, Ezekiel Gillespie, Sally Hemings, and Maya Angelou
• Review of five public comments submitted since November 4
• Board of Education final vote scheduled for February 27, 2023
• Approval of November 22, 2022 committee minutes

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss the proposed universal earned honors implementation, following public comments opposing removal of stand-alone honors courses. They will also receive updates on health services, annual enrollment projections, and early literacy/K-5 material implementation.

• Discussion on universal earned honors implementation proposal
• Health services update
• Annual enrollment data and projections
• Early literacy/K-5 material implementation progress
• Written public input: two opposed to stand-alone honors removal, one supporting reinstatement of Dr. Copeland as Sennett principal

The group approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022, meeting. Members received updates on health services and a presentation on annual enrollment data and projections.

• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 (6-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education held a special closed session on December 2, 2022, to deliberate the dismissal, demotion, or discipline of an employee under Wisconsin law. The board then reconvened in open session to consider taking final action on the matter. The meeting agenda includes only this personnel item and adjournment.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(b) for employee discipline discussion
• Open session to consider final action on the same employee matter

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Board of Education convened a special closed session on November 29, 2022. The purpose of the session was to consider the dismissal, demotion, or discipline of an employee.

• Discussion of employee dismissal, demotion, or discipline pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(b)

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will review public comments submitted to date and research conducted on proposed names for Jefferson Middle School. They will continue deliberations on naming proposals, with a ranked-choice voting tool available for the process. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Review of public comments submitted through Nov. 20, 2022
• Research on 30+ proposed names including Shirley Abrahamson, Maya Angelou, Charles Darwin, Jeff Erlanger, and others
• Continued deliberations on naming proposals with a ranked-choice voting tool
• Approval of minutes from the Nov. 8, 2022 meeting

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee used a ranking tool to evaluate ten proposed names. The committee decided to advance the top four names to be presented to the Board of Education.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved use of Ranking Tool to vote on remaining proposals (unanimous)
• Approved ranking of top five choices out of ten remaining proposed names (unanimous)
• Approved advancing Eston Hemings Jefferson, Ezekiel Gillespie, Sally Hemings, and Maya Angelou to the Board of Education (unanimous)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider approving $59.4 million in interim bills and $20.9 million in referendum construction invoices. The meeting also includes reports on health services, full-day 4K, restraint and seclusion, and school safety, along with recognition of National Merit Scholar semifinalists. Public input was received regarding the reinstatement of a principal at Sennett Middle School.

• Approval of interim bills totaling $59,354,799.58 covering Oct 18–Nov 8, 2022
• Approval of referendum construction invoices totaling $20,957,253.25 from Fund 42 bond proceeds
• Recognition of National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists
• Update on Full Day 4K progress
• Annual update on restraint and seclusion

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the October 31, 2022, meeting and passed a consent agenda covering various operational items. The board also received reports from the Instruction and Operations work groups regarding school safety, 4K implementation, and renewable energy planning.

• Approved minutes from October 31, 2022, meeting (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda items 10.2 through 10.10 and 10.13 through 10.14 (6-0)
• Separated item 10.11 (MSCR West Program and Office Facility) and item 10.12 ($50,000 AMFAM Foundation donation) from the consent agenda for further review

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This is a special closed session where the board will discuss the process for monitoring progress and sustaining successes in evaluating the superintendent. No public decisions or votes are expected. The meeting is held under Wisconsin statute §19.85(1)(c) for personnel matters.

• Closed session to discuss the process for evaluating the superintendent's performance and progress.

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group is discussing the district's Comprehensive Energy Plan (Going Green by 2040), including public input supporting Scenario 1 and opposing extended timelines. They are also reviewing handbook changes for 2023-2024 and receiving a school safety update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are discussion or presentation.

• 12 written public statements on the Comprehensive Energy Plan – six support Scenario 1, two support Scenario 1, one supports strict 2040 timeline, three oppose Scenarios 3A/3B
• Discussion of handbook review committee updates for 2023-2024
• School safety update from the Office of School Safety
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2022
• 5 participants registered to speak via Zoom

The board approved the minutes from the October 10, 2022, meeting. Members also received presentations regarding proposed updates to the 2023-2024 employee handbook and the Comprehensive Energy Plan for the 'Going Green by 2040' initiative.

• Approved minutes from October 10, 2022 (6-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will discuss updates on stakeholder outreach, including survey results available in multiple languages, and a report from the Community Partners and Advocates stakeholder group. They will also consider a recommendations grid for the Board of Education. The committee will vote on approving minutes from August 25, 2022.

• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2022 meeting
• Update on stakeholder outreach with surveys in Hmong, Spanish, and English
• Discussion of Community Partners and Advocates Stakeholder Group report by Dana Pellebon
• Review of Board of Education Recommendations Grid for student safety and wellness
• Proposed next meeting dates: December 8 or 15, 2022

The committee approved the minutes from August 25, 2022. Members discussed the launch of a stakeholder survey and reviewed a recommendations grid for board action, with plans to refine the grid's structure and incorporate administration feedback.

• Approved minutes from August 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Confirmed next meeting dates for December 8 and December 15
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m. (unanimous)

CANCELLED-- City of Madison Education Committee

This meeting of the City of Madison Education Committee was cancelled and did not occur. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and discussions on committee priorities, MMSD budget amendments, and drivers education, but none were acted upon.

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School will approve minutes from the previous meeting, review public comments submitted through November 4, 2022, and discuss research conducted on proposed names. The committee will continue deliberations on naming proposals and use a ranked-choice voting tool for the process. A proposed schedule for future meetings, including a potential next meeting on November 22, will also be discussed.

• Review of public comments submitted through Nov. 4, 2022 (file: JeffersonfeedbackthroughNov4.pdf)
• Research on proposed names including Shirley Abrahamson, Maya Angelou, Charles Darwin, Jeff Erlanger, Sally Hemings, Steve Irwin, Beverly Frederick Jefferson, Eston Jefferson, John Wayles Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson, Gaylord Nelson, Bayard Rustin, and others
• Continued deliberations on naming proposals using a ranked-choice voting tool (https://rankedchoices.com/2hqb)
• Approval of minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting
• Proposed schedule with next meeting on Tuesday, November 22 at 5:30 p.m.

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee eliminated several naming proposals based on historical accuracy and scoring thresholds. The committee will use a voting tool to rank the remaining top ten proposals at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Eliminated proposal #17 and kept proposal #13 for the name E. H. Jefferson (Unanimous)
• Eliminated all proposals with a score of 2.99 or below (Unanimous)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss and receive presentations on several topics, including an update on Full Day 4K progress, options to graduation, and the annual restraint and seclusion report. The group will also consider a public comment supporting the removal of vaccination requirements for volunteers. No votes are scheduled; items are discussion and information only.

• Public appearance registration calls for loosening COVID restrictions on volunteers, specifically removing the vaccination requirement
• Update on Full Day 4K (state-funded four-year-old kindergarten) progress to date
• Annual presentation on restraint and seclusion use in schools
• Update on Middle School Bi-literacy Request for Proposals timeline
• Update on Options to Graduation progress

The group approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on COVID-19 health services and the progress of the Full Day 4K program, though no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 (6-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This is a special Board of Education meeting held entirely in closed session. The board will vote to go into closed session to review disciplinary proceedings involving individual students, and then receive legal advice from counsel. The agenda also includes approval of 11 sets of minutes from prior closed sessions. No public business or votes are scheduled.

• Motion to enter closed session under multiple Wisconsin statutes for student disciplinary proceedings
• Review and receipt of advice from counsel on disciplinary decisions involving individual students
• Approval of closed session minutes from June through October 2022 (11 sets)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on finalizing the 2022-23 budget and tax levy, consider a health and wellness leave proposal for staff, and approve temporary substitute class coverage bonus incentives. A public hearing on the budget and tax levy is also scheduled. The consent agenda includes approval of interim bills totaling $59,663,759.94.

• Public hearing on the 2022/2023 MMSD Budget and Tax Levy
• Action to finalize the 2022-23 Budget/Tax Levy
• Health & Wellness Leave Days proposal for staff
• Temporary Substitute Class Coverage bonus incentives
• Consent agenda includes interim bills totaling $59,663,759.94

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the August 29 and September 28, 2022 meetings. The session included a presentation on the Strategic Framework recalibration and public testimony regarding custodial staff wages.

• Approved minutes from August 29, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2022 (7-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will hear updates on stakeholder group outreach and receive reports from community partners. They will also discuss a Board of Education recommendations grid and propose future meeting dates. Approval of prior minutes is deferred to the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2022 deferred to next meeting
• Update on stakeholder group outreach (discussion item)
• Community Partners and Advocates Stakeholder Group Report (discussion)
• Board of Education Recommendations Grid review (discussion)
• Proposed future meeting dates: Nov 3, 10, 17, 2022

The committee discussed strategies for gathering electronic and in-person input from students, staff, and parents via a survey. Members reviewed a recommendations grid that will be used to formulate proposals for the Board of Education by the end of December.

• Deferred approval of August 25, 2022 minutes to next meeting
• Scheduled future meetings for Nov 10, Dec 1, Dec 8, and Dec 15, 2022
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will review public comments, research on proposed names, and use a ranked-choice voting tool to deliberate on a new name for Jefferson Middle School. The agenda includes approval of past minutes, overview of the renaming process and policies, and scheduling future meetings.

• Review of public comments submitted through Oct. 20, 2022
• Research files on 26 proposed names including Maya Angelou, Charles Darwin, Sally Hemings, and Bayard Rustin
• Deliberation using a ranked-choice voting tool and a rubric with average scores
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (May 10, May 24, June 21, June 28, 2022)
• Proposed future meetings on Nov. 1 and Nov. 8, 2022

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee reviewed name proposals for the renaming of Jefferson Middle School. The committee voted to eliminate several proposals based on their content and rubric scores to streamline future deliberations.

• Approved minutes from May 10, May 24, June 21, and June 28, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Eliminated Thomas Jefferson proposals #6, #7, #8, #9, and #23 (Unanimous)
• Eliminated duplicate proposals #14, #16, #22, and #34 (Unanimous)
• Eliminated proposals with a rank of 1.99 or below (#1, #10, #11, #24, #26, #27, #28, #31, #32, #35, and #37) (Unanimous)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education held a retreat on October 21, 2022 at Madison College’s Goodman South Campus. Board members discussed governance topics, relationship‑building, special‑education updates, and student/educator perspectives on cell‑phone use. A closed session was scheduled for formative feedback on the superintendent’s performance under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c).

• Board Governance discussion (CG Questions and Answer documents)
• Building Relationships – Centering Students with Disabilities (Special Education Updates Oct 2022)
• Working Lunch: Student/Educator Panel on Cell Phones and Voice
• Touch Base with Restorative Justice (Restorative Justice.pdf)
• Closed Session – Formative Feedback on Superintendent Performance (Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c))

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will continue discussing expansion of driver's education, including a short-term program via an MMSD budget amendment and medium-term universal access. The committee will also discuss and potentially take action on budget recommendations from the Education Committee. Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, public comment, approval of minutes, disclosures, and adjournment.

• Continued discussion of driver's education expansion via School Board Member Nichols' MMSD Budget Amendment (short-term)
• Continued discussion of universal access to driver's education in schools (medium-term)
• Discussion and potential action on budget recommendations from the Education Committee

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the 2022-23 budget close and tax levy update, which includes a proposed action for the October 31 regular board meeting. Other discussion items include a food service vision/direction, a health and wellness leave proposal (covering COVID-related leave), and substitute class coverage. No votes are expected; the group is gathering input ahead of full board action.

• 2022-23 budget close and tax levy update – discussion with proposed action for Oct 31 board meeting
• Food service vision/direction – presentation and discussion
• Health & wellness leave discussion including a COVID leave proposal for 2022-23
• Substitute class coverage – information and discussion item

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of a presentation and discussion regarding the vision and direction of district food services, including staffing, scratch cooking, and sustainability.

• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee. Members will discuss a report template from community partners and review a recommendations grid. No votes on substantive policy or funding are scheduled.

• Discussion of a report template based on input from stakeholder groups (Community Partners Report)
• Review of a Committee Action Grid with recommendations for safety and student wellness

The committee approved the minutes from September 22, 2022. Members discussed a template for stakeholder reports and a plan to gather feedback from elementary, middle, and high school levels to inform a recommendations grid for the Board of Education.

• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 (unanimous)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss and receive information on the district's wellness update, college and career opportunities, universal social-emotional learning practices, and the strategic framework recalibration. No votes are scheduled beyond approving the minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of minutes from August 15 and September 6, 2022
• Wellness update including health services (Health Services Update for BOE - 9.28.22.pdf)
• Discussion on building upon and expanding college and career opportunities
• Discussion on universal practices to address social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Update on the Strategic Framework Recalibration

The work group approved the minutes from two previous meetings. The session included staff presentations on COVID-19 wellness updates and a proposal for expanding college and career opportunities, though no formal decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved minutes dated August 15, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved minutes dated September 6, 2022 (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 only substantive item is a motion to enter closed session under state statute to discuss legal strategy regarding potential litigation. The meeting is entirely procedural with no public decisions or discussions.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel on litigation strategy

The Board of Education held a special meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Entered closed session to discuss litigation strategy (Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(g))

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will vote on a resolution to borrow up to $50 million via tax revenue anticipation notes, with a net interest cost of $1,486,055.56 at 3.31%, awarded to JP Morgan Securities LLC. They will also consider approving changes to Wellness Policy 4610 and a consent agenda including $35,209,467.18 in interim bills and shortened day agreements for 19 students. Reports will be presented on health services, co-curriculars, and facilities construction.

• Resolution authorizing temporary borrowing of $50,000,000 at 3.31% net interest from JP Morgan Securities LLC
• Approval of revised Wellness Policy (4610) with changes to take effect immediately
• Payment of $35,209,467.18 in interim bills for August 13–September 13, 2022
• Shortened day agreements for 19 students as part of consent agenda
• Public input included 12 written statements on topics including Wellness policy language, custodial wage increases, and principal removal

The Board of Education unanimously approved the minutes from July 25, 2022. The board discussed an amendment to the Wellness Policy (4610) regarding specific requirements for water bottle filling stations, though the provided text ends before a final vote on the policy was recorded.

• Approved minutes from July 25, 2022 (7-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will hear a presentation on restorative justice and discuss a recommendations grid for safety and student wellness actions. They will also approve minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting and consider future meeting dates in October 2022. This is an information and discussion session with no final decisions expected.

• Restorative Justice presentation (800 KB PDF attached)
• Discussion of Safety & Wellness Committee Action Grid (358 KB PDF attached)
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting
• Proposed future meeting dates: October 6, 13, or 27, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.

The committee approved the minutes from the September 8, 2022, meeting. Members received a staff presentation on the implementation and vision for Restorative Justice practices within the district. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 (Unanimous)

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will meet to discuss and potentially recommend budget allocations for the upcoming year. Topics include transportation (drivers education and bus passes), homelessness services (Salvation Army, family shelter), digital equity, youth employment, mental health, reproductive health care, and Parks Alive. The meeting is largely informational and deliberative, with no final decisions expected.

• Discussion of budget recommendations for drivers education and bus passes
• Discussion of budget for homelessness services (Salvation Army, family shelter)
• Discussion of digital equity funding
• Discussion of youth employment programs
• Discussion of mental health and reproductive health care budget items

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This special closed session meeting is for the Board of Education to discuss summative feedback on Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins' performance, as permitted under Wisconsin statute. No other business is scheduled. The meeting will begin with a motion to go into closed session.

• Action to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c) for summative feedback on Superintendent performance

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

This special workshop meeting of the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education includes an action item to recommend increasing hourly wages by $5 for Educational Assistants, Clerical, Food Service, and Security Assistants. The board will also hold a strategic discussion regarding monies received from the Governor.

• Recommended action to adjust salary schedules for EAs, Clerical, Food Service, and Security Assistants by $5/hr total increase
• Strategic discussion around monies received from the Governor

The Board of Education held a workshop to discuss a recommendation to increase hourly wages for specific staff groups using the district's fund balance. Members discussed the need for structural realignment, the potential elimination of approximately 100 positions to balance the budget, and the exclusion of custodial and maintenance staff from the current proposal.

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group is discussing a revision to Wellness Policy 4610, including guidelines for water bottle filling stations, and will propose it for action at the September 28 regular board meeting. The group also reviews a cash flow borrowing update, facilities construction update, and policy on personal electronic devices. Public input included 10 written statements, most supporting clearer water bottle filling station guidelines.

• 10 written statements submitted on Wellness Policy and water bottle filling station installation guidelines
• Proposed action on Wellness Policy (4610) revision for September 28, 2022 regular board meeting
• Cash flow borrowing update with memo attached
• Facilities construction update with presentation
• Discussion of Policy 4403 on possession of personal electronic devices

The Operations Work Group approved the minutes from its August 8, 2022, meeting. The group discussed a proposed $50 million cash flow loan and reviewed revisions to the district Wellness Policy and facilities construction updates.

• Approved minutes from August 8, 2022 (7-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Madison Metropolitan School District Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will hear a presentation on sexual assault from a representative of the Rape Crisis Center. The committee will also discuss a recommendations grid and a leadership transition plan. The meeting includes approval of minutes from August 11, 2022, and setting future agenda items.

• Presentation on sexual assault from a representative of the Rape Crisis Center
• Discussion of the Recommendations Grid (S&W Committee Action Grid)
• Information item on Leadership Transition Plan
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2022

The committee approved the minutes from August 11, 2022, and transitioned leadership to new co-chairs. Members also received a presentation from the Rape Crisis Center regarding sexual violence prevention and education in schools.

• Approved August 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Lavenia Vulpal as student co-chair
• Appointed Maia Pearson as board member co-chair
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss a health services update, preparations for the school year including climate and culture and day 1 readiness, and co-curriculars including baseline data and summer arts academy learnings. No public input was submitted. The group will also vote to approve the minutes from June 6, 2022.

• Health services update (discussion)
• Preparing for Scholars: Climate and Culture (presentation)
• Day 1 Readiness (presentation)
• Co-curriculars: definition and baseline data (discussion)
• Summer Arts Academy learnings and next steps (discussion)

The Instruction Work Group approved the minutes from the June 6, 2022, meeting. The group also received presentations on school health mitigation strategies and climate and culture initiatives, including discussions on student cell phone policies.

• Approved minutes from June 6, 2022 (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider and vote on a motion to change the regular meeting date from September 19, 2022, to September 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. The agenda contains only this action item plus procedural items.

• Proposed date change for the September 19 Regular Board meeting to September 28 at 6 p.m.

The Board of Education met for a special workshop to change the date of a future meeting. The board approved moving the September 19, 2022, regular meeting to September 28, 2022.

• Approved changing September 19, 2022 Regular meeting date to September 28, 2022 at 6 p.m. (6-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Board of Education will meet in a closed session to discuss summative feedback on the Superintendent's performance. This meeting is being held pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c).

• Discussion of summative feedback on Superintendent performance

Regular Board of Education Meeting

This regular meeting includes reports from work groups on hourly wage restructuring, health services, strategic framework, and school safety. The board will vote on an internal transfer policy (Policy 4023) and a consent agenda that includes $39.3 million in interim bills and $99,000 in referendum construction invoices. Public input will be heard on topics including retiree dental insurance and support for the PINE Program expansion.

• Vote on Internal Transfer Policy (Policy 4023)
• Consent agenda: $39,257,950.60 in interim bills for July 13–Aug 12, 2022
• Consent agenda: $98,960.88 in referendum construction invoices
• Reports on hourly wage restructuring for SEAs and EAs
• Reports on strategic framework recalibration and literacy/culture metrics

The Board of Education unanimously approved an updated internal transfer policy regarding high school students moving addresses. The Board also approved a consent agenda including the PINE Program expansion and a separate expenditure for literacy screening tools.

• Approved internal transfer policy 4023 (7-0)
• Approved $457,126 for Achieve 3000 supplemental instructional resources and universal screener (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including PINE Program expansion, Lexia Core 5, and various referendum construction invoices (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2022 (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison School Board is meeting for a retreat to discuss strategic framework recalibration, review student data on special education and ACT preparation, and receive training on FERPA. The board will also discuss governance policies and hold a closed session to evaluate Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins.

• 2. Strategic Framework Recalibration — board member focus group and Madison Public Schools Foundation data presentation
• 3. FERPA training presentation
• 4. Board governance discussion including Policy 1301, Ways of Working, SMART goals
• 6. Deep dive into data on special education, Goal 3, and ACT preparation
• 9. Closed session for summative feedback on Superintendent performance (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c))

The Board of Education held a retreat to discuss updating district policies and recalibrating the strategic framework. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes, though members discussed the potential use of NEOLA as a policy consulting service.

• Discussed potential $20,000 annual contract with NEOLA for policy updates (no formal vote recorded)
• Reviewed roles and responsibilities for FERPA training
• Discussed recalibrating the strategic framework and the role of student voice
• Identified procurement, cell phones, fund balance, public records, and graduation requirements for future policy review

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will discuss questions related to August 11 presentations on mental health and wellness and coordinating critical response. Members will also review a recommendations grid and consider next steps, including future meeting dates. No votes on policy or budget items are scheduled.

• Questions and discussion on Mental Health and Wellness presentation from August 11
• Questions and discussion on Coordinating Critical Response presentation from August 11
• Review of Recommendations Grid (S&W Committee Action Grid)
• Review of Community Partners Report by Dana Pellebon
• Proposed next meeting dates: September 8 and September 22, 2022

The committee held a discussion with district staff regarding critical response protocols and mental health supports. No formal policy changes or contracts were approved during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. (Unanimous)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Board of Education will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss a salary schedule adjustment. No votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of salary schedule adjustment

The Board of Education held a workshop to discuss adjusting hourly wages, specifically for Education Assistants (EA) and Special Education Assistants (SEA). No votes were taken; the Superintendent will bring a formal recommendation to the board for a vote on August 29, 2022.

• Tabled voting on salary schedule adjustments until August 29, 2022

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The board will vote to enter a closed session to receive legal counsel's advice on disciplinary proceedings involving an individual student, as allowed by Wis. Stat. §§ 19.85, 118.125, and 120.13. After entering closed session, the board will review and receive that advice. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Motion to go into closed session for counsel advice on a student disciplinary case
• Review and receipt of counsel advice regarding the disciplinary proceedings
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session to discuss summative feedback on Superintendent Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins' performance, as permitted under Wisconsin open meetings law. No other business is scheduled.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c) for superintendent performance discussion
• Summative feedback on Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins' performance
• Meeting held at Doyle Administration Building, 545 West Dayton Street, Room 103

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss and receive updates on health services, literacy and culture/climate metrics from the strategic framework, a recalibration of the strategic framework, and an overview of assessments for the 2022/2023 school year. They will also approve minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting and hear public input.

• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2022
• Health Services Update (discussion)
• 2021/2022 Strategic Framework Data Spotlight on Literacy & Culture and Climate Metrics
• Strategic Framework Recalibration Update and Learnings to Date
• Overview of Assessments for 2022/2023

The group approved the minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of informational updates regarding health services, COVID-19 masking guidelines, and a data preview of literacy and school climate metrics.

• Approved minutes from May 9, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

This meeting of the Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee is largely informational and discussion-based. Members will hear presentations on mental health and wellness initiatives and on coordinating critical response procedures. They will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 28 meeting and plan future agenda items and the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Mental Health and Wellness presentation and slides
• Discussion of Coordinating Critical Response presentation from Office of School Safety
• Review of next steps, possible agenda items, and proposed next meeting on August 25, 2022

The committee approved the minutes from its July 28, 2022, meeting. Members received presentations on mental health and wellness and critical response coordination, discussing student privacy, restorative justice, and emergency drill protocols.

• Approved minutes from July 28, 2022 (unanimous)

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will hold a meeting with procedural items and several discussion topics. Members will discuss their homework, the 2023 work plan, formalizing committee name and membership changes, and updates on youth summer Metro passes and Parks Alive. No binding decisions are expected.

• Discussion of 2023 Committee Work Plan
• Update on Youth Summer Metro Passes and Parks Alive
• Next steps with formalizing committee name and membership changes
• Report and discuss committee member homework
• Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss hourly wage restructuring, hear a human resources report, receive a school safety update, and review summer maintenance projects. The group will also discuss proposed updates to the Wellness Policy and the Internal Transfer Policy for potential action at the August 29 regular board meeting.

• Discussion of hourly wage restructuring for district staff
• School safety update from the Office of School Safety
• Summer maintenance projects update
• Proposed revisions to Wellness Policy 4610 (discussion, action planned Aug 29)
• Proposed Internal Transfer Policy 4023 draft (discussion, action planned Aug 29)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 13, 2022, meeting. Members discussed a proposed $1.4 million hourly wage increase for staff and reviewed a Human Resources report regarding 141 teacher vacancies.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2022 (6-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Special Board of Education will call the meeting to order, then consider a motion to approve minutes from a previous special session. It will also receive and discuss a draft schedule for the 2022‑2023 board meetings. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.

• Call to Order by the chairperson
• Motion to approve minutes from the prior special session (dated July 27, 2022)
• Presentation of draft 2022‑2023 Board Meeting Schedule (PDF, 122 KB)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The Board reviewed planned topics for the Instruction and Operations work groups for the 2022/2023 school year. Members discussed adding transportation, partnerships, and specific education plans to the agendas. No substantive policy changes were decided during the workshop.

• Approved minutes from June 27, 2022 (6-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will discuss its vision for safety and wellness, review an action grid, receive updates from stakeholder liaisons, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Discussion of Vision for Safety and Wellness item with attached S&W Committee Action Grid
• Updates from stakeholder group liaisons
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2022 meeting
• Setting of next meeting date and possible agenda items

The committee approved the July 14, 2022, meeting minutes. Communications Director Tim LeMonds presented the functions of the Critical Response Team and the district's emergency notification process, including a new mobile app for community alerts. Committee members discussed concerns regarding the lack of timely information shared with school staff during crises.

• Approved minutes from July 14, 2022 (unanimous)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider approving a 3.0% base wage increase for Madison Teachers, Inc. units (Educational Support Employees, Teachers, and Substitute) for the 2022-23 school year. The board will also vote on supplemental pay for lane and step movements as per district salary schedules.

• Approve 3.0% base wage increase for MTI Educational Support Employees, Teachers, and Substitute units from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• Approve supplemental pay for lane and step movement per MMSD salary schedules

The Board of Education approved a 3% base wage increase and supplemental pay for steps and lanes for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. The board discussed but did not act on a $5 hourly staff wage increase to avoid conflicts with Act 10 negotiation rules.

• Approved 3.0% base wage increase for Madison Teachers, Inc. Educational Support Employees Association, Teachers Unit, and Substitute Unit (5-1)
• Approved supplemental pay for lane and step movement per MMSD salary schedules (6-0)
• Denied motion to postpone salary discussion until August 15 (3-3)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider a resolution recognizing July 2022 as Disability Pride Month, approve a consent agenda including $73,325,837.98 in interim bills and $16,589,960.57 in referendum construction invoices, and renew subscriptions for BookFlix ($39,398.40), PebbleGo ($62,889.40), and Flocabulary ($60,170.00). No work group meetings were held in July.

• Resolution recognizing July 2022 as Disability Pride Month (action item)
• Interim bills payment of $73,325,837.98 for period June 15–July 12, 2022
• Referendum construction bills payment of $16,589,960.57 for same period
• Renewal of BookFlix subscription for $39,398.40 for 2022-23 school year
• Renewal of PebbleGo subscription for $62,889.40 and Flocabulary for $60,170.00

The Board of Education approved a resolution in support of Disability Pride Month and the minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting. A majority of the consent agenda items were approved, though several items were separated for individual review. Staff provided a report on summer semester programming and student enrollment.

• Approved resolution in support of Disability Pride Month (7-0)
• Approved June 27, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus items 10.9, 10.14, 10.16, 10.19, 10.22, 10.24, and 10.47 (7-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss its vision for safety and wellness, receive updates from stakeholder group liaisons, and consider approval of minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no specific action items such as contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts on the table.

• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting
• Discussion on the committee's vision for safety and student wellness
• Updates from stakeholder group liaisons
• Planning for next meeting dates (July 14 and July 28, 2022)

The committee approved the minutes from its April 7, 2022, meeting. Members discussed student safety, the struggle to find psychologists, and the use of non-recurring COVID/ESSER funds for mental health contracts. No other substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 7, 2022 (Unanimous)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee meets virtually to discuss its vision for safety and wellness, receive updates from stakeholder group liaisons, and approve minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions on policies or expenditures on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2022
• Discussion of Vision for Safety and Wellness
• Updates from stakeholder group liaisons
• Proposed next meeting dates: July 14 and July 28, 2022

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This special board meeting agenda consists solely of a motion to enter closed session to discuss negotiation strategy for collectively bargaining base wages for all MMSD bargaining units. The motion was approved unanimously.

• Motion to go into closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for base wages for all MMSD bargaining units.

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will review public comments received through June 14 and deliberate on name proposals for renaming Jefferson Middle School. A ranked-choice voting tool will be used during discussion, and a schedule for future meetings is proposed.

• Review of public comments submitted to date (file: JeffersonfeedbackthroughJune14.pdf)
• Deliberation on name proposals with a link to a ranked-choice voting tool
• List of 27 potential name proposals including Shirley Abrahamson, Maya Angelou, Charles Darwin, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jeff Erlanger, and others
• Proposed schedule of future meetings

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Board of Education will meet in a closed session at the Doyle Administration Building. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss summative feedback on Superintendent performance.

• Discussion of summative feedback on Superintendent performance

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider adopting a $621.4 million preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 school year, including a tax levy approval. Action items include one-year extensions of partnerships with AVID/Teens of Promise and Early College STEM Academy, and revisions to policies on middle school students taking high school courses and behavior education plans. A public hearing on the budget and several written public comments are also on the agenda.

• 2022/2023 Preliminary Budget Adoption: $621,370,969 total ($561,326,152 net of interfund transfers)
• Extension of MOA with AVID/Teens of Promise Partnership
• Extension of MOA with Early College STEM Academy (ECSA) Partnership
• Policy 3541 revisions on enrollment and credit for middle school students taking high school courses
• Behavior Education Plan changes (Policies 4502B, 4502C, 4502D) re Title IX

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 preliminary budget and extended two educational partnerships. They also approved revisions to policies regarding middle school students taking high school courses and behavior education plans.

• Approved 2022-2023 preliminary budget of $621,370,969
• Approved one-year extension of AVID/Teens of Promise/College Club partnership (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension of Early College STEM Academy partnership with Madison College (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 3541 regarding middle school students taking high school courses (7-0)
• Approved changes to Behavior Education Plans Policies 4502B, 4502C, and 4502D (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will review public comments submitted through June 14 and deliberate on name proposals for Jefferson Middle School. Members will use a ranked‑choice voting tool to evaluate suggested names. The meeting also includes scheduling of future committee sessions.

• Review of public comments (JeffersonfeedbackthroughJune14.pdf)
• Deliberation of name proposals with ranked‑choice voting (https://rankedchoices.com/y66n)
• Information sheets on potential names such as Shirley Abrahamson, Maya Angelou, Charles Darwin, and others
• Proposed schedule of future meetings: June 7, 2022 (5 p.m.) and June 21, 2022 (5 p.m.)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The committee discussed how to use community feedback and scoring rubrics to evaluate name proposals. Members reached a consensus to use the existing rubric as a tool for current deliberations. No final name decisions were made.

• Consensus reached to keep the current rubric as a tool for deliberations

Board of Education Retreat

The Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss governance topics including creating SMART goals, short- and long-term planning, and a commitment to restorative justice. The board will also go into closed session to provide formative feedback on Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins' performance. The meeting includes evaluation of the retreat itself and planning for future retreats.

• Creation of SMART Goals for Board of Education (discussion)
• Short-Term and Long View Discussion (presentation/discussion)
• Board Commitment to Restorative Justice (information/discussion)
• Retreat evaluation and planning for 2022-2023 retreats
• Closed session for formative feedback on Superintendent performance (pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c))

The Board developed draft SMARTE goals focused on policy review, board governance, and public engagement. Members agreed to reschedule Restorative Justice trainings to Saturdays and unanimously voted to enter a closed session.

• Agreed to establish a Board Governance Committee co-chaired by Laura Simkin and Nichelle Nichols
• Approved rescheduling Restorative Justice trainings to Saturdays
• Approved motion to enter closed session (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education held a retreat on June 17, 2022 at Madison College‑Goodman South Campus, Room 214. The agenda included introductions, a guest attorney presentation on board governance, discussions on ways of working, and a school safety session with mental‑health experts and best‑practice reviews. The day concluded with takeaways, closing remarks, and adjournment. No formal decisions or votes were listed.

• Guest speaker – practicing attorney (Board Governance)
• Guest speaker – mental health experts (School Safety)
• Discussion of best practices for school safety
• Information/discussion on ways of working
• Introductions and opening remarks

The Board of Education conducted a retreat featuring presentations on board governance and school safety. No substantive policy changes or contracts were decided during the session.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:43 p.m. (7-0)

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the 2022/2023 preliminary budget, including feedback and close-out, and review Board of Education member budget amendments. They will also receive updates on Project Village Builder and human resources recruitment efforts. The group will consider approving minutes from May 16, 2022, and hear public input on retiree dental insurance and compensation for educational assistants.

• Review of 2022/2023 preliminary budget and board member budget amendments
• Update on Project Village Builder, an equity-focused initiative
• Human Resources update on recruitment and advertising efforts
• Public input: one against retiree dental insurance increase; three supporting 4.7% COLA and $5 raise for Educational Assistants
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2022 meeting

The work group discussed the 2022/2023 preliminary budget, including a proposed $3.3 million cost to increase base wages for hourly staff. Members also reviewed a progress update on Project Village Builder and its funding sustainability. The only formal action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2022 (6-0)

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will discuss and finalize recommendations for membership and member roles, and finalize a name change and related ordinance updates. Additional discussions include summer transportation, Parks Alive, and the committee's work plan. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion and finalize recommendations for membership and member roles on the Education Committee
• Finalize name change and any other changes for ordinance update
• Summer Transportation discussion
• Parks Alive discussion
• Work Plan Discussion

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss and consider proposed action items for the June 27 regular board meeting, including extending partnerships with the Early College STEM Academy and AVID/TOPs, updating policy 3541 on middle school students taking high school courses, and revising behavior education plans for all grade levels. The group will also receive a health services update and an academic year in review presentation. Approval of prior meeting minutes is deferred to August.

• Extension of Memorandum of Agreement with the Early College STEM Academy Partnership
• Extension of Memorandum of Agreement with Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID)/Teens of Promise (TOPs) Partnership
• Proposed policy change for enrollment and credit for middle school students taking high school courses (policy 3541)
• Proposed revisions to Behavior Education Plans for Elementary, Middle and High School Students (policies 4502B, 4502C, 4502D)
• Health Services Update for the Board of Education

The work group discussed COVID-19 testing, vaccine events, and student culture and climate survey data. Staff presented an academic year in review and proposed a one-year extension for the Early College STEM Academy partnership.

• Deferred approval of minutes to August 2022 meeting
• Proposed one-year extension of Memorandum of Agreement with Early College STEM Academy (for June 27 meeting)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education held a special closed session to discuss negotiations strategy for collectively bargaining base wages for all MMSD bargaining units. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session under state statute. No public action was taken beyond the closed-session motion.

• Motion to enter closed session for collective bargaining strategy on base wages for all MMSD bargaining units (carried unanimously)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee met virtually to share recent safety‑related feedback and provide updates. Members discussed creating a vision for safety and wellness and considered topics for future meetings. No formal actions or votes were recorded in the agenda.

• Review of SafetyAdHocfeedbackthroughMay18_Redacted.pdf (135 KB) under Communications Updates
• Discussion on creating a vision for safety and wellness
• Planning next steps, meeting date, and possible agenda items for future meetings

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing name proposals for renaming Jefferson Middle School, using a ranked-choice voting tool to narrow options. They will also examine public comments submitted through May 18 and discuss the renaming timeline and Board Policy 6700. No final decision is expected at this meeting.

• Review and deliberation of name proposals for Jefferson Middle School using a ranked-choice voting tool
• Review of public comments submitted to date (through May 18)
• Overview of Citizens' Renaming Committee charge, Board Policy 6700, draft timeline, and web page
• Discussion of proposed future meeting dates: June 7 and June 21, 2022
• Introduction to public meeting protocols and Wisconsin Open Meetings Law

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee discussed the process for ranking and scoring name proposals for Jefferson Middle School. A motion to eliminate proposals and keep the current school name was defeated. The committee will continue to review 33 proposals and public input.

• Motion to keep the name Thomas Jefferson Middle School failed (3-4)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will hear a report on the 2022-2023 budget and investment in students (item 5.1) and receive a preliminary budget update from the Operations Work Group (item 7.1). Action items include the consent agenda with approval of interim bills totaling $50,421,362.11 and referendum construction bills totaling $3,582,178.87. The Board will also elect officers (item 1.6) and consider individual student enrollment matters (items 10.2-10.4). No action items from work groups this month.

• Election of Board officers (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer, Secretary)
• 2022-2023 Budget and Investment in Students discussion
• Approval of interim bills totaling $50,421,362.11
• Approval of referendum construction bills totaling $3,582,178.87
• Consideration of 5 students seeking to work on high school equivalency diplomas

The Board unanimously elected its officers for the upcoming school year. A consent agenda was approved containing various student enrollment requests, bills, and vendor contracts, though several items were withdrawn or separated.

• Elected Ali Muldrow as President (unanimous)
• Elected Maia Pearson as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Nichelle Nichols as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Nicki Vander Meulen as Clerk (unanimous)
• Elected Natalie Rew as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda excluding items 10.7, 10.10, 10.16, and 10.17 (7-0)
• Withdrew Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity Proposal (10.16)
• Withdrew Strategic Framework Recalibration Proposal (10.17)

Operations Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Operations Work Group will discuss the preliminary 2022-2023 budget and confirm the amendment timeline and process. They will also receive a facilities construction update. The group will consider a written statement supporting an 8% salary adjustment for Supportive Educational Employees clerical and technical staff. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 2021 and announcement of Student Senate election results.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 preliminary budget and amendment timeline
• Facilities construction update presentation
• Written statement supporting 8% salary adjustment for Supportive Educational Employees clerical and technical staff
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2021
• Announcement of Student Senate election results: Yoanna Hoskins as Student Representative, Lavenia Vulpal as Alternate

The group reviewed the 2022-2023 preliminary budget, including ESSER fund management and the Madison Promise expansion. The meeting included a facilities construction update regarding inflation-driven referendum overages. No substantive votes were taken.

• Deferred approval of June 14, 2021 minutes to a future meeting

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education met in a closed special session on May 16, 2022, to receive legal advice on disciplinary proceedings involving an individual student and to discuss negotiation strategy for base wages with all MMSD bargaining units. The meeting included no public agenda items beyond the motion to convene in closed session and adjournment.

• Motion to go into closed session for legal advice on student disciplinary proceedings and collective bargaining strategy
• Review and receipt of advice from counsel regarding disciplinary proceedings and decisions involving an individual student
• Consideration of negotiations strategy for collectively bargaining base wages for all MMSD Bargaining Units
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

The Board of Education discussed negotiation strategies for MMSD bargaining units. Despite discussion regarding staff retention and a union request for a 4.7% increase, the board did not authorize an increase above the current 2% offer.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (5-0)
• Maintained 2% base wage offer for bargaining units
• Denied request to increase authorized negotiation amount at this time

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee will meet virtually to discuss creating a vision for safety and wellness, receive communications updates, and plan next steps. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists primarily of discussion and information items.

• Creation of Vision for Safety and Wellness – discussion item
• Communications Updates – discussion/information item
• Next steps, meeting date, and possible agenda items – discussion item

The committee held a discussion to gather input on mental health, physical safety, and restorative justice to inform a future vision for the district. No formal policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Tabled communications updates
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will hold a routine organizational meeting. Agenda items include approval of April 13, 2022 minutes, introductions of new members, and a discussion on potential meeting with the Mayor, MMSD Superintendent, and Dane County Executive. The committee will also discuss next steps to codify itself as a joint body with Dane County and elect a chair and vice-chair.

• Election of chair and vice-chair positions
• Discussion on codifying the Education Committee as a joint body with Dane County
• Update on potential meeting of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, MMSD Superintendent, and Dane County Executive
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2022

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Renaming Jefferson Middle School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee will review public comments and a proposed list of names for renaming Jefferson Middle School. They will also discuss the committee's charge under Board Policy 6700, a draft timeline, and a rubric for evaluating names. The meeting includes introductions and setting future meeting dates.

• Review of proposed list of names for Jefferson Middle School (April 11, 2022 proposals)
• Discussion of renaming rubric (TJMS_Renaming Rubric)
• Review of public comments submitted through May 5, 2022
• Overview of Board Policy 6700 and draft renaming timeline
• Introduction of research specialist for future research

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee met to discuss the process for renaming Jefferson Middle School. The committee decided to exclude any proposed names of individuals who are not deceased.

• Eliminated all proposals for people who are not deceased (unanimous)

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group is meeting to discuss two main topics: a wellness update covering health services and alternative high school programs, and an academic plan update. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no votes on substantive items scheduled.

• Wellness update presentation including health services and West SAIL/alternative high school programs
• Academic plan update presentation and discussion
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2021, deferred to a future meeting
• Public appearance registrations attached for oral statements during the meeting

The work group reviewed updates on COVID-19 testing, the Academic Plan, and the relocation of the SAIL West program. No substantive policy decisions were made, though members requested a vote on the final location for SAIL West.

• Deferred approval of June 7, 2021 minutes to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (7-0)

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss its structure, role, and membership, along with updates on communications strategies and stakeholder outreach. The committee will also work on creating a shared vision and values for students' safety and wellness. This is a planning and discussion session with no formal decisions expected.

• Review of the Safety & Student Wellness Ad Hoc Planning Doc and membership list
• Discussion on the structure and role of the ad hoc committee membership
• Update on communications strategies for the committee
• Discussion on stakeholder outreach efforts
• Creation of a shared vision and values for students' safety and wellness

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will vote on resolutions to issue $106 million in bonds for school building and facility improvements, and authorize redemption and defeasance of prior bonds. It will also consider a $5.6 million adoption of K-5 literacy and biliteracy instructional materials. Reports include a draft preliminary 2022/23 budget, academic plan update, and wellness check. New board members Ali Muldrow, Nichelle Nichols, and Laura Simkin will be sworn in.

• Resolution awarding sale of $106,000,000 General Obligation School Building and Facility Improvement Bonds, Series 2022
• Adoption of core K-5 literacy (Open Up/EL) and biliteracy (Benchmark) resources at total cost of $5,594,482.60
• Release of draft preliminary 2022/23 budget book
• Oath of office for newly elected board members Ali Muldrow, Nichelle Nichols, and Laura Simkin
• Public input includes support for MSCR relocation, opposition to moving SAIL program, and support for clean energy funding

The Board of Education approved significant expenditures for elementary literacy materials and authorized several bond resolutions for school facility improvements. New board members were sworn in, and the board approved a series of consent agenda items including technology renewals and construction bills.

• Approved $5,594,482.60 for K-5 literacy and biliteracy instructional resources and professional development (7-0)
• Approved sale of $106,000,000 General Obligation School Building and Facility Improvement Bonds, Series 2022 (7-0)
• Approved redemption of General Obligation Refunding Bonds and Promissory Notes dated August 10, 2015 (7-0)
• Authorized transfer of funds and establishment of escrow account for Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items excluding 10.11 and 10.24 (7-0)

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will discuss next steps to codify itself as a joint body with Madison Metropolitan School District and Dane County, with shared priorities including transportation, housing/homelessness, mental health, digital inclusion, and youth employment. The committee will also discuss timing and logistics of renaming the committee, joint sponsorship, and potential membership changes. Elections for new chair and vice-chair will be held, and the 2022 meeting format will be discussed.

• Discussion of codifying Education Committee as joint body with MMSD and Dane County
• Priorities: transportation, housing/homelessness, mental health, digital inclusion, youth employment
• Discussion of new name, joint sponsorship, and membership changes
• Election of new chair and vice-chair
• Discussion of 2022 Education Committee meeting format

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the 2022-2023 preliminary budget preparation, including a presentation and related documents. The group will also review an update to the employee handbook and recognize departing board members ananda mirilli and Cris Carusi. Approval of minutes from June 14, 2021, is deferred.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 preliminary budget preparation with attached budget presentation and ESSER summary
• Debt payment options for 2022 presented for discussion
• Employee Handbook Update as an information/discussion item
• Recognition of departing School Board members ananda mirilli and Cris Carusi with resolution
• Public input period with no written statements submitted; speaking registration opens before meeting

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will vote on a motion to enter a closed session. The purpose is to receive legal counsel advice on litigation strategy and to discuss negotiation strategy for collective bargaining base wages. After the closed session items, the meeting will be adjourned.

• Motion to go into closed session for legal counsel advice on litigation strategy
• Motion to consider negotiation strategy for collective bargaining base wages
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The committee is holding its first formal meeting to organize its structure, define membership roles, and discuss stakeholder liaisons. Members will review communications strategies and begin creating a shared vision and values for student safety and wellness. No votes on substantive policies or funding are scheduled.

• Review of core committee membership and stakeholder liaison roles (discussion item)
• Update on communications strategies for the committee
• Creation of shared vision and values for student safety and wellness
• Discussion of next meeting date and possible agenda items

The committee established a two-tier structure consisting of a voting core group and a non-voting liaison team. Members agreed to a 'boots on the ground' outreach strategy to gather community input on student safety and wellness. No policy or budgetary decisions were made during this meeting.

• Established a core group with voting rights and a liaison team for stakeholder engagement
• Agreed to use 'Let's Talk' tool, social media, and in-person forums for community outreach
• Determined that stakeholder groups will conduct outreach to schools, parents, and student clubs
• Scheduled next meeting for April 28 at 5:15 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:39 p.m. (unanimous)

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group will discuss and receive a presentation on the Academic Plan Update and an information/discussion item on a Health Services Update. The group will also consider approving minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting and follow procedures for public input. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of the Academic Plan Update
• Information/discussion on a Health Services Update for the Board of Education
• Motion to approve minutes from the Instruction Work Group meeting of May 3, 2021
• No written public comments were submitted for this meeting

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider approving the revised membership of the Safety & Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee. The proposed core group includes 13 voting members, with alternate youth members who can vote when needed. This is the only substantive action item on the special meeting agenda.

• Approval of revised membership of Safety & Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee (13 voting members plus alternate youth members)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will vote on approval of the 2022 Summer Semester Model and budget of $3,778,096, and early approval of 14 Excellence & Equity Projects funded by ESSER III, totaling over $6 million. Items include expansions for behavioral health, mental health groups, restorative justice, wellness centers, and a summer arts academy. The board also received reports on literacy materials adoption and 2022-2023 budget planning.

• Approve 2022 Summer School Budget of $3,778,096
• Early approval of 14 ESSER-funded projects including $400,000 for High School Seeking Safety Pilot, $290,000 for School-Based Wellness Center Planners, and $2,173,000 for Health Services
• Public written statement supporting ESSER III funding for mental health and narrowing school-to-prison pipeline
• Report on K-5 Literacy/Biliteracy Core Instructional Materials Adoption Process
• Recognition of departing board members Cris Carusi and ananda mirilli

Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee

The Safety and Student Wellness Ad Hoc Committee met virtually to discuss its draft plan for student safety and wellness. Members reviewed the draft document and began developing a shared vision and values for student safety. The committee also considered scheduling the next meeting and possible agenda topics.

• Review Ad Hoc Committee Draft Plan Document
• Creation of Shared Vision and Values for Students' Safety and Wellness
• Next Steps, meeting date, and possible agenda items
• Public Meeting Protocols information
• Introductions (procedural item)

The committee held an introductory meeting to review its draft plan and discuss engagement strategies. Members discussed the composition of the core team and the creation of stakeholder subgroups to inform future recommendations on budget, policy, and practice.

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will vote on establishing a 12-person citizens' ad hoc committee to oversee the renaming of Jefferson Middle School. The board will also vote on creating an 11-person ad hoc committee on Safety and Student Wellness, co-chaired by board member ananda mirilli and student Gordon Allen. Additionally, the board will discuss the process and timeline for recalibrating the district's Strategic Framework.

• Establishment of Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee to rename Jefferson Middle School (12 members, with alternates)
• Establishment of Ad Hoc Committee on Safety and Student Wellness (11 members, co-chairs: ananda mirilli and Gordon Allen)
• Discussion of Strategic Framework Recalibration Process and Timeline

Operations Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Operations Work Group will discuss the 2022-2023 budget, covering health care benefits, equity projects, early budget approvals, summer school, and strategic realignment. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting. The group will also consider approving minutes from June 2021, which were deferred from a prior meeting.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 budget planning, including health care benefits and strategic budget realignment
• Presentation on equity projects (EEP) with multiple project plans (e.g., BHS Expansion, Madison Promise expansion, Summer Arts Academy)
• Motion to approve deferred minutes from June 14, 2021 Operations Work Group meeting
• No written public statements submitted; registration report attached for oral appearances
• Meeting held virtually; board members in person at Doyle Administration Building, Room 103

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will elect a new chair and vice-chair, and discuss changes to membership due to the April election and spring schedule. The committee will also review advantages and challenges of current structure and consider timing for altering membership parameters.

• Election of new Chair and Vice-Chair positions
• Timeline for membership changes due to April election and spring meeting schedule
• Discussion of advantages and challenges identified by Chair Mirilli and staff
• Timing of changing future membership parameters for the committee
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting on March 7, 2022. Under Wisconsin law, they will discuss purchasing or leasing public properties, potential employee discipline or dismissal, and litigation strategy with legal counsel. No public action or discussion is on the agenda.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. §§19.85(1)(e), (b), and (g)
• Deliberation on purchase or lease of public properties (closed session)
• Consideration of dismissal, demotion, or discipline of a district employee (closed session)
• Conferring with legal counsel on litigation strategy (closed session)
• Meeting adjournment

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss proposed action items for the March 22 regular board meeting regarding the adoption of K-5 literacy/biliteracy core instructional materials. They will also receive an update on the academic plan and a health services update. One written statement was submitted in support of the "Open Up" EL Education curriculum.

• Proposed action items for K-5 literacy/biliteracy core instructional materials adoption to be voted on March 22, 2022
• Academic plan update presentation
• Health services update for the Board of Education
• Written statement supporting the "Open Up" EL Education curriculum
• Approval of minutes from April 5, 2021

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 action is a motion to enter closed session under state law to confer with legal counsel about ongoing or potential litigation. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(g) for legal strategy advice regarding litigation

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will consider several consent agenda items, including payment of interim bills totaling $40,026,584.01 for the period January 8 through February 15, 2022. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 26, 2021 meeting and requests for shortened day agreements for four students. Additional discussion items include a renaming request from Jefferson Middle School and updates on budget planning, ESSER III funding, and wellness initiatives.

• Approve interim bills covering Jan 8‑Feb 15 2022 for $40,026,584.01
• Approve requests for Shortened Day Agreements for 4 students
• Approve the minutes dated July 26, 2021
• Consider Jefferson Middle School’s request to begin a school‑renaming process
• Review reports on 2022‑2023 budget planning, ESSER III fund, and wellness updates

The Board of Education processed a large consent agenda including facility upgrades, equipment purchases, and contract amendments. Jefferson Middle School officially notified the district of its request to begin the school renaming process. No specific vote tallies were recorded for the consent agenda items in the provided text.

• Processed consent agenda including Cambridge ACT Prep Course and Celebrate Smiles Dental Program
• Approved purchase of Advanced Placement Exams from The College Board for 2021-22
• Approved purchase of one Transit-150 Passenger Van
• Approved various Referendum 2020 construction bills and asbestos abatement for East and West High Schools
• Approved furniture for La Follette High School and playground equipment Phase 2
• Accepted request from Jefferson Middle School to begin the renaming process

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a retreat with discussions on restorative justice, strategic planning, and special education. The board will also go into closed session to provide formative feedback on Superintendent Carlton D. Jenkins' performance. No votes on policy or contracts are scheduled.

• Follow-up on restorative justice work with YWCA, including circles of support exercise
• Strategic planning and goal setting discussion, including budget goals
• Special education presentation on disability and inclusion with guest speakers from UW Madison and a practicing attorney
• Introduction of Carolyn Stanford Taylor
• Motion to enter closed session for formative feedback on superintendent performance (Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c))

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss a 2022-2023 budget planning update covering staffing, summer school, and preliminary feedback from an ESSER III survey. They will also receive updates on referendum projects and a human resources audit/restructuring. No public input was submitted for this meeting.

• 2022-2023 budget planning update including staffing and summer school
• ESSER III Fund survey preliminary feedback discussion
• Referendum projects update
• Human Resources audit/restructuring presentation
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2022

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will meet virtually on February 9, 2022. The agenda includes an update on the 2022 MMSD, City, and County COVID response, a discussion of the Big Ideas Project Collaboration, and a discussion of a potential committee name change and structure. No votes are scheduled on these items; they are for discussion and information only.

• Update on 2022 MMSD, City and County Response to COVID
• Big Ideas Project Collaboration discussion (unfunded semi-finalist submissions)
• Committee name change and structure discussion
• Approval of January 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will enter a closed session. The purpose is to consider negotiation strategy for the base wages of all MMSD bargaining units, as allowed by Wis. Stat. §§ 19.82(1),(2) and 19.85(1)(e). No other agenda items are listed. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Motion to go into closed session to consider negotiations strategy for collective bargaining base wages
• Call to order by the chair
• Adjournment of the meeting

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will receive presentations on the Early Literacy Task Force report and an update on full-day Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K). The group will also consider approving minutes from March 2021 and hear a health services update.

• Approval of Instruction Work Group minutes from March 1, 2021
• Wellness check with Health Services Update for BOE (PDF attached)
• Presentation/discussion of Early Literacy Task Force Report (slide deck attached)
• Presentation/discussion of Full-Day Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) update (PDF attached)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss the 2022/2023 budget development, including an update on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, and vote on a schedule change for the ESSER II budget transfer. They will also approve interim bills totaling $55,862,913.55, consider requests for student enrollment continuation and shortened day agreements, and receive reports on summer programming, ACT/SAT preparation, and the wellness policy.

• Approval of interim bills from Dec 1, 2021 – Jan 7, 2022 for $55,862,913.55
• Action to approve schedule changes for the 2021/22 ESSER II Budget transfer
• Discussion of 2022/2023 budget development and ESSER fund update
• Recognition of QuestBridge Scholars and remembrances for a student and two staff members
• Consent agenda includes requests for enrollment continuation after age 20 (2 students) and shortened day agreements (5 students)

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

This special meeting begins with a public workshop to discuss establishing a Board of Education Safety and Security Ad Hoc Committee. Following that, the board will move into closed session to receive legal advice on a student disciplinary matter and to discuss collective bargaining strategy for base wages across all MMSD bargaining units.

• Discussion on forming a Board of Education Safety and Security Ad Hoc Committee
• Motion to go into closed session for student disciplinary proceedings and collective bargaining strategy
• Closed session covers disciplinary decisions involving an individual student under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(a),(f),(g) and related statutes
• Closed session also covers negotiations strategy for base wages for all MMSD Bargaining Units under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.82(1),(2) and 19.85(1)(e)
• Attachments include a summary memo from a 2020 Safety & Security Ad Hoc Committee and previous committee charges

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will hear presentations on the 2022/2023 budget development, including an update on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. They will also discuss ACT/SAT preparation opportunities and a wellness policy update. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 14, 2021. No written statements were submitted.

• Presentation on 2022/2023 budget development and ESSER update with attached memos and schedules
• Presentation on ACT/SAT preparation opportunities for all students
• Presentation on wellness policy update
• Approval of Operations Work Group minutes dated June 14, 2021

The group reviewed budget goals, including a $2.6M+ revenue gap and the use of ESSER III funds. Members discussed strategies for class size reduction, early literacy, and staff retention. No formal votes were taken on budget or program proposals.

• Deferred approval of June 14, 2021 minutes
• Tabled budget and ESSER III funding decisions for further refinement

City of Madison Education Committee

The City of Madison Education Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the top three unfunded strong proposals that address its priorities. Members will also review updates from the school district, county, and city, and consider the committee's vision, purpose, and sustainability. The agenda includes approval of December 2021 minutes, public comment, and setting the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of top three unfunded strong proposals for education priorities
• Updates from Madison School District, Dane County, and City of Madison
• Review of vision, purpose, and sustainability of the Education Committee
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2021 meeting
• Public comment opportunity

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group is meeting to discuss 2022 summer programming and hear a demonstration on assistive technology. Public comment includes four written statements opposing a proposal to eliminate standalone honors courses at the high school level. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Four written statements submitted opposing the elimination of standalone honors courses
• Presentation on use of assistive technology (Leani & Robots in MMSD)
• Discussion of 2022 summer programming plans

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education holds a special workshop meeting to discuss and potentially approve temporary COVID-19 relief. The recommended action would provide each employee with 5 days of COVID-19 sick leave and 2 mental health days, totaling 7 days of leave that will not accrue, roll over, or be paid out upon separation. Procedural items include the call to order and adjournment.

• Proposed COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave: 5 days COVID sick leave plus 2 mental health days for 2021/2022 school year

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board holds a special meeting to hear an update on safe return to school buildings for in-person learning, including health services and staffing analyses. The agenda also includes public appearances and a summary of written input from the community.

• Update on Safe Return to School Buildings for In-person Learning (Discussion/Information)
• Health Services Update (PDF attached)
• Staffing Analysis - January 4 2022 (PDF attached)
• Public appearances with three-minute speaking slots via Zoom
• Summary of written input including 'Let's Talk Winter Break' report