Madison Metropolitan School District public meetings in 2025

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes paying $47,871,518.48 in interim bills and $659,949.83 in referendum construction invoices. They will also hear a report on the Behavior Education Plan covering discipline data and climate survey from the Instruction Work Group. Public input includes written statements about restroom access at East School and oversight at Van Hise Elementary.

• Interim bills totaling $47,871,518.48 for period Nov 11–Dec 1, 2025
• Referendum construction invoices for $659,949.83 from Fund 49
• Lexia LETRS professional learning expenditure of $51,870.00
• Requests for Shortened Day Agreements for 3 students
• Behavior Education Plan report on discipline data and climate survey

The Board of Education approved several items including a data use agreement with UW-Madison and tuition funding for special education licensure. The board also accepted a donation from the Randall Raccoon Rally.

• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Data Use Agreement with UW-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs ($0.00) (7-0)
• Approved Spring 2026 tuition for ALSE Cohorts 5 and 6 not to exceed $76,295.80 (7-0)
• Accepted donation from the Randall Raccoon Rally in the amount of $23,630.17 (7-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss the Behavior Education Plan, including discipline data and a climate survey. No written public input was submitted for this meeting. The group will also vote to approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of discipline data and climate survey under the Behavior Education Plan (Item 4.1)
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2025 Instruction Work Group meeting (Item 3.1)

The Instruction Work Group reviewed discipline data, climate surveys, and updates regarding the district's Behavior Education Plan. The session included presentations from Leopold, O'Keeffe, and La Follette schools regarding restorative practices and student supports.

• Approved November 3, 2025, meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Board of Education is meeting for a retreat to finalize working agreements and review board development survey results. Members will discuss media relations and WASB resolutions for the WI State Education Conference. The board will also calibrate calendars regarding the Strategic Framework and work group scopes.

• Approval of Board Retreat minutes from November 14, 2025
• Finalization of board norms and working agreements
• Discussion of media relations
• Review of WASB Board Development Tool survey results
• Discussion of WASB resolutions for the WI State Education Conference delegate assembly

The Board of Education held a retreat to discuss proposed working agreements and norms. Members discussed how to hold one another accountable to these standards and addressed expectations regarding interactions with the media.

• Approved November 14, 2025, Board Retreat minutes (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting on December 5, 2025. The board will vote to enter closed session to discuss disciplinary proceedings involving individual students (two expulsion cases) and to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee. The board will also approve closed session minutes from previous meetings.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(a),(c),(f),(g)
• Approval of closed session minutes from September 29, 2025
• Approval of closed session minutes from October 10, 2025
• Discussion of Expulsion 1 and Expulsion 2
• Discussion of a confidential employee matter (Closed Item)

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 item is a motion to enter closed session under Wisconsin law to confer with legal counsel about strategy regarding litigation. No public discussion or decisions on other matters are scheduled.

• Motion to enter closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) for legal advice on litigation strategy

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will hear public input, including 14 statements supporting a bell-to-bell phone ban and four on salary compression for veteran teachers. It will receive reports on strategic framework planning, K-8 math RFP, class sizes, boundary review, HR, food service, and 2026-27 budget guiding principles. The consent agenda includes approval of interim bills ($46,446,521.15), referendum construction invoices ($4,846,542.08), and shortened day agreements for eight students.

• Public input: 14 written statements supporting bell-to-bell phone ban, 4 on salary compression for veteran teachers
• Consent agenda: $46,446,521.15 in interim bills (Oct 14 – Nov 10, 2025)
• Consent agenda: $4,846,542.08 in referendum construction invoices
• Report: Boundary review update (Building for the Future)
• Report: 2026-27 budget development guiding principles

The Board of Education approved several items separated from the consent agenda, including a supplemental instructional resource addendum and a teacher credentialing initiative. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025, meeting.

• Approved October 27, 2025, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $6,445.83 Lexia Core 5 supplemental instructional resources addendum (7-0)
• Approved $90,000 for Edgewood University teacher training and credentialing initiative (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will hold a retreat to discuss board norms, working agreements, committee assignments, and a deeper dive on the strategic framework. The board will also debrief recent conferences and review the policy process, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.

• Review and discuss board working agreements related to strategic plan development
• Discussion of committee assignments
• Update and deeper dive on the strategic framework
• Debrief of the Council of Great City Schools Conference and Greater Dane County Governance Consortium
• Motion to enter closed session for employment/personnel evaluation (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c))

The Board approved the minutes from the October 10 retreat. The group discussed updating working agreements and reviewing the 'Excellence Together' strategic framework.

• Approved October 10 retreat minutes (5-0)
• Discussed updating board working agreements
• Reviewed Strategic Framework Team presentation

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will hold discussions on several operational topics, including an update on the Building for the Future boundary review, human resources, and food and nutrition services. The group will also begin developing the strategic framework and guiding principles for the 2026-27 budget. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2025
• Building for the Future – update on boundary review
• Human Resources update
• Food and Nutrition update
• 2026-27 Budget Development – strategic framework and guiding principles

The Operations Work Group reviewed updates regarding the district's boundary review process, human resources, and food and nutrition. The discussion focused on how guiding principles will address student demographics and residential patterns during the first phase of the boundary review.

• Approved October 13, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group will meet to discuss an update on strategic framework planning, a K-8 math request for proposals (RFP), and the semester 1 class size report. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of presentations and discussions. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting.

• Update on Strategic Framework Planning (presentation/discussion)
• K-8 Math RFP Update (discussion/information)
• Semester 1 Class Size Report (discussion/information)
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2025
• Zero written public statements submitted

The Instruction Work Group received a presentation on the district's strategic framework planning, focusing on the transition from gathering values and objectives to developing specific strategies. Board members discussed potential additions to the plan, including grading systems for students with disabilities, anti-ableist policies, and a clearer definition of 'future-ready' student experiences.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2025 (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting to review disciplinary proceedings and decisions involving individual students. The only substantive agenda item is receiving advice from counsel regarding expulsions. The board will first vote to enter closed session under state law exemptions. This meeting does not include any public discussion or action items.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(a), (f), (g); 118.125; and/or 120.13(1)(e)
• Review of advice from counsel regarding student disciplinary proceedings and expulsion decisions

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote to finalize the 2025-2026 budget and tax levy. The meeting includes reports on student wellness, secondary education updates, and human resources. The board will also consider a consent agenda for student enrollment and interim bills.

• Public hearing and finalization of 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Levy
• Payment of interim bills totaling $46,071,074.22
• Approval of Shortened Day Agreements for 17 students
• Request for one student over age 20 to continue enrollment for graduation
• Reports on Referenda 2024 and 2024-2025 unaudited Fund 10 balances

The Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 Fall Budget Book, which includes total revenues of $668,028,341 and total expenditures of $678,137,958. Discussion included addressing salary compression for veteran teachers and the impact of a property tax levy increase due to declining general school aids.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adopted 2025-2026 Fall Budget Book ($678,137,958 expenditures) (6-1)

Operations Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Operations Work Group will hear presentations and discuss the start of the 2025-2026 school year, an update on the 2024 referenda, and the 2025-2026 budget including unaudited Fund 10 balances and student counts. No votes are scheduled beyond approving prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Human Resources update on start of 2025-2026 school year
• Referenda 2024 update discussion
• 2025-2026 Budget update including unaudited Fund 10 balances and student count
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2025 Operations Work Group meeting
• Public input procedures (no written statements submitted)

The Operations Work Group reviewed human resources updates regarding hiring and retention for the 2025-2026 school year. Discussions focused on addressing salary compression, increasing educator diversity, and developing leadership pipelines for principals.

• Approved September 15, 2025, meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Education Retreat

This is a Board of Education retreat with mostly procedural and discussion items. The board will discuss a proposal for board policy work, review retreat goals for the year, and consider norms and working agreements. It will also hold a closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees.

• Discussion of a proposal for board policy work (agenda item 4.1)
• Retreat calendar planning and purpose (agenda item 5.1)
• Closed session for considering employee performance evaluation data (agenda item 7.1)

The Board of Education discussed a proposal for a new, unified process to bring forth and review policies. While some members noted the need for a structured system, others expressed concerns that the proposed process might be too cumbersome or hinder the board's ability to make flexible decisions.

• Approved June 20, 2025, Board Retreat minutes (6-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will review updates regarding secondary education programs and student wellness policies. The group is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion on Early College Credit
• Discussion on Industry Credentials
• Discussion on Work-based Learning
• Discussion on Seal of Biliteracy
• Update on Student and Wellness Aligned to Wellness Policy

The Instruction Work Group approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. Members and staff discussed student opportunities for earning college credits, industry credentials, and the inclusion of students with disabilities in these programs.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2025 (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 board will vote to enter closed session under state statute to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. It will also approve prior closed session minutes. No public action or substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c) for employee personnel matters
• Approval of closed session minutes from August 4, 2025
• Closed session discussion of employee employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data (item labeled 'Closed Item')
• Motion to adjourn

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board is meeting to consider and vote on several action items, including a resolution to borrow up to $55 million in tax anticipation notes and budget amendments increasing board member stipends and healthcare benefits. They will also receive reports on transportation, facilities, and budget updates, and hear public input on teacher salary compression and a potential phone-free school day policy. The agenda includes 29 written public comments, with 27 urging action on salary compression for veteran teachers.

• Resolution to issue $55,000,000 in Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes at a true interest cost of 2.69% (total interest expense $2,375,694.44)
• Budget amendment of $60,100 to increase board member stipend to $15,000/year plus retreat compensation ($100 half-day, $200 full-day) and additional stipends for officers
• Budget amendment of $194,600 to make board members eligible for MMSD healthcare (health, dental, vision) with required monthly contribution indexed to administrative employee premium percentage
• 29 written statements submitted: 27 in support of addressing salary compression for veteran teachers and 2 in support of a potential phone-free school day policy
• Reports from Operations Work Group on transportation (First Student), building services and referenda update, 2025-2026 budget amendments, and cash flow borrowing

The Board of Education approved the sale of Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes and a budget amendment to increase board member stipends. The meeting also included reports from the Instruction and Operations work groups.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved $55,000,000 Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes sale with $2,375,694.44 interest expense (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment to increase board stipend to $15,000 and provide retreat compensation

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss several items including a transportation update with First Student, building services and referenda updates, the 2025-2026 budget and amendments, and a proposed cash flow borrowing for the 2025-2026 school year. The group will also consider approving minutes from the August 11 meeting. No final decisions are expected; discussions will inform a future regular board meeting on September 29.

• Discussion/presentation on Transportation with First Student
• Building Services and Referenda Update
• 2025-2026 Budget Update including Summer School 2025 and Student Registrations
• 2025-2026 Budget Amendments discussion
• 2025-2026 Cash Flow Borrowing proposed as action for September 29 regular board meeting

The Operations Work Group approved the meeting minutes from August 11, 2025. The group also held a discussion regarding the partnership with First Student, including topics on specialized transportation, driver staffing levels, and future capacity planning.

• Approved August 11, 2025, minutes (6-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group meets to discuss the 2024-2025 data year in review and launch of the school year. Public input includes 24 written statements: 12 opposed to reversal of the inclusive swimming program at West High School and 12 supporting inclusion of special needs athletes in high school sports.

• 12 written statements opposing reversal of inclusive swimming program at West High School
• 12 written statements supporting inclusion of special needs athletes in high school sports
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025 meeting
• Discussion/presentation on 2024-2025 data year in review
• Discussion/presentation on welcome back and launching the school year

The Instruction Work Group reviewed student achievement data for the 2024-25 school year. Discussion focused on English learner proficiency, assessment timelines, and the disaggregation of racial identity data.

• Approved August 4, 2025, meeting minutes (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will vote on adopting new Strategic Framework Performance Objectives for Belonging, Academic Achievement, and College Credit/Credentials, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider approving Board Policy 6091 on Food Services and a consent agenda that includes $35,139,046.16 in interim bills. Reports from the Instruction and Operations work groups cover health insurance, board member compensation, food services policy, building services and referenda, and a preliminary budget update.

• Approve Belonging, Academic Achievement, and College Credit/Credentials Strategic Framework Performance Objectives (Item 8.1)
• Approve revised Board Policy 6091: Food Services, effective immediately (Item 9.1)
• Consent agenda includes $35,139,046.16 in interim bills from FY 25-26 Budget (Item 10.4)
• Consent agenda includes requests to continue enrollment after age 20 for 2 students (Item 10.2)
• Consent agenda includes approval of Shortened Day Agreements for 2 students (Item 10.3)

The Board of Education approved a new performance objective focused on student belonging. This objective will be measured using climate surveys across all grade levels starting in the 2026-27 school year.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Belonging Strategic Framework Performance Objective (7-0)

City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee

The City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee will discuss a letter outlining next steps, including the possibility of dissolving the committee. Other agenda items include approving minutes from July 9 and hearing public comment.

• Discussion of letter on next steps for committee, with potential for dissolution

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss health insurance for the 2026-27 school year, board member compensation, building services and referenda updates, the 2024-25 unaudited fund 10 balance, and the 2025-26 preliminary budget. The meeting includes a proposed first reading of Policy 6091 on Food Services. No decisions are expected on these discussion items.

• Discussion of 2026-27 health insurance
• Board member compensation presentation
• Building Services and Referenda Update including Policy 6091 (Food Services) first read
• 2024-25 unaudited Fund 10 balance review
• 2025-26 preliminary budget update

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025, meeting. Members and staff also held a detailed discussion regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and provider networks for the 2026-27 health insurance cycle.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2025 (7-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group will discuss strategic framework performance objectives and a proposed action item for the August 25 board meeting. The group will also review its draft scope and sequence for the 2025-26 school year. No written public comments were submitted for this meeting. Minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting are scheduled for approval.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2025
• Discussion of strategic framework performance objectives and proposed action items for August 25 board meeting (includes RTI presentation)
• Review of draft 2025-26 scope and sequence for the work group
• No written public statements were submitted

The work group discussed proposed performance objectives for the district's strategic plan, focusing on student achievement metrics. Members debated the inclusion of GPA, state assessments, and progress tracking for students with disabilities. No final vote on the objectives was taken; they are intended for a potential board vote on August 25, 2025.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This is a special closed session meeting with no public agenda items. The Board will vote to go into closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. It will also approve closed session minutes from three prior meetings in May and June 2025.

• Approval of closed session minutes from May 19, 2025
• Approval of closed session minutes from June 9, 2025
• Approval of closed session minutes from June 18, 2025
• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) for employee matters

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will vote on a consent agenda including interim bills totaling $89,871,708.32 for the period June 10–July 14, 2025, and construction bills of $1,610,540.50 from referendum bond proceeds. Also up for approval are purchases of literacy intervention materials ($85,371.76), library desktop computers ($64,532.00), and AP Calculus AB curricular resources ($91,922.71). The meeting opens with a Disability Pride Month resolution and a remembrance.

• Interim bills $89,871,708.32 (June 10–July 14, 2025)
• Construction bills $1,610,540.50 (Fund 42 Referendum 2020 Bond Proceeds)
• Voyager Sopris literacy intervention materials $85,371.76
• Library desktop upgrade: 68 computer towers from IT Savvy for $64,532.00
• AP Calculus AB curricular resources $91,922.71

The Board of Education unanimously approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering various contracts, bills, and grants. The board also approved the annual declaration of educational standards for the district. No items were separated from the consent agenda for individual discussion.

• Approved minutes from June 23, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including interim/construction bills and various instructional resources (7-0)
• Approved program budgets for Early College Credit and Start College Now (7-0)
• Approved mental health agency contracts for REST and FACE groups (7-0)
• Approved blanket purchase orders for produce, milk, and supplies (7-0)
• Approved Jackson School Forest Cabin Replacement Project (7-0)
• Accepted $150,000 donation from Roots & Wings Foundation (7-0)
• Approved annual declaration of Wisconsin Academic Standards (7-0)

City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee

The City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee will meet to hear an update on conversations between the Mayor and Superintendent and discuss the committee's future scope, purpose, schedule, and staffing capacity. The agenda is largely procedural, with approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Update on conversation with Mayor and Superintendent
• Discuss future scope, purpose, schedule, and staffing capacity for the Committee
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on adopting the 2025-2026 preliminary budget totaling $796,489,897 and approving a preliminary tax levy of $478,227,990 across multiple funds. Also up for action are revisions to Policy 3537 on student promotion and Policy 4406 on the Homeless Education Program. The meeting includes reports from work groups on multilingual programming, youth re-engagement, and referenda updates.

• Adopt 2025-2026 preliminary budget of $796,489,897 (net of interfund transfers $717,675,286)
• Approve preliminary tax levy of $478,227,990 (General Fund $404,700,448, Debt Service $49,797,262, Capital Expansion $5,000,000, Community Services $18,730,280)
• Approve Policy 3537: Promotion (All Grades) and Policy 4406: Homeless Education Program
• Public hearing regarding the 2025/26 Preliminary Budget
• Reports on referenda update and 2025-2026 proposed budget and priority projects

The Board of Education unanimously approved the 2025-2026 preliminary budget and updated policies regarding student promotion and the homeless education program. The board also recognized national champions from Spring Harbor Middle School.

• Adopted 2025-2026 preliminary budget of $796,489,897 (7-0)
• Approved Policy 3537: Promotion (All Grades) (7-0)
• Approved Policy 4406: Homeless Education Program (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss strategic planning with consultant RTI, review performance objectives, and consider a work group scope and sequence for 2025-26. The board will also discuss governance and may go into closed session to evaluate employee performance.

• Engagement with RTI consultant for strategic planning and performance objectives (presentation)
• Discussion of Work Group Draft Scope and Sequence for 2025-26
• Board Governance discussion and presentation
• Motion to enter closed session for employee performance evaluation under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(c)

The Board of Education unanimously approved the minutes from the May 23, 2025 retreat. Members and consultants from RTI International discussed revisions to the district's vision, mission, and performance objectives, specifically debating the use of terms like 'eliminate' and 'challenging'.

• Approved minutes from May 23, 2025 retreat (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special closed-session meeting to review disciplinary proceedings and decisions involving individual students. The board will also approve minutes from prior closed sessions in April and May 2025.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(a), (f), (g); 118.125; and/or 120.13(1)(e) for student disciplinary reviews.
• Approval of closed-session minutes from April 14, 2025, May 5, 2025, and May 12, 2025.
• Receipt of advice from counsel on student discipline matters.

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

This special closed session meeting of the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education convenes to deliberate or negotiate the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or other specified public business under Wisconsin law. The board will also vote to approve closed session minutes from February 24, March 3, and April 7, 2025. The single substantive agenda item (3.1) is labeled 'Closed Item' with no further details provided.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) for property purchase or fund investment deliberations
• Approval of closed session minutes from February 24, 2025
• Approval of closed session minutes from March 3, 2025
• Approval of closed session minutes from April 7, 2025
• Closed Item (3.1) – undisclosed deliberation under same statute

Operations Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Operations Work Group is meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 proposed budget and priority projects, including board budget amendments. They will also receive updates on referenda and proposed handbook changes. The meeting includes public input, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 proposed budget and priority projects with board budget amendments
• Presentation and discussion on handbook updates
• Referenda update presentation
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2025 meeting
• Public input opportunities with written and oral statements

The board approved the May 12, 2025, meeting minutes. Members discussed upcoming handbook updates and received a presentation on referendum-funded building designs, focusing on security, universal design, and student needs.

• Approved minutes from May 12, 2025, meeting (5-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss updates on multilingual programming and the Office of Youth Re-Engagement, and review proposed policy changes for Promotion (Policy 3537) and Homeless Education (Policy 4406) that are slated for action at the June 23 regular board meeting. The group will also hear public input, including written statements regarding leadership at Lori Mann Carey Elementary.

• Three written statements submitted: two supporting reinstatement of former principal and assistant principal at Lori Mann Carey Elementary, one supporting communication around leadership decision
• Discussion of Policy 3537 (Promotion of Students) — proposed second-read redline and clean versions for June 23 board action
• Discussion of Policy 4406 (Homeless Education Program) — proposed second-read redline and clean versions for June 23 board action
• Update on Multilingual Programming
• Update on the Office of Youth Re-Engagement

The Instruction Work Group unanimously approved the minutes from its May 5, 2025, meeting. The session primarily consisted of a presentation and discussion regarding multilingual programming and the potential transition of Spanish programs from Dual Language Education (DBE) to Dual Language Immersion (DLI).

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss board norms, review governance options, and receive updates on the district's strategic planning process. The meeting focuses on internal operations, committee assignments, and scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year. No public hearings, budget votes, or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Update on strategic planning timeline and draft foundation elements from consultant RTI
• Discussion of school board governance options and policy approach revisions
• Review of board norms and ways of working
• Planning for 2025-2026 retreat cadence and committee assignments
• Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2025 retreat

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the January 17, 2025, retreat. The remainder of the meeting consisted of relationship-building exercises and discussions with consultants from RTI International regarding a draft strategic planning framework, including vision and mission statements.

• Approved minutes from January 17, 2025, retreat (4-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

This is a special workshop meeting of the Madison Board of Education. The board will hear first readings of policies on student promotion (Policy 3537) and homeless education (Policy 4406), and second readings on expectations for board members (Policy 1540), a new job description, and a new conflict of interest policy. They will also vote to approve minutes from previous meetings. No votes on the policies are scheduled at this workshop.

• First reading of Policy 3537: Promotion of Students
• First reading of Policy 4406: Homeless Education Program
• Second reading of Policy 1540: Expectations for School Board Member
• Second reading of new policy: Job Description for School Board Member
• Second reading of new policy: Conflict of Interest for School Board Member

The Board held a workshop to discuss proposed updates to the student promotion policy and the Homeless Education Program. No final votes were taken on these policies; the promotion policy is slated for a vote on June 23.

• Approved minutes from March 13, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 (4-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting to consider student disciplinary proceedings, specifically expulsions. The only action item is a motion to go into closed session under Wisconsin statutes for reviewing individual student disciplinary decisions. No public discussion or votes on other matters are scheduled.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(a), (f), (g); 118.125; and 120.13(1)(e) for student disciplinary proceedings
• Review of expulsion cases involving individual students
• Meeting is entirely closed to the public

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will vote on resolutions to sell up to $181 million in general obligation notes and $40 million in taxable notes, and to amend the 2024-2025 budget accordingly. They will also decide on a proposed 2025-2026 budget amendment allocating $1,188,160 for 10 additional substitute teachers, and approve a revised Sexual Harassment (Title IX) policy. Public written statements received focused on support for budget amendments and reducing class sizes.

• Resolution authorizing sale of up to $181,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A
• Resolution authorizing sale of up to $40,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025B
• Budget amendment to allocate 10.0 FTE substitute teachers costing $1,188,160 in the proposed 2025-2026 budget
• Approval of Policy 8012A: Sexual Harassment (Title IX) (second reading)
• Board budget amendment discussion on 2025-2026 proposed budget and priority projects

The Board of Education approved the sale of two sets of general obligation promissory notes and updated the 2024-25 budget to reflect those proceeds. The Board also approved a policy revision for sexual harassment (Title IX) and allocated funding for 10 building-level substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 budget.

• Approved Sexual Harassment (Title IX) policy 8012A (5-1)
• Approved sale of up to $181,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A (7-0)
• Approved sale of up to $40,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025B (7-0)
• Increased 2024-25 budget by $162,000,000 in Fund 49 and $10,105,422 in Fund 39 to reflect bond sale proceeds (7-0)
• Approved 10.0 FTE building-based substitute teachers and $1,188,160 expenditure increase for 2025-2026 budget (4-3)
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education will hold a special closed session meeting to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. The board will also vote to approve minutes from three prior closed session meetings held in January 2025. No public discussion or action on other matters is on the agenda.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c) for employee performance and compensation data
• Approval of closed session minutes from January 6, 2025
• Approval of closed session minutes from January 13, 2025
• Approval of closed session minutes from January 17, 2025
• Closed item (3.1) with no public description

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will review the proposed 2025-26 budget and priority projects. The group is also discussing the proposed sale of General Obligation bonds related to 2024 referenda.

• Proposed sale of General Obligation (G.O.) bonds for 2024 referenda
• 2025-26 proposed budget and priority projects discussion
• District camera audit presentation
• Sustainability building services update
• Referendum update

The board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025, meeting. Members also received a report on a district camera audit, which included a formal apology from the district regarding privacy violations and IEP implementation failures.

• Approved minutes from April 21, 2025 (5-0)

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 board will consider a motion to enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining base wages for all MMSD bargaining units, receive legal advice on litigation strategy, and review employee performance or compensation data. No public business is conducted; only procedural actions (approval of prior closed-session minutes) and adjournment are listed on the open portion.

• Motion to enter closed session citing Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(e), (g), and (c)
• Approval of closed-session minutes from July 22, 2024, November 11, 2024, and December 9, 2024
• Collective bargaining base wages strategy for all MMSD bargaining units
• Legal advice regarding litigation in which the district is or may become involved
• Employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss and receive presentations on updates to middle school programs and early learning initiatives. They will also discuss Policy 8012A on Sexual Harassment (Title IX) as a second read. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 7, 2025, and procedural items for public input.

• Discussion/presentation on update on middle school
• Discussion/presentation on early learning
• Discussion item on Policy 8012A: Sexual Harassment (Title IX)
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025
• Public input guidelines for written and speaking registrations

The Instruction Work Group approved the minutes from its April 7, 2025, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding middle school mathematics, early learning, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming.

• Approved minutes dated April 7, 2025 (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Board of Education will elect officers (president, vice president, clerk, treasurer, secretary) and administer the oath of office to newly elected members Ali Janae Muldrow, Nichelle Nichols, and Martha Siravo. The agenda includes a referendum update, a draft 2025-2026 budget overview, and action on two policies: District Fund Balance (6071) and Purchase/Contracted Services Limitations (6244); the Travel/Reimbursement policy (8351) has been pulled. Public input includes five written statements, three supporting reinstating staff in east side schools and reducing class sizes.

• Election of board officers (president, vice president, clerk, treasurer, secretary)
• Oath of office for newly elected members Ali Janae Muldrow, Nichelle Nichols, and Martha Siravo
• Action on Policy 6071 (District Fund Balance) and Policy 6244 (Purchase/Contracted Services Limitations)
• Discussion of 2025-2026 draft budget overview and priority projects
• Public comments: three written statements supporting reinstating staff in east side schools and modifying class size policy

The Board of Education elected its officers for the 2025-2026 school year and approved a revised District Fund Balance Policy. The board also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025, meeting.

• Elected Nichelle Nichols as President (unanimous)
• Elected Maia Pearson as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Blair Mosner Feltham as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Ali Muldrow as Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Natalie Rew as secretary (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved District Fund Balance Policy 6071 with an amended range of 12-18% (7-0)

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the 2025-2026 draft budget overview and priority projects, a referendum update, and human resources health care and benefits. The board will also hold second readings of three policies: purchase/contracted services limitations (6244), travel/reimbursement (8351), and fund balance (6071). No final votes are anticipated; these are discussion items.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 draft budget and priority projects
• Referendum update presentation
• Human resources health care and benefits discussion
• Second reading of policy 6244: purchase and contracted services limitations
• Second reading of policy 8351: travel/reimbursement and policy 6071: fund balance

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

The Board of Education will vote on directing their representative, Maia Pearson, on the City of Madison Joint Review Board to vote in favor of 2025 Project Plan Amendments for four Tax Incremental Districts: TID #36 (Capital Gateway), TID #44 (Royster Clark), TID #46 (Research Park), and TID #51 (South Madison). Following the open session workshop, the board will enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and confer with legal counsel regarding litigation.

• Direct representative to vote in favor of TID #36 (Capital Gateway) amendment
• Direct representative to vote in favor of TID #44 (Royster Clark) amendment
• Direct representative to vote in favor of TID #46 (Research Park) amendment
• Direct representative to vote in favor of TID #51 (South Madison) amendment
• Enter closed session for collective bargaining strategy and legal counsel

The Board of Education voted to direct its representative on the City of Madison Joint Review Board to vote in favor of 2025 Project Plan Amendments for four Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs). All four motions passed unanimously among members present.

• Directed representative to vote in favor of 2025 Project Plan Amendment to TID No. 36 (Capital Gateway) (5-0)
• Directed representative to vote in favor of 2025 Project Plan Amendment to TID No. 44 (Royster Clark) (5-0)
• Directed representative to vote in favor of 2025 Project Plan Amendment to TID No. 46 (Research Park) (5-0)
• Directed representative to vote in favor of 2025 Project Plan Amendment to TID No. 51 (South Madison) (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education is meeting in closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee under state law. The board will also vote to approve closed session minutes from three meetings in 2024. No public discussion or action on other topics is scheduled.

• Approval of closed session minutes from May 13, 2024
• Approval of closed session minutes from June 3, 2024
• Approval of closed session minutes from June 24, 2024
• Closed session discussion of employee performance/personnel under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will hear presentations and discuss updates on Community Schools and Strategic Partnerships. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 3, 2025, and public input procedures, though no written statements were submitted. The agenda is largely procedural with two discussion items.

• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2025
• Community Schools Update – discussion/presentation
• Strategic Partnerships Update – discussion/presentation
• No written public statements were submitted for this meeting

The Instruction Work Group approved the minutes from its March 3, 2025, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of a presentation and discussion regarding the district's community schools program and strategic partnerships.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2025, meeting (6-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will hear public input on proposed educator allocation cuts for Lapham, Marquette, O'Keeffe, and East schools and other cuts. It will vote on a consent agenda including $49.4 million in interim bills and $1.4 million in referendum invoices. Reports will cover mental health, class sizes, and budget development.

• 35 written statements opposed to educator allocation cuts at Lapham, Marquette, O'Keeffe, and East schools
• Payment of $49,444,659.00 in interim bills for period Feb 11–Mar 3, 2025
• Payment of $1,388,794.52 in referendum invoices from Fund 42 bond proceeds
• Amendment to Purple Communications contract for hearing-impaired interpreter services, adding $80,000 for total $157,000
• Second semester class size report based on district class size policy

The Board of Education approved the minutes from February 24, 2025, and passed a majority of the consent agenda. A contract for videoboards at Lussier and Mansfield Stadiums was approved despite one dissenting vote. Several items related to Chromebook licenses and refreshes were pulled by administration.

• Approved minutes from February 24, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved contract for videoboards at Lussier and Mansfield Stadiums not to exceed $287,464 (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda items 10.2-10.7, 10.9-10.11, 10.13, 10.16-10.17, 10.23-10.24 (7-0)
• Pulled item 10.12 (Chrome for Education Licenses)
• Pulled item 10.14 (Chromebook refresh cycle)
• Pulled item 10.15 (Student Chromebook distribution support)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session WORKSHOP

The Madison School Board will discuss proposed updates to Policy 8012A on sexual harassment and consider new policies on board member expectations, a job description, and conflict of interest. No votes on these policies are scheduled; they are for discussion and information only. The board will also vote to approve minutes from three prior meetings.

• Review of proposed revisions to Policy 8012A - Sexual Harassment (Title IX)
• Discussion of Policy 1540 - Expectations (Ways of Working) for School Board Members
• Consideration of a new Job Description for School Board Members
• Consideration of a new Conflict of Interest policy for School Board Members
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2024, August 27, 2024, and February 19, 2025

The Board discussed proposed changes to Policy 8012A (Sexual Harassment) to revert to 2020 federal regulations following guidance from the Department of Education. No vote was taken on the policy change as members requested further legal clarity on board member removal and the legality of the reversion process.

• Approved minutes from July 22, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 19, 2025 (4-0)

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will review the 2025-2026 budget development, revenue projections, and staffing allocation processes. The meeting includes updates on food and nutrition, a referendum, and healthcare benefits. Public comments were submitted regarding staffing reductions at several schools.

• 2025-2026 Budget Development - Strategy and Revenue Projections
• Staffing and Allocation Process discussion
• Referendum Update
• Healthcare and Benefits Overview and Direction
• 18 written public statements regarding staffing at Vel Phillips Memorial High, Lapham Elementary, O'Keeffe Middle, and East High School

The Work Group approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. Members discussed food and nutrition updates, including scratch cooking and local sourcing, and received a referendum update. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from February 10, 2025 (6-0)
• Denied motion to change the order of agenda topics (2-3)

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 3, 2025. The only action items are a motion to enter closed session under state statutes for student disciplinary proceedings, and approval of minutes from four prior closed sessions. The board will receive legal advice regarding an expulsion case, but all discussion is confidential and not open to the public.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(a), (f), and (g) for student disciplinary proceedings
• Approval of closed session minutes from February 24, March 4, April 8, and April 10, 2024
• Review of advice from counsel regarding expulsion of individual students

Instruction Work Group

The Madison Metropolitan School District Instruction Work Group will hold a meeting with agenda items including a presentation on mental health and well-being, and a second semester class size report. No written public statements were submitted for this meeting. The group will also consider approving the minutes from its February 3, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on mental health and well-being update
• Second semester class size report based on class size policy
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting
• Public input period with no written statements submitted
• Meeting held virtually and in-person at Doyle Administration Building

The group approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. Members and staff also held a discussion regarding student mental health, well-being, and the role of cell phones as coping mechanisms in the classroom.

• Approved minutes from February 3, 2025 (6-0)

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 action item is a motion to go into closed session under Wisconsin law to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees. No public discussion or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) for personnel matters

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will decide on a name for Southside Elementary from among three proposals (Ada Deer, Lori Mann Carey, Nine Springs) after receiving a recommendation. It will also hear reports on the special education plan and 2025-2026 budget development, and vote on a consent agenda including $46.4 million in interim bills and a policy revision for inclement weather closings. Public input includes 18 statements opposing the Forward College and Career Academy charter application.

• Southside Elementary naming decision with ranked proposals: Ada Deer, Lori Mann Carey, Nine Springs
• Policy 3031 revision for school closing during inclement weather
• Consent agenda: $46,365,739.04 in interim bills and $273,254.39 in referendum construction invoices
• 18 written statements opposed to Forward College and Career Academy charter application
• Update on Three-Year Special Education Plan and progress toward goals

The Board of Education unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025, meeting. The board held a lengthy discussion regarding the naming of Southside Elementary School, though the provided text ends before a final vote on a name was recorded.

• Approved Regular Meeting minutes dated January 27, 2025 (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 to discuss the Forward Career & College Academy charter proposal. They will also review policies on school closings due to inclement weather, district fund balance, bid practices, procurement, and travel reimbursement. The board will consider approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Discussion of Forward Career & College Academy charter proposal (McKenzie Foundation application)
• Policy review: School Closing - Inclement Weather (Policy 3031)
• Policy review: District Fund Balance (Policy 6071)
• Policy review: Bid Practices for Supplies and Equipment (Policy 6242) and Procurement (Policy 6244)
• Policy review: Travel Reimbursement (Policy 8351)

The Board approved minutes from three 2024 meetings. Members discussed revisions to the inclement weather school closing policy and debated a proposal to change the district fund balance from a percentage range to a fixed 17% minimum.

• Approved minutes from February 26, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2024 (6-0)

City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee

This meeting of the City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee will approve minutes from December 2024 and hear public comment. The committee will discuss a proposal for its future staff support and the role of each member body. Members will also confirm meeting dates for the rest of 2025.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024
• Discussion of a proposal for future committee staff support
• Confirming 2025 meeting schedule
• Opportunity for public comment

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will discuss the 2025-2026 budget development strategy and revenue projections, receive a transportation update, and hear a referenda and building services update. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public input.

• 2025-2026 Budget Development - Strategy and Revenue Projections (discussion/presentation)
• Transportation Update (discussion)
• Referenda and Building Services Update (discussion)
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025
• Public input period - no written statements submitted

The board reviewed projected revenue and expenditures for the 2025-2026 budget, including the impact of a recent referendum. Members discussed financial risks related to state funding, federal reimbursements, and potential charter school enrollment shifts. No substantive policy changes were decided during the session.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2025 (6-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group of the Madison Metropolitan School District will discuss an update on the Three-Year Special Education Plan and receive recommendations for naming Southside Elementary School. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 6, 2025. No public input was submitted.

• Discussion of Southside Elementary School naming recommendations
• Update on the Three-Year Special Education Plan including progress on goals
• Approval of minutes from the January 6, 2025 Instruction Work Group meeting

The group approved the minutes from the January 6, 2025, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of a presentation and discussion regarding the district's three-year special education plan and student proficiency data.

• Approved minutes from January 6, 2025 (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on the McKenzie Foundation Charter School proposal and hear public input on Kennedy Elementary instructional space. The agenda also includes reports on the 2025-2026 budget, referenda and facilities updates, summer programming, and several policy updates. Consent agenda items include approval of $65.6 million in interim bills and shortened day agreements for 7 students.

• Public hearing on McKenzie Foundation (Forward Career and College Academy) charter school proposal
• Interim bills payment of $65,588,358.24 for period Dec 3, 2024 to Jan 15, 2025
• Report on 2025-2026 budget development: strategy and revenue projections
• Referenda and facilities update, including monthly construction report
• Three policy rescissions: Long Distance Phone Calls (2601), Identifying and Seeking Funding (2608), and revision to School Closing - Inclement Weather (3031)

The Board unanimously voted to rescind the Long Distance Phone Calls Policy, citing it as obsolete. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering various contracts, invoices, and donations.

• Rescinded Long Distance Phone Calls Policy (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including construction invoices and contract compliance (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Dane County Department of Human Services for MSCR Youth Resource Centers (7-0)
• Approved space rental agreement with Alliant Energy Center for 2025 AP Test Administration (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024-25 AP tests from The College Board (7-0)
• Approved data use agreement with UW-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs (7-0)
• Approved consulting services for a visual rebrand (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Board of Education is holding a retreat to review the strategic planning process with consultant RTI, identify board priorities for a revised framework, and discuss community engagement. They will also review quarterly data, board governance policies including draft language on board member job descriptions and conflict of interest, and hold closed sessions on employee performance and potential non-renewal of administrators.

• Engage with RTI, the consultant for strategic planning, including overview and identification of board priorities
• Quarterly review of data using the Q1RP data protocol
• Review draft policies on Board Member Job Description, Board Member Expectations, and Conflict of Interest
• Closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of public employees
• Closed session to consider preliminary notice of non-renewal of administrators

The Board approved the minutes from the September 20, 2024 retreat. The remainder of the meeting consisted of relationship-building exercises and a presentation from RTI International regarding the district's strategic planning process.

• Approved minutes from the September 20, 2024 Board Retreat (6-0)

Operations Work Group

The Operations Work Group will hold a discussion and presentation-heavy meeting covering the 2025-2026 budget strategy and revenue projections, a human resources update on recruitment/retention, and updates on referenda and facilities. The group will also discuss rescinding two policies (2608 on funding and 2601 on long-distance phone calls) and a proposed revision to Policy 3031 on school closings due to inclement weather. Additionally, they will consider approving prior meeting minutes and hear public input, though no written statements were submitted. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond the minutes approval and adjournment.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget development strategy and revenue projections
• Human resources update on recruitment/retention
• Referenda and facilities update with attached monthly report
• Discussion to rescind Policy 2608 (Identifying and Seeking Funding) and Policy 2601 (Long Distance Phone Calls)
• Discussion of proposed revision to Policy 3031 (School Closing - Inclement Weather)

The board approved the minutes from the November 11, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of a presentation and discussion regarding Human Resources recruitment, retention, and staffing data.

• Approved minutes from November 11, 2024 (6-0)

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 board will vote to enter closed session to receive legal counsel regarding disciplinary proceedings and decisions involving individual students, specifically an expulsion matter. The agenda also includes approval of several sets of closed-session minutes from February 2024.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. Secs. 19.85(1)(a), (f), and (g) for student disciplinary proceedings
• Approval of closed-session minutes from February 7, 12, 13, and 15, 2024
• Review and receipt of advice from counsel regarding expulsion decisions

City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee -- CANCELLED

The City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda included items such as approving minutes from December 11, 2024, and discussing 2025 meeting dates.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of December 11, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates
• Review of committee staff support and member roles

Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee relative to Officially Naming Southside Elementary School

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee on naming Southside Elementary School will deliberate on four remaining name proposals—Ada Deer, Lori Mann Carey, Nine Springs, and Southside Community—after a public hearing. The committee aims to submit recommendations to the Board of Education in February 2025.

• Public hearing on naming Southside Elementary School
• Deliberation on four final name proposals: Ada Deer, Lori Mann Carey, Nine Springs, Southside Community
• Use of ranked-choice voting tool at https://rankedchoices.com
• Timeline: chairperson recommendation to Board Instruction Work Group on Feb 3, final Board vote Feb 24
• Review of public comments submitted to date

The Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee concluded its work by agreeing to advance four ranked name proposals to the Board of Education's Instruction Work Group. No new public comments were received during the meeting's public hearing.

• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 (6-0)
• Advanced four ranked name proposals to the Board of Education: Southside Community, Ada Deer, Lori Mann Carey, and Nine Springs
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (6-0)

Instruction Work Group

The Instruction Work Group will discuss updates on summer programming and a promotion policy related to Wisconsin Act 20. They will also discuss the Superintendent's Wellness Advisory. The meeting includes public input procedures and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of summer programming update and promotion policy related to Act 20
• Discussion of Superintendent's Wellness Advisory
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024

The Instruction Work Group approved the minutes from its December 9, 2024, meeting. The group also received presentations and held discussions regarding 2025 summer school programming, including the Freedom Schools initiative and attendance metrics.

• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024, meeting (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting in Closed Session

The Board of Education is meeting in closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee. The board will also vote to approve closed session minutes from four dates in 2024 related to the hiring of a new superintendent. No public action is expected.

• Motion to go into closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) for employment data
• Approval of closed session minutes from January 18, 2024 (superintendent hiring)
• Approval of closed session minutes from January 22, 2024 (multiple statutory exemptions)
• Approval of closed session minutes from January 23, 2024 (superintendent hiring)
• Approval of closed session minutes from February 7, 2024 (superintendent hiring)