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2:50 - Recognition of Middleton High School One-Act Play Cast and Crew
The Board of Education meeting opened with two special recognitions celebrating outstanding achievement in teaching and the arts.
The Board recognized Middleton High School’s theatre program for earning an All State Award for its one-act production of 12 Angry Jurors at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech & Dramatic Arts Association (WISDAA) State Theatre Festival in November.
Students performed at the festival hosted at UW–Stevens Point and received additional honors, including:
Directing Award for guest director Marielle Shiring
Outstanding Acting Awards for students Julian Harris and Colin Buckley
The Board congratulated the entire cast, crew, guest director Marielle Shiring, and Middleton High School Theatre Director Katrina Brunner for their outstanding achievements. Students represented Middleton High School and the District with excellence through their creativity, collaboration, and dedication to the performing arts.
9:00 - Recognition of National Council for the Social Studies Award
The Board proudly recognized Dr. Irene Ann Resenly for being named the National Council for the Social Studies Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year.
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) presents this prestigious award annually to honor a classroom teacher in grades five through eight who demonstrates exceptional excellence in social studies instruction.
Dr. Resenly received her national award in Washington, D.C., during a special ceremony at the NCSS Annual Conference in December. The Board was proud to recognize her locally for this well-deserved honor and for the inspiration she provides to students and educators across our District and beyond.
12:28 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue opened her report by wishing everyone a Happy New Year.
Dr. Monogue reminded Board members that the Greater Dane County School District Governance Consortium will meet in Belleville on Jan. 13 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
She also shared a reminder that the School Funding Town Hall Meeting will take place this Thursday at the District Services Center at 6:00 p.m. and encouraged community participation.
13:40 - Administrator and Supervisor Renewal Contracts
Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jerrud Rossing reviewed the annual Administrator and Supervisor Renewal Contracts list with the Board.
This annual process ensures continuity in leadership and allows the District to formally renew contracts for administrators and supervisors in alignment with established timelines and Board policies.
14:30 - Open Enrollment - Policy and Enrollment Review
Assistant Superintendent Jerrud Rossing reviewed the District’s Open Enrollment Policy and provided an update on preliminary enrollment projections for the 2026–2027 school year. The Board reviewed how space availability is determined each January based on class size guidelines, staffing capacity, enrollment projections, and program needs, in alignment with state law and district policy.
Mr. Rossing also shared current open enrollment trends. As of the 2025–2026 Third Friday Count, the District has 270 open enrolled students and 185 open enrolled-out students, reflecting continued movement both into and out of the District. Students open enroll into the District primarily from neighboring communities such as Madison, Waunakee, and Mount Horeb, while outgoing students most commonly enroll in Madison, Waunakee, and McFarland.
Looking ahead to 2026–2027, preliminary projections indicate approximately 324 new regular education open enrollment seats may be available across grade levels, with no projected additional special education seats. This presentation was provided for informational purposes only, and the Board will take formal action on open enrollment availability at a future Board meeting.
32:50 - Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between MMSD and MCPASD
The Board reviewed and approved an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between MCPASD and the Madison Metropolitan School District to ensure continued services for a student whose residency will change due to annexation.
34:02 - Delegation of Vote on WASB Resolutions for State Education Convention
The Board designated Board President Bob Hesselbein as the District’s voting delegate for the WASB State Education Convention. The Board approved his authority to vote on behalf of the full Board.
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