Access Board Meetings Online: Community members can stay informed by watching every board meeting on our YouTube channel, MCPASD TV. In the recap below, we have provided timestamps for the various sections of the meeting. These will help you follow along and jump directly to the parts of the video that interest you the most.
6:01 – Recognition of the Cast and Crew of Middleton High School’s Production of Hadestown: Teen Edition
The Board meeting began with a celebration of the cast and crew of Middleton High School’s Spring 2026 production of Hadestown: Teen Edition, which won Outstanding Musical at the Overture Center for the Arts’ 2026 Jerry Awards. In addition to Outstanding Musical, several students earned individual recognition for their performances.
Outstanding Musical
Director and Choreographer: Katrina Brunner
Musical Director: Jamie Pitt
Scenic Designer: Jonathan Hagberg
Costume Design: Ava Leonhardt and Ari Mirabedini
Stage Manager: Zoe Mayer
Lighting Designer: Tori Felton
Sound Designer: Sade Johnson
Hair and Makeup Designer: Prisha Adhikari
Props Designer: Evelyn McLay
Outstanding Lead Performer
Ava Greenberg
Outstanding Dance Performance
Logan Borgmeyer
Maddy McMahon
Spirit Award
Dina Abdel-Megid
Ailin Cobo Sanchez
Congratulations to all of the students and staff on their achievements and another successful Middleton High School Theater production!
15:13 – Superintendent’s Report
In her Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Dana Monogue congratulated the Class of 2026, which held its commencement ceremonies last week. Clark Street Community School celebrated its graduates during a special ceremony at Kromrey Middle School on June 4. The full Class of 2026, including Middleton High School and CSCS graduates, walked across the stage at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on June 6. Dr. Monogue also thanked Board members for attending these ceremonies.
Additionally, Dr. Monogue noted that the last day of school for students is Tuesday, June 9. She shared appreciation for the hard work of students, staff, and families throughout the 2025–2026 school year and thanked them for their support.
18:02 – Approval of Incoming Associate Principal at West Middleton Elementary School
The Board approved the appointment of Kirsten Haag as incoming associate principal at West Middleton Elementary School. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2026.
Haag is currently a bilingual school social worker at Sauk Trail Elementary School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish Education and master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also earned a master’s degree in School Social Work from San Diego State University.
18:38 – Pre-Referendum Survey Results Presentation
Representatives from The Donovan Group shared results from MCPASD’s Operational Needs Survey, which was open from May 6–25, 2026.
Community members were invited to complete the survey and provide input on the future of our schools, as MCPASD considers an operational referendum for the November 2026 ballot to help maintain the District’s excellent educational programming amid ongoing inflationary pressures and inadequate state funding.
1,818 respondents completed the survey. More than 88% of all respondents said they strongly agreed/agreed that they are satisfied with MCPASD. More than 78% of all respondents said they strongly agreed/agreed that the District’s financial needs must be addressed now.
66% of all respondents said they would probably support/definitely support a referendum on the November 2026 ballot. Respondents who indicated they would not support an operational referendum in 2026 shared concerns including property tax fatigue as well as the preference for structural or state-level solutions. They also shared a desire for spending reductions, greater fiscal discipline, and greater transparency.
Board members discussed the need for transparency and further communication with the community about the referendum as well as the potential impacts of a “yes” or a “no” vote. The Board will further discuss the survey results before making a decision about putting a referendum question on the November 2026 ballot.
51:01 – Enrollment Update
Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jerrud Rossing shared an update on projected enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year.
As of June 1, 2026, enrollment is at 2,440 students in grades 4K–4, and 4,644 students in grades 5–12, for a total of 7,084 students in grades 4K–12. This is an increase of 31 currently enrolled students from the May 11, 2026, Board meeting.
Rossing also noted an increase in enrollment at the 4K level. Enrollment is expected to grow at all buildings over the summer and rise to a projected 7,253 students in grades 4K–12 for the 2026–2027 school year.
MCPASD will continue to monitor schools’ enrollment figures throughout the summer.
1:00:43 – Recommended Policy Revisions
The Board discussed proposed policy revisions to Board Policy III-F Employee Handbooks. The Employee Handbook outlines District policies, practices, and expectations relating to employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, work expectations, and other terms or conditions of employment.
The Board Policy Committee will continue reviewing the language in the proposed revisions and will discuss them further with the full Board at a later date.
1:10:45 – Board Committee Structure for Upcoming Year
Board members discussed the Board committee structure for the upcoming year. Committee membership rosters are re-established each year. Board members are encouraged to participate in at least one of the following committees beyond their anticipated attendance at Agenda Setting and Finance Committee meetings:
Policy Committee
Legislative and Community Engagement Committee
Teaching and Learning Committee
Board committee appointments will be discussed further at the June 22, 2026, meeting.
1:11:34 – Approval of Budget Changes for 2025–2026
The Board approved the final amendments to the 2025–2026 school year adopted budget, including changes in the General Fund (Fund 10), Special Projects Fund (Fund 20), and Capital Projects Fund (Fund 40).
Next Board Meeting
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the District Services Center at 7106 South Ave. in Middleton.
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