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.
1:00 – A Cardinal's Journey Award Recognition
The Board of Education meeting began by recognizing five students for the Cardinal’s Journey Award in the category of Community Oriented. This award celebrates students who demonstrate care, compassion, and a commitment to the greater good. These students go above and beyond to strengthen the community and lift others up..
Below are the five students who were honored.
Rohan Dileep and Beatrice Norman
Co-Presidents of Middleton Meals Matter and seniors at Middleton High School.They were nominated by Dr. Dana Monogue.
Rohan and Beatrice were recognized for their leadership in the student-led organization Middleton Meals Matter, which continues to make a difference in the fight against food insecurity. Their efforts include organizing food drives, advocating for community needs, mentoring younger students in civic engagement, and helping establish Meals Matter chapters in high schools across Wisconsin and the country and worldwide.
Last week, Middleton Meals Matter students were honored at the National Philanthropy Day celebration in Madison for their philanthropic efforts in Dane County.
Griffin Schumacher
A Middleton High School senior, Griffin was also nominated by Dr. Dana Monogue.
Griffin was recognized for raising more than$10,000 for the River Alliance of Wisconsin, a nonprofit that advocates for clean and accessible waterways statewide. His fundraising blended a love for paddling with a strong commitment to environmental advocacy.
Viola Ennis
A Glacier Creek Middle School student, she was nominated by Brett Wilfrid.
Viola, a former Sunset Ridge Elementary School student, was honored for writing a persuasive essay advocating for more student gardening opportunities to beautify Sunset Ridge. Her words sparked action, resulting in the purchase of garden beds, generous donations from her family, and a partnership with K & A Greenhouse. What began as "Viola’s Garden" has grown into the Ennis Family Garden Co-op, a space now shared by the entire Sunset Ridge community.
Martell Stamps
A West Middleton Elementary School student, he was nominated by Amanda Struckmeyer.
Martell was recognized for consistently fostering friendship, collaboration, and inclusion. He invites others to express themselves and participate in problem solving while promoting peace and connection among his peers. Martell’s actions contribute to a more welcoming and harmonious school environment.
Together, these students exemplified what it means to be community oriented. Through their service, leadership, and empathy, they made a positive impact in the District and beyond.
16:50 – Superintendent's Report
In her Superintendent's Report, Dr. Dana Monogue congratulated two teams for their recent state championships. The Boys Volleyball team won the state championship earlier this month, and the Girls Swim and Dive team claimed their third consecutive state title over the weekend.
17:53 – Approval of International Trip – Ghana, Africa 2027
The Board of Education approved an international educational study tour to Ghana during Spring Break 2027. The trip, led by Middleton High School Social Studies teachers Andrew Hartman and Callie Geissler, will take place from March 19 to March 28, 2027, and is designed to provide students with a transformative, curriculum-based learning experience. The itinerary includes visits to Accra, Cape Coast, Elmina, and Kumasi, with a focus on cultural immersion and historical understanding.
18:46 – Continuous Improvement Progress Report
Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jan Chynoweth, and Assistant Superintendent Jerrud Rossing presented an update on the District’s Continuous Improvement Progress for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.
The District is focused on three key goals: creating a culture of learning and belonging, aligning resources, and engaging our community. The report highlighted progress and initiatives tied to each of these priorities.
A major milestone this quarter was the launch of the Future Preparedness Framework: A Cardinal’s Journey, which aligns with the District’s mission and vision. This framework is already being shared with staff, students, and community members to support the development of future-ready graduates. Alongside this, the District introduced a new Vision for Teaching and Learning, implemented updated School Improvement Plans with disaggregated data, and rolled out an instructional walkthrough tool to support consistent observation and coaching for high-quality classroom instruction.
Professional learning has also been prioritized, with educators participating in training around Magma Math, the SIPPS literacy intervention program, and social-emotional learning tools such as Wayfinder and Responsive Classroom. The District celebrated notable achievements including a record-high ACT composite score, top NICHE.com rankings for the sixth year in a row, and the most National Merit Scholars of any single high school in the state.
Within the “Align Resources” goal, successes included the new online student registration process, enhanced staff onboarding, and completed capital projects. Under the “Engage Our Community” goal, the District continued to see strong engagement through publications, social media, and community events such as the Community Connections Breakfast. Plans are also underway for expanded summer school offerings and community learning opportunities.
Looking ahead, the District will continue implementing A Cardinal’s Journey, deepen instructional practices, further align resources, and expand community engagement efforts in the second quarter.
40:21 – Sustainability Committee Update
Assistant Superintendent Jerrud Rossing provided the Board with an update on the work of the District Sustainability Committee for the 2025-2026 school year. The Committee continues to advance the District’s commitment to environmental stewardship, aligned with the Sustainability Resolution adopted by the Board on March 22, 2021.
The Committee’s mission focuses on four key areas: facilities, operations, curriculum/instruction, and community engagement. The group currently consists of 13 members, including students, staff, and community stakeholders, working alongside District leaders and external partners such as McKinstry.
Key initiatives underway include the development of a comprehensive staff sustainability survey to assess current practices and gather input for future improvements, as well as a review of the original sustainability resolution to evaluate progress and update goals. The Committee is also working to expand sustainability education by collaborating with student leaders and integrating concepts into the curriculum through workshops.
Additionally, new data-driven systems are being implemented to improve real-time tracking of energy use and environmental impact, enabling more informed planning and resource allocation.
The Committee meets monthly and will continue to report progress throughout the school year.
45:06 – Facilities Project Update
Assistant Superintendent Jerrud Rossing provided an update on three major facilities projects: the Bob Joers Aquatic Center, the baseball and softball fields, and the tennis court renovations.
At the Bob Joers Aquatic Center, major upgrades were completed by August 2025. Key improvements included replacing the pool deck and floor, installing new starting blocks and diving stands, repainting the facility, updating pumps and controllers, and cleaning the filtration system. Of the total $600,000 project cost, $44,520 was generously donated by community partners specifically to cover the cost of the new swimmer starting blocks. These are the elevated platforms swimmers use to launch into the pool at the start of races. The remaining $555,480 was funded through interest earnings from the 2018 referendum. This collaboration between the District and community donors demonstrates strong support for student athletics and facility enhancements.
Upgrades to the baseball and softball facilities were also reviewed. A new softball field was constructed with a natural grass surface, masonry dugouts, lighting, a scoreboard, sound system, and multiple batting cages and bullpens. The existing baseball field received turf upgrades, irrigation additions, and bullpen renovations. The total budget for these projects was $3,356,540, funded entirely by interest earned from the 2018 referendum. Completion is expected by late fall or winter of 2025.
Lastly, the renovation of the tennis courts was completed in August 2025. The project included eight new asphalt courts, fencing, net systems, pedestrian viewing areas, access paths, and a stormwater bioretention basin. The project was funded with $1,670,023 from referendum interest earnings.
These investments reflect the District’s ongoing commitment to maintaining state-of-the-art facilities that support student athletics and community engagement.
59:35 – Approval for Good Neighbor Festival Use of School Grounds
The Board approved a request from the Good Neighbor Festival organizers to use the Middleton High School south parking lot and adjacent green space for the carnival portion of the 2026 festival. Organizers shared at a previous Board meeting that the 2025 event, held in the same location, was highly successful and well-attended. Based on that positive experience, they requested to return to the same site next year, and the Board approved their request.
1:00:00 – Motion to Approve Policy Committee Revisions
The Board of Education approved revisions to two key policies: Board Member Salaries and Compensation and Board Policy Development, Review, and Adoption Procedure. These updates are part of the District’s continued efforts to ensure policies remain current, aligned with best practices, and reflective of the District’s values and governance responsibilities.
The revision process was informed by the Board Policies Review Record, a comprehensive document that tracks all Board policies, including their adoption dates, most recent revisions, and review status. This document helps the Board and administration maintain a regular schedule of policy updates and identify areas that need attention. The record indicates that many policies in the “Board Organization” and “Governance” categories were most recently updated on April 9, 2025, and several have been flagged for further review.
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