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.
18:40 — Superintendent’s Report
In her Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Dana Monogue expressed gratitude to the community for their support of MCPASD’s operational referendum, which voters approved on the Nov. 3 ballot. She reaffirmed the District’s commitment to strong financial stewardship of taxpayer dollars and continuing to balance the budget while providing high-quality educational experiences for all students.
In addition, Dr. Monogue congratulated the Middleton High School Boys Volleyball team for winning the state championship title in Green Bay on Nov. 6. This marks the team’s second consecutive state championship.
19:23 — Approval of International Travel Request to France, Spring Break 2028
The Board approved the Middleton High School French Department’s request for a 2028 Spring Break trip to France. The trip will allow students to live authentically in French-speaking communities, engage in academic and social interactions with French high school students, and visit landmarks and museums with historical and cultural significance as well as ties to MHS French curriculum through content and skill standards.
21:05 — Summer School Report
Summer School and Community Outreach Coordinator Amy Schernecker and Summer School leadership staff shared a report on the expansion of MCPASD’s summer offerings in 2026.
The program saw significant enrollment growth in 2026, with a 47% increase from 2025 fora total of 1,442 enrolled students across grade levels. Program expansions included the opening of a separate site for elementary students and rising K–8 scheduled changes. The MCPASD Communications Team also created a Summer Session web page to centralize information for families.
Sauk Trail Elementary School was the new host site for Elementary Academy students, including Morning Elementary Academy and Extended Academy in the afternoon. A new program, Flying into Kindergarten, was also introduced to support our youngest learners with the transition to kindergarten. Core academic opportunities focused on literacy and math, with students making significant progress in literacy and reading. Additional enrichment opportunities included arts, social studies, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students also enjoyed visits and free books from the Middleton Public Library and Madison Reading Project, engaged in recess visits with the Middleton Police Department, and received support from high school student mentors.
Kromrey Middle School hosted students for Middle Academy, which saw a 50% increase in participation after switching to open registration. In addition to core class subjects, enrichment opportunities expanded to cover topics such as cooking, crochet, STEM, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Middle Academy students enjoyed visits from the Middleton Public Library and Madison Reading Project to take home free books. They also took a field trip to the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison.
At the high school level, leaders shared that moving the location to Clark Street Community School’s learning space improved the supervision of the entrance/exit, North Commons, and enrichment opportunities. High school students in need of credit recovery remediated 100 total credits across core graduation courses. Beyond credit recovery, participation increased in the following non-credit enrichment areas: Marching Band, Strength and Conditioning, and Pre-AP courses. Students also had the option to participate in a new partnership with Insight AI during the last two weeks of July.
Looking ahead to next year, leaders said they will continue to advance and streamline registration for all eligible District families via Infinite Campus, emphasize attendance requirements, and increase communication with families. They will also continue to ensure adequate staffing levels to support enrollment growth and continue building a comprehensive repository of instructional materials and curriculum plans to support Summer Session staff.
55:55 — Compensation Review for 2026-2027
Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jerrud Rossing and Director of Employee Services Dr. Barb Buffington presented an overview of recommendations for 2026–2027 related to compensation for the following employee groups: Certified Staff, School Nutrition, Transportation, PSSP, Facilities, Coordinators/Supervisors and Administration.
The Board of Education and MCPASD Administration are currently negotiating with the Middleton Education Staff Association (MESA), which represents paraeducators and nursing assistants, the final employee group for which compensation needs to be determined.
The proposed wage increases take into account the Consumer Price Index (a key economic indicator of inflation and cost of living changes), which is 2.63% for the 2026-27 school year. The proposals also aim to keep MCPASD competitive, aligned with regional peer districts over the long term, and target the 75th percentile for salaries and wages in Dane County.
Facilities Services: 4% increase
Food and Nutrition: 5.1% increase (including 2 additional holidays)
Professional Services Support Personal (PSSP): 4.2% increase (including 2 additional holidays)
Transportation Services: 5% increase (including 2 additional holidays)
Certified Staff (Teachers): 4.31% increase
Coordinators/Supervisors: 4% increase
Administrators: 4% increase
All employee groups except for coordinators/supervisors and administrators have salary/wage schedules. These schedules incorporate step movement (years of service) and, for certified staff, lane movement (recognizing advancement in degrees and/or certifications).
The Board will vote on approval of these recommendations during the Nov. 16 regular meeting.
1:03:33 — Board Member Participation in Graduation
The Board discussed participation in the MCPASD Class of 2027 graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 5, 2027. Each year, Board members are invited to participate in commencement to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class. Board members typically decide whether they will participate the fall before each commencement so they can order regalia in time for the ceremony.
1:05:13 — Congratulations and Appreciation for Dr. Dana Monogue
Board Member Emily Evans led a recognition of Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue for being named a Top 10 School Superintendent in Wisconsin for 2026 by Education Insider. The magazine bestows this distinction on leaders in education who guide their district’s progress through strategic oversight and a strong commitment to student success. Their leadership helps districts strengthen learning outcomes and respond to evolving educational needs, enabling school systems to improve performance while building lasting trust with families.
The Board expressed appreciation for Dr. Monogue’s strong leadership in the MCPASD community and congratulated her on this honor. Read Dr. Monogue’s profile on the Education Insider website.
1:07:21 — Approval of Revised Board Policies
The Board approved revisions to Board of Education policies I-D Board Organization, and I-D.1 Filling Board Vacancies, as discussed during the Oct. 26 regular meeting.
According to revised policy I-D, the MCPASD Board of Education will consist of nine members serving staggered three-year terms, with three seats elected each spring. Five of these seats are area seats (one seat for each of the District’s five geographic areas), and the remaining four seats will be at-large seats (open to any qualified elector residing anywhere in the District).
The transition to at-large seats will take effect as each seat reaches its regularly scheduled election, beginning with the Spring 2027 election. It will not shorten the current term of any incumbent Board member.
According to revised policy I-D.1, any person who fills a Board vacancy in an apportioned area must be a resident of the area in which the vacancy occurs, as well as a qualified elector of the District. Any person who fills an at-large Board vacancy must be a resident of and a qualified elector of the District. Individuals who are selected to fill Board vacancies shall not take office until they have taken and filed the oath of office.
Next Board Meeting
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the District Services Center at 7106 South Ave. in Middleton.
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