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A Cardinal’s Journey Award Recognitions
The Board meeting started with A Cardinal’s Journey Award Recognitions, honoring three students who exemplify the Cardinal Mindset of Accountability
Each month, the District celebrates students who demonstrate the four Cardinal Mindsets and the four Cardinal Foundations. Being Accountable means taking ownership of your actions, following through on commitments, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Accountable students show integrity, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility to themselves and others, qualities that will serve them well far beyond the classroom.
Awardees:
Reed Martin, Park Elementary School
Nominated by Preston Rodriguez
In nominating Reed, Preston shared:
“Reed is a very kind and thoughtful student. He takes care of business every day that he steps into the classroom. He follows directions very well and takes responsibility for his work and actions. Recently, Reed accidentally broke one of our classroom dry-erase boards. He was very upset about it, but I told him he had nothing to worry about because it was an accident and he is the last person I would worry about being careless. Even so, Reed felt compelled to make it right and returned the next day with a new board for our class. This shows how important it is to him to be accountable, even when he doesn’t have to be.”
Congratulations, Reed!
Alexz Phillips, Clark Street Community School
Nominated by Brian Miles
In nominating Alexz, Brian shared:
“Alexz, a student at Clark Street Community School, was hired last summer as a Youth Apprentice for the Technology Services Department. Since joining the team, Alexz has demonstrated the ability to learn complicated technical concepts and procedures, has suggested improvements to department processes, and has become a leader of the Tech Services Youth Apprentice Team. Alexz also serves as a student technician at the 1:1 Help Desk. There, he goes above and beyond to support the High School Campus (both staff and students) with a high degree of care and attention to detail. He ensures everyone has the tech they need for teaching and learning. Alexz is an integral part of both our Technology Team and the High School Campus. Thank you for your accountability to the District and school community, Alexz!”
Congratulations, Alexz!
Ruby Writt, Clark Street Community School
Nominated by Nicki Victor
In nominating Ruby, Nicki shared:
“Ruby is the epitome of the word accountable. She has volunteered for all of our information nights, 8th-grade visits, out-of-state conferences, Get Moving Middleton, and is a member of the Clark Street Governance Board, as well as being a student leader. No matter what she volunteers for, you know she will always be there and willing to shine. While these are the things we see, Ruby also consistently contributes to her classes and other spaces within our school community.”
Congratulations, Ruby!
Mason Depauw, Middleton High School, and Honor Moten, Kromrey Middle School, will be honored at the Feb. 23 Board meeting.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue recognized the Middleton High School Dance Team for earning a regional championship and advancing to the state competition. She also congratulated the 94 HOSA – Future Health Professionals who qualified for the state competition last weekend.
Dr. Monogue concluded by highlighting the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) State Education Convention in Milwaukee, which provided Board members with valuable professional learning and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the state.
00:00 - High School Level Report
The Middleton High School and Clark Street Community School principals presented an overview of high school-level work aligned with the District mission: to know students’ stories, build upon their strengths, and inspire them locally so they are prepared globally.
Middleton High School: Leaders highlighted efforts to strengthen instructional practices through a distributed leadership model, including course-specific Professional Learning Communities supported by Collaborative Learning Facilitators, Instructional Leaders, a full-time instructional coach, and Social-Emotional Learning coaches. Students continue to perform above state averages on PreACT and ACT assessments. Assessment data is used to celebrate strengths and provide targeted support for growth.
Clark Street Community School: Leaders focused on the relationship-first, learner-centered approach that prioritizes belonging, agency, and advocacy. Key areas include literacy, mathematical integration, and attendance. Freshman attendance increased from 50% in 2024-25 to over 92% in 2025-26. Instruction emphasizes math integration and literacy growth, with measurable equity-focused goals.
Both schools provide students with opportunities aligned with A Cardinal’s Journey, including Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit options, CAPS programming, athletics, arts, clubs, two-way immersion (Middleton High School), and student feedback-driven learning experiences (Clark Street Community School). Leaders emphasized that while the schools operate under different models, they work together as a cohesive high school system focused on equity, engagement, and student success.
35:05 - Capital Maintenance Projects for 2026-2027
Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jerrud Rossing presented an overview of the proposed capital maintenance projects for the 2026-2027 school year. The projects fall into three categories: mechanical systems, architectural/interiors, and site improvements.
Under mechanical systems, West Middleton Elementary School is scheduled for a chiller replacement at an estimated cost of $210,000.
Architectural and interior projects include a first-floor carpet replacement at Sunset Ridge Elementary School, as well as a fieldhouse floor replacement and a bathroom remodel at Middleton High School. The estimated total cost for these three projects is $945,000.
Site improvements include concrete replacement and playground surfacing replacement projects, with a combined estimated cost of $55,000.
The total estimated cost of the capital maintenance projects for the 2026-2027 school year is $1,210,000.
48:05 - Report on the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) State Education Convention
Board President Bob Hesselbein and Board Member Bob Green attended the Wisconsin Association of School Boards State Education Convention, held Jan. 21–23 in MilwaukeeThey shared highlights from the convention with the Board, including sessions focused on artificial intelligence in education and a review of Board resolutions from districts across the state.
1:08:35 - Approval of Administrator and Supervisor Contracts
Following a review at the Jan. 12 Board meeting led by Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jerrud Rossing, the Board of Education approved renewal of the administrator and supervisor contracts.
1:09:13 - Approval of School Resource Officer (SRO) Contracts
The Board of Education reviewed the City of Middleton and Village of Cross Plains School Resource Officer (SRO) contracts for the 2026-27 school year. After review, the Board approved the contracts.
1:09:25 - Approval of 2026-2027 Open Enrollment Plan
The Board of Education approved the final 2026-2027 Open Enrollment Plan presented by Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jerrud Rossing. The final plan includes a total of 316 open enrollment seats, eight fewer than originally presented at the Jan. 12 Board meeting, with the majority being at the elementary level.
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