2.3.25 Board of Education Instruction Work Group

The Madison Board of Education Instruction Work Group met on February 4, 2025, focusing primarily on updates to the district's three-year special education plan and the renaming process for Southside Elementary School. The meeting included detailed discussions on special education staffing, inclusion strategies, disproportionality data, and progress toward academic proficiency goals for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Board members and district staff highlighted the need for increased social-emotional supports, staffing stability, and professional development to enhance universal core instructional practices. Additionally, the group reviewed the renaming committee's ranked recommendations for Southside Elementary School, with a vote scheduled for February 24, 2025. No direct procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting, but budget considerations and resource allocations for special education services were discussed in the context of ongoing district improvements.