6.22.26 Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Madison Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 22, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed and approved. The board approved the 2026-2027 preliminary budget totaling approximately $989 million, including funds for general operations, special education, capital maintenance, food services, and community services. A significant budget amendment added 3.0 full-time equivalent food service worker positions at the district's comprehensive high schools, costing about $225,000, to support meal service operations. The board also approved contracts for instructional materials, such as Amplify Science online licenses, and services including Operation Fresh Start and Character Strong resources for social-emotional learning. Additionally, the board ratified collective bargaining agreements with Madison Teachers Inc. for educational support professionals and teachers for the 2026-2027 period. Policy decisions included adopting new wireless communication device policies in schools with amendments to address implementation concerns. The board also approved appointments related to school renaming committees and directed representatives to vote in favor of City of Madison TID project plan amendments. Overall, the meeting focused on budget allocations, staffing for food services, contract approvals for educational programs, and policy updates affecting school operations.