Regular Board Meeting - June 9, 2025 Part 1

The MSD Board held a Regular Board Meeting on June 9, 2025, which included a detailed budget hearing for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The board reviewed and approved the amended 2024-2025 budget and the proposed 2025-2026 budget, covering salaries, benefits, purchase services, supplies, capital outlay, and contingency reserves. Discussions included local and state revenue projections, insurance costs, and a 7.2% increase in health insurance premiums. The board also addressed the renewal of a lease agreement with Greater Middleton Parks and Rec for the Fine Arts Center, set on a rolling two-year plan. A significant portion of the meeting focused on approving a new negotiated agreement with the Middleton Education Association, which included a revised salary grid reflecting a 2.7% average increase and updated criteria for teacher advancement and stipends. Additionally, the board discussed policy changes related to out-of-state overnight field trips, streamlining reporting requirements. The meeting concluded with motions to table approval of school handbooks pending further review and to enter executive session for personnel and legal matters. No new capital projects or vendor selections were reported during this session.