8.19.26 Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session - WORKSHOP

The Madison Board of Education held a special open session workshop on August 19, 2026, primarily to initiate the application process for One City Schools, an existing charter school seeking to join the district. The board voted to direct district administration to develop a comprehensive public instrumentality proposal for further review and public input, marking the beginning of a multi-step process governed by board policy 10,000. Board members discussed the timeline, the nature of the initial draft application, and the need for more detailed financial and operational information in future proposals. The motion to proceed with receiving a full detailed application was approved unanimously, allowing for continued engagement and evaluation before any final decision on charter approval.