# 10.5.26 Instruction Work Group

The Madison Board of Education Instruction Work Group met on October 6, 2026, and approved the September 14 meeting minutes. Public input included opposition to a proposed school-boundary change and testimony from an Erlinger Elementary community representative opposing the removal of a kindergarten teaching position. The speaker said the change would create a class of 18 students, including eight with IEPs, and cited a stated $48,000 savings target; the group took no related budget or staffing vote.

The main discussion concerned school culture, student belonging, and peer relationships, including restorative justice circles and elementary Circle of Power and Respect practices. Administrators reported that 45% of instructional staff had received Developmental Designs training as of May 2026, and that the number of schools with at least 80% of staff trained had grown from six to ten. Restorative justice work in partnership with the YWCA was identified at two of the district’s 12 middle schools, with discussions underway about possible expansion and future budget investment. No contract award, purchasing decision, or specific funding approval was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [10.5.26 Instruction Work Group](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohl6UGuX0sg) - Madison Board of Education