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Board authorizes committee to develop mural proposals for community center main-street wall
Summary
The board voted to create a committee — including district and community representatives — to develop content and a request-for-proposals for a mural on the community center’s main-street-facing wall; the city’s mayor indicated potential funding support.
The Middleton School District board authorized forming a committee to coordinate a publicly visible mural on the community center’s Main Street-facing wall and to develop a request-for-proposals for content and design.
Why it matters: the wall faces Main Street and any mural will be a prominent public-art installation; the board and staff want community input and a mock-up process to ensure appropriate content and quality.
A community group approached the district seeking permission to paint a mural; district staff and Greater Middleton Parks and Recreation (the facility lessee) recommended establishing a small committee to scope content, coordinate community participation and manage an RFP process. Staff noted the mayor has indicated possible financial support from a salary-donation fund and that the community group anticipated most supplies and labor would be donated.
The board suggested committee membership could include one or two board members, one or two Parks and Rec representatives, the mayor if the city provides funds, and community group representatives. The motion before the board authorized the district to proceed with forming the committee and developing a proposal for consideration; the board voted to approve the committee formation and RFP process.
