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Madison School District reports graduations, summer construction and launches districtwide technology work
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Cook briefed the Board on recent graduations, summer construction work at multiple schools, summer operating arrangements and a district initiative to develop a comprehensive technology and AI guidance document.
Dr. Cook, superintendent of the Madison School District, told the Board the district recently held multiple end-of-year ceremonies and is managing summer construction and moves across several schools.
"We had a 189 students graduate last Thursday in the evening," Dr. Cook said, and he noted that 170 of those graduates participated in an elementary walk-through that gave younger students exposure to graduation traditions.
The superintendent said Polson will host extended school-year services this summer and is the district building most in use over the break, and that Polson will receive a nurse’s room remodel in August. He reported that Neck River has planning and zoning approval and that the district expects a certificate of occupancy by June. At Daniel Hand, rooftop unit replacement work began the day of the meeting.
Dr. Cook said staff will sometimes work remotely when the district must shut off power for construction, and that some power shutoffs may cause internet outages at other schools. He thanked custodians, paraprofessionals and teachers who assisted with end-of-year moves.
The superintendent also reported the district held a June retreat focused on artificial intelligence and broader educational-technology issues and that district leaders are developing a single document describing the district’s technology beliefs and expectations for pre-K–12 families and staff. "We're putting together, a document similar if you think of, like, our profile of a graduate document, something along technology," he said.
Board members answered questions and expressed support for the district’s work on technology and digital citizenship at upcoming retreats.
Less critical details: Dr. Cook thanked TJ Salateri and faculty for graduation planning and noted some long-tenured teachers were packing classrooms for moves; principal Cross has not yet moved into the new Neck River building, while Kelly Spooner has moved into Brown School’s main office.
