MMSD board adopts consent items, approves libraries plan and launches two renaming processes
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Summary
The Madison Metropolitan School District board unanimously approved minutes and its consolidated consent agenda, approved the MMSD Libraries Long-Range Plan (2026–2029), and announced 30-day public proposal windows to begin March 30 to consider renaming Lindbergh and Elvium elementary schools; an ad hoc renaming committee will be appointed at the April 27 meeting.
At its March 16 meeting the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education took several routine and procedural actions and announced renaming processes for two elementary schools.
The board moved to approve minutes from the Feb. 23, 2026 meeting; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously with the student advisory vote recorded as Aye. President Nichols then moved adoption of the consolidated consent agenda covering the motions listed in section 10 of the electronic agenda; the motion passed unanimously.
Separately, the board approved the MMSD Libraries Long Range Plan for 2026–2029 after brief remarks and a request to return with a cost breakdown for library doors; that motion passed unanimously with a student advisory Aye.
President Nichols read recommended actions to begin the formal renaming process for Lindbergh and Elvium elementary schools. Each renaming process will open a 30‑day window for community proposals beginning March 30, 2026, under board policy number 6700. The board will appoint a 12‑member ad hoc renaming committee, including a chair, with board action on committee creation slated for the April 27, 2026 meeting. Associate Superintendent Chelsea Tubbs described the process as community-centered and noted this is the first time MMSD will open renaming work for two schools simultaneously.
Finally, President Nichols noted a previously tabled medical-administration policy remains under review and the meeting adjourned following a unanimous vote to close.
