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Madison County ranks 24th of 172 districts in averaged state test scores, presenter says 17:17

  • The board heard an instruction report on state test scores released that day, and a presenter said the district ranked 24th out of 172 districts, up from 28th last year. 14:01
  • A presenter gave a construction update covering Waco Elementary, geothermal wells and Whitehall. 26:36
Item by item (14)
  1. Opening and vision statement 7:16
    • The meeting was called to order and the district's vision statement was read. 7:16
  2. Proclamation for educator organization 7:29
    • A speaker said Alpha Delta Kappa is an international education sorority for women educators and the local chapter has about 50 members. 7:50
    • A proclamation was read declaring October 2026 International Alpha Delta Kappa Month. 8:35
    • A representative of the organization said the group meets monthly, gives donations to local nonprofits and awards scholarships, including one for a future educator. 10:21
  3. Consent agenda 12:22
    • A motion and second were made to approve the consent agenda. 12:22
    • The consent agenda included the minutes, claims, superintendent's personnel actions, leaves of absence, technology surplus, out-of-state field trips and 14 shortened school day applications. 12:44
  4. Instruction report on state test scores 12:22
    • A presenter said the district's middle school scores were higher than the state average in all content areas, including 9 percentage points higher in math and science. 15:49
    • A presenter said the district's averaged score for 2026 was 72.5 and the district was 24th out of 172 districts, second among the 10 largest districts. 17:17
    • A presenter said next year the change component will be replaced by individual student growth in reading and math, and high school will not have growth as a component. 20:42
  5. Construction report 26:25
    • The presenter said about 90% of the ductwork was in at the Waco Elementary cafeteria and all windows except storefront doors should be in within 2 to 3 weeks. 26:36
    • The presenter said geothermal well drilling at Silver Creek should wrap up in the next 3 weeks. 30:08
    • The presenter said part of Phase 2 at Whitehall would be turned back over to the district this weekend, with the rest completed by the end of October. 31:11
  6. Monthly financial report 33:38
    • A staff member said the district ended September 30th with a reconciled balance of $105,592,071 and 33 cents, down from last year as construction projects near completion. 33:54
    • The staff member said the district has $19 million in investments at rates from 3.85% to 4%. 34:30
    • A motion and second were made to approve the monthly financial reports. 35:30
  7. Construction change orders 35:48
    • The chair said two Waco Elementary change orders replaced block with metal studs and drywall, for a net savings, and motions were made for a credit of $15,000 and an amount of $7,975. 35:48
    • Motions were made on Waco Elementary change orders of $4,950 and $93.06 and Whitehall Elementary HVAC change orders of $5,282.76 and $190. 37:13
    • A motion was made to approve change order number 1 for HVAC renovation projects for a credit of $14,344.20. 38:58
  8. Transportation routing software renewal 39:25
    • A motion and second were made to approve the renewal of the transportation routing software in the amount of $38,211.68. 39:25
  9. School pizza contract 40:09
    • A motion and second were made to approve a pizza contract with MRK Enterprises Inc., which the chair said is Little Caesars. 40:09
  10. New staff positions 40:39
    • Motions were made to create a paraeducator position at Ignite North and an LBD paraeducator position at Waco Elementary School. 40:39
    • Motions were made to create 2 MSD teacher positions and 3 MSD paraeducator positions at Whitehall and Madison Kindergarten Academy. 41:34
    • A motion was made to create and ratify 2 additional lead teacher middle school positions for 1 year, paid out of school funds. 42:50
  11. Emergency teacher certification 43:11
    • A motion and second were made to approve an emergency certification for a social studies teacher at Madison Middle School. 43:11
  12. Calendar committee 43:31
    • The chair said the calendar committee must be approved at this time each year and includes principal, district office, board, parent, teacher, classified employee and community representatives. 43:31
    • A motion and second were made to approve the 26⁠-⁠27 calendar committee. 44:53
  13. Superintendent report 45:05
    • The superintendent said the district was shown to be 24th in the state. 45:05
    • A speaker said the calendar committee would likely present options within the next 2 months. 45:08
  14. Announcements and adjournment 47:32
    • Speakers noted homecoming this week and a parade that evening. 47:32
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~47:57

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Video: posted by the district as “Madison County Board of Education Meeting - October 15th, 2026”