Shabazz social worker Jane Hammatt-Kavaloski and West math teacher Don Vincent were selected for Kohl Teaching Fellowships. Candy Nerge of Crestwood was chosen to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science. The committee heard a presentation on Food Service operations and Contract Compliance. Future agendas include update on Chavez Elementary School construction and the 2000-01 budget. There was no report.
Major work related to boundary changes is complete.
An issue that remains to be addressed is mapping out the next phase for Leopold students who have been out-posted. There was no report. A lease agreement was approved with the West Madison Little League to provide softball facilities for a girls softball program. Captain Michael Masterson was appointed to the Madison School-Community Recreation Advisory Committee. Fifty-eight students were excused from school attendance for the purpose of allowing them to enroll in programs for high school equivalency diplomas.