As you might be aware, a critical referendum that will determine the future of the Madison Public Schools facilities will take place on Tuesday September 26th from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In anticipation, the PTO of each school will be collectively hosting an informational session for parents only on September 18th at 6:30 p.m. at Island Avenue School. I will share facts about the Board of Education's plan and be available to answer questions. Lead consultant for the district, Chuck Warrington, P.E., Senior Project Manager for Colliers International, and Stacy Nobitz, Madison Director of Finance, will join me.

In short, after nearly three years, the Board of Education concluded that this long-term plan would:

• be more economically responsible by bundling projects, shrinking project timelines, and proactively addressing aging and deteriorating facilities;
• provide 21st century security, indoor air quality, energy efficiencies, and learning spaces;
• be the least possibly disruptive plan for our youngest learners with minimal transitions;
• maintain the quality of education that is expected in Madison; and
• maintain a small school culture with two small elementary schools (K-3), with one in the north and another in the south end of town.

A comprehensive fact sheet has been developed. 

Beginning Monday September 11th through Tuesday September 26th , I will host office hours at the Board of Education Offices (10 Campus Dr.) from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. for appointments scheduled 24 hours in advance in order to answer any questions or share any factual information.

As I've done over the past five years, I will be hosting a "Brown Bag Lunch" gathering for informal dialogue on any topic on September 18th from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Local History Room at the Scranton Library.

I look forward to meeting with you.

Thomas Scarice

Superintendent of Schools

Madison Public Schools

10 Campus Drive • Madison, CT 06443 • (203) 245-6338

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