The Planning Commission is a group of volunteer Madeira residents and teachers who routinely research, report, and make recommendations to the Board of Education on a variety of topics. The Planning Commission is currently divided up into groups researching the following topics for the 2025-2026 school year:
Study: Specials and Elective Offerings in K-8
As we strive to spark student passion for learning and growth beyond the core academic content, this study strives to better understand how our existing programs support student interest, creativity, and development. Through this process, we will assess the range, frequency and impact of electives and specials - such as art, music, physical education, STEM, and world languages. What offerings do we have in Madeira in comparison to other high performing districts in our area. How are specials structured (frequency, grouping, etc.)? Are there ways we can improve our structure and staffing utilization to make the most of our elective offerings in grades K-8?
Study: Capturing Student Voice
Understanding how our students feel about the climate and culture of our school community is essential to our growth. Capturing student voices offers firsthand insights into how students experience school life - academically, socially, and emotionally. How are we currently capturing student voices at all three buildings to help inform decisions and guide our work? What does research say about effective school culture and involving student voice? Are there best practices from neighboring schools? How might we take steps to engage student input in a systematic way?
Study: Salary & Benefits Study
This study will examine how the Madeira teacher salary schedule and benefits compares to other area school districts.
Study: School to Home Communication Strategies
Explore how our Madeira families receive and understand communication from schools and where improvements could be made. Are communication tools (email, newsletters, etc.) effective and user friendly? Do families feel informed about school events, policies, and student progress? How can we align our strategies between teachers, grade level teams, administration and district to keep families informed?
Please click on the links to the right to access past Planning Commission reports.