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 2024-2025 school year:
Study: Fostering Friendships & Healthy Interactions
The focus of this study will be to gather ideas and best practices to promote positive peer interactions among students. How do other school communities (both public and private) help foster friendships & healthy social interactions within schools to reduce bullying and build connections? What do our buildings currently have in place? Beyond a traditional PBIS model, what fun traditions or exciting new methods can enhance our grade-level experience as students begin anew in a new building? Capture our student voice to understand what they feel is working and ways we can improve.
Study: Maximizing & Reimagining the MMS Media Center
This study will examine the utilization of the middle school media center to explore ways to reimagine its use to enhance student learning. With a new MES DuMont Media Center and updated MHS Perin Learning Center, now is the time to reimagine the MMS Sellman Media Center. What innovative learning spaces help middle school students thrive?
Study: Salary & Benefits Study
This study will examine how the Madeira teacher salary schedule and benefits compares to other area school districts.
Study: Understanding & Navigating the Landscape of Tech in K-12 Schools
This team of PC members will explore how to better prepare and expose students to the emerging artificial intelligence boom and the evolving technology usage in K-12. How is artificial intelligence impacting education and tech usage in K-12? How can we help students become critical thinkers in discerning credible sources of information? With so many evolving technologies and tools, what is our next move?
Please click on the links to the right to access past Planning Commission reports.