MOLLY BECK
, 608-252-6135
Up to $1.8 million worth of spending would be added to the Madison School District’s budget next year under proposals made recently by board members — which would provide extra money for middle school and high school sports, tutoring, fixing school buildings, training teachers, decreasing class sizes and providing a raise for board members — if all measures are approved.
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