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Hundreds upon hundreds of police officers cycle through downtown Madison en route to Washington, DC during the Police Unity Tour.

Board members to discuss the addition of an auditorium technical director position at Madison High School and possibly at Madison Junior School as well.

Discussion on the athletics and extracurricular policy has been tabled for now, and will most likely be revisited at one of the school board's next meetings. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for May 22 and June 5.

Because the board should focus on academics only, the prohibition of athletic practicies and school activities on holidays when school is closed should, in theory, apply to all holidays for which school is closed, not just religious ones, Lajewski said.

Madison Police Chief Darren Dachisen and Madison High School's school resource officer speak on the role of school resource officers and the relationships these officers help build between students and local law enforcement.

Madison parents are divided on whether this policy should be kept as is, revised or eliminated altogether.

Board's reconsideration of the athletics and extracurricular policy comes from a request by the Madison Huddle Club, which feels it should be reversed, Lajewski said.

Madison School Board to reopen discussion on a recently adopted athletics, extracurricular policy that prohibits practices, activities on days when school is closed for religious holidays, according to board President Leslie Lajewski.

Piskula's motion to table is denied. He and Habib were the only "yes" votes. All other board members voted "no."

Board member Tom Piskula moves to table the budget, which he said would allow board members more time to review the final budget. Most members said they received a final copy yesterday, and the public has been given limited time to respond. Motion seconded by Johanna Habib.

According to Madison Superintendent Marck Schwarz, budget cuts include the elimination of two instructional supervisor positions, the director of human resources, the district accountant, a newly-added custodial position and, through attrition, two special area teaching positions

Board member David Irwin said he only received a copy of the full budget on Monday, one day before the scheduled vote.

School board currently discussing the possibility of postponing its vote on the dsitecit budget, originally schedule for tonight. No final decision has yet been made.

Madison school board to approve the 2018-19 district budget at tonight's meeting.

Hundreds of young baseball and softball players march down Kings Road as the Madison Little League's annual parade begins.

.@TJSPrincipal Allison Stager speaks on a new mural, painted by students, parents and artist Caren Frost Olmstead last month at the school in preparation for its 50th anniversary next year.

Board to consider allocation of funds that would improve Madison High School locker rooms, which Schwarz said are currently in "abismal condition."

Final district budget to be presented at April 17 Board of Education meeting, approved at April 24 meeting.