About Communities and Schools Together (CAST)

Welcome to the Community and Schools Together, or CAST, website. CAST is a grassroots organization of parents, educators, and community members. We at CAST are dedicated to educating the citizens of Madison about school funding referenda in the Madison Metropolitan School District. We welcome your ideas and involvement as we strive for the successful passage of school funding referenda.

CAST urges you as a taxpayer to educate yourself on the issues and challenges facing our public schools. We want to provide you with information from sources throughout the community and state so that you can better understand the needs of our schools.

If you believe in quality public schools for all as an integral part of our democracy, join us in working to assure our schools have adequate resources. We look forward to sharing a positive message about the future of the MMSD.

Latest News

On August 13, 2007 the MMSD Board of Education will begin discussions of a possible operating referendum. Prior to this and as the process moves forward, CAST will be working to help community members let their thoughts and feelings about a referendum be heard. We will be at community events around Madison with information and postcards to deliver to the Board (check the Events page for updates). You may also write the Board directly at comments@madison.k12.wi.us.

Here is what the Capital Times had to say about CAST’s current activities: Group pushes new school referendum here. More referendum news on the updated Press/Media page.

Thank You!

"A Slam Dunk for Madison Schools" says the Capital Times, as 69% of the voters in the MMSD endorse the Board's decision to build a new school and refinance debt. CAST wishes to thank all of those who gave their time and support, financial, physical, and moral, to pass this referendum.

The hard work paid off, and the community has spoken and affirmed its commitment to quality education for the present and future students of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Let's build on this decision and continue to work together to make the district even stronger. Thank you!

Referendum Fun!

Vote Yes for Schools Videos on YouTube -- Fun and Educational Blasts from the Past.