The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) has launched a new podcast, “Voices of People. Purpose. Pride.,” designed to bring community members closer to the conversations shaping public education in the city and beyond.
The podcast will feature discussions with district leaders, educators, students, families and local partners on topics that matter most to MMSD and the broader community. Episodes will be available to watch on YouTube and listen to on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The first episode is hosted by Superintendent Joe Gothard and features Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services Bob Soldner in a conversation about one of the district’s most important and frequently discussed topics: the budget.
In the episode, Gothard and Soldner talk through how MMSD builds its annual budget, the challenges of balancing student needs with available resources and the ongoing impact of state funding decisions on local schools. Soldner also shares his background in school finance, including experience at the state level, and reflects on how being both a district leader and an East Side parent shapes his perspective.
Gothard said the podcast is intended to create space for transparency, reflection and shared understanding across the district.
“We know our community cares deeply about our schools and wants to better understand the decisions that shape them,” said Superintendent Joe Gothard. “This podcast is an opportunity to bring those conversations directly to our families, staff and stakeholders in a more personal and accessible way.”
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