The Madison Metropolitan School District is opening a second round of public discussions on school boundaries, as it plans for Madison’s expected growth in coming decades. The district will hold 11 in-person sessions at schools and three meetings on Zoom. The first in-person gathering is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at Steamfitters Local 601, 6310 Town Center Drive. No registration is required to attend in person; registration is required for the online meetings. MMSD has posted the full schedule on its website. The sessions will present planning scenarios shaped in part by feedback gathered during meetings in April and May. Attendees will have another opportunity to ask questions and offer comments as the district develops its “Building for the Future” plan. The boundary review will consider existing school attendance areas and the district’s boundaries, as well as possible attendance areas in developing neighborhoods near district-owned land. It will also examine current programs and options and what families value in their children’s education. MMSD Assistant Superintendent of Strategy and Innovation Cindy Green said community experiences and perspectives are important as the district considers how schools should serve students and families as Madison changes. The plan’s principles include balancing school building capacity, supporting diverse student bodies and equitable access, strengthening walkability and neighborhood-school connections, limiting disruption to students and families, and maintaining access to specialized programs such as dual-language immersion, STEAM and special education. The review could shape where students attend school as neighborhoods grow and enrollment needs change. The district has not announced final boundary changes.