Sun Prairie Schools Investigations, Myadze Arrested and Censured, and New Speed Limits En Route
On this week’s Friday news roundup, Madison365 reporter Nicholas Garton joins host Bianca Martin to talk about recent drama in the Sun Prairie School District, which ultimately led to the resignation of a principal and multiple school board members. Executive producer Hayley Sperling has the latest in Ald. Charles Myadze’s arrest yesterday afternoon and the Madison City Council’s prior decision to censure him. And Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas shares details on where speed limits around town are set to change. Plus, it’s a weekend full of Santa extravaganza.
Mentioned on the show:
Former Sun Prairie principal claims “double standard” in how Black employees are treated by SPASD [Madison365]
Investigation finds former Sun Prairie East principal & witnesses “not credible” in denial of offensive language [Madison365]
Second Sun Prairie School Board member resigns [Madison365]
🎧 Madison Alder Speaks Out After Allegations Against Fellow Council Member Surface [City Cast Madison]
🎧 Why So Many Public Officials Have Called For a Madison Alder’s Resignation [City Cast Madison]
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