The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night.
Video link: https://youtu.be/AjuBiBoTsTk?si=kF7rkbkSu1VBIu1Z
— The Board began its meeting by recognizing the following accomplishments: Valedictorian and Salutatorians, Herb Kohl Teacher Fellows, Girls Basketball Academic All-State, Boys Basketball Academic All-State, Boys Basketball All-State, and State Boys Basketball Champions. (This begins the meeting video)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom and Skelding absent) the addition of Pointer Kids Club for summer. This is a daycare program. Registration information will be sent soon to families of students who will be in K-5th grade for the 2024-25 school year, and hirings for staff will be posted. (Go to the 33 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom, Skelding, and Harris absent) the retirement notice of Judy Pelton (Middle School Instructional Assistant), effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year. (Go to the two hour, 16 minute mark)
— The Board approved by a 3-2 vote (with Dunn and Heisner voting no and Bergstrom and Skelding absent) teacher contracts for the 2024-25 school year with a CPI increase of 4.12%, plus a step on the compensation model for a successful performance evaluation. Discussion was had around a looming budget deficit and likely forthcoming operational referendum, balanced with the Board’s priority of recruiting and retaining excellent staff. (Go to the one hour, 19 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom and Skelding absent) the summer contracts. (Go to the one hour, 36 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom and Skelding absent) the additive contract schedule for the 2024-25 school year. These contracts will again be frozen at the salary amount from two years ago. (Go to the one hour, 45 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom and Skelding absent) the support staff contracts for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a CPI increase of 4.12% and a $0.50/hour step increase. (Go to the one hour, 48 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom and Skelding absent) the substitute teacher salary schedule for the 2024-25 school year at the same rate that was used for the 2023-24 school year: Individual Daily Rate $125; After 10 days & thereafter $150; Long-Term $200. (Go to the one hour, 50 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom and Skelding absent) the employee health insurance for the 2024-25 school year, keeping the premium contributions the same as this current school year. (Go to the one hour, 51 minute mark)
— The Board heard results of the April 2 School Board election. Incumbents Aaron Dunn, Justin Skelding, and Rachael Bergstrom were all elected to new three-year terms. (Go to the 26 minute, 30 second mark)
— Superintendent Mitch Wainwright presented his monthly budget update. (Go to the 30 minute mark)
— The Board heard committee reports. Three committees (Finance, Operations, and Policy) met in April. (Go to the 31 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom and Skelding absent) the credit card statement and bills payable. (Go to the 12 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board discussed its monthly update regarding School Board Priorities (Recruit and Retain Staff, Providing a Safe Social and Emotional Environment for Everyone, School Board Governance). (Go to the 19 minute mark)
— The Board finalized its annual work calendar. (Go to the one hour, 52 minute mark).
— The Board will hold a special meeting Monday, April 22 at 6 pm for the Oath of Office.
— The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13 at 6 pm.