The Mineral Point School Board met Monday night for its regular monthly meeting and, once again, tackled a very full agenda.
Video link: https://youtu.be/zy6TtwwMYmI?si=BiL3zOVdDBkpC5z8
— The Board began the meeting by recognizing the following accomplishments: Basketball Senior State All-Stars, All-State Golf, All-State Softball, All-State Trap, and WI Leadership Seminar. (This begins the meeting video)
— Superintendent Mitch Wainwright gave a year-end financial report.
The district is expecting approximately a $100,000 surplus from the 2023-24 school year that is recommended to be transferred to Fund 46 (capital maintenance fund). The district will know specifics after the audit, which takes place next week.
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— Given the information above, the Board unanimously approved an end of the year surplus transfer to Fund 46 (capital maintenance fund) not to exceed $200,000. Even though the district is projecting a deficit for the 2024-25 school year, if it were to put the surplus into Fund Balance (rainy day fund), it would receive less state aid next school year due to the state’s school funding rules. Putting the surplus into Fund 46 does not incur a state aid penalty. (Go to the 56 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the replacement of the air conditioner unit in the high school and district offices using Fund 46 (capital maintenance fund) monies. (Go to the one hour, two minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the hiring of Brianna Bennett as Speech and Language Pathologist. (Go to the two hour, 46 minute mark)
— Following closed session, the Board approved the posting of a long term substitute as an additional Elementary Physical Education Teacher to meet mandated instructional minutes.
— The Board heard an academic report from Elementary Principal Tom Ingwell. (Go to the 17 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board heard a Redefining Ready report from High School Principal Matt Austin. Please view our high school’s Measures that Matter report card: https://mineralpointschools.org/wp-content/uploads/Mineral-Point-Measures-that-Matter-Report-Card-2024.pdf
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— The Board unanimously approved year-end budget amendments as presented — dollar for dollar, just moving money to different accounts. (Go to one hour, five minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the CESA 3 contract for the 2024-25 school year. Added next year are services for Orientation & Mobility and Vision consultation fees. (Go to the one hour, eight minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved nominating Barnscrapers, AB Electric, and Dodge-Point Country Club as this year’s representatives to the Wisconsin Association of School Boards Business Honor Roll. (Go to the one hour, 15 minute mark)
— The Board approved by a 6-1 vote (with Will Harris voting no) adopting the academic standards of the state for the 2024-25 school year. You may view the document here: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/academic-standards/
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— The Board unanimously approved the handbooks for the 2024-25 school year. They will be uploaded once finalized to the website at this address: https://mineralpointschools.org/mpsd/handbooks/
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— The Board unanimously approved creating an Ad Hoc committee in an advisory capacity to discuss best practices and safe/healthy usage of cell phone and social media. This recommendation came from the Board Retreat. (Go to the two hour, 22 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously reaffirmed its priorities for the 2024-25 school year and reviewed its quarterly meeting evaluations.
A reminder, you can find the priorities here: https://mineralpointschools.org/wp-content/uploads/School-Board-Priorities.pdf
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— The Board unanimously approved the credit card statement and bills payable. (Go to the eight minute mark)
— The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is set for Monday, August 12 at 6 pm.