The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday.
Video link: https://youtu.be/lrDnS0-YaO4?si=Z16Huih_wDTpS4bi
The meeting began by recognizing the following accomplishments:
- All-State Cross Country (Annie Robinson, Ellie Robinson, Layne Aurit)
- All-State Volleyball (Maddy Kabat, Eliza Ingwell, Laci Lindsey)
- Southwest Tech Bronze Dual Credit Award
- WI Education Association Council Outstanding Educator (Dani Robb)
- WI School Public Relations Association Awards (Joelle Doye, Angie Schubert, Mitch Wainwright)
- WI Rural Schools Alliance Advocate of the Year (Joelle Doye)
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— The Board heard an update on the School Board election timeline for 2025.
The two incumbents whose terms will expire in 2025 are Will Harris and Christie Johnston. Both have declared their intent to seek another term.
For any candidates, the deadline to file candidacy for the April election is Tuesday, January 7 at 5 pm in the District Office.
If more than four candidates would file for the two open seats, a primary election would need to be held Tuesday, February 18. The regular election is set for Tuesday, April 1.
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— Building Principals provided informational updates regarding the recently released State Report Cards from the WI Department of Public Instruction. (Go to the 35 minute, 45 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) the Operation Committee’s recommendation to update the high school science labs. The money for this project will be taken from the Fund 46 Capital Maintenance Fund. Money from the recent referendum is not paying for this project.
The labs were brought over from the old high school in 1996. Some of the current equipment likely goes back to the 1960s, and some perhaps as old as the World War II era.
Some costs may be offset by future fundraising, but the equipment needs to be ordered so it can be ready for installation this summer.
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— The Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) employee services including:
- Hiring of Judy Boll (Elementary Food Service), Todd Rideout (Middle/High Food Service), and Brandi Ruf Wepking (Elementary Instructional Assistant)
- Resignation of Harlie Voseberg (Elementary Food Service)
- Updated hourly wage for Mo May Grimm (Pointer Kids Club Director) and Brooke Eagan (Pointer Kids Club Assistant)
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— The Board unanimously approved (with Will Harris and Justin Skelding absent) the bills payable and credit card statement. (Go to the seven minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) the renewal of the WIAA Gymnastics Co-Op with Dodgeville. (Go to the one hour, eight minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) the addition of middle school tackle football. The Gridiron Club would be allowed to use the school facility, but it would not be considered a school-sanctioned sport with no financial impact to the school. (Go to the one hour, nine minute mark)
— The Board heard an update on its priorities (Recruit and Retain Staff, Providing a Safe Social and Emotional Environment for Everyone, School Board Governance). (Go to the 10 minute, 30 second mark)
— Superintendent Wainwright presented his monthly budget update. (Go to the 20 minute, 15 second mark)
— The Board heard an update from the Ad Hoc Cell Phone Committee. (Go to the 23 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board heard committee report updates from Personnel, Policy, and Operations. (Go to the 25 minute, 14 second mark)
— Due to time constraints because of the Middle/High School Winter Concert, the Board Business section of the meeting was tabled until January.
— The next regular meeting will be held Monday, January 13 at 6 pm.