The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and tackled a full agenda, including approval of the 2025-26 school year calendar.
The calendar was approved unanimously (with Joni Heisner absent).
A copy of the calendar can be found here: https://mineralpointschools.org/wp-content/uploads/MPSD-Calendar-25-26-APPROVED.pdf
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Video link: https://youtu.be/1UHlLBbKlgs?si=MHzoebUNO3ybzuq3
Other Business:
— The Board recognized the following accomplishments:
— Sammy Springer placing 3rd in the State FFA Auctioneering Contest.
— Boys Cross Country Team earning Academic All-State Honors from the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association
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— The Board unanimously approved (with Heisner absent) the credit card statement and bills payable. (Go to the four minute mark)
— The Board shared a monthly update on its priorities (Recruit and Retain Staff, Providing a Safe Social and Emotional Environment for Everyone, School Board Governance).
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— The Board debriefed about the State Education Convention and ideas learned, as well as its recent retreat held the week after Convention. (Go to the 13 minute, 30 second mark)
— Superintendent Mitch Wainwright provided his monthly budget update. (Go to the 25 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board heard Winter Assessment Data Reports by Building Principals.
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— The Board held a first reading of updates to the following policies. They will be brought back for approval at a future meeting.
- 443.7 – Responsible Use of the Internet Safety Policy for students, staff, and guests
- 446 – Student Search and Seizure
- 447.3 – Student Suspensions/Expulsions
- 447.4 – Student Expulsion
- 511 – Discrimination and Harassment Complaint
- 512 – Harassment Based on a Protected Status
- 723 – School Safety Plans
- 723.3 Emergency School Closings
- 832 – Weapons on School Premises
- 860 – Visitors to the Schools (including presence on school property)
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— Superintendent Wainwright provided the Board with an update on the Strategic Planning process. (Go to the one hour, 29 minute mark)
— The Board convened to closed session for the annual Superintendent evaluation.
— The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10 at 6 pm.
— Please note — these meeting summaries are not to be considered official minutes. Rather, official minutes are approved at the following regular monthly board meeting.