Monday night’s regular monthly School Board meeting included the Board’s annual organization meeting.
The Board began the meeting by recognizing the following accomplishments:
- Top Scholars (Matthew Goninen, Lila Thousand, Ella Kroll, Jadyn Swinehart)
- Distinguished WI Key Club Treasurer (Cole Hentrich)
- United Nations Community Service Award (Kalea Biddick, Anthony Buleje Cadena, Cole Hentrich, Faye Schuette)
- WIAA Scholar Athlete (Ellie Robinson)
- State FFA Career Development Events
- State Forensics
- State Solo & Ensemble
(This begins the meeting video)
— The Board voted unanimously in favor of the following officers for the 2025-26 school year: Aaron Dunn (President), Rachael Bergstrom (Vice President), Will Harris (Clerk), and Justin Skelding (Treasurer). (Go to the 14 minute mark for the start of the annual organizational business)
— The Board unanimously appointed Angie Schubert, District Administrative Assistant, as School Board Secretary.
— The Board unanimously approved the following regular meeting schedule for the 2025-26 school year. The Board meets the second Monday of the month at 6:00 pm (December meeting will be at 5:00 pm to accommodate Middle/High School Winter Concert).
The District recommends the following Mondays for Board meetings in 2025-26: June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, October 27 (certify levy), November 10, December 8, January 12, February 11, March 9, April 13, April 27 (Oath of Office), May 11, June 8.
— The Board approved by a 4-3 vote increasing their annual salaries from $600 to $2,000 per member. Voting in favor were Andy Busch, Will Harris, Christie Johnston, and Justin Skelding. Voting against were Rachael Bergstrom, Aaron Dunn, and Joni Heisner. The Board’s salary had been at $600 for approximately 10 years.
Also included in this vote was keeping the Secretary’s salary at $100 per meeting, not to exceed $2,000 annually.
— The Board approved the following committee assignments:
- Operations: Will Harris (chair), Justin Skelding (vice chair), Joni Heisner
- Policy: Christie Johnston (chair), Rachael Bergstrom (vice chair), Aaron Dunn
- Personnel: Justin Skelding (chair), Will Harris (vice chair), Rachael Bergstrom
- Finance: Andy Busch (chair), Joni Heisner (vice chair), Christie Johnston
— The Board appointed Joni Heisner as CESA 3 Delegate and Will Harris as WASB Delegate.
— The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills payable, credit card statement, and committee reports. (Go to the 48 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board held its monthly discussion on its priorities (Recruit and Retain Staff, Providing a Safe Social and Emotional Environment for Everyone, School Board Governance). (Go to the 54 minute mark)
— The Board heard an update from Food Service Director Kimmy Mumm. (Go to the 55 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board heard an update from the Social Emotional Learning Team and Pupil Services Director Angie Klein. (Go to the one hour, ten minute, 30 second mark)
— Superintendent Mitch Wainwright provided a 2025-26 budget process update. A preliminary budget will be brought to the Board in June. (Go to the one hour, 28 minute mark)
— Superintendent Wainwright provided his monthly budget comparison. (Go to the one hour, 31 minute, 15 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the Open Enrollment recommendations for the 2025-26 school year. An additional 24 students have successfully applied for open enrollment into the Mineral Point Unified School District for next school year. It was recommended to deny four additional applications due to classes being full for the services these students would need. (Go to the one hour, 34 minute mark)
— Unanimously approved the Second Reading to the following policies:
- Policy 133: Filling Board Vacancies
- Policy 681.1: Capitalization and Depreciation
- Rule 763: School Meal Account Charges and Collections
(Go to the one hour, 42 minute mark)
— Unanimously approved a Fund 46 Project to Upgrade the HVAC System in the Middle/High School, not to exceed $270,000, awarding the work to JM Brennan. As a reminder, Fund 46 can only be used for capital maintenance needs. Money in this fund has been compiled over the years from fiscal savings. (Go to the one hour, 44 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board discussed its Board Business including staff representative meetings and summer board retreat. (Go to the two hour, one minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) the retirement of High School Social Studies Teacher and Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Dan Burreson. (Go to the two hour, three minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) the final notice of non-renewal of two interpreters whose services are not currently not expected to be needed for students next school year. (Go to the two hour, 10 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) the hiring of Chad Scullion as middle/high school night custodian. (Go to the two hour, 11 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) the hiring of Merrill Brunson as Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. (Go to the two hour, 12 minute, 30 second mark)
— Following closed session, the Board unanimously approved (with Skelding absent) the additive contracts, including an additional Wrestling Assistant Coach for the girls wrestlers, and increasing the pay for High School Choral – Performance. There were two other contracts that were eliminated: Media and Middle School Band. All of the other additive contracts remained unchanged.
— The next regular meeting of the Board will be held Monday, June 9 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.