The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday, October 19.
The Board recognized the following accomplishments
— WASB Business Honor Roll
— WI School Music Association Accreditation
— WI Regional Art Program State Winner
— Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist
— STARS Northeastern Counselor Tour
— WCASS Board of Directors
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— The Board unanimously approved (with Joni Heisner absent) the consent agenda consisting of minutes, bills payable, credit card statement, and committee reports.
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— Following the official third Friday count, the Board heard an update on enrollment for 2026-27.
Currently the district is sitting at 783 physical students. 2025-26 was 795 and 2024-25 was 800.
Over 100 students are open enrolled into the district, and enrollment in the elementary school is growing.
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— Superintendent Mitch Wainwright presented his monthly budget update.
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— The Board heard a summary update from Building Administrators.
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— The Board heard committee report updates from Finance and Personnel, including favorable financial information that will become finalized at next week’s annual levy certification meeting.
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— The Board discussed upcoming business including: WASB Region 9 meeting in Fennimore, upcoming levy certification, and board strategic planning meeting.
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— The Board unanimously approved (with Heisner absent) an increase to 100% for the English as a Second Language (ESL) position (currently this position is 50%).
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— Unanimously approved (with Heisner absent) Dirrick Wahl as a long term substitute custodian.
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— Unanimously approved (with Heisner absent) the resignation of Todd Rideout, Food Service.
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— The Board will meet Monday, October 26 at 6 pm for a special meeting to certify the levy. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, November 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.