The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday.
Video link: https://youtu.be/xDDuxAZtg_w?si=9Yap8IJIwzrkwG1f
The meeting began by recognizing the following accomplishments:
- National FFA Winner & Participants (Johnny Robinson, Luke Schubert, Michael Edgington, Aiden Patterson, Cameron Patterson)
- State Honors Band Participant & Choir Coach (Josie Dunn, Ashley Calderon-McHugh)
- State Future Business Leaders of America Executive Council (Matthew Goninen, Anthony Buleje Cadena)
- Academic All-State Football (Reid Acherman, Roen Carey, Colton Dochnahl, Cole Hentrich, Alan James, and Jacob Phillips)
- State Cross Country teams
- State Volleyball team
- UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumna (Vickie Dahl)
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— The Board unanimously approved (with Rachael Bergstrom absent) the bills payable and credit card statement. (Go to the 17 minute mark)
— The Board heard a presentation from the Student Council regarding a proposed concession stand in the middle/high school cafeteria. (Go to the 20 minute mark)
— The Board heard a review of the recent operating referendum vote with 1698 voting in favor and 971 voting against. Superintendent Mitch Wainwright thanked everyone for participating and stressed the District’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
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— The Board heard the School Board election timeline for 2025.
The two incumbents whose terms will expire in 2025 are Will Harris and Christie Johnston.
Any current Board members who do not wish to run for re-election must file notice of non-candidacy no later than December 27 at 5 pm.
For any candidates, including incumbents, 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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— The Board discussed registration for the upcoming State Education Convention in Milwaukee in January. (Go to the 40 minute, 15 second mark)
— Superintendent Wainwright presented his monthly budget update. (Go to the 42 minute, 45 second mark)
— The Board heard a report from the Social and Emotional Learning team, headed by Pupil Services Director Angie Klein. (Go to the 47 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) the second reading of the following policies:
- 112 Non-Discrimination (recommend removal, picked up in another policy)
- 131.1 Board Member Qualifications (recommend removal, picked up in another policy)
- 165.1 Board Member Conflict of Interest
- 171.1 Public Notification of Board Meetings
- 223 Administrator Professional Development Opportunities
- 225 District Administration Evaluation
- 310 Instructional Goals
- 321 School Calendar Year
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— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) a Fund 46 (capital maintenance fund) purchase for two new hot water heaters at the middle/high school. Currently, only one is working at the school. (Go to the one hour, 21 minute, 45 second mark)
— The Board discussed Board Business including self-evaluation, strategic plan, and staff representative meeting. (Go to the one hour, 27 minute, 45 second mark)
— The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 9 at 5 pm (note the earlier time due to the Middle/High School Winter Concert at 7 pm).