The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 14 and tackled a full agenda.
Video link: https://youtu.be/Ffy7ixH7oaM?si=DSyubxtg4qWiRyzd
— Recognized the following accomplishments
- Outstanding Teacher of Mathematics
- State Boys Basketball
- Academic & All-State Boys Basketball
- Academic & All-State Girls Basketball
- Academic All-State Wrestling
- All-American & All-State Gymnastics
- State Future Business Leaders of America
- State Skills USA
- State Spelling Bee
(This begins the meeting video)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Rachael Bergstrom absent) the credit card statement and bills payable, minutes, and committee reports. (Go to the 18 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) allowing the Wrestling Club to move forward with a proposal for building a compound facility on school grounds, located on what is currently the gravel parking lot at the middle/high school. The district would likely take out the loan on behalf of the Wrestling Club, due to the school having a better interest rate, and the Club would make all the payments and provide a guarantor.
Cost to build would be absorbed by the Wrestling Club and its fundraising efforts, not by the District. The Club hopes to get started on the building project this summer.
(Go to the 22 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 one hour, 19 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board heard the certified results of the April 1 School Board election. Will Harris and Christie Johnston were each elected to another three-year term. (Go to the one hour, 23 minute, 30 second mark)
— Superintendent Mitch Wainwright provided his monthly budget update. (Go to the one hour, 24 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board reviewed the yearly financial audit by Johnson & Block. (Go to the one hour, 30 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board reviewed the prepared resource created by the Cell Phone Ad Hoc Committee. (Go to the one hour, 34 minute mark)
— The Board held a first reading of the following policies that will be brought back for a vote at next month’s meeting.
- Policy 133: Filling Board Vacancies
- Policy 681.1: Capitalization and Depreciation
- Rule 763: School Meal Account Charges and Collections
(Go to the one hour, 54 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) the renewal of the boys and girls Track & Field co-op agreement with Dodgeville. (Go to the one hour, 57 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) the CESA 3 contract for services for the 2025-26 school year. (Go to the one hour, 58 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) the Pointer Kids Club Summer Handbook as presented. (Go to the two hour, two minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) increasing the current media teaching position to full time and posting for an English teacher replacement. (Go to the two hour, eight minute mark)
— The Board discussed setting a date for its summer retreat. (Go to the two hour, 33 minute mark).
— The Board discussed the role of a student representative at its meetings. (Go to the two hour, 34 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) the resignation of Amy McDaniel, Psychologist, effective the end of this school year and approved posting of a replacement (psychologist or social worker). (Go to the two hour, 42 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) the resignation of Gina Sporle, High School Instructional Assistant, and approved posting of a replacement for next school year. (Go to the two hour, 48 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved tabling (with Bergstrom absent) the hiring of a Middle School Science Teacher as interviews are still ongoing. (Go to the two hour, 48 minute, 30 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved (with Bergstrom absent) the preliminary 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, 49 minute, 30 second mark)
— Following closed session, the Board took the following action by unanimous vote (with Bergstrom absent):
— District Bookkeeper has completed her Business Manager certification through UW-Whitewater. When she was hired, it was agreed the position would receive an added bump in pay when this was completed.
— The District Administrative Assistant has increased the number of days being worked on a yearly basis and is expected to work outside of the “normal” work day. The adjustment brings the salary in line with other administrative assistant positions.
— The Superintendent worked for three years without a salary adjustment. This adjustment aligns with market conditions for superintendent positions in the area.
— A special Oath of Office meeting will be held Monday, April 28 at 6 pm.
— The next regular meeting will be held Monday, May 12 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.