Superintendent’s Corner
Good Referendum News
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright I have good news to share with everyone about the elementary building referendum. At last month’s school board meeting, our architect (HSR) and a structural engineer (raSmith) reported to the board what they believe to be the main issue under the building foundation. By digging a series of holes inside and… Continue Reading Good Referendum News
Take a Moment to Reflect
by Mitch Wainwright I was recently having a conversation about how quickly summer has come and gone this year and the proof is in how clean the buildings are. One registration day has already happened, “Back to School” commercials are all over the place, and soon many high school students will be coming back for… Continue Reading Take a Moment to Reflect
Celebrate Together
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright The 4th of July is a time to celebrate. It makes me think about all of the people that have worked hard and sacrificed to get us where we are today. Some men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice and should not be forgotten. Our freedoms should not be taken… Continue Reading Celebrate Together
Thanks for a Great Year
by Mitch Wainwright Where has the school year gone? It seems like yesterday when it was August and the teachers were coming back to school. Now, it is the last day of school for all students and staff. How is that possible? There have been so many things that have happened this year, and I… Continue Reading Thanks for a Great Year
“When do we start building?”
by Superintendent Mitch Wainwright “When do we start building?” I think I have been asked that question a hundred times. The dust has settled and the smoke has cleared now that the April referendum question has been decided. So, what happens next? As was mentioned during all the meetings this spring, we will work with… Continue Reading “When do we start building?”
Thankful
by Mitch Wainwright I am thankful that I have the privilege to live in this community, and work for this school district. While I am not a native of Mineral Point, I have lived here for over half of my life. I have come to know that this community is open to a wide range… Continue Reading Thankful
Vote for the Position that Best Represents Your Needs
by Mitch Wainwright Dictionary.com defines a referendum as, “the principle or practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body, head of state, etc., to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection.” The taxpayers of Mineral Point are very familiar that a referendum can impact their property tax rates. Most often… Continue Reading Vote for the Position that Best Represents Your Needs
A Look Forward
by Mitch Wainwright As we turn the calendar over to a new year, many people feel a sense of accomplishment and pride for what they have done. As a school district, we look at this as the halfway point in our school year and think about what we need to still do. Seniors begin to… Continue Reading A Look Forward
Thank You!
by Mitch Wainwright Thank You! All across the state, there were November referendum questions asking for new buildings, remodels/additions, facility upgrades, and technology improvements. There were also questions asking for money for two, three, five years or forever in recurring referendums. Over 150 referendum questions were asked of the district taxpayers all over the state.… Continue Reading Thank You!
Take Time to Vote
by Interim Superintendent Mitch Wainwright Next week, voters will be heading to the polls to vote on a variety of issues, and for a wide range of offices for state and federal representation. Closer to home, there are two referendum questions that will impact the taxpayers of the Mineral Point Unified School District. During the… Continue Reading Take Time to Vote