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Strong Academic Growth Recognized in MP Schools
The Mineral Point Unified School District received more outstanding academic news this week, this time from the Cooperative Educational Service Agency #6 in Oshkosh. CESA 6 is currently engaged in a study of its Effectiveness Project districts who have seen exemplary academic growth from the 2012-13 to 2015-16 school years. Of districts participating in the… Continue Reading Strong Academic Growth Recognized in MP Schools
Board Learns Proposed State Budget Impacts
At Monday night’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Luke Francois spent time discussing with the Board and public Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal and what the possible implications would be for the Mineral Point School District. (Continue after the video for more article text). These are detailed in Francois’ report here: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=40042835 He was quick to… Continue Reading Board Learns Proposed State Budget Impacts
Board Discusses Next Steps to Address Facility Needs
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, January 30 as Board President, Larry Steffes, said he would like clear direction from the Board on how to proceed with repairs that need to be made to facilities after the Board voted January 9 to terminate the long-term facilities planning contract it had with… Continue Reading Board Discusses Next Steps to Address Facility Needs
School Board Candidate Field Set
The field is set for the Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Mineral Point School Board election as the deadline to file for candidacy was January 3 at 5 pm. Four candidates will vie for two seats. They are: Jeff Basting (incumbent), Kelly Gundlach, Glenn E. Kinch (incumbent), and Mike Thousand. The term of office for the… Continue Reading School Board Candidate Field Set
MP Earns Five Star State Report Card Rating
After a one year hiatus, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released state report cards, based on 2015-16 school data. The Mineral Point Unified School District has scored an 83.1, which places it into the Significantly Exceeds Expectations category, a five star rating. The link to the district’s report card can be found here: Mineral… Continue Reading MP Earns Five Star State Report Card Rating
MP Leads Iowa County & SWAL on State Test Scores
Pointers earn a green light academically! Mineral Point leads all Iowa County and SWAL Conference schools. This USA Today network interactive map assigns colors to public school districts based on the rate in which students scored well on 2016 state exams in language, math, science, and social studies. Green marks a district with cumulatively high… Continue Reading MP Leads Iowa County & SWAL on State Test Scores
Board Approves Mill Rate Decrease
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday morning to certify the school portion of the tax levy for the 2016-17 school year and approve a mill rate decrease. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Each fall the school district must certify its tax levy with each municipality. This is computed as a percentage… Continue Reading Board Approves Mill Rate Decrease
Board Honors Local Businesses
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and began with recognitions of several local businesses. The Board nominated these businesses for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Those honored include: Farmers Savings Bank: It would be nearly impossible to measure… Continue Reading Board Honors Local Businesses
Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Head Mineral Point wrestling coach Scott Schmitz will add another accolade to his already impressive resume when, on November 4, he is inducted into the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association George Martin Hall of Fame. Joining him will be Ben Askren of Wauwatosa, Marty Loy of Stevens Point, John Mesenbrink of Hartland, and Al Poser of La… Continue Reading Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month
The Mineral Point Kiwanis Club honored its October Students of the Month at its meeting Tuesday, October 4 at the Pointer Cafe. This is the first set of Students of the Month for the 2016-17 school year. The students, who are members of the senior class, are selected for this honor through a voting process… Continue Reading Staver, Weier are October Students of the Month