Mineral Point School District
Board Discusses Plans for Second Semester
The School Board spent a majority of its regular monthly meeting Monday discussing instructional plans for second semester, which will begin Monday, January 4, 2021. (Go to the 25 minute, 15 second mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/cpzUXZfpaFI The Board unanimously affirmed its intent to return from Winter Break Monday, January 4 to four days of in-person… Continue Reading Board Discusses Plans for Second Semester
Board Holds Emergency Meeting
The School Board held an emergency meeting Thursday, December 10 and voted unanimously to remain in our all-virtual model until Winter Break (last day of classes is Tuesday, December 22 with staff having a work day Wednesday, December 23). Video link: https://youtu.be/3Ro1aw_hcYo The Board also voted their intent unanimously to have students return Monday, January 4… Continue Reading Board Holds Emergency Meeting
Board Votes to Extend Virtual Learning
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night and voted 5-1 (with Larry Steffes voting no and Andy Busch absent) to extend virtual learning until Monday, January 18. Video link: https://youtu.be/lIipo1Tz8fE The Board will hold a special meeting Monday, December 28 to look at the latest data before families return from Winter Break… Continue Reading Board Votes to Extend Virtual Learning
2021 School Board Election Information
It’s time to be thinking of school board candidates. The election will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The term of office for these school board members is three years and begins Monday, April 26, 2021. Incumbents whose seats are up for re-election include Nathan D. Chambers, Aaron Dunn, and Everett R. Lindsey. If these… Continue Reading 2021 School Board Election Information
Board OKs Winter Sports
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. (Unfortunately, Zoom did not record the meeting. We reached out to Zoom, but they were unable to provide us with a copy of the recording. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please reference the agenda for attachments: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2067?meeting=431861) After much discussion, the Board unanimously… Continue Reading Board OKs Winter Sports
Board Certifies Levy with Mill Rate Decrease
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday to certify the tax levy for the 2020-21 school year. (Go to the 44 minute, 30 second mark of the video) Meeting video: https://youtu.be/BbPQ07YeKRM The Board unanimously approved the levy, which is a 5.47% increase over last year’s and comes in at $4,774,755. The budget… Continue Reading Board Certifies Levy with Mill Rate Decrease
Board Holds Two Meetings
Wednesday, October 14 The School Board held an emergency meeting Wednesday and voted on athletic participation while students are virtually learning during the suspension of the academic hybrid model. The Board voted 5-1 to allow participation of boys soccer, cross country, and volleyball immediately. Andy Busch, Everett Lindsey, Larry Steffes, Gary Sullivan, and Nate Chambers… Continue Reading Board Holds Two Meetings
Board Passes Face Covering Policy
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night with a full agenda. The Board unanimously approved a face covering policy for the District, similar to what many other districts have implemented. Currently, the Governor’s mask mandate is in effect, however, that may not always be the case. The District policy will be… Continue Reading Board Passes Face Covering Policy
Homecoming 2020
#PointerNation is preparing for Homecoming 2020! While this year will be different due to COVID-19, we are still planning for a fun week to showcase our school spirit. Homecoming is the week of November 2-6 This year’s theme is “U Can’t Touch This” Football will host Lancaster Friday, November 6. (The game will be livestreamed… Continue Reading Homecoming 2020
#PointerNation Welcomes Gina Dochnahl
Gina Dochnahl Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Gina earned her Associates of Arts Degree from Madison Area Technical College. She also has Wisconsin EMT training. Previous employment: Gina has worked as a freelance graphic designer with clients such as American Girl, Lands’ End, Montgomery Ward, Seventh Avenue,… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Gina Dochnahl