January School Board Notes and Votes

The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night and tackled an agenda full of items. Video link: https://youtu.be/UAvKgEp6YtU?si=Mjgf7ydbtFBtiEeu — As required each January, the Board must approve the number of regular and special education open enrollment seats available for the following school year. The Board unanimously approved the following regular education… Continue Reading January School Board Notes and Votes

2024 School Board Candidate Field

The deadline to file for candidacy to appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, April 2 Mineral Point School Board election was Tuesday, January 2 at 5 pm. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Candidates whose names will appear on the ballot include: Rachael Bergstrom (Incumbent) Justin Skelding (Incumbent) Alan Schrank… Continue Reading 2024 School Board Candidate Field

December School Board Notes & Votes

The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night and discussed the following items. Meeting video link: https://youtu.be/PpApBiyFScM?si=HcHsdK2_OJuHD01s — The meeting began by recognizing the following: Moment of silence for former School Board Member Glenn Kinch who recently passed away State Music Honors Project participants Josie Dunn, Libby Dunn, Abby Webb, Elliott… Continue Reading December School Board Notes & Votes

November School Board Notes & Votes

The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Video link: https://youtu.be/hNeyMoazJ6c?si=R1r5gY4KqHvkdDMD — The Board began the meeting by honoring the following accomplishments: Middle School State Cross Country High School State Cross Country All-State Cross Country Academic All-State Football State FBLA Executive Council SWTC Bronze Dual Credit Award (This begins the meeting… Continue Reading November School Board Notes & Votes

Board Certifies Levy with Surplus, Mill Rate Decrease

The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night to certify the levy for the 2023-24 school year.  (Go to the one hour, two minute mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/3wcM85ffiDg?si=lxHHLpHTkQN6jDMy Final numbers were provided from the state to the District Friday, October 13. The Board unanimously approved (with Christie Johnston absent) the levy, which… Continue Reading Board Certifies Levy with Surplus, Mill Rate Decrease

Doye is UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumni

Congratulations to our #PointerNation Communications Director Joëlle Doye for being honored at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville‘s Homecoming as the College of Liberal Arts and Education Distinguished Alumna of the Year! She is pictured with UW-Platteville Communications Director Paul Erickson. Joëlle graduated from UW-Platteville in 2006 with a degree in Secondary Education: Social Studies. She spent… Continue Reading Doye is UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumni

October School Board Notes & Votes

The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and discussed and took action on the following items: Video link: https://youtu.be/A_v322VzcdI?si=oEers_ChQh7wbiz_ — The Board recognized the following: WASB Business Honor Roll — Aspen Ridge Home & Garden has been a fantastic addition to the Mineral Point community. Following a $12 million renovation to… Continue Reading October School Board Notes & Votes

Homecoming 2023

Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2023 Homecoming October 2-7. This year’s theme is “Welcome to Fabulous Pointer Nation” with Las Vegas vibes. Mineral Point High School Homecoming Court 2023, left to right, front row: Senior King Candidate Gibsen Sporle, Senior Queen Candidate Malea Aschliman, Senior King Candidate Bobby Allbright, Senior Queen… Continue Reading Homecoming 2023

Heisner Receives WASB Recognition

Each year, through the Member Recognition Program, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) honors school board members who participate in activities that strengthen their skills as local educational leaders. Board members are awarded points for participating in WASB and national activities such as attending conventions, workshops, seminars and webinars or serving on special committees.… Continue Reading Heisner Receives WASB Recognition