Mineral Point School District
Lawinger inducted to Hall of Fame
Friday evening, January 8, prior to the wrestling match vs. Darlington/Black Hawk, Nick Lawinger was inducted into the Al Bauman Hall of Fame. Nick’s resume includes the following accolades: Mineral Point Invitational Champion 1973 Milwaukee Riverside Champion 1973 Iowa-Grant Invitational Champion 1974 Southern Eight Conference Champion 1975 WIAA Regional Champion 1975 WIAA Sectional Champion 1975… Continue Reading Lawinger inducted to Hall of Fame
January School Board 1/11
The item that drew most people to the Mineral Point School Board meeting Monday night to share their thoughts centered around the drafting of a resolution to advocate for the allowance of an authorized person other than an on-duty or off-duty officer to legally carry a concealed weapon on school grounds. Video of the meeting… Continue Reading January School Board 1/11
School Board candidate field set
The field is set for the April 5 Mineral Point School Board election as the deadline to file for candidacy was Tuesday, January 5 at 5 pm.
Feedback sought on resolution
The Board of Education recently passed a motion 4-3 to draft a resolution to send to lawmakers to exempt Mineral Point Schools from the possession of a firearm in a school zone or modify the law to allow a physically and mentally fit and trained designee identified by the Superintendent of Schools and approved by… Continue Reading Feedback sought on resolution
Special School Board meeting 12/21
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday morning to address one agenda item, a proposed trip to Mexico by Spanish teacher Jennifer Wahlin. Video of the meeting can be obtained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzfYIbuXZBU&feature=youtu.be Absent from the meeting were Jeff Basting, Glenn Kinch, and Matt Lindsey. The proposal passed 4-0 with Lisa Hay, Larry… Continue Reading Special School Board meeting 12/21
December School Board Meeting
PLEASE NOTE: While reading the article below and the discussion surrounding firearms in school/on school grounds, the majority vote of the board to draft a resolution in support does nothing at this time to state law that is currently in effect. No firearms are allowed on/in school property, or within 1000 feet of, as per… Continue Reading December School Board Meeting
School Board Election Info
It’s time to be thinking of school board candidates. The election will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The term of office for these school board members is three years beginning Monday, April 25, 2016. Incumbents whose seats are up for re-election include Matt Lindsey and Larry Steffes. Steffes has said he will run for… Continue Reading School Board Election Info
11/13 Legislative Update
These weekly updates are to inform those interested in public education in Mineral Point what is happening that may impact school stakeholders. These updates are designed to be informative, factual, and non-partisan. Additional information can be found from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards at:https://wasblegupdate.wordpress.com/ Legislative Update 11/13/15 1. Nov. 12: Governor Scott Walker signed… Continue Reading 11/13 Legislative Update
District, Doye Honored at State School PR Convention
The Mineral Point Unified School District, and Communications Director Joelle Doye, were recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with two awards for their work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its annual conference in Stevens Point November 5-6 where hundreds of the industry’s top professionals gathered for collaboration… Continue Reading District, Doye Honored at State School PR Convention
Francois elected to WI School Music Association Board of Directors
Mineral Point Superintendent Luke Francois has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) and will begin his service effective December 1 for the District 4 geographic area. He replaces Southwestern Superintendent James Egan, who retired. Founded in 1932, WSMA is a non-profit, statewide association serving more than 3,500… Continue Reading Francois elected to WI School Music Association Board of Directors