School Board

Board Approves Preliminary Budget

Posted June 10, 2020

The Mineral Point School Board met Monday for its regularly monthly meeting. Among the items on the agenda was the approval of the preliminary budget for the 2020-21 school year. Superintendent Mitch Wainwright stated the budget is currently projecting a $35,000 surplus. Usually, a balanced budget is presented, however, with the uncertainties in state and… Continue Reading Board Approves Preliminary Budget

Chambers Elected Board President

Posted May 13, 2020

The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday, which also served as its annual organizational meeting. The Board unanimously elected the following officers for 2020-21: Nate Chambers, President; Aaron Dunn, Vice President; Everett Lindsey, Clerk; and Larry Steffes, Treasurer. Angela Schubert, District Administrative Assistant, was again named the Board Secretary. The Board… Continue Reading Chambers Elected Board President

Board Welcomes New Members

Posted April 29, 2020

The School Board held a special meeting Monday evening. By law, new Board members needed to take office April 27. Andy Busch, Joni Heisner, and Gary Sullivan were all congratulated for their wins in the April 7 election and they have taken their Oaths of Office. Busch and Heisner will serve three year terms and… Continue Reading Board Welcomes New Members

Board Holds First Virtual Meeting

Posted April 8, 2020

The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday, and did so for the first time virtually. Superintendent Mitch Wainwright, Board President Jeff Basting, and Board Secretary Angie Schubert were present in the Board Room practicing social distancing while other members of the Board checked in from home on their computers. The public… Continue Reading Board Holds First Virtual Meeting

Board Holds Emergency Meeting

Posted March 15, 2020

The Mineral Point School Board held an emergency meeting Sunday afternoon with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board unanimously supported the administration and local physicians’ recommendation to not hold classes Monday or Tuesday this week. (The District had previously announced it would not hold classes March 18 until April 6 at the earliest, due… Continue Reading Board Holds Emergency Meeting

Mandatory School Closure Forthcoming

Posted March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020 Dear Pointer Families and Staff — We have just learned Governor Tony Evers is mandating all of Wisconsin’s K-12 schools close by Wednesday, March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, please prepare for closure of the Mineral Point Unified School District beginning Wednesday, March 18 (We will plan to have classes… Continue Reading Mandatory School Closure Forthcoming

Board Hears Reading Program Success

Posted March 11, 2020

Elementary Principal Matt Renwick, Reading Specialist Rachael Schroeder, Elementary Librarian Micki Uppena, and Instructional Coach Brooke McGraw presented to the School Board Monday night on the most recent Reading Program Evaluation at the elementary. The elementary is now Schoolwide Title I. Schoolwide Title I is achieved when a certain percentage of families qualify for free/reduced… Continue Reading Board Hears Reading Program Success

Board Approves Virtual Learning Day

Posted February 12, 2020

At its regular monthly meeting Monday, the School Board unanimously approved administration’s recommendation to make Tuesday, March 3 a Virtual Learning Day for 6-10th grade students. Bus routes will run as normal for all other grades. Video: https://youtu.be/3D7CRqfSFYQ Following last year’s excessive inclement weather days, districts began to explore alternative educational opportunities to make-up missed… Continue Reading Board Approves Virtual Learning Day