School Board
Board Discusses Pre K Classroom Location
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the Early Childhood/Pre K classroom location. (Scroll past video for more article text) Following recommendations from FEH to relocate EC/Pre K to the ground floor for safety reasons, and parents suggesting the same, it was the recommendation of Superintendent Luke Francois to… Continue Reading Board Discusses Pre K Classroom Location
Wainwright Offered Interim Superintendent Position, Pending Negotiations
A full agenda with important items kept the Mineral Point School Board busy Monday night during a five hour meeting held in the library due to an overflow crowd. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Superintendent Transition Plan The Board voted on two matters pertaining to the superintendent transition plan. Following closed session,… Continue Reading Wainwright Offered Interim Superintendent Position, Pending Negotiations
Board Hears from Stakeholders Regarding Superintendent Transition
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, July 9 to discuss characteristics desired in the new superintendent. Stakeholders of staff, parents, and community gathered to share their thoughts as well. The video below discusses those characteristics, as well as the future of the district, concerns, and possible next steps of the transition… Continue Reading Board Hears from Stakeholders Regarding Superintendent Transition
Board Discusses Superintendent Transition Plan
The Mineral Point School Board met Monday morning, July 2 to discuss transition planning regarding the notification of resignation of Superintendent Dr. Luke Francois last Wednesday, June 27. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Dr. Francois is departing to become the Executive Director of Business Services with the Sauk Prairie School District. Board… Continue Reading Board Discusses Superintendent Transition Plan
Board Moves Forward with Middle/High School Secured Entrance
Currently, the middle/high school entrance contains a set of double doors that lead right into the heart of the facility. Although there is a key fob system at this entrance, once a visitor is buzzed in, he/she has immediate access to student-occupied areas. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The District asked the state… Continue Reading Board Moves Forward with Middle/High School Secured Entrance
Basting Elected Board President
By a unanimous vote at Monday night’s School Board meeting, Jeff Basting was elected President for 2018-19. Larry Steffes stated he would not be seeking another term as Board President. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Elected to the other offices were: Nate Chambers, Vice President; Everett Lindsey, Clerk; and Larry Steffes, Treasurer.… Continue Reading Basting Elected Board President
Board Honors Outgoing Members
The Mineral Point School Board had very few action items on its agenda Monday night, and instead, spent a great deal of the meeting hearing reports. (Scroll past the video for more article text) The meeting began with recognitions of State Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Contest, State FFA Speaking Contest, State Herb Kohl Award Winners,… Continue Reading Board Honors Outgoing Members
Chambers, Dunn, Lindsey Claim MP School Board Seats
Results are in for the Mineral Point School Board election April 3, 2018. These are unofficial and have not been canvassed at this time. Three seats were available on the Board, each for a three-year term. Nathan D. Chambers led all candidates with 959 votes, Aaron Dunn took second with 883 votes, and Everett… Continue Reading Chambers, Dunn, Lindsey Claim MP School Board Seats
Board Approves Elementary Design Workshop
At Monday’s School Board meeting, the Board re-visited the idea of having an Elementary Design Workshop to gather community input regarding capacity and accessibility issues with the building. (Scroll past the video for more text) At last month’s meeting the voted down the idea by a 4-3 vote. Shortly after, the Operations Committee convened to… Continue Reading Board Approves Elementary Design Workshop
School Board Candidate Forum Held
Tuesday, March 6 was the annual School Board Candidate Forum hosted by Mineral Point School District. Only three candidates appeared: Nathan D. Chambers, Everett R. Lindsey, and Aaron Dunn. Glenn E. Kinch did not attend. Stakeholders were invited to ask questions of the candidates. The election is Tuesday, April 3. The four candidates are competing… Continue Reading School Board Candidate Forum Held