School Board

Board Approves Mill Rate Decrease

Posted October 25, 2016

The Mineral Point School Board met Monday morning to certify the school portion of the tax levy for the 2016-17 school year and approve a mill rate decrease. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Each fall the school district must certify its tax levy with each municipality. This is computed as a percentage… Continue Reading Board Approves Mill Rate Decrease

Board Honors Local Businesses

Posted October 11, 2016

The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and began with recognitions of several local businesses. The Board nominated these businesses for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ Business Honor Roll. (Scroll past the video for more article text) Those honored include: Farmers Savings Bank: It would be nearly impossible to measure… Continue Reading Board Honors Local Businesses

Board Approves Balanced Budget

Posted September 14, 2016

The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening and passed a balanced budget for the 2016-17 school year. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) The final budget for Board approval was the same as the one the Board received for preliminary inspection at the July meeting. Board member Glenn Kinch asked if… Continue Reading Board Approves Balanced Budget

August Special School Board Meeting

Posted August 24, 2016

The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday evening to address a few pertinent agenda items. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text)   At the regular August meeting, the Board approved a purchasing policy that states purchases over $5,000, with a few exceptions, must be pre-approved by the Board. Elementary… Continue Reading August Special School Board Meeting

August School Board Meeting

Posted August 10, 2016

The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening and took action on a handful of items to help get the start of school ready to roll. (Continue scrolling past the video for more article text) The Board approved high school, middle school, and employee handbook updates. (Go to the one hour 23 minute mark on… Continue Reading August School Board Meeting

July School Board Meeting

Posted July 13, 2016

The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening July 11 and approved the preliminary budget for the 2016-17 school year. (To view this portion on the video, go to the one hour, 26 minute mark.) Keep scrolling past the video for more article text. Superintendent Luke Francois said that the Department of Public Instruction released… Continue Reading July School Board Meeting

June School Board Meeting

Posted June 15, 2016

The Mineral Point School Board held its regularly monthly meeting Monday, tackling several large agenda items. Video is posted below. Continue reading past the video for more article text. The Board heard a proposal from Superintendent Luke Francois regarding Mineral Point taking over the CESA #3 Alternative School, which is currently held in the old… Continue Reading June School Board Meeting

May Special School Board Meeting

Posted May 24, 2016

The Mineral Point School Board met Monday evening to approve hirings for the 2016-17 school year. Before going into closed session, the Board heard from several members of the Elementary Interview Committee in favor of the nomination before the Board, Matt Renwick. An article about Mr. Renwick has been posted here: https://mineralpointschools.org/renwick-named-elementary-principal/ The group spoke to… Continue Reading May Special School Board Meeting

May School Board Meeting

Posted May 11, 2016

The first meeting of the 2016-17 edition of the Mineral Point School Board took place Monday night (Scroll past video for more article text): Officer elections were held as follows: Larry Steffes, president; Lisa Hay, vice president; Larry Dolphin, clerk; and Glenn Kinch, treasurer. Angie Schubert was named the Board Secretary. Board meetings will remain… Continue Reading May School Board Meeting