School Board
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
September 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/F7x50vcV3sU?si=NNrLPgL7qqf-F3bH — The Board heard updates regarding the first week of school from building administrators. (Go to the 16 minute mark) — The Board discussed a possible operating referendum timeline. (Go to the… Continue Reading September School Board Notes & Votes
Board Approves Hires for New School Year
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Wednesday night to wrap up new hirings for the upcoming school year. Video link: https://youtu.be/gyGjVk2dssg — Approved 6-0 (with Andy Busch absent) the hiring of Chad Martin as Elementary Physical Education Teacher. (Go to the 21 minute mark) — Approved 6-0 (with Busch absent) the hiring… Continue Reading Board Approves Hires for New School Year
August School Board Notes & Votes
Following closed session at Monday night’s regular School Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved by a 6-0 vote (with Joni Heisner absent) the hiring of Tom Ingwell as the next Elementary Principal. Mr. Ingwell has been employed with the District since January 2018 as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher and was previously a Pointer from… Continue Reading August School Board Notes & Votes
Board Approves Before & After School Care Program
By a unanimous vote, at its regular monthly meeting Monday, the School Board approved a new before and after school care program for Mineral Point 4K through 5th grade students. Stay tuned for more information on the fee and payment structure, as well as enrollment info for the upcoming school year. Pointer Kids Club is… Continue Reading Board Approves Before & After School Care Program
Board Votes for Scott Schmitz Community Gym
At its regular monthly June meeting, the School Board agreed to approve a request naming the middle/high school gymnasium in honor of Scott Schmitz, longtime physical education teacher and head wrestling coach (he has also been an assistant golf and volleyball coach through the years). Go to the one hour, 28 minute mark of the… Continue Reading Board Votes for Scott Schmitz Community Gym
Dunn Again Elected Board President
At the School Board’s regular monthly meeting Monday, the Board held its annual organizational meeting. (Go to the 19 minute mark of the video) Video link: https://youtu.be/Zi3touaT3YI The following officers were elected unanimously: Aaron Dunn, President; Joni Heisner, Vice President; Will Harris, Clerk; and Justin Skelding, Treasurer. Committees were named as follows: — Operation: Skelding,… Continue Reading Dunn Again Elected Board President
Busch, Heisner Take Oaths
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday, April 24, at which time, members Andy Busch and Joni Heisner both took the Oath of Office for another three-year term. (This begins the meeting video) Video link: https://youtu.be/Xu3BtLqd0Ds Other business: — The Board unanimously approved the resignation of Chelsea Edwards, 5th Grade Teacher, at… Continue Reading Busch, Heisner Take Oaths
April School Board Notes and Votes
At Monday’s regular monthly School Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved the retirement notices of Vickie Dahl (Middle School Principal & Middle/High School Athletic Director), Benita Schmitz (Elementary School Special Education Teacher), and Scott Schmitz (Middle/High School Physical Education Teacher). Additionally, the Board unanimously accepted the resignations of Kipalee Bakken (Middle/High School Business Teacher) and… Continue Reading April School Board Notes and Votes
Busch, Heisner Earn School Board Seats
Results are in for the Mineral Point School Board election April 4, 2023. These are unofficial and have not been canvassed at this time. The canvass will take place Thursday, April 6 at 8:30 am in the District Office. Two seats were available on the Board, each for a three-year term. Earning a three-year term… Continue Reading Busch, Heisner Earn School Board Seats