School Board
2023 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION
The election will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023 for two available seats on the Mineral Point School Board. The term of office for these school board members is three years and begins Monday, April 24, 2023. Incumbents with terms expiring include Andy Busch and Joni Heisner. For all interested candidates (including incumbents), a Campaign… Continue Reading 2023 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION
Board Holds November Meeting
Video link: https://youtu.be/lMYwllqKVLI — The Board recognized State Cross Country participants, National FFA Livestock Judging participants, and Wisconsin State Music Honors Project participants. (This begins the meeting video) — The Board heard the School Board Election Timeline. Notice of Non Candidacy for incumbents must be filed no later than Friday, December 23, 2022 at 5:00… Continue Reading Board Holds November Meeting
Board Certifies Levy with Mill Rate Decrease
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday night to certify the levy for the 2022-23 school year. (Go to the six minute, 15 second mark) Video link: https://youtu.be/ykfdbiwixP8 The Board unanimously approved the levy, which is a 0.08% decrease over last year’s and comes in at $4,404,555. The budget is balanced at… Continue Reading Board Certifies Levy with Mill Rate Decrease
Board Honors Businesses & Organizations
The Mineral Point School Board began its meeting Monday night by honoring three businesses/organizations named to the 2022 Wisconsin Association of School Boards Business Honor Roll and thanking them for their support of the school district. This is the 8th year the Mineral Point School Board has nominated local businesses/organizations for this honor. The Democrat… Continue Reading Board Honors Businesses & Organizations
Board Hears Goals for New School Year
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and heard updates on the start of the school year, as well as building goals by administrators. Mr. Matt Renwick, Principal, discussed elementary school goals. (Go to the 22 minute mark) Ms. Vickie Dahl, Principal, discussed middle school goals. (Go to the 36 minute,… Continue Reading Board Hears Goals for New School Year
Board adds Additional Hires
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday to approve hires for the 2022-23 school year. Following closed session, the following new employees were approved: — Unanimously approved the hiring of Brenda Niesman as Night Custodian and Troy Raab as Middle/High Day Custodian. — Unanimously approved the hiring of Kyon Buford and Andrew… Continue Reading Board adds Additional Hires
Board Hears Capital Maintenance Updates
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting and heard updates on projects being completed via Fund 46 monies this spring and summer. Fund 46 is a long term capital improvement fund. Superintendent Mitch Wainwright reported the following: — Security cameras are being installed at the middle/high school building and should be completed… Continue Reading Board Hears Capital Maintenance Updates
Board to Pursue School Business Manager
The Mineral Point School board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and discussed how to proceed with the business office. Head Bookkeeper Marsha Kjelland retired at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Assistant Bookkeeper Renee Rolli has since moved into that role, but has submitted her resignation. Angela Bremmer was hired in June as… Continue Reading Board to Pursue School Business Manager
Board Makes New Hires
At the regular June meeting, the School Board unanimously approved (with Bob Janetka absent) several new hires for the 2022-23 school year. #PointerNation will welcome: — Angela Bremmer, Assistant Bookkeeper — Carrie Brinkman, Middle School & Middle/High Athletic Administrative Assistant — Allison Keller, Elementary Music Teacher — Shelby Sporle, Pupil Services Administrative Assistant These hires… Continue Reading Board Makes New Hires
Dunn Again Elected Board President
At the School Board’s regular monthly meeting Monday, the Board held its annual organizational meeting. (Go to the 11 minute mark of the video) Video link: https://youtu.be/w0UPUiJtBus 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