School Board
Board Updates Protocols
The Mineral Point School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday and updated its covid protocols. Video link: https://youtu.be/qkqCTxjZ3wI The main change made was to eliminate the 53565 zip code case numbers from the masking matrix. Moving forward, masking levels will be determined solely based on the percentage of students and staff positive/quarantined in each… Continue Reading Board Updates Protocols
Board Updates Protocols
At Monday night’s regular School Board meeting, the meeting began observing a moment of silence in remembrance of Captain Brian Busch and Firefighter James Ludlum. The Mineral Point School Board approved by a 6-0 vote (with Busch absent) updating the district’s covid protocol document, largely to reflect current isolation and quarantine recommendations by the CDC.… Continue Reading Board Updates Protocols
2022 School Board Candidate Field
The deadline to file for candidacy to appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, April 5 Mineral Point School Board election was Tuesday, January 4 at 5 pm. Candidates whose names will appear on the ballot include: William Harris, Christie Johnston, Alan Schrank, and Sarah E. Syvrud (incumbent). There are two available seats. Incumbent Gary… Continue Reading 2022 School Board Candidate Field
2022 School Board Election Information
The election will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022 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 25, 2022. For all interested candidates (including incumbents), a Campaign Finance Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy must be filed no later… Continue Reading 2022 School Board Election Information
Board Approves Protocol Updates
The Mineral Point School Board continued its regular monthly meeting Thursday, which was adjourned early Monday due to the Middle/High School Winter Concert. Video link: https://youtu.be/5Yo0QvWiigM The Board resumed its discussion of altering the current covid protocols. (This begins the meeting video) The Board voted by a 6-1 vote (with Sullivan voting no) to accept… Continue Reading Board Approves Protocol Updates
December School Board Meeting Part I
The School Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday. The meeting did not conclude prior to the start of the Middle/High School Winter Concert. Therefore, the meeting will reconvene Thursday, December 16 at 5 pm with discussion of covid protocols and finishing the agenda from that point. Please refer to the agenda info from Monday… Continue Reading December School Board Meeting Part I
Syvrud Appointed to School Board
Sarah Syvrud has just been appointed by the School Board at tonight’s meeting (Monday, November 15) to fill the vacant School Board seat left by the passing of Larry Steffes. (Meeting video link: https://youtu.be/eP773-TB2nE) To read Syvrud’s letter of interest: Board policy directed how the vote… Continue Reading Syvrud Appointed to School Board
District Receives Mental Health Grant
The Board heard exciting news and a presentation from Pupil Services Director Angela Klein, Social & Emotional Learning Coach Dani Robb, and Middle/High School Counselor Erika Brunson regarding a school-based mental health grant the district was fortunate to be the recipient of. It is a two-year grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. For… Continue Reading District Receives Mental Health Grant
Board Certifies Levy with Mill Rate Decrease
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday to certify the tax levy for the 2021-22 school year. (Go to the 19 minute, 45 second mark of the video) The meeting began observing a moment of silence in remembrance of longtime School Board Member, Mr. Larry Steffes. Meeting video: https://youtu.be/2k94gla64Iw The Board unanimously… Continue Reading Board Certifies Levy with Mill Rate Decrease
School Board Vacancy
The Board of Education of the Mineral Point Unified School District is searching for its next member due to the passing of Mr. Larry Steffes. Steffes took office in April 2010. Any qualified elector of the District who is interested in filling the vacancy may submit a letter of application (addressing qualifications and interest) to… Continue Reading School Board Vacancy