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September School Board Meeting
Note: School board meetings will now be recorded and posted online for viewing. The link to this meeting can be found here but it is only a partial meeting as the camera battery died: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okE1Txno7bY The Mineral Point School Board met Monday night and approved the 2015-16 operating budget unanimously 7-0. Superintendent Luke Francois stated… Continue Reading September School Board Meeting
New Forward Exam provider selected
Data Recognition Corporation (DRC), a Midwestern assessment company with a Wisconsin office, received a letter of intent from the state to contract for the development, administration, and reporting of results for new assessments for Wisconsin students. The new Wisconsin Forward Exam from DRC is expected to be shorter and to cost less than the Badger… Continue Reading New Forward Exam provider selected
Internal Staffing Changes
In addition to the new staff at Mineral Point Schools this fall, there has been some internal shifting of employees to new positions. Instructional Assistant Marcia Blackbourn has moved from the elementary to the middle/high. Instructional Assistant Linda Hubbard has moved from Pre K to the elementary library to cover library encore time and shares… Continue Reading Internal Staffing Changes
Special School Board Meeting 9/8
Lisa Hay and Larry Steffes of the Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting Monday afternoon with school staff to listen to the challenges facing them and their English Language Learner (ELL) students. To refresh, the Pointer School Board voted to not hire a halftime ELL teacher for the 15-16 school year. The position… Continue Reading Special School Board Meeting 9/8
Homecoming Parade Entry Information
This year’s Homecoming parade will be Thursday, October 8 at 6:15 pm. Anyone may enter a unit in the parade by calling Mr. Matt Nevers or Mr. Kevin Cooley at 987-0730, Ext. 472 or 494 respectively. You can also email Mr. Nevers at matt.nevers@mp.k12.wi.us. Entries should be in no later than Wednesday, October 7 to… Continue Reading Homecoming Parade Entry Information
ACT scores released for 2015 graduates
Mineral Point’s 2015 graduates find themselves in the middle of the pack in Iowa County, CESA #3, and the SWAL Conference, in terms of their ACT scores. The composite for the Pointers was 21.6 with the state average being 22.2 out of 36. This state average tied Wisconsin with Iowa for second place in the… Continue Reading ACT scores released for 2015 graduates
Back to School with Focus and PLCs
As I begin my fifth year at Mineral Point Schools, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the students and staff of our district. Together we have accomplished so much in the focus areas of academics, fiscal responsibility, communication, and community partnerships. For the fourth consecutive year, the district’s academic scores increased in almost… Continue Reading Back to School with Focus and PLCs
English Language Learner volunteers desired
The Mineral Point School District is seeking volunteers to deliver English Language Proficiency Assessments to students identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). ELL instructors are also expected to develop English Proficiency and to meet academic and achievement standards and accountability measures as well as provide students, parents, teachers, and schools with information about how students… Continue Reading English Language Learner volunteers desired
Herb Kohl Fellowship Nominations Sought
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation is celebrating its 26th year of providing fellowships for 100 teachers and matching grants to the schools of those teachers. Teacher fellows receive $3,000, with an additional $3,000 grant going to the school of each Kohl fellow. This program is an opportunity to recognize excellence in education, and the Mineral… Continue Reading Herb Kohl Fellowship Nominations Sought
Herb Kohl Fellowship Nominations Sought
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation is celebrating its 26th year of providing fellowships for 100 teachers and matching grants to the schools of those teachers. Teacher fellows receive $3,000, with an additional $3,000 grant going to the school of each Kohl fellow. This program is an opportunity to recognize excellence in education, and the Mineral… Continue Reading Herb Kohl Fellowship Nominations Sought