MP FFA Attends State Convention

The State FFA Convention was held June 15-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Over 3,500 FFA members from the state were in attendance for the convention, of which Mineral Point FFA had several members in attendance to receive awards, participate in speaking contests, vote on important issues, and take part in leadership activities.… Continue Reading MP FFA Attends State Convention

MP FFA Attends State Convention

The State FFA Convention was held June 15-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Over 3,500 FFA members from the state were in attendance for the convention, of which Mineral Point FFA had several members in attendance to receive awards, participate in speaking contests, vote on important issues, and take part in leadership activities.… Continue Reading MP FFA Attends State Convention

MP FFA attends state convention

The State FFA Convention was held June 15-18 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.  Over 3,500 FFA members from the state were in attendance for the convention, of which Mineral Point FFA had several members in attendance to receive awards, participate in speaking contests, vote on important issues, and take part in leadership activities. … Continue Reading MP FFA attends state convention

Projected state aid down

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its preliminary state aid estimates for 2015-16 Wednesday. The Mineral Point Unified School District is projected to see a state aid decrease of 6.84%, or $331,411 compared to general aid last year. When comparing Mineral Point to its surrounding districts, and those in Iowa County, the following numbers… Continue Reading Projected state aid down

The Role of School Boards

According to the Center for Public Education, the role of school boards are, “a critical public link to public schools. Whether elected or appointed, school board members serve their communities in several important ways. First and foremost school boards look out for students. Education is not a line item on the school board’s agenda—it is… Continue Reading The Role of School Boards

Projected State Aid Down

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its preliminary state aid estimates for 2015-16 Wednesday. The Mineral Point Unified School District is projected to see a state aid decrease of 6.84%, or $331,411 compared to general aid last year. When comparing Mineral Point to its surrounding districts, and those in Iowa County, the following numbers… Continue Reading Projected State Aid Down