Albany County School District #1 public meetings in 2020

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING

The Board of Education is meeting for informational updates on school funding recalibration and CARES Act funding. The session includes discussions on budget reduction scenarios and the special education expenditure cap. Members will also review reports on the New Slade Elementary project and the UW Lab School study.

• School funding recalibration updates
• CARES Act funding update
• Budget reduction scenarios and educational impacts
• Special education expenditure cap formula
• New Slade Elementary project status and architect bid recommendation

The meeting was held for informational purposes. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING - CANCELED

The special meeting scheduled for December 16, 2020, was canceled. The agenda included a proposed action to accept the fiscal year 2019-2020 single audit report from BDO USA, LLP.

• Proposed acceptance of the fiscal year 2019-2020 single audit report from BDO USA, LLP

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education elected officers, approved donations of masks, coats, and wood, and approved a policy revision. The board also tabled the fiscal year 2020 audit and scheduled a special meeting to reconsider it.

• Election of Janice Marshall as chairman, Mark Bittner as vice-chairman, Jason Tangeman as clerk, and Beth Bear as treasurer
• Acceptance of 416 masks valued at $2,080 from Laramie Women's Club
• Acceptance of 60 coats valued at $1,800 from Lori and Gary Poteet
• Acceptance of wood valued at $15,000 from Skidmore's Fine Beeswax Products for Laramie High School
• Approval of revisions to Policy 5040, Reduction in Force

The Board elected its leadership for the term and approved the 2021 annual agenda and the 2021-2022 budget calendar. The board also approved a bus lease bid and revisions to the Reduction in Force policy. The fiscal year 2019-2020 audit report was tabled for a future meeting.

• Elected Janice Marshall as Chairman (9-0)
• Elected Mark Bittner as Vice-Chairman (9-0)
• Elected Jason Tangeman as Clerk (9-0)
• Elected Beth Bear as Treasurer (9-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 5040, Reduction in Force (9-0)
• Tabled FY 2019-2020 audit report from BDO USA, LLP (9-0)
• Approved Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (9-0)
• Approved bus lease bid for one 2021 Thomas Bus from Kaiser & Company and Wyoming Bank & Trust (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District Board of Education will hold a work session to review COVID-19 operational metrics, staffing updates, and a policy change regarding CDC isolation guidelines. The meeting will also include professional development on district orientation and business processes.

• Review of COVID-19 metrics (cases, percent positive, PPE, sanitation)
• Policy change related to CDC isolation guidelines
• Update on substitutes and staffing
• Professional development on district orientation
• Discussion on 'The Way We Do Business'

The Board of Education conducted a work session covering COVID-19 updates and professional development. No formal actions were taken or votes recorded during this meeting.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved personnel recommendations, minutes from previous meetings, and policy revisions including bid limits and student data privacy. The board also approved new course proposals for Laramie High School and Middle School.

• Approves Policy 2004 Purchase and Supply with $25,000 bid limit
• Approves new course proposals for Laramie High and Middle School
• Approves Janice Marshall to WSBA Board of Directors
• Accepts $4,000 Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant for Slade Elementary
• Accepts $1,500 donation from Laramie Rotary Club for nurse gowns

The Board of Education approved the construction contract for the new Slade Elementary School with Richardson Construction Inc. and awarded a materials testing bid to SolTerra Engineering Inc. The Board also authorized $495,300 for four replacement buses and approved several district policy updates.

• Approved New Slade Elementary School construction contract with Richardson Construction Inc. (8-0)
• Awarded Materials Testing and Inspection bid for New Slade Elementary to SolTerra Engineering Inc. (8-0)
• Approved purchase of four 2021 IC INTEGRATED Buses from Lewis Bus Group for $495,300 (8-0)
• Awarded support vehicle bids to Fremont Motors Casper and Fremont Chevrolet/Buick/GMC in Riverton (8-0)
• Adopted Policy 2004 (Purchase and Supply) on third reading (8-0)
• Rescinded Policy 3014 and adopted Policy 8001 (Student Data Privacy and Security) on third reading (8-0)
• Approved 2020 School Improvement Plans (8-0)
• Appointed Janice Marshall to WSBA Board of Directors (8-0)

Meet and Confer

The district will approve the minutes from the September 21, 2020 meeting. It will review salary item requests that were carried forward from a previous meeting. The board will receive updates on the school finance recalibration, including several reports. It will also set dates for future meetings in the 2020‑2021 school year.

• Approval of September 21, 2020 meeting minutes
• Review of salary item requests from previous meeting
• Presentation of updated school finance recalibration reports
• Presentation of non‑salary item requests
• Adoption of meeting dates for 2020‑2021 (Jan 11, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 10)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The board will receive a presentation on an equity audit from the Western Educational Equity Access Center. A budget recalibration letter will be discussed. COVID-19 metrics and plans, including air purifiers, are on the agenda. The board will also review policies, the Slade Project, and WSBA resolutions.

• Presentation on equity audit by Colleen Toomey, Western Educational Equity Access Center
• Discussion of budget recalibration letter from Select Committee on School Finance
• COVID-19 metrics update and air purifier plans
• Slade Project monthly status report
• WSBA Delegate Assembly Resolutions review

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring a presentation on an equity audit by the Western Educational Equity Access Center. The session included updates on the budget and COVID-19 metrics and plans. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board approved awarding the New Slade Elementary School project bid to Richardson Construction, Inc. for $17,581,000, funded through state capital construction and district maintenance accounts. The board also approved second readings of policies on purchase and supply, student data privacy, and hearings, and a first reading of a reduction-in-force policy. Changes to bus driver and custodian salary schedules were approved at a cost of $158,000, partially from reimbursable transportation funds and general fund reserves.

• Awarded $17,581,000 contract to Richardson Construction for new Slade Elementary School
• Approved on second reading: Policy 2004 (Purchase and Supply), Policy 8001 (Student Data Privacy), and Policy 6003 revisions
• Approved on first reading: Policy 5040 (Reduction in Force)
• Approved $6,156 in isolation mileage requests for school year 2020-2021
• Approved $158,000 salary schedule change moving bus drivers from column G to H and custodians from column D to E

The Board of Education awarded the construction bid for the new Slade Elementary School to Richardson Construction, Inc. The board also approved several policy updates and salary schedule changes for bus drivers and custodians, but denied a proposal to move secondary schools to Tier I.

• Awarded New Slade Elementary School Project bid to Richardson Construction, Inc. for $17,581,000 (9-0)
• Denied moving secondary schools to Tier I in a phased approach (3-6)
• Approved changing bus driver and custodian placement on the Classified Salary Schedule (9-0)
• Approved Request for Qualifications for Enterprise Resource Planning System (9-0)
• Approved on second reading Policy 2004 (Purchase and Supply), Policy 8001 (Student Data Privacy and Security), and revisions to Policy 6003 (9-0)
• Approved on first reading Policy 5040 (Reduction in Force) (9-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved federal and state grants financial report (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session to review a bid opening for Slade Elementary School and discuss the School Resource Officer program, enrichment programs, and COVID-19 contingency plans. The board will also review materials for the 2021-22 school year budget.

• Review bid recommendation for Slade Elementary School
• Discuss School Resource Officer program and MOU
• Review enrichment programs (DLI, Gate, Computer Science)
• Review COVID-19 contingency plans and WDH guidance
• Review materials for 2021-22 school year budget

The Board of Education conducted a work session to discuss the School Resource Officer Program, enrichment programs, and school closure contingency plans. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District Board of Education will hold a work session to review COVID-19 metrics and discuss Tier I scenarios for middle and high schools. The meeting is a procedural session with no formal votes scheduled.

• COVID-19 metrics update presented by Dr. Jean Allais
• Review of Tier I scenarios for Middle and High School
• Work session at Central Office Board Room

The meeting was procedural in nature. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the minutes.

Meet and Confer

The Meet and Confer body is discussing various salary item requests including substitute teacher retention and administrative assistant service rewards. Administration is also reviewing technology staffing guidelines during the budgeting process.

• Step increases for substitute employees to aid retention
• Service-based rewards for building level administrative assistants
• Compensation for staff covering classes to prevent teacher burnout
• Review of technology staffing guidelines and hiring policies
• Approval of 2020-2021 meeting dates

BOARD OF EDUCATION RETREAT

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education is meeting for a retreat to discuss budget recalibration, a potential 10% cut, and the district's reopening plan for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 21-22 budget with 10% cuts
• Review of School Resource Officer program and MOU
• Policy review for Student Fees (Policy 4017) and Board Meetings (Policy 1007)
• Classroom-based virtual instruction plan
• Update on Strategic Plan and enrichment programs

The Board of Education held a retreat to discuss governance, policies, the strategic plan, and the budget. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board will vote on contingency plans and a tiered protocol for school closures due to COVID-19. Other action items include adopting an administrative regulation on certified employee salary procedures and accepting over 1,100 donated face masks. The consent agenda covers personnel recommendations, isolation payment requests, and bus route exceptions. The superintendent will report on employee service awards and the UW Lab School cost-effective remedy update.

• Approve COVID-19 contingency plans and tiers protocol for school closure
• Adopt Administrative Regulation 5005AR for certified employee salary hiring and experience
• Accept donation of over 1,100 face masks from community groups (value approx. $5,760)
• Approve bus route exceptions for school year 2020-2021 due to safety hazards
• Approve isolation payment requests for transportation budget

The Board of Education approved contingency plans for school closures and modifications to the Cares Act budget. Other actions included updating student data privacy policies and appointing a member to the Albany County Recreation Board.

• Approved contingency plans and tiers protocol for school closure
• Approved Cares Act Budget Modifications
• Appointed Kelly Schroeder to the Albany County Recreation Board
• Approved NFHS Network School Broadcast Program Agreement for Laramie and Rock River High Schools
• Approved first reading of Policy 2004 regarding Purchase and Supply
• Rescinded Policy 3014 and approved first reading of Policy 8001 for Student Data Privacy and Security
• Denied early graduation request
• Adopted Administrative Regulation to Policy 5005 for Certified Employee Salary Hiring and Experience Procedures

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board approved several items including the adoption of a sexual harassment policy, acceptance of WDE revisions to the district's reopening plan, and approval of property and liability insurance renewal for $338,500. They also approved a new owner's representative for the Slade Elementary project and accepted donations to LHS FFA and DECA. Public comment was accepted via Zoom.

• Adopted Policy 4020, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination of Students
• Accepted WDE revisions to ACSD1 Reopening Plan
• Approved property and liability insurance renewal with EMC Insurance for $338,500
• Approved 7220 Consulting as owner's representative for new Slade Elementary
• Accepted $2,500 in donations to LHS FFA and DECA from UW Foundation

The Board of Education established reopening tiers for the start of school on August 26, 2020, and approved 10 additional staff members to support remote work requests. Other actions included adopting a sexual harassment policy and approving a new owner's representative for the Slade Elementary project.

• Established school start on August 26, 2020, under Tier 1 for elementary and Tier 2 for secondary schools (8-1)
• Approved 10 additional certified and classified personnel for 2020-2021 school year (9-0)
• Adopted Policy 4020, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination of Students (9-0)
• Approved 7220 Consulting as the new Slade Elementary Owner's Representative (9-0)
• Approved property and liability insurance renewal with EMC Insurance through HUB International Mountain States Limited (9-0)
• Accepted WDE revisions to ACSD1 Reopening plan (9-0)
• Approved Administrative Regulation to Policy 5005, Certified Employee Salary on second reading (9-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (8-0, 1 abstain)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The board will hold a work session to discuss its COVID‑19 reopening plan. Topics include symptom protocols, mitigation strategies, and staffing guidelines. The meeting also covers routine items such as a remote meeting link, roll call, board meeting review, and a look ahead.

• Remote meeting live‑feed link (Facebook)
• Roll call
• Symptom protocols (discussion)
• Mitigation strategies (discussion)
• Staffing guidelines (discussion)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a special meeting to vote on the Smart Start School Reopening Plan for submission to the Wyoming Department of Education and to approve changes to the school calendar for professional development. Both motions carried.

• Approval of Smart Start School Reopening Plan for WDE submission
• Approval of using November 3, 2020 and January 18–19, 2021 professional development days on a flexible schedule starting August 3, 2020
• Approval of half days on August 27 and 28, 2020 for classroom-based virtual learning implementation

The Board of Education approved the Smart Start school reopening plan for submission to the Wyoming Department of Education. The board also approved a proposal for professional development within the school calendar.

• Approved Smart Start School Reopening Plan (8-0)
• Approved school calendar professional development proposal (8-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board approved the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget, a separate CARES Act budget, and a cost of living step increase for classified employees and administrators. They also adopted policies on family engagement and sexual harassment, and discussed COVID-19 re-entry planning and the New Slade Elementary School construction project.

• Approved 2020-2021 fiscal year budget
• Approved CARES Act budget
• Approved cost of living step increase for classified employees and administrators
• Adopted Policy 7003 (Family Engagement) and Policy 7004 (Title I Parent Engagement)
• Received update on New Slade Elementary School project

The Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget and the CARES Act budget. Other key actions included approving a cost of living increase for staff and the purchase of a replacement bus.

• Approved 2020-2021 fiscal year budget (9-0)
• Approved CARES Act budget (9-0)
• Approved cost of living step increase for classified employees and administrators (9-0)
• Approved purchase of one Saf-T-Liner HDX 141YS bus for $154,624 from Lewis Bus Group (9-0)
• Adopted Policy 7003 (Family Engagement) and Policy 7004 (Title I Parent Engagement) (9-0)
• Approved Policy 4020 (Sexual Harassment and Discrimination of Students) on second reading (9-0)
• Sent Policy 5031 (Personnel Leave Sick Leave) back to committee (9-0)
• Approved MOU with Laramie Bikenet for mountain bike trail at Laramie Middle School (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The board held a special meeting to evaluate the superintendent in executive session under Wyoming statute. After reconvening, it voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the superintendent's employment contract. The board also received an update on the 2020-21 budget, with supporting documents attached.

• Executive session for superintendent's evaluation pursuant to WS §16-4-405(a)(ii)(x)
• Motion to amend superintendent's employment contract carried 9-0
• Budget update for FY 2020-21 with June and July memos and schedules
• Roll call vote with all nine members present at final vote

The Board of Education met to evaluate the Superintendent and consider a contract amendment. The Board voted to extend Dr. Yennie's employment contract by one year.

• Approved adjournment into executive session for Superintendent's evaluation (8-0)
• Approved extension of Dr. Yennie's employment contract through June 30, 2023 (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board appointed Jason Satkunam to a vacant trustee seat, voted to cancel the owner's representative contract with DOWL for the Slade Elementary project, and approved a $100,000 consultant for a most cost-effective remedy study at the University of Wyoming Lab School. Also discussed was a June update to the FY2020-2021 budget and several consent items including fuel and propane bids and a temporary truck donation for the FFA program.

• Appoint Jason Satkunam to fill board vacancy per Wyoming Statute § 21-3-108
• Vote to give 30-day notice to DOWL to cancel the owner's representative for Slade Elementary Project
• Approve Plan One Architects as consultant for U.W. Lab School MCER study ($100,000 from School Facilities Division)
• Approve gas & diesel fuel bid and propane bids for Centennial and Rock River Schools for FY2020-2021
• Accept temporary donation of 2014 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck from Laramie GM for LHS FFA advisors

The Board of Education appointed a new trustee and approved the 2020-21 certified salary schedule. The board also approved several operational bids, including fuel and security cameras, and passed two policies on first reading.

• Appointed Jason Satkunam to fill board vacancy (8-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Certified Salary Schedule (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 4020 (Sexual Harassment and Discrimination of Students) and Policy 5031 (Personnel Leave Sick Leave) (8-0)
• Approved revised security camera bid from Alliance Communications & Technologies (8-0)
• Approved second contract extension with Sodexo America, LLC for food service (8-0)
• Approved Plan One Architects as consultant for U.W. Lab School study (8-0)
• Provided 30 day notice to DOWL to cancel Owner's Representative for Slade Elementary Project (8-0)
• Rejected parking lot sealing bids from R&D Sweeping and Asphalt and Simon Contractors (7-0, 1 abstain)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session. They will enter executive session to review applicant letters for a board vacancy. The board will discuss the FY 2020-21 budget, the certified salary schedule narrative, and proposed policies on sexual harassment and personnel leave. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming June 10 board meeting.

• Executive session to review applicant letters for school board vacancy (WS § 16-4-405)
• Discussion of FY 2020-21 budget
• Certified salary schedule narrative for 2020-21
• Proposed Policy 4020: Sexual Harassment and Discrimination of Students
• Proposed Policy 5031: Personnel Leave

The Board of Education conducted a work session to discuss the FY 2020-21 Budget, the certified salary schedule narrative, and school board policies. No substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting served as a review for the June 10, 2020 Board Meeting.

• Held executive session to review applicant letters of interest for school board vacancy

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board voted to set Laramie High School's capping ceremony on May 29 and graduation on June 27 (rain date June 28), Rock River graduation on May 28, and Whiting High School graduation on May 27 at 7 p.m. They also accepted Trustee Tammy Johnson's resignation effective June 1, approved a dual language immersion program, and awarded a $33,200 contract for Whiting HVAC upgrades. Several bids were rejected due to funding uncertainty related to COVID-19.

• Accepted Trustee Tammy Johnson's resignation effective June 1, 2020
• Approved Laramie HS graduation June 27 (rain June 28), Rock River May 28, Whiting May 27
• Approved Dual Language Immersion program starting 2020-2021 with re-lottery for 1st grade at Slade
• Awarded $33,200 bid to Independent Heating & Sheet Metal for Whiting HVAC upgrades
• Rejected bids for Beitel Elementary controls, Rock River generator, Beitel playground paving due to funding concerns

The Board of Education approved graduation dates for LHS, Rock River, and Whiting High School. They also authorized new teaching and mental health positions, approved insurance rates for the next fiscal year, and awarded several facility HVAC and control contracts.

• Approved LHS graduation for June 27, 2020 (7-2)
• Approved Rock River graduation for May 28, 2020 (9-0)
• Approved Whiting High School graduation for May 27, 2020 (9-0)
• Approved Dual Language immersion proposal with 1st grade re-lottery at Slade and 38-student cap (8-1)
• Approved new positions for 2020-2021: Interventionist/Instructional Facilitator of UW Lab School, ELL Teacher, and Director of Mental Health Services (9-0)
• Approved Health and Dental Insurance Rates for FY 2020-2021 effective July 1, 2020 (9-0)
• Awarded HVAC/control bids to Independent Heating & Sheet Metal Inc. and ATS Rocky Mountain Inc. for Whiting and Rock River (9-0)
• Accepted Trustee Tammy Johnson's resignation effective June 1, 2020 (9-0)

Meet and Confer

The Albany County School District #1 board will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss budget items, including health insurance recommendations and salary requests for transportation and technology staff.

• Approval of April 20, 2020 meeting minutes
• Budget overview and health insurance recommendation for FY 21
• Discussion on salary step increases for substitute employees
• Review of classified employee manual and committee work
• Technology staffing review following high ticket volume

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The board will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2020-2021, a COVID-19 update covering federal funding and Smart Start plans, graduation ceremony proposals from three high schools, a dual language immersion program proposal, and personnel/staffing. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

• COVID-19 update covering federal funding and Smart Start plans (WDE)
• Graduation plans committee recommendation with proposals from Rock River, WHS, and RR
• Dual Language Immersion Program proposal for 2020-2021
• Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (attached as May Budget 20-21.pdf)
• Personnel and staffing report (PCR April 2020 SY20-21.pdf)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education voted to extend the school closure through May 28, 2020, to continue implementing a virtual learning plan.

• Action to extend school closure through May 28, 2020
• Implementation of virtual learning plan
• Motion carried with 7-1 vote

The Board of Education voted to extend school closures through May 28, 2020. The board also decided to continue the implementation of the Virtual Learning Plan.

• Approved extension of school closure through May 28, 2020 and continuation of Virtual Learning Plan (7-1)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a project agreement for Slade School and renewed health and dental benefits for staff with the Wyoming Educator's Benefit Trust for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The meeting was held via Zoom.

• Approved State Facilities Department Project Agreement for Slade School
• Renewed Health and Dental Plan with Wyoming Educator's Benefit Trust for FY 2020-2021
• Approved Alternative Schedule Renewal Request for Whiting High School
• Scheduled next Special Meeting for April 24, 2020 at 12 noon
• Approved April 2020 Supplemental Bill List

The Board of Education approved a State Facilities Department Project agreement for Slade School and renewed the health and dental plan with WEBT for fiscal year 2020-2021. The board also approved the meeting agenda and scheduled another special meeting for April 24, 2020.

• Approved State Facilities Department Project agreement for Slade School (8-0)
• Approved renewal of medical deductible and dental plans with WEBT for FY 2020-2021 (8-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for April 24, 2020 at 12 noon (8-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)

Meet and Confer

The body is reviewing administrative and salary requests from various staff groups, including transportation, technology, and certified personnel. Discussions include staffing shortages, facility improvements, and employee compensation. Several items remain under review or are slated for discussion during the budgeting process.

• Request for step increases for substitute transportation employees
• Request for a new technology hiring policy based on a ratio of one technician per 1,047 users
• Proposal for financial compensation for staff covering classes to prevent teacher burnout
• Request for medical supply boxes and driver training for students with medical needs on buses
• Discussion on rewarding years of service for current Building Level Administrative Assistants

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board approved several action items, including discontinuing the kindergarten Dual Language Immersion program, awarding a $24,825 visitor management system contract to Raptor Technologies, approving an amendment for the New Slade Elementary School project, and extending the Dollar Tree lease to May 31, 2022. A special meeting was set for April 22 to approve a second bill list. The superintendent also presented an update on the fiscal impact of the 2020 legislative session.

• Approved discontinuing the kindergarten Dual Language Immersion program (8-1 vote).
• Awarded $24,825 visitor management system bid to Raptor Technologies, funded by security grants.
• Approved Slade amendment to Professional Service Provider agreement for New Slade Elementary project.
• Approved Dollar Tree lease extension at former Wal-Mart in Laramie through May 31, 2022.
• Set special meeting for April 22 at noon to approve outstanding bills.

The Board of Education voted to discontinue the Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program. Other actions included approving a district-wide visitor management system and extending a lease for Dollar Tree. The board also approved monthly and grant financial reports.

• Approved Raptor Technologies Inc. bid for district-wide visitor management system
• Approved recommendation to discontinue the Kindergarten DLI Program (8-1)
• Approved Slade Amendment to Professional Service Provider Agreement for SFD Project No. 1003
• Approved Dollar Tree lease extension to May 31, 2022
• Set special meeting for April 22, 2020 at noon
• Approved monthly financial reports
• Approved federal and state grants financial report
• Approved minutes from March 16 and March 18, 2020

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING -- REMOTE MEETING -- LIVE FEED ON WEBSITE

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education voted to affirm the Governor's health order to keep schools closed through April 17, 2020. The board also approved a virtual learning plan and discussed future meeting logistics.

• Approved ACSD#1 Virtual Learning Plan
• Affirmed Governor's Order to close schools through April 17, 2020
• Voted to adjourn into executive session for personnel matters
• Approved agenda for April 8, 2020 meeting
• Approved remote meeting format with live Facebook feed

The Board affirmed the Governor's Health Order to keep schools closed through April 17, 2020. Members approved the ACSD#1 Virtual Learning Plan with an amendment allowing high school students to choose a pass/fail grade option.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Affirmed Governor's Health Order to close schools through April 17, 2020 (9-0)
• Approved ACSD#1 Virtual Learning Plan as amended (8-1)
• Approved high school 9-12 pass/fail grade option amendment (9-0)
• Approved adjournment into executive session for personnel (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING--COVID-19

The board will consider a motion to make permanent the recommendation from the March 16 emergency meeting to close schools until April 6, 2020. It will also consider canceling the April 1, 2020 work session. An informational COVID‑19 update will be presented. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Motion to approve and make permanent the March 16 recommendation to close schools until April 6, 2020
• Motion to cancel the April 1, 2020 school board work session
• COVID‑19 informational update
• Roll call (call to order)
• Adjournment

The Board of Education made permanent a recommendation to close all Albany County district schools until April 6, 2020. The board also modified a scheduled April 1 meeting from a work session to a special meeting.

• Approved closing all district schools until April 6, 2020 (9-0)
• Approved changing April 1, 2020 Work Session to a Special Meeting (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING--Emergency Meeting - COVID-19

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held an emergency meeting on March 16, 2020, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The board voted 7-2 to approve a recommendation to close all schools until Monday, April 6, 2020. The decision followed a recommendation from Governor Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow. The board also discussed a waiver for the SFSP congregate feeding program during the closure.

• COVID-19 update from Governor Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow
• School closure approved until April 6, 2020 (vote 7-2)
• Waiver for SFSP congregate feeding during school closures

The Board of Education held an emergency meeting to address COVID-19. The board voted to close schools until Monday, April 6, 2020, following emergency procedures.

• Approved school closures until April 6, 2020 (7-2)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 school year calendar, two family engagement policies, and several facility and equipment contracts. The meeting also included approval of personnel recommendations and a request to use reserve funds for band instruments.

• Approved 2021-2022 school year calendar
• Approved 5-year athletic uniform agreement with Universal Athletic
• Approved visitor management system vendor Raptor Technologies
• Approved use of $25,863 in reserves for band instruments
• Approved public address system upgrades for three elementary schools

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 school year calendar and several operational bids, including fire alarm replacements and athletic uniforms. Members also authorized the use of $26,000 in reserve funds for band instruments and approved two family engagement policies. A bid for a district-wide visitor management system was tabled.

• Approved 2021-2022 school year calendar (6-1)
• Approved $26,000 from General Fund Reserves for band instruments (7-0)
• Approved Fremont Electric for fire alarm and public address systems (7-0)
• Approved 5-year Adidas uniform agreement with Universal Athletic (7-0)
• Approved Policy 7003 (Family Engagement) and Policy 7004 (Title I Parent Engagement) (7-0)
• Approved Technology Education positions at Laramie Middle School (7-0)
• Approved teacher evaluation process for submission to WDE (7-0)
• Tabled bid for District Wide Visitor Management System (7-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Board of Education is holding a work session to review a draft teacher evaluation instrument and the budget. The body will also review the agenda for the upcoming March 11, 2020 board meeting.

• Review of Teacher Evaluation Tool draft
• Budget review including Annotated Budgets 20-21
• Review of WEBT Insurance Increase Memo 022120
• Review of Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Costs 2016-2019
• Review of FY19 ACSD1 Grant Expend to Trails 2-24-2020

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the 2020-2021 school year and awarded contracts for elementary school cabinet and bathroom upgrades. The board also approved policy readings and discussed a dual language program.

• Approve 2020-2021 school year calendar revision
• Award $221,911 for elementary school cabinet replacement
• Award $52,528 for Slade and Beitel bathroom upgrades
• Approve first reading of Policy 7003, Family Engagement
• Approve first reading of Policy 7004, Title I Parent Engagement

The Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school year calendar revision and awarded bids for cabinet and bathroom upgrades at several elementary schools. The board also passed first readings for family and Title I parent engagement policies and tabled a dual language proposal.

• Approved 2020-2021 school year calendar revision (7-1)
• Tabled Dual Language proposal and adopted evaluation tool (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 7003, Family Engagement (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 7004, Title I Parent Engagement (8-0)
• Awarded elementary cabinet replacement bid to Spiegelberg Lumber and Building Co. (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Awarded Slade and Beitel bathroom upgrade bid to Elk Ridge Builders and Design, LLC (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Laramie Middle School Score Board and Laramie High School Choral Riser project applications (8-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (7-0, 1 abstain)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a work session to discuss the 2019 School Satisfaction and Climate Survey results. Members also reviewed a draft Certified Salary Schedule and its rationale. The session included a review of the upcoming February 12 board meeting agenda and a minor revision to the 2020‑2021 school calendar. No formal decisions were recorded.

• Discussion of 2019 School Satisfaction and Climate Survey (multiple PDF attachments)
• Review of draft Certified Salary Schedule and supporting rationale documents
• Review of agenda for February 12, 2020 Board meeting
• Minor revision to the 2020‑2021 School Calendar
• Updates on RFPs for solar panel and sponsorship

The Board of Education conducted a work session to discuss a climate survey, a community collective impact event, and the certified salary schedule. Members also reviewed the agenda for the February 12, 2020 meeting and discussed a minor revision to the 2020-2021 school calendar. No substantive decisions were recorded.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a school facility plan and the January bill list during a special meeting on January 15, 2020.

• Approved School Facility Plan
• Approved January Bill List
• Meeting held at Central Office Board Room

The Board of Education approved the School Facility plan and the January Bill List. Both motions carried with the members present.

• Approved School Facility plan (6-0)
• Approved January Bill List (5-0, 1 abstention)

Meet and Confer

The Meet and Confer committee reviewed progress on non-salary item requests from various employee groups. Several items remain pending further review, including substitute teacher recruitment strategies and planning time equity. A proposed certified salary schedule will be presented to the school board on February 5. New business includes a possibility of assigning retiring teachers to bus routes.

• Four handicapped parking spaces created at Transportation on Skyline (completed)
• Proposal for step increases for substitute employees to be considered in March 2020
• Survey on rewarding years of service for Building Level Administrative Assistants before March 2020
• Certified salary schedule committee work completed; school board work session on Feb 5, 2020
• Possibility of assigning close-to-retirement teachers to bus routes discussed as new business

The committee approved the minutes from November 11, 2019. A working group was established to finalize the Classified Employee Manual by summer. The Certified Salary Schedule Committee completed its work, with a proposed schedule to be discussed by the school board on February 5, 2020.

• Approved November 11, 2019 minutes
• Formed committee to finalize Classified Employee Manual
• Completed Certified Salary Schedule Committee work

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District Board approved a $110,584 purchase of Newline boards and mobile stands, adopted a new student-community policy, and approved the LHS 2020-2021 curriculum guide. The board also set a special meeting for January 15 to approve monthly bills and the facility plan.

• Approve Newline purchase ($110,584.00)
• Approve LHS 2020-2021 Curriculum Guide
• Approve Policy 7001, School-Community Relationships
• Approve restoring Accounts Payable/Business Assistant position ($17,650)
• Approve Sodexo $1,000 grant for Backpack Program

The Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 LHS Curriculum Guide and adopted Policy 7001 regarding school-community relationships. Other actions included approving monthly financial reports and scheduling a special meeting for January 15, 2020.

• Adopted Policy 7001, School - Community Relationships (8-0)
• Approved LHS 2020-2021 Curriculum Guide (8-0)
• Approved Newline purchase (8-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved federal and state grants financial report (8-0)
• Approved special meeting on January 15, 2020 (8-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations via consent agenda
• Approved restoring an Accounts Payable/Business Assistant position via consent agenda