Albany County School District #1 public meetings in 2021
34 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education met to elect its leadership for the term and approve several personnel and policy updates. The board also accepted multiple private donations for student activities and meal debt relief.
- Accepted $46,673.20 donation from Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Starks, and Mountain West Credit Union Foundation to eliminate student meal debt
- Elected Janice Marshall as Chairman, Beth Bear as Vice-Chairman, Jason Tangeman as Clerk, and Nate Martin as Treasurer
- Adopted Policy 4014, 'Pupil Illness and Injury'
- Accepted donations including $1,500 from Toyota of Laramie for LMS Student Leadership Team and $2,000 from Fraternal Order of the Eagles for LHS FFA
- Action to declare a LHS UniSaw as surplus property
The Board of Education elected its leadership for the term and approved policies regarding pupil illness, personnel records, and medication administration. The board also accepted multiple donations, including $46,673.20 to eliminate student meal debt, and approved the FY 2022-2023 budget calendar.
- Elected Janice Marshall (Chairman), Beth Bear (Vice-Chairman), Jason Tangeman (Clerk), and Nate Martin (Treasurer)
- Accepted $46,673.20 donation to eliminate student meal debt
- Accepted donations for LHS WA Club ($1,200), LHS FFA ($1,138 and $2,000), and LMS Student Leadership Team ($1,500)
- Adopted Policy 4014 (Pupil Illness and Injury) and Policy 5015 (Personnel Records)
- Approved Policy 4018 (Administration of Medication at School) on second reading
- Approved Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Approved Change Order #17 for Richardson Construction New Slade Project
- Tabled Revised Fall 2021 Operations Plan for COVID-19 Mitigation
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education will hold a work session to review the 2021 School Improvement Plans for Slade, LMS, and LHS. The meeting also includes a review of the previous board meeting and a look forward to future items.
- Review of 2021 School Improvement Plans for Slade, LMS, and LHS
The Board of Education conducted a work session focused on reviewing the 2021 School Improvement Plans. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded during this meeting.
Meet and Confer
The Meet and Confer committee reviewed October minutes and an annual process summary. New business included policy review (Policy 5019 on classified employee work day, Policy 5031 on leave) and discussion of numerous non-salary item requests from various employee groups covering substitutes, COVID leave, pay equity, and working conditions. The next meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2022.
- Policy 5019 (classified work day) data collection and Policy 5031 (leave) still under committee review
- Request to compensate hourly employees who completed mandatory training with paid day off
- Certified personnel request to prohibit uncompensated substitute teaching and reduce required meetings
- Paraeducators cite insurance increases reducing take-home pay despite raises
- Building-level administrative assistants request year-round online registration and training for added duties
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
The Board of Education held a special called meeting to conduct a candidate forum and interview trustees. Following an executive session, the board voted to appoint Steve Gosar to fill the board vacancy pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 21-3-108.
- Candidate forum featuring Mary Alice Bruce, Steve Gosar, Rachel LeBeau, and Jeff Suloff
- Appointment of Steve Gosar to fill the Board Vacancy
The Board of Education held a special meeting to interview trustee candidates. The board voted to appoint Steve Gosar to fill a vacancy on the board pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 21-3-108.
- Approved adjournment into executive session to consider appointment of board trustee (8-0)
- Appointed Steve Gosar to fill the board vacancy (8-0)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan requiring universal indoor masking for all K-12 students, staff, and visitors through December 17, 2021. The board also approved personnel recommendations, fundraising requests, and two new policies.
- Approve revised COVID-19 Mitigation Plan with universal indoor masking
- Accept $2,000 gift from United Way of Albany County
- Approve Policy 4014 'Pupil Illness and Injury' on second reading
- Approve Policy 5015 'Personnel Records' on second reading
- Approve 2021 School Improvement Plans
The Board approved a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan requiring indoor masks for all K-12 students, staff, and visitors. Other key actions included approving a new Director of Mental Health and Wellness position and awarding vehicle bids. The Board denied Change Order #12 for the New Slade School project.
- Approved universal indoor masking through Dec 17, 2021 (7-1)
- Approved new Director of Mental Health and Wellness position (8-0)
- Denied Change Order #12 for New Slade School (3-5)
- Approved Change Order #13 for New Slade School (8-0)
- Awarded SUV bid to Greiner Ford of Casper, WY (8-0)
- Awarded 3/4 ton truck bid to Fremont Motors of Sheridan, WY (8-0)
- Allocated 300 additional COVID-19 leave days for employees (8-0)
- Approved Policy 4014 'Pupil Illness and Injury' on second reading (8-0)
BOARD OF EDUCATION RETREAT
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education convened a work session on November 3, 2021 with no formal votes. Topics included successes, board self‑evaluation, policy reviews, enrichment program updates, and a state and federal grants update. The session was conducted via Zoom and streamed on the district’s YouTube channel.
- Successes and Celebrations (30 min discussion)
- Board Self Evaluation 2021 (45 min discussion)
- Policy 1004 – Non‑Discrimination (5 min discussion)
- Dual Language Immersion program update (20 min discussion)
- State and Federal Grants Update (ARP ESSER) (30 min discussion)
The Board of Education conducted a retreat consisting of discussions and information updates. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy approvals were recorded in the minutes.
Meet and Confer
The Albany County School District #1 Meet and Confer committee will review the annual bargaining process, approve minutes from August 30, 2021, and discuss updates to the Classified Employee Manual and personnel policies.
- Approval of August 30, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of Revised Sept 2021 Annual Process for Interest Based Bargaining
- Updates to Classified Employee Manual (SY 2021-22)
- Policy review for Classified Employee Work Day Requirements
- Policy review for Personnel Leave and Sick Leave
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education voted to approve a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan requiring universal indoor masking for all K-12 students, staff, and visitors through November 12, 2021. The board also adopted policies on emergency preparedness and pupil attendance, accepted multiple donations, and approved change orders for the new Slade Elementary School construction.
- Approved revised COVID-19 mitigation plan with universal indoor masking through November 12, 2021
- Adopted Policy 3008 on emergency preparedness and weather emergency standards
- Adopted Policy 4006 on pupil attendance
- Accepted donations: $1,200 from Electrical Solutions LLC to LHS FFA, $5,000 from Wyoming FFA Foundation to LHS FFA, $1,000 from MSU and STARR to LHS, estimated $20,000 in school supplies from Walmart
- Approved change order #10 ($5,327.59) and #11 ($15,981.43) for Richardson Construction at new Slade School
The Board approved a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan requiring universal indoor masking for all K-12 students, staff, and visitors through November 12, 2021. Other actions included adopting policies on pupil attendance and emergency preparedness, and approving construction change orders for the new Slade School.
- Approved universal indoor masking for K-12 students, staff, and visitors through Nov. 12, 2021 (7-0)
- Adopted Policy 3008, 'Emergency Preparedness and Weather Emergency Standards' (7-0)
- Adopted Policy 4006, 'Pupil Attendance' (7-0)
- Approved CUE Health Testing procedures (7-0)
- Approved Change Order #10 and #11 for Richardson Construction New Slade School (7-0)
- Approved first reading of Policy 4014 'Pupil Illness and Injury' and Policy 5015 'Personnel Records' (7-0)
- Accepted donations totaling $7,200 from Electrical Solutions LLC, Wyoming FFA Foundation, and MSU/STARR
- Approved monthly financial reports (6-0, 1 abstain)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will review student scores from the WY-TOPP standardized tests and discuss personnel leave policies, including COVID-19 sick leave.
- Review of WY-TOPP scores and academic plans
- Discussion of personnel leave policy
- Review of accumulated leave balances
- Information on COVID-19 sick leave requests
- Review of substitute teacher reports
The Board of Education conducted a work session focusing on WY-TOPP scores and academic plans. The board also discussed the personnel leave policy and substitute staffing. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan requiring universal indoor masking for students, staff, and visitors through October 15, 2021. The board also approved several contracts, including a dual enrollment agreement with LCCC and a contract amendment for the New Slade Elementary School project.
- Approve LCCC Concurrent and Dual Enrollment MOU for SY 2021-22
- Approve Change Order #9 for Richardson Construction New Slade School
- Approve Laramie Montessori Charter School Contract Amendment
- Approve Revised COVID-19 Mitigation Plan with universal indoor masking
- Approve School Board Retreat on November 3, 2021
The Board of Education approved a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan requiring universal indoor masking for all K-12 students, staff, and visitors. Other actions included approving school policies, financial reports, and several memorandums of understanding. The Board also approved a construction change order for the new Slade School.
- Approved Revised COVID-19 Mitigation Plan with universal indoor masking through Oct 15, 2021 (6-2)
- Denied amendment to allow mask removal based on CDC distancing guidelines (3-5)
- Approved LCCC Concurrent and Dual Enrollment MOU for SY 2021-22 (8-0)
- Approved Albany County Public Library MOU for SY 2021-2022 (8-0)
- Approved Laramie Montessori Charter School Contract Amendment (8-0)
- Approved Change Order #9 for Richardson Construction New Slade School (8-0)
- Approved Policy 3008 Emergency Preparedness and Weather Emergency Standards (8-0)
- Approved Policy 4006 Pupil Attendance (8-0)
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan requiring universal indoor masking for K-12 students, staff, and visitors through October 15, 2021, and approved elementary virtual learning.
- Approved universal indoor masking for K-12 through Oct 15, 2021
- Approved elementary ACSD#1 virtual learning
- Adjourned into executive session for personnel and potential litigation
- Meeting held at Laramie High School Auditorium, 1710 Boulder Drive
- Public comment registration required by 2:00 p.m. via email
The Board approved a revised COVID-19 mitigation plan requiring universal indoor masking for K-12 students, staff, and visitors through September 10, 2021, to allow for more public comment. The Board also approved elementary virtual learning for the district.
- Approved revised COVID-19 Mitigation Plan with universal indoor masking through September 10, 2021 (7-3)
- Approved Elementary ACSD#1 Virtual Learning (9-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn into Executive Session for personnel and potential litigation (9-0)
Meet and Confer
The body will review the May 10, 2021, meeting minutes and discuss administrative items including the Classified Employee Manual and policy reviews. The agenda also includes an annual process review and a list of current committee members.
- Approval of May 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes
- Annual Process Review
- Review of Committee Member List
- Classified Employee Manual consideration
- Policy Review and Committee discussion
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a special called meeting on August 23, 2021. The board approved an interim face mask requirement for grades K‑8 from August 26 through September 3, 2021. The motion was made by Nate Martin, seconded by Kim Sorenson, and passed with seven yeas and one nay. The meeting also included a live YouTube video feed and a procedural call to order before adjourning.
- Live video feed via YouTube
- Procedural call to order (roll call)
- Approval of interim face mask requirement for grades K‑8, Aug 26–Sep 3, 2021
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved emergency sick leave procedures, virtual learning options, and policy changes. The board also accepted donations totaling $22,000 for FFA and elementary classrooms.
- Approve Emergency Sick Leave Procedures for SY21-22
- Approve Virtual Learning Option through Edgenuity (K-5 and 6-12)
- Approve Policy 4030 'Graduation Requirements'
- Accept $22,000 in donations for LHS FFA and elementary classrooms
- Approve WHSAA Enrollment and Catastrophic/Liability Insurance for SY 2021-22
The Board of Education adopted a new graduation requirements policy and approved virtual learning options for K-12 students. The board also authorized over $124,000 in recreation grants for high school and elementary facilities.
- Adopted Policy 4030, 'Graduation Requirements'
- Approved virtual learning via ACSD#1 Core Program (K-5) and Edgenuity, Inc. (6-12)
- Approved $100,000 grant for Laramie High School jump runway and $24,779 for Spring Creek Elementary playground
- Approved first reading of Policy 3008 (Emergency Preparedness) and Policy 4006 (Pupil Attendance)
- Approved emergency sick leave procedures for SY21-22
- Approved contract with Hanover for program evaluation
- Approved property and liability insurance renewal with EMC Insurance
- Approved Change Orders #7 and #8 for Richardson Construction regarding New Slade School
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will review preliminary plans for federal ARP ESSER funding and discuss policy updates. The meeting will also include a COVID-19 update.
- Review of ARP ESSER State Plan and intervention strategies
- Discussion of timeline for stakeholder involvement
- Policy updates review
- COVID-19 update
The Board of Education conducted a work session to review preliminary ARP ESSER plans and board meeting items. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, adopted new student fee and graduation requirement policies, and extended the superintendent's contract.
- Adopted Policy 4017, Student Fees
- Adopted Policy 4030, Graduation Requirements
- Approved 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget
- Amended Superintendent contract to June 30, 2024
- Approved step increase for certified and classified personnel
The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget and amended the Superintendent's contract. Other actions included adopting a student fee policy and approving personnel salary increases.
- Approved 2021-2022 fiscal year budget (9-0)
- Amended Superintendent contract to extend to June 30, 2024, with salary increase to $185,676.70 (9-0)
- Adopted Policy 4017, Student Fees (9-0)
- Approved Policy 4030, Graduation Requirements on second reading (8-1)
- Approved step increase for certified and classified personnel (9-0)
- Approved revisions to Extra Duty Salary Schedule (8-1)
- Approved Extra Duty Personnel Recommendations (8-1)
- Approved expulsion (7-1)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will convene for a work session to discuss an amendment to the superintendent's employment contract and adjourn into an executive session for the superintendent's evaluation.
- Adjourn into executive session for superintendent evaluation
- Consider amendment to superintendent's employment contract
- Meeting at Central Office Board Room
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will vote on approval of the initial budget allocation for ESSER II federal COVID relief funds, renewal of the Laramie Montessori Charter School contract, and a memorandum of understanding for school resource officers with the City of Laramie. Other items include adopting policies on student fees and graduation requirements, and approving a new program at Whiting High School.
- Approval of $31,552.60 for Grades 6-8 Science In-depth Process
- Approval of ACSD#1 initial budget allocation for ESSER II funds
- Approval of City of Laramie School Resource Officers MOU
- Approval of Laramie Montessori Charter School contract renewal
- Approval of Whiting High School New Option Wyoming (NOW) Program
The Board of Education approved the initial budget allocation for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II) funds. Other key actions included approving the Whiting High School NOW Program and renewing the Laramie Montessori Charter School contract. Several personnel and policy items were tabled.
- Approved initial budget allocation for ESSER II funds
- Approved Whiting High School New Option Wyoming (NOW) Program (8-1)
- Approved Laramie Montessori Charter School contract renewal (8-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved City of Laramie School Resource Officers (SRO) MOU
- Approved Policy 4017, Student Fees, on second reading
- Approved Change Order #6 for Richardson Construction New Slade School
- Approved Dooley Oil for FY 2021-2022 Gas & Diesel fuel bid (8-0, 1 abstain)
- Tabled Policy 5031, Personnel Leave, Sick Leave
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The board will review the draft 2021-2022 budget, including potential reductions, and discuss ESSER II grant plans. A separate session on JUUL litigation is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Other items include committee meeting updates and an employee engagement survey.
- Review of draft 2021-2022 budget and attached budget reductions memo
- Discussion of ESSER II grant plans for federal pandemic relief funds
- JUUL litigation session scheduled for 7:15 p.m.
- Employee engagement survey update under 'Looking Forward'
- Committee meeting reports from board members
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring a review of the 21-22 budget and ESSER funds. The session also included a discussion regarding Juul litigation. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Board of Education voted 6-2 to extend COVID-19 mitigation strategies through June 4, 2021. The approved motion also permits optional use of face coverings during the 2021 summer school session. This was the only substantive action taken at this special meeting.
- Board action to extend COVID-19 mitigation strategies through June 4, 2021
- Optional face coverings permitted during 2021 summer school session
- Motion carried 6-2 with Nay votes from Lawrence Perea and Jason Tangeman
The Board of Education approved the extension of COVID-19 mitigation strategies through June 4, 2021. The decision also permits the optional use of face coverings during the 2021 summer school session.
- Approved agenda (8-0)
- Approved extending COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies through June 4, 2021, and optional face coverings for summer school 2021 (6-2)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included personnel recommendations and several donations to Laramie High School programs. It approved minutes from prior meetings and adopted Policy 4017 on student fees while tabling Policy 5031 on personnel leave. The board approved the renewal of the Leap, LLC lease and set July 14, 2021 as the date for the budget hearing and adoption of the 2021-22 budget. Student recognitions and superintendent reports were presented, and public comment was invited.
- Accept donation of $6,396.25 from Stolenbase Inc. for LHS softball equipment
- Accept donation of $1,200 from Wrestling Booster for LHS wrestling nationals
- Approve renewal of Leap, LLC lease
- Approve Policy 4017 (Student Fees) on second reading
- Set July 14, 2021 for budget hearing and adoption of 2021-22 budget
The Board of Education approved new health and dental insurance rates for the upcoming fiscal year and set the budget hearing for July 14, 2021. Other actions included approving student trip and fundraising requests and renewing a lease with Leap, LLC.
- Approved FY 2021-2022 health and dental insurance rates effective July 1 (6-2)
- Set July 14, 2021 for budget hearing and adoption of 21-22 budget (8-0)
- Approved annual student trip requests for 2021-2022 (8-0)
- Approved annual fundraising requests for 2021-2022 (8-0)
- Approved Leap, LLC lease renewal (8-0)
- Approved Sodexo America, LLC contract third amendment (8-0)
- Approved Policy 4017, Student Fees on second reading (8-0)
- Tabled second reading of Policy 5031, Personnel Leave, Sick Leave (8-0)
Meet and Confer
The Meet and Confer committee will receive a budget update from Dr. Yennie, including anticipated insurance premiums and revenue reductions of approximately $1 million. They will also discuss new salary item requests from various employee groups and review the annual summary.
- Discussion of a $1 million revenue reduction for ACSD#1 due to 2020 legislative session cuts
- Health insurance plan renewal through WEBT with a 2% increase potentially shared between district and employees
- Paraprofessional name change to 'Paraeducator' to be implemented for 21-22 school year
- No step increase for next year likely, though final budget decisions pending
- No early retirement incentive proposed; retirees may have summer pay checks paid out in June
***CANCELLED*** BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District Board of Education Work Session scheduled for May 5, 2021, was cancelled. The meeting was set to take place in the Central Office Board Room.
- Cancelled Work Session
- Meeting location: Central Office Board Room
- Scheduled date: May 5, 2021
Meet and Confer
The Meet and Confer group is reviewing budget planning, reduction scenarios, and salary item requests. Discussions include health insurance plan submissions, potential step increases, and the impact of a $1 million revenue reduction.
- Review of 2021-22 Budget Planning and Reduction Scenarios
- Discussion of a $1 million revenue reduction due to the 2020 legislative session
- Implementation of 'Paraeducator' name change for the 21-22 school year
- Health insurance plan submission deadline to WEBT by May 1 or May 3/4
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The board approved the consent agenda including an easement for Rock River School property, personnel recommendations, and depositories for 2021-2022. It adopted five policies covering board membership, meetings, code of conduct, food services, and entrance requirements. The board also heard reports on the New Slade Elementary project and student testing.
- Grant of 30-foot ingress/egress easement to Shaffer Land Company and 30-foot easement to Town of Rock River on Rock River School property, with conditions.
- Adoption of Policy 1005 (Membership, Election, Vacancies, Officers), Policy 1007 (Meetings), Policy 1015 (Board Code of Conduct), Policy 2015 (Food Services updating USDA requirements), and Policy 4001 (Entrance Requirements).
- Approval of First Interstate Bank, ANB Bank, and UniWyo FCU as school district depositories for 2021-2022.
- Approval of personnel recommendations (details available separately).
- Update on construction progress of New Slade Elementary School.
The Board of Education approved several infrastructure projects, including a boiler replacement and bus leases. They also adopted five district policies and approved the renewal of the Laramie Montessori Charter School.
- Approved Laramie Montessori Charter School renewal pending legal review (7-0)
- Approved health insurance renewal with Wyoming Educator Benefit Trust (7-0)
- Approved BCI Capital bid for four 2022 Thomas SAF-T-LINER buses (7-0)
- Approved Mechanical Systems, Inc. for Laramie Middle School boiler replacement (7-0)
- Approved ITC Electrical Technologies for backup generators at Rock River and Laramie Middle School (7-0)
- Adopted Policies 1005, 1007, 1015, 2015, and 4001 (7-0)
- Approved Rock River School alternative schedule for 2021-2023 (7-0)
- Approved early graduation applications (7-0)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the 2021-22 budget and review draft policies 2015 and 5031.
- Review of 21-22 Budget Overview
- Discussion of budget reduction scenarios
- Review of Draft Policy 2015
- Review of Policy 5031
- Presentation on projected enrollment
The Board of Education conducted a work session focused on the 2021-22 budget overview. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.
Meet and Confer
The Meet and Confer body is reviewing non-salary and new salary item requests across various staff categories. The meeting includes a discussion on a proposed sick leave bank policy and an update on legislative session bills.
- Approval of January 11, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of non-salary requests for building level administrative assistants and paraprofessionals
- Discussion of a drafted sick leave bank policy for certified personnel
- Update on 2021 Legislative Session Bills from Ed Goetz
- Presentation of new salary item requests for eight staff categories
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved several second-reading policies, including those on meetings, food services, and entrance requirements, and approved a one-year extension for its audit contract with BDO USA, LLP.
- Approved Policy 1005 on board membership
- Approved Policy 2015 on food services
- Approved Policy 4001 on entrance requirements
- Approved one-year extension of audit contract with BDO USA, LLP
- Accepted $1,000 donation to LHS Drama and Music programs
The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar and the 2021 School Facilities Plan. They awarded construction bids for Beitel Elementary and approved several policy updates and easements for the Rock River School property.
- Approved 2022-2023 School Year Calendar Option A-1 (8-0)
- Approved 2021 School Facilities Plan (8-0)
- Awarded Beitel Elementary HVAC project to Independent Heating & Sheetmetal, Inc. (8-0)
- Awarded Beitel Elementary cabinet replacement to Arcon Inc. (8-0)
- Approved easement recommendations for Rock River School property (8-0)
- Approved one-year audit contract extension with BDO USA, LLP (8-0)
- Extended COVID-19 Leave through April 15, 2021 (8-0)
- Approved Policy 4001 Entrance Requirements (7-1)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the renewal application for the Laramie Montessori Charter School and review projected budget reduction scenarios for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
- Montessori Charter School renewal presentation
- Projected budget update and reduction scenarios
- Discussion of BOCES pursuant to Wyoming statutes
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring discussions on the projected budget and BOCES. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $8,737.57 donation from the Laramie Police Foundation and a $750 early resignation incentive. The board also approved the first reading of several policies, including those for Board of Trustees Code of Conduct and Food Services, and established a bank account for the New Slade Elementary project.
- Accept $8,737.57 donation from Laramie Police Foundation
- Approve $750 early resignation incentive for certified employees
- Approve bank account for New Slade Elementary retainage funds
- Approve first reading of Policy 1015, Board of Trustees Code of Conduct
- Approve first reading of Policy 2015, Food Services
The Board of Education approved the resumption of Tier One learning at all schools for March 22, 2021. Members also approved several policy first readings, financial reports, and a grant for wrestling mats. A motion to resume Tier One learning on March 29, 2021, failed.
- Approved resumption of Tier One Learning at all schools on March 22, 2021 (8-1)
- Denied resumption of Tier One Learning at all schools on March 29, 2021 (4-5)
- Approved Laramie Middle School Recreation Mill Grant for wrestling mats (9-0)
- Approved first reading of Policy 1005, 1007, 1015, 2015, and 4001 (9-0 each)
- Approved $750 early resignation incentive for certified employees
- Approved new First Interstate Bank account for New Slade Project retainage funds
- Approved monthly financial reports (8-0-1)
- Approved federal and state grants financial report (9-0)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
This work session includes an update on COVID-19 vaccinations from Albany County Public Health, a discussion of the Montessori charter school renewal application, and plans for 2021 graduations at Laramie, Whiting, and Rock River high schools. The board will also review kindergarten entrance requirements. No voting actions are scheduled; all items are for information or discussion.
- Vaccinations update from Bill Peska of Albany County Public Health
- Montessori charter renewal application progress and attached documents
- Graduation plans for Laramie High School, Whiting High School, and Rock River High School
- Review of kindergarten entrance requirements
The Board of Education conducted a work session covering public health updates and graduation plans for Laramie, Whiting, and Rock River High Schools. The board also received information on the Montessori Charter renewal application progress. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education met to review personnel recommendations, school donations, and various district policies. Key actions included approving a contract amendment for the New Slade Elementary project and accepting an audit report.
- $1,000 donation from Big Huhnks Excavation, Inc. to Laramie High School Wrestling
- $3,000 donation from Ken Walters to Laramie High School Girls Basketball
- Adoption of Policy 5040 regarding Reduction in Force
- Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 audit report from BDO USA, LLP
- $12,640.00 contract amendment for Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the Slade project
The Board of Education approved a contract with Skyward Inc. for integrated finance and HR software and authorized several construction changes for the New Slade Elementary project. Other actions included adopting a reduction in force policy and approving 2021-2022 curriculum guides.
- Adopted Policy 5040, Reduction in Force (9-0)
- Approved Option 2b for UW Lab School Most Cost Effective Remedy Study (8-1)
- Approved 2021-2022 curriculum guides for Rock River, Laramie Middle, Laramie High, and Whiting High schools (9-0)
- Approved geotechnical services contract amendment #2 with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the Slade project (9-0)
- Approved change orders #2 and #3 for New Slade Elementary construction with Richardson Construction, Inc. (9-0)
- Approved contract with Skyward Inc. for integrated finance and HR system software (9-0)
- Extended FFCRA Leave Guidelines for COVID-19 Quarantine through March 31, 2021 (9-0)
- Approved Eric Quallen as new recreation board member (6-3)
Meet and Confer
The body is discussing non-salary item requests from various employee groups and receiving an update on recalibration. The meeting includes reviews of personnel concerns regarding COVID-19 policies, staffing shortages, and transparency.
- Request for laptops for Building Level Administrative Assistants
- Proposed changes to the Leave-as-Leave policy and creation of a Sick Leave Bank
- Requests for increased substitute staffing and compensation for teachers covering classes
- Discussion on transparency regarding COVID-19 cases and CARES Act funding
- Update on recalibration presented by Ed Goetz
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session to review a study on the University of Wyoming Lab School and an update on the WEEAC Equity Audit. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.
- Review of UW Lab School Most Cost Effective Remedy Study
- WEEAC Equity Audit Update
- LHS Student Presentation
- Remote meeting via Zoom
- Board Meeting Review
The Board of Education conducted a remote work session. The meeting consisted of information reviews and procedural items; no formal actions were decided, approved, or denied.