Albany County School District #1 public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC HEARING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education is convening a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the potential closure of the UW Lab School. The session includes a roll call, the public hearing, and a period for audience communications before adjournment.
- Public hearing on UW Lab School closure
- Roll call and audience communications
- Meeting at Administration Office, Board Room
The Board of Education conducted a special meeting for a public hearing regarding the UW Lab School closure. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education met on December 11, 2024, to approve monthly financial reports that authorize routine district payments for payroll, utilities, insurance, and automatic bills. The board adopted two new policies setting operational rules for high school booster clubs, parent organizations, and federal program time tracking records. Officers were elected to lead the board through the next term, and the fiscal year 2023-24 CPA audit report was accepted.
- Adopted Policy 2024 governing high school booster clubs and parent-teacher organizations
- Adopted new Policy 5017 establishing time distribution records for federal programs
- Approved monthly financial reports and pre-authorized payroll, insurance, utilities, and automatic payments
- Accepted the fiscal year 2023-24 CPA audit report
- Received $1,000 donations from the First Lady's Hunger Initiative (Little Wizards Childcare Program) and the John P. Ellbogen Foundation (Rock River School)
The Board of Education approved the closure of the UW Lab School and the transition of students to home boundary schools. The board also elected its officers and adopted several new district policies.
- Approved closure of UW Lab School effective 2025-2026 school year (7-2)
- Elected Beth Bear as Chair, Carrie Murthy as Vice Chair, Janice Marshall as Clerk, and Nate Martin as Treasurer
- Adopted Policy 2024 regarding High School Booster Clubs, PTOs, and PTAs
- Adopted Policy 5017 for Time Distribution Records for Federal Programs
- Approved second reading of Policy 4030 regarding Graduation Requirements
- Accepted the 23-24 CPA Audit Report
- Approved monthly financial reports and federal/state grants financial report
- Approved SY 25-26 Course Catalogue for Whiting High School, Rock River Jr High, and Rock River High School
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education will hold a work session to review feedback from UW Lab School/Choice School listening sessions, discuss the draft agenda for the next regular meeting, and consider new items. The board will then vote to adjourn into executive session for personnel and potential litigation matters.
- Review of UW Lab School/Choice School listening sessions
- Draft agenda review for upcoming board meeting
- Discussion of new items for future consideration
- Vote to adjourn to executive session for personnel and potential litigation under state law
The Board conducted a work session involving reviews of the UW Lab School/Choice School listening sessions and the draft board meeting agenda. No substantive public decisions were recorded. The meeting concluded with an adjournment to executive session for personnel and potential litigation matters.
- Adjourned to Executive Session for personnel and potential litigation
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board approved the purchase of four school buses and several policies, including graduation requirements. The meeting also included a public hearing regarding the disposal of the Notch Peak School building.
- Approve purchase of one Type A school bus for $113,350.00
- Approve purchase of three Type C school buses for $506,700.00
- Approve disposal of Notch Peak School building
- Approve first reading of Policy 4030, Graduation Requirements
- Approve second reading of Policy 2024, High School Booster Clubs
The Board of Education approved the purchase of six school buses totaling $1,053,050 and the disposal of the Notch Peak School building. Members also approved several policy updates and financial reports.
- Approved purchase of one Type A school bus for $113,350.00 (9-0)
- Approved purchase of three Type C school buses for $506,700.00 (9-0)
- Approved purchase of two Type D school buses for $433,000.00 (9-0)
- Approved disposal of Notch Peak School building (9-0)
- Approved second reading of Policy 2024 regarding Booster Clubs, PTOs, and PTAs (9-0)
- Approved second reading of Policy 5017 regarding Federal Programs time records (9-0)
- Approved first reading of Policy 4030 regarding Graduation Requirements (9-0)
- Approved early graduation requests (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
ACSD#1 MEET AND CONFER MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a meet-and-confer meeting on November 11, 2024, to discuss non-financial items.
- Welcome remarks by Greg Herold
- Discussion of non-financial items
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session to review graduation requirements and committee reports. The board will also adjourn into an executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.
- Presentation on graduation requirements updates
- Review of draft board meeting agenda
- Committee reports
- Adjournment into executive session for personnel and potential litigation
- Motion to adjourn into executive session carried
The Board of Education held a work session featuring a presentation on graduation requirements and a review of the draft agenda. The only formal action taken was a vote to enter executive session.
- Approved motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel and potential litigation (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
ACCREDITATION PEER REVIEW EXIT PRESENTATION
The board will receive a presentation from Brent Young regarding the accreditation peer review. This meeting is dedicated to the exit presentation for the review process.
- Presentation by Brent Young regarding the accreditation peer review
The meeting consisted of an accreditation peer review exit presentation delivered by Brent Young. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the minutes.
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Education will act on a $43,315.16 contract to replace the boiler heat exchanger at Laramie Middle School, hold first readings of two new policies (booster clubs and federal program time records), and approve a strategic vision. The consent agenda includes donations totaling $8,500 to school programs and routine personnel and minutes approvals.
- Replace boiler heat exchanger at Laramie Middle School — Eagle Plumbing, $43,315.16
- First reading of Policy 2024 on High School Booster Clubs, Parent Teacher Organizations, Parent Teacher Associations
- First reading of new Policy 5017 on Time Distribution Records for Federal Programs
- Donations: $1,000 to LHS Dance Team, $2,500 to Linford (library books), $5,000 to Linford Food Pantry (refrigerator)
- Approve Strategic Vision for the district
The Board of Education approved a contract for boiler repairs at Laramie Middle School and adopted a new Strategic Vision. The board also passed the first reading of a policy regarding federal program time distribution records and nominated a representative for the WSBA Delegate Assembly.
- Approved $43,315.16 contract with Eagle Plumbing for Laramie Middle School boiler heat exchanger (8-0)
- Approved Strategic Vision (8-0)
- Approved first reading of Policy 5017, Time Distribution Records for Federal Programs (8-0)
- Nominated Nate Martin as WSBA Delegate Assembly representative for Nov 20, 2024 (8-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations via consent agenda
- Approved $1,000 donation to LHS Dance Team from Isborn Security Services LLC
- Approved $2,500 donation from Ross to Linford
- Approved $5,000 donation to Linford from The Wyoming Hunger Initiative
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education will hold a work session to review the process for revising LHS graduation requirements and the district's strategic vision. The meeting includes discussions on athletics, activities, and a review of policies. The session concludes with a potential move into executive session regarding personnel and litigation.
- Overview of LHS Graduation Requirement Revision Process
- Strategic Vision update and review
- Athletics and activities overview
- Review of draft agenda for October 9, 2024 business meeting
- Executive session for personnel and potential litigation
The Board of Education conducted a work session covering graduation requirements, strategic vision, and athletics. No formal actions were decided, approved, or denied during this meeting.
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved several actions at its September 11, 2024 business meeting, including a consent agenda with personnel recommendations, minutes, and fundraising activities. The board approved a $561,974 district property and liability insurance renewal, a City of Laramie School Resource Officer MOU with a $75,000 payment this year (escalating in future years), a facilitator contract for community input sessions on a reimagined lab/choice school, and two vehicle purchases totaling $100,461. The board also entered executive session for personnel and potential litigation.
- Approved district property and liability insurance renewal at $561,974
- Approved City of Laramie School Resource Officer MOU ($75,000 this year, $150,000 next, $175,000 thereafter) with one nay vote
- Approved facilitator contract (Greg Herold) for choice school community listening sessions
- Approved Mid Size Support Vehicle bid from Fremont Motors Sheridan for $39,674
- Approved Full Size Support Vehicle bid from Fremont Motors Riverton for $60,787
The Board of Education approved the purchase of two support vehicles and a Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers. Members also approved monthly financial reports, insurance renewals, and the appointment of a facilitator for Choice School community sessions.
- Approved Mid Size Support Vehicle bid from Fremont Motors Sheridan for $39,674.00 (8-0)
- Approved Large Support Vehicle bid to Fremont Motors Riverton for $60,787.00 (8-0)
- Approved City of Laramie School Resource Officer MOU (7-1)
- Approved District property and liability insurance renewal (8-0)
- Approved Greg Herold to facilitate reimagined Lab School/Choice School community input sessions (8-0)
- Approved monthly financial reports and payment of bills (8-0)
- Approved federal and state grants financial report (8-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
ACSD#1 MEET AND CONFER MEETING
The meeting includes a review of norms, expectations, and the upcoming meeting schedule. It also involves a call for volunteers for the Policy Review Committee and an informational presentation regarding 2023-24 absences and vacancies.
- Review of meeting norms and expectations
- Review of the 2024-2025 tentative meeting calendar
- Call for volunteers for the Policy Review Committee
- Presentation on 23-24 absences and vacancies
BOARD OF EDUCATION RETREAT
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education is holding a retreat at Cavalryman Steakhouse to discuss board self-evaluation, strategic planning, and the future of the lab school. The meeting is scheduled from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on September 4, 2024.
- Board self-evaluation session
- Strategic plan discussion (Vision, Mission, Values)
- Lab school future discussion (Process and Plan; Charter School and Choice School)
- Civics education presentation
- Youth voice presentation
The Board of Education conducted a retreat covering salaries, civics education, and the strategic plan. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING
The Board of Education is meeting to approve personnel recommendations and financial reports. The session includes reports on the meet and confer process and choice school listening sessions.
- Approval of August 2024 personnel recommendations
- Approval of monthly financial reports and payment of bills
- Approval of federal and state grants financial report
- Presentation on Premier Bone and Joint annual update
- Executive session regarding personnel and potential litigation
The Board of Education approved the monthly financial reports, including the payment of bills and payroll. The board also approved the federal and state grants financial report.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved monthly financial reports and payment of bills (7-0)
- Approved federal and state grants financial report (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Wyoming Lab School for the upcoming year. The meeting also included a superintendent report and public comment period.
- Approve UW Lab School MOU
- UW Lab School Update
- Public Comment
The Board of Education approved a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UW Lab School. No other substantive actions were taken during the special meeting.
- Approved UW Lab School MOU (7-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education will review updates to the district's Strategic Plan and a report regarding cell phone use at LHS. The session also includes an overview of AP courses and a review of upcoming meeting agendas.
- LHS cell phone use changes report
- Strategic Plan update
- AP course overview
The Board of Education conducted a work session consisting of reports and discussions. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 budget, adopted a wellness policy, and authorized ESSER fund payments for elementary school construction change orders. The meeting also included a public budget hearing.
- Adopt Policy 4045, 'Wellness'
- Approve Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
- Approve Change Order 1 for Indian Paintbrush Elementary ($37,362.96)
- Approve Change Order 1 for Spring Creek Elementary ($39,411.51)
- Approve Use of Snowy Range Academy Rental Funds for Asphalt Maintenance ($49,950.00)
The Board of Education approved the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and a one-time $1,400 bonus for all district employees. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations, renewing the Superintendent's contract, and adopting a wellness policy.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget (7-0)
- Approved one-time $1,400 bonus for all district employees (7-0)
- Approved personnel recommendations (6-1)
- Approved amendments and renewal of Superintendent's employment contract (6-1)
- Adopted Policy 4045, 'Wellness' (7-0)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget amendments (7-0)
- Approved use of Snowy Range Academy rental funds for asphalt maintenance (7-0)
- Approved Change Order 1 for Indian Paintbrush and Spring Creek Elementary (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The board will receive an update on a revised proposed FY25 budget after errors were found in the previously shared spreadsheet. A presentation on effective communication is scheduled, and the board will discuss draft strategic plan goals. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and potential litigation.
- Revised FY25 budget with corrected WDE100 model
- Effective Communication presentation by Communications Coordinator Madison Green
- Draft strategic plan goals for discussion (Goals 1-4)
- Executive session for personnel and potential litigation under W.S. §16-4-405
- Review of July 17 business meeting draft agenda
The Board of Education conducted a work session consisting of information updates and presentations. No formal actions were decided, approved, or denied during the meeting.
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved three policies on second or third reading, including a new parental rights policy and updates to sexual harassment and wellness guidelines.
- Adopt on third reading Policy 7006, 'Parental Rights In Education'
- Approve on second reading Policy 4020, 'Sexual Harassment and Discrimination'
- Approve on second reading Policy 4045, 'Wellness'
- Approve on second reading Policy 5011, 'Sexual Harassment and Discrimination of Employees'
- Approve agenda for the special meeting
The Board of Education adopted Policy 7006 regarding parental rights in education on its third reading. Additionally, the Board approved three other policies on their second readings. One amendment to the definition of "Actual Knowledge" was also approved.
- Adopted Policy 7006, 'Parental Rights In Education' (5-3)
- Approved amendment to 'Actual Knowledge' definition (8-0)
- Approved Policy 4020, 'Sexual Harassment and Discrimination' on second reading (8-0)
- Approved Policy 4045, 'Wellness' on second reading (8-0)
- Approved Policy 5011, 'Sexual Harassment and Discrimination of Employees' on second reading (8-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved a new policy on parental rights in education (Policy 7006) on second reading with a 5-2 vote. The board also approved a Sodexo food service contract amendment, a recreation mill levy resolution for 2024-2025, and accepted the 2022-2023 CPA audit report. Consent agenda items included personnel recommendations, bus routes, propane and fuel bids, and donations.
- Approved Policy 7006 'Parental Rights In Education' on second reading (5-2 vote)
- Approved Sodexo food service management contract amendment for one year with CPI increase
- Approved Recreation Mill Resolution for 2024-2025 fiscal year (1 mill levy)
- Approved propane bids for Rock River School and Centennial School at $1.29 per gallon
- Accepted $1,000 donation from Brown & Gold to LHS Boys Basketball
The Board of Education approved the sale of 1.7 acres of land for the construction of Bill Nye Avenue and passed a new policy on parental rights in education. Other actions included approving a 1 mill levy for recreation and awarding design contracts for Slade Elementary School.
- Approved sale of 1.7 acres to Wyoming Highway Department for $93,390.00 (7-0)
- Approved Policy 7006 'Parental Rights In Education' on second reading (5-2)
- Approved Recreation Mill Resolution for FY 2024-2025 1 Mill Levy (7-0)
- Awarded Old Slade Elementary School Demolition Design RFP to Arete Design Group (7-0)
- Awarded Slade Elementary School DX Cooling Design RFP to WSP (7-0)
- Approved Sodexo food service management contract amendment (7-0)
- Approved first readings of Policies 4020, 4045, and 5011 (7-0)
- Approved early graduation requests (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The board will review a draft of the FY2025 budget, which is still in process and subject to change. They will also hear a presentation on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, discuss academic programs including GATE, preschool, driver's education, and AP fees, and review the strategic plan. Two executive sessions are scheduled: one for the superintendent's evaluation and another for personnel and property matters.
- FY2025 draft budget review (still in process, subject to change)
- SRO program update presentation by Chief Browne
- Program reviews: GATE, Preschool, Driver's Ed, and AP Fees
- Strategic plan review
- Two executive sessions: superintendent evaluation and personnel/property
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring program reviews and budget discussions. The Board voted to enter executive sessions for the Superintendent's evaluation and for personnel and property matters.
- Approved motion to adjourn into executive session for Superintendent's evaluation (7-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel and property (9-0)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The board approved on first reading Policy 7006, 'Parental Rights In Education,' by a 7-2 vote. It also approved disposing of River Bridge, Cottonwood, and Cozy Hollow 1 school buildings, awarded a $375,672 sole-source contract to Daktronics for scoreboard replacement, and approved the preliminary budget for the 2024-25 school year.
- Approved first reading of Policy 7006, Parental Rights In Education (7-2)
- Approved disposal of River Bridge, Cottonwood, and Cozy Hollow 1 school buildings
- Awarded sole-source contract to Daktronics for $375,672 for scoreboard replacement
- Approved renewal of LEAP LLC lease
- Approved preliminary budget for 2024-2025 school year
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session to review presentations on the University of Wyoming Lab School, the Educators Neighborhood project, and student climate surveys. The meeting will conclude with a motion to enter an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.
- UW Lab School presentation
- Educators Neighborhood project presentation
- Student Voice Youth Advocacy Council report
- Climate Survey 2024 update
- Executive session for personnel and litigation
The Board of Education held a work session consisting primarily of presentations and reports. The only formal action taken was a vote to enter an executive session.
- Approved motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel and possible litigation (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The board will hear a presentation on the Beitel/Spring Creek consolidation timeline and take public comment before voting on a motion to close Beitel Elementary School and consolidate with Spring Creek Elementary School effective the 2024-2025 school year. According to the agenda, the motion carried with all nine members voting in favor.
- Presentation on Beitel/Spring Creek consolidation timeline by Dr. Goldhardt
- Public comment period
- Action item: approve Beitel Elementary School closure and consolidation with Spring Creek Elementary School for 2024-2025 school year (motion carried)
The Board of Education approved the closure of Beitel Elementary School and its consolidation with Spring Creek Elementary School. This change is effective for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approved Beitel Elementary School closure and consolidation with Spring Creek Elementary School effective 2024-2025 school year (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
The Albany County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the Beitel Consolidation Proposal. The meeting will take place at Laramie Middle School on April 10, 2024.
- Public hearing on Beitel Consolidation Proposal
- Meeting at Laramie Middle School (1355 N 22nd Street)
- Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education conducted a special meeting featuring a public hearing regarding the Beitel consolidation proposal. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education decided on insurance renewals, school applications, and facility maintenance. The body also recognized various student and staff achievements in athletics and academics.
- Approved WEBT insurance rates for 2024-2025 totaling $908,000.00
- Awarded $46,665.00 contract to Carpet One for carpet replacement at Spring Creek Elementary and Indian Paintbrush
- Approved Whiting High School alternative schedule renewal request
- Approved Antelope Creek School application submission to WDE
- Approved renewal of WEBT Health and Dental Plans for 2024-2025
The Board of Education approved a contract for carpet replacement at two elementary schools and renewed health and dental insurance plans and rates for 2024-2025. The board also approved financial reports and school applications for Whiting High School and Antelope Creek School.
- Awarded $46,665 carpet replacement bid to Carpet One for Spring Creek Elementary and Indian Paintbrush (9-0)
- Approved renewal of WEBT Health and Dental Plans for 2024-2025 (9-0)
- Approved WEBT insurance rates for 2024-2025 (9-0)
- Approved Whiting High School alternative schedule renewal request (9-0)
- Approved Antelope Creek School application submission to WDE (9-0)
- Approved monthly financial reports (9-0)
- Approved federal and state grants financial report (9-0)
- Approved settlement agreements (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the Beitel Consolidation Proposal and receive updates on Slade Elementary School and health insurance. The board will also review the draft agenda for the next meeting and adjourn into an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.
- Presentation on Slade Elementary School
- Discussion on Beitel Consolidation Proposal
- Health insurance renewal update
- Review of draft agenda for April 10 meeting
- Executive session for personnel and litigation
The Board of Education held a work session featuring presentations on Slade Elementary School and the Beitel consolidation. The only formal action taken was a vote to enter executive session.
- Approved motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel and potential litigation (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The board approved bids for concrete replacement at Spring Creek Elementary and Rock River ($121,200 to Big Huhnks Excavation) and casework replacement at Spring Creek and Indian Paintbrush Elementary ($235,481 to EJ Services). They also approved revisions to the 2024-2025 academic calendar and the 2025-2026 calendar, plus Rec Mill requests. The meeting included recognitions of students and staff, financial reports, and an executive session for personnel and litigation.
- Awarded $121,200 contract to Big Huhnks Excavation for concrete replacement at Spring Creek Elementary and Rock River
- Awarded $235,481 contract to EJ Services for casework replacement at Spring Creek and Indian Paintbrush Elementary
- Approved revisions to 2024-2025 academic calendar and approved 2025-2026 academic calendar
- Approved ACSD1 2024-2025 Rec Mill requests
- Approved monthly financial reports and federal/state grants financial report
The Board of Education approved two facility maintenance contracts totaling over $356,000. Members also approved the 2025-2026 academic calendar and revisions to the 2024-2025 calendar.
- Approved $121,200 concrete replacement bid from Big Huhnks Excavation for Spring Creek Elementary and Rock River (8-0)
- Approved $235,481 casework replacement bid from EJ Services, LLC for Spring Creek and Indian Paintbrush Elementary (8-0)
- Approved revisions to 2024-2025 academic calendar (8-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 academic calendar (8-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Rec Mill requests (8-0)
- Approved monthly financial reports and payment of bills (8-0)
- Approved federal and state grants financial report (8-0)
- Approved agenda (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
ACSD#1 MEET AND CONFER MEETING
The Albany County School District #1 Meet and Confer meeting will feature a presentation and discussion regarding insurance company responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Presentation by Nathan Cowper on insurance company responses to RFP
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss health insurance updates and student presentations. The meeting includes a review of the draft agenda and a motion to adjourn into an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.
- Health insurance update presentation
- Student voice presentation
- Draft agenda review
- Motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel and litigation
- Executive session for personnel and potential litigation
The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring presentations on health insurance and student voice options. The meeting concluded with a move into executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.
- Adjourned into Executive Session for personnel and potential litigation
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Albany County School District Board of Education approved the FY25 budget, a capitalization policy, and a plan to design air conditioning for Slade Elementary classrooms. The board also approved incentives for certified employee retirements and resignations.
- Approve FY25 budget option
- Approve Slade Elementary air conditioning design
- Approve incentives for certified employee retirements
- Approve incentives for early resignation notice
- Approve Capitalization Policy and Inventory Policy
The Board of Education approved the FY25 budget option 1 and established resignation and retirement incentives for certified employees. The board also authorized air conditioning design for Slade Elementary and adopted a new capitalization and inventory policy.
- Approved FY25 Budget Option 1 (8-1)
- Approved incentive for early notice of resignation or retirement for certified employees (9-0)
- Approved one-time incentive for retirement of certified employees (9-0)
- Approved moving forward with SFD for Slade Elementary air conditioning design (9-0)
- Adopted Policy 2035 Capitalization Policy and Inventory Policy on third reading (9-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 secondary curriculum guides (9-0)
- Approved monthly financial reports (9-0)
- Approved federal and state grants financial report (9-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
ACSD#1 MEET AND CONFER MEETING
The ACSD#1 Meet and Confer meeting includes a discussion on the Wyoming 'Basket of Goods' funding model. The agenda also covers constituent communication protocols and non-financial updates from members.
- Overview of Wyoming Funding Model 'Basket of Goods'
- Review of Protocols of Communication to Constituents
- Non-Financial Items from members
The meeting consisted of discussions and information sharing regarding communication protocols and the Wyoming funding model. No substantive decisions were recorded.
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session on February 7, 2024, to review the budget and discuss the draft agenda for the upcoming board meeting. The session will conclude with a motion to adjourn into an executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.
- Finance review presentation to be presented by Trystin Green
- Discussion of the draft board meeting agenda
- Motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel and potential litigation
The Board of Education conducted a work session involving a finance review and a draft agenda review. No formal actions were taken, and the board did not adjourn into executive session.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education is reviewing monthly financial reports and accepting the CPA audit for fiscal year 2021-2022. The body is also deciding on personnel recommendations and updating district policies.
- Approval of Policy 2035 Capitalization Policy and Inventory Policy
- Acceptance of $2,000 donation from Grand Stylist Clients to Student Support Fund
- Acceptance of CPA audit report for fiscal year 2021-2022
- Approval of monthly financial reports and payment of bills
- Appointment of Mike Lange to the Albany County Recreation Board
The Board of Education approved Policy 2035 regarding capitalization and inventory on second reading. The board also accepted the CPA audit report for fiscal year 2021-2022 and appointed Mike Lange to the Albany County Recreation Board.
- Approved Policy 2035 Capitalization Policy and Inventory Policy on second reading (8-0)
- Accepted CPA audit report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (8-0)
- Appointed Mike Lange to the Albany County Recreation Board (8-0)
- Approved monthly financial reports and payment of bills (8-0)
- Accepted $2,000 donation from Grand Stylist Clients to Student Support Fund
- Approved personnel recommendations
- Approved minutes from Dec 6, Dec 13 (Regular), and Dec 13 (Executive) meetings
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION
The Board of Education will hold a work session to review the budget presented by Trystin Green. They will also discuss the draft agenda for the next regular meeting. An executive session is planned for personnel and potential litigation pursuant to state statute.
- Budget review with Finance_Teaching&Learning.pdf attachment
- Draft agenda review for upcoming board meeting
- Motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel and potential litigation (W.S. §16-4-405)
- Looking forward item (no details provided)
The Board of Education conducted a work session involving a budget review and a draft agenda review. No formal actions were taken, and the board did not adjourn into executive session.