Laramie County School District Number 2 public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will meet to handle routine business including reorganizing board leadership, appointing recreation board members, approving warrants and financial reports, and adopting several policies on final reading. They will also vote on a calendar change to close school on March 3rd for a regional basketball tournament and discuss the return-to-school plan.
- Reorganization of Board Leadership per Wyoming Statute 21-3-110(a)(iii)
- Appointment of Rec Board Members; Mike Olson and Billie Wilson terms expire 12/31/2021
- Approval of warrants and financial reports
- School calendar change: no school March 3, 2022, full day March 25, 2022 for Burns High School 3A Regional BB tournament
- Final reading of policies IKF, IKFB, IGAB on graduation and course requirements
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting covering general business, finances, policy approvals, and information updates. Key items include electing board leadership, appointing recreation board members, and discussing a proposed school calendar change to accommodate a regional basketball tournament. The board will also consider final approval of several policies and receive updates on schools, facilities, curriculum, and funding.
- Reorganization of board leadership per Wyoming Statute 21-3-110(a)(iii)
- Reappointment of Rec Board members Mike Olson and Billie Wilson
- Proposal to swap March 3rd (no school) and March 25th (full day) for 3A Regional BB tournament
- Final reading of policies IKF, IKFB, and IGAB
- Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2021 audit report and several policy updates. The agenda also includes reviewing financial reports, approving staff Christmas gifts, and discussing ESSR III/ARP funds.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report presented by Paul Stille
- First and second readings for multiple district policies including GCC, GCAB, GCQC, IKF, IKFB, and IGAB
- Approval of warrants and monthly financial/enrollment reports
- Approval of hiring for substitute teachers Kaitlin Smith and Ryland Sauter
- Discussion regarding upgrading the LCSD2 website to Finalsite
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and review several items, including the annual audit report, policy revisions, and a potential staff Christmas gift. The board will also receive updates on facilities, curriculum, and special education, and consider a website upgrade to Finalsite.
- Audit report for year ending June 30, 2021 to be presented by auditor Paul Stille
- Revisions to policies GCC, GCAB, GCQC on second reading; IKF, IKFB, IGAB on first reading
- Motion to NOT approve Policy GDQC on second reading
- Discussion of staff Christmas gift
- Website upgrade to Finalsite (agreement attached)
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will review several policy revisions on first reading and approve updates to a COVID-19 quarantine letter. The meeting also includes the approval of monthly warrants, financial reports, and various personnel hires and transfers.
- First reading of policy revisions for GCC, GCAB, and GCQC
- Introduction of new Policy GDQC on first reading
- Approval of monthly warrants and financial/enrollment reports
- Approval of COVID-19 quarantine letter edits
- Approval of various hires including school nurses and substitute bus drivers
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Committee of the Whole meeting includes discussions on current board policy revisions and a new policy. The agenda also covers COVID-19 updates, facility and curriculum reports, and homeschooling requirements.
- Review of 160 existing board policies
- Discussion of several policy revisions including GCC, GCAB, and GCQC
- Presentation of October 2021 facilities report
- Presentation of October 2021 curriculum update
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on a revised COVID-19 quarantine protocol allowing close contacts to wear masks instead of staying home, and on new curriculum courses. They will also consider special services contracts, 6th grade participation in activities at Pine Bluffs High School, and a letter of complaint to county health. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and financial reports, plus policy reviews and personnel actions.
- COVID-19 quarantine options: close contacts may wear masks instead of quarantining, unless symptomatic or positive
- New curriculum courses: Language for Heritage Speakers, Junior High Exploratory Spanish, Work-Based Experience, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- 6th grade participation in activities at PBHS
- Letter of complaint to County Health
- Approval of warrants and financial report
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and review several items, including a potential change to current COVID protocols, new curriculum courses, and first readings of policies on communicable diseases and public gifts. The board will also review financial and enrollment reports, special services contracts, and other informational updates.
- Discussion of change in current COVID protocols
- Proposed new curriculum courses: Language for Heritage Speakers, Junior High Exploratory Spanish, Work-Based Experience, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- First reading of Policy JLCC Communicable Infectious Diseases
- First reading of Policy KCD Public Gifts/Donations to School
- Review of financial report and enrollment report as of September 1, 2021
Special Meeting
Laramie County School District #2 held a special meeting on August 30, 2021, at Burns High School. The agenda included a review of current COVID-19 data and procedures, followed by a decision to adjust current COVID protocols. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and agenda approval, as well as a closed executive session for legal advice.
- Adjust current COVID protocols
- Review of current COVID data and procedures
- Executive session for legal advice pursuant to W.S. 16-4-405(a)(ix)
COW/Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees is reviewing school opening and safety procedures for late August through mid-September 2021. The meeting also includes decisions on contract renewals, bus routes, and various personnel hires and resignations.
- Renewal of special services contract for Volunteers of America Northern Rockies
- Approval of 2021-2022 bus routes and exceptions
- Approval of School and Transportation Guidelines for August 23 to September 18, 2021
- Final reading and approval of Policy JEC regarding school admission
- Approval of multiple new hires including teachers, secretaries, and substitutes
August 4, 2021 - Board Work Session Meeting
The Laramie County School District 2 board is holding a work session to review student data, the teacher evaluation system, and set goals. They will also discuss school operating guidance, including CDC updates, and other business for the week of August 16th.
- Data review protocol
- Teacher evaluation system overview
- Goal setting for district-wide academic readiness
- Discussion on school operating guidance with CDC 7/27 update
- Other business for week of August 16th
COW/Board Meeting and FY 2022 Budget Hearing
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is holding a combined Committee of the Whole/Board meeting and FY 2022 budget hearing. The board will vote on the 2021-22 budget with fund appropriations and mill levies, approve the amended FY2021 budget, and consider several policy and operational items. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve FY2022 budget with General Fund $20,466,451 and other fund appropriations
- Authorize 25 mills for Local School District and 1 mill for Recreation for FY2022
- Approve FY2021 amended budgets and general fund transfer to capital projects
- Keep meal prices at current rate for 2021-22
- Approve Policy JEC (School Admission) on first reading and Policy JEA (Compulsory Attendance Age) on second reading
COW/Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board will vote on routine financial items, including warrants, the financial report, and an audit contract with Leo Riley and Co. They will also consider renewing special services contracts, replacing a bus, approving curriculum and handbooks, and adopting a new compulsory attendance age policy. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for real estate and personnel matters.
- Approve warrants and authorize later June warrants via email
- Approve audit services by Leo Riley and Co. for year ending June 30, 2021
- Renew special services contracts with Associates in Therapy, Children’s Therapy, Peak Wellness, and STRIDE for 2021-22
- Approve bus replacement for severe duty
- Approve Policy JEA on compulsory attendance age (first reading)
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on the preliminary 2021-22 budget, employee health insurance plan changes, salary schedules, and several contracts. They will also consider awarding the naming rights for the Burns High School football field/track to Capitol Roofing for $50,000. The board will also act on personnel hires and resignations.
- Approve preliminary 2021-22 budget
- Approve health insurance changes with 6% premium increase
- Award Burns High School field naming rights to Capitol Roofing for $50,000
- Approve food service contract renewal with Chartwells
- Approve hires including Shannon Perlinski as Special Services Director
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will discuss the preliminary 2021-22 budget, a recommended 6% health insurance premium increase with plan changes, and a salary recommendation. They will also consider a transportation truck purchase, food service contract, field naming rights, and a lease, among other items.
- Health insurance renewal with WEBT includes a 6% ($209,000) premium increase and plan changes (eliminating the $1,000 deductible plan).
- Preliminary budget for 2021-22 presented for discussion.
- Salary recommendation for the upcoming year.
- Discussion on transportation truck purchase and food service contract.
- Burns High School field naming rights and Parson lease to be discussed.
Special Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold a special meeting to consider hiring Justin Pierantoni as superintendent, granting him a temporary residency waiver, and voting on a motion to stop enforcing mask-wearing and contact tracing in district buildings. The board will also hold executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.
- Hire Justin Pierantoni as Superintendent, effective 7/1/2021
- Temporary residency waiver for Superintendent Pierantoni for one year
- Motion to no longer enforce mask-wearing and end contact tracing/quarantine duties
- Executive sessions for personnel and legal matters
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes; personnel/litigation comments not allowed
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Laramie County School District #2, held on April 25, 2021, at Burns High School. The agenda consists solely of an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Executive session on personnel (discussion only)
- Adjournment
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Laramie County School District #2, held at Burns High School. The agenda consists solely of an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No other business is scheduled.
- Executive session on personnel
- Adjournment
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Laramie County School District #2, consisting solely of an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No decisions or public discussions are on the agenda.
- Executive session on personnel (1.01)
Special Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is holding a special meeting, with the only substantive item being an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.
- Executive session on personnel
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on submitting a mask waiver request to the Wyoming Department of Health, award a $75,700 bid for the Burns Elementary vestibule remodel, and approve routine financial items. They will also discuss the superintendent search, including community forums with candidates, and acknowledge several staff resignations and hires.
- Approve mask waiver request to Wyoming Department of Health
- Award Burns Elementary vestibule remodel bid to Reiman Corp for $75,700
- Approve warrants and financial reports for April 2021
- Approve Wyoming Bank and Trust and Points West Community Bank as designated depositories
- Acknowledge resignations and approve hires for 2021-22 school year
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss routine business including approval of warrants, financial reports, and bank depositories. They will also review updates on facilities, curriculum, and a mask waiver from the Wyoming Department of Education, and discuss the superintendent search. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major votes scheduled.
- Approval of warrants and financial report
- Cancellation of unpaid warrants (none to cancel)
- Approve banks as designated depository
- Discussion of mask waiver per state health orders
- Superintendent search discussion
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is reviewing a revised 4-day school calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. The agenda also includes emergency repairs for Burns High School and technology equipment bids.
- Approval of revised 4-day school calendar for 2021-2022 school year
- Emergency repair bid to J&J Floors for Burns High School gym floor replacement
- Awarding E-Rate bid to Capitol Communications for internal connection switches
- Sale of Burns High School football field naming rights for a 5-year period
- Acknowledgment of resignations for Superintendent Jon Abrams and several teachers
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and gather information on several items, including a district facility plan, an emergency repair at Burns High School, and awarding an E-Rate bid for technology equipment. The board will also review a revised 2021-2022 school calendar, receive updates on facilities and curriculum, and discuss a superintendent search. This is a working session; formal approvals will occur at a later regular board meeting.
- Emergency repair at Burns High School
- Award E-Rate bid for technology equipment (internal connection switches)
- Revised 2021-2022 school calendar
- Kindergarten enrollment waiver procedures
- Receipt of donation for naming right
Board Training Session
This is a board training session for Laramie County School District Number 2, focused on team building, a legal session, and a superintendent search process. The board will discuss and potentially approve the services of WSBA for the search of a new superintendent. The agenda also includes general business items, finance and budget discussions, and scheduled breaks for lunch and dinner.
- Discussion and possible approval of WSBA services for superintendent search
- Legal session scheduled
- Finance and budget discussion
- Team building exercise
- Agenda approval and changes
LCSD #2 Recreation District Board
The Laramie County School District #2 Recreation District Board will hold its regular meeting on February 8, 2021, at Pine Bluffs High School. The board will elect officers for the year, approve the agenda and financial report, and review grant applications. They will also discuss preferences for approving meeting minutes and set future meeting dates.
- Election of officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk, Treasurer) for annual terms
- Approval of FY21 year-to-date financial report and 2020-21 budget
- Review and approval of grant requests (summary attached)
- Discussion on how to approve meeting minutes (email vs. special meeting)
- Tentative future meeting dates: Aug 9 or Sep 13, 2021; Feb 14, 2022
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on an alternative 4-day school calendar for 2021-22, approve a bus replacement, and add new courses at Burns High School. They will also approve warrants and financial reports, and discuss legislative and COVID-19 updates.
- Alternative 4-day school calendar for 2021-22
- Bus replacement for one route bus
- New courses at Burns High School: AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish, Music Appreciation, Reading
- Approval of warrants and financial reports
- Annual disclosure of interest for board members and staff
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and review several items, including a proposed alternative 2021-2022 school calendar, bus replacement, and a possible change to the Jr/Sr High School class schedule from 7 to 8 periods. The board will also receive updates on facilities, curriculum, legislation, and COVID-19 health orders, and will handle routine business such as approving minutes and warrants.
- Discussion of alternative 2021-2022 school calendar
- Bus replacement discussion
- 2021-22 Jr/Sr High School class schedule: 7 period vs 8 period
- Annual disclosure of interest required by Wyoming Statute 6-5-118
- COVID-19 update on eased health orders (indoor gatherings up to 25% capacity or 250 persons)
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on extending COVID-19 leave benefits funded by the district through the end of the school year, as federal FFCRA funding expired. They will also consider approving warrants, financial reports, and several policy revisions on second reading. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, hires, resignations, and informational updates on facilities, curriculum, and an alternative calendar survey.
- Approve extension of FFCRA COVID leave funded by district through end of school year
- Approve warrants and financial reports for January 2021
- Revise policy IKFB (Jr. High Requirements) to align with seven-period schedule
- Revise policy JJIC (High School Activities) to align with WHSAA standards
- Approve hires, resignations, and separation agreement for staff
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Committee of the Whole will discuss revisions to policies on Jr. High requirements, high school activities, and staff bereavement leave, along with routine items like warrants, financial reports, and updates. The board will also consider an alternative calendar survey for patron input.
- Policy IKFB revision to align with seven-period class schedule for 2021-22
- Policy JJIC revision to align with WHSAA standards for 2021-22
- Policy GCC/GDC revision adding sibling-in-law to bereavement leave
- Discussion of alternative 4-day calendar survey for 2021-23
- Approval of warrants and financial report