Laramie County School District Number 2 public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its December meeting, covering routine business such as approving minutes, warrants, and the financial report. Key actions include electing new board leadership as required by state statute, approving a lease-purchase agreement for a transit bus, and adopting school improvement plans for four schools. The board will also consider policy changes, personnel hires and resignations, and enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Reorganization of Board Leadership (chairman, vice-chairman, clerk, treasurer) per Wyoming Statute 21-3-110(a)(iii)
- Approve lease and option to purchase agreement for transit (activity) bus financing
- Approve School Improvement Plans for Burns Jr/Sr High, Carpenter Elementary, Pine Bluffs Elementary, Pine Bluffs Jr/Sr High
- Approve Policy JIE - Pregnant/Married Students on first reading
- Approve personnel hires including Daniel Enns (Secondary Counselor/Social Worker) and resignations including Elizabeth Zerck (Pine Bluffs Elementary Secretary)
December COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and review agenda items, including a junior high girls wrestling pilot program, an external cost adjustment, and upcoming conferences. The board will also work on resource adoption processes, review WyTOPP data, and discuss potential policies. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting may move into executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Discussion of junior high girls wrestling pilot program
- External cost adjustment discussion
- Resource adoption process review (Policy IG and IG-R)
- WyTOPP data walk
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
November Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will meet on November 11, 2024, to act on routine business including the annual audit, financial report, a bus purchase, and personnel hires and resignations. They will also discuss an ELA resource plan for K-5 curriculum, a policy on Section 504 due process, and receive updates from schools and facilities. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approve audit report for year ending 6/30/2024
- Approve financial report and enrollment report as of 11/1/2024
- Approve purchase of one replacement route bus
- Approve WY Government Investment Fund as designated depository
- Approve personnel hires including Eileen Gavagan as Counselor/Social Worker at Burns High School
November COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Committee of the Whole (COW) is meeting to discuss agenda items, including a literacy adoption update, WSBA Delegate Assembly, upcoming conferences, and policy reviews. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with no formal votes expected. An executive session for legal and personnel matters is also scheduled.
- Literacy Adoption Update
- WSBA Delegate Assembly
- Policy Review and Potential Policies Discussion
- Executive Session for Legal and Personnel
- Review of Regular Session Agenda
October Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its regular October meeting, covering routine approvals, personnel actions, and policy discussions. Key items include approving the superintendent's contract, hiring and resignation acknowledgments, and discussing policies on coaching staffing and volunteer forms. The agenda also includes recognition of a National Merit Scholar semi-finalist and various informational updates.
- Approval of Superintendent's contract
- Hires: Angus Gregory (Maintenance Supervisor), Judi Ogle, Brittany Fertig, Kimberly Smith (Substitute Nurses), Lara Howes (Substitute Para), Matt Thurin (Substitute Teacher)
- Resignations: Kaycee Tidyman (Counselor at BHS), Ed Steinhauer (Bus Driver)
- Policy discussion: IGDB Staffing Formula for Coaches, KJOC-E Volunteer Information Form
- Recognition: Cooper Allen, BHS Senior, National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist
October COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Committee of the Whole (COW) is meeting to discuss agenda items, review the regular session agenda, and receive updates on the recent accreditation peer review, upcoming conferences, and policy matters. The meeting includes discussion of potential policies and a possible executive session for legal and personnel matters. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.
- Review of regular session agenda
- WSBA call for resolutions/nominations
- Accreditation peer review report (on-site review held Oct 1-2, 2024)
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
- Executive session for legal and personnel
September Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its regular September meeting, covering routine business such as approving the agenda, minutes, warrants, and the financial report. The board will also act on a list of hires, resignations, and volunteers, and receive updates on facilities, IT, and the superintendent evaluation.
- Approval of warrants and financial report for September 2024
- Hires include 7 substitute teachers, 3 coaches, 1 bus driver, and 2 paraprofessionals
- Resignations: 2 paras, 1 bus driver, 1 assistant coach
- Volunteers for wrestling and football coaching positions
- Executive session for personnel and legal matters
Board Work Session Meeting
The Laramie County School District 2 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss several topics, including the regular session agenda, accreditation preparation, graduation requirements, a fall survey, and the strategic plan. The board will also review policies on fringe benefits and leave, and hold an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Discussion of graduation requirement crosswalk and policy structure (1 or 2 policies)
- Review of accreditation schedule and artifact identification for fall 2024 peer review
- Discussion of upcoming policies GCBC (Fringe Benefits) and GCC (Leave)
- Strategic plan discussion with directors and building principals
- Executive session for personnel and legal matters
August Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its regular August meeting, taking action on consent agenda items, financial reports, bus routes, WHSAA membership, 2025 meeting dates, handbooks, a Boys and Girls Club MOU, and personnel changes. The board will also receive updates on facilities and summer school.
- Approve 2024-25 bus routes and exceptions
- Approve 2024-2025 WHSAA membership applications
- Approve 2025 School Board meeting dates
- Approve school and transportation handbooks for 2024-25
- Approve Boys and Girls Club of Cheyenne/Laramie 2 MOU
August COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board is holding a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and receive information on several topics, including a literacy update, concussion protocol, and an upcoming accreditation peer review. The board will also consider agenda changes and approval, review policies, and discuss potential new policies. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.
- Literacy update discussion
- Concussion protocol discussion
- Accreditation peer review scheduled for October 1-2, 2024
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
Special Session Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees is holding a special session to consider adopting Policy KB on Parental Rights and Notices, and Procedures for Complaints, along with its accompanying regulation KB-R. A public hearing on the proposed rule is scheduled for July 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The board will take action on the policy as presented.
- Public hearing on Policy KB - Parental Rights and Notices
- Proposed adoption of Policy KB and KB-R
- Comment period closed July 8, 2024
- Action item: approve Policy KB & KB-R as presented
July Board Meeting and FY 2025 Budget Hearing
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold its July meeting and FY 2025 budget hearing. The board is set to approve the 2024-25 budget, including fund appropriations and mill levies, along with the amended FY2024 budget, financial reports, and personnel actions. A public hearing on a proposed parental rights policy is scheduled for July 10.
- FY2025 budget approval: General Fund $21,799,500; Major Maintenance $1,725,000; Federal Grants $3,103,500; State Grants $125,000; Capital Construction $520,000; Food Service $775,600; Student Activities $425,000; Recreation $1,250,000; Early Retirement $6,750
- Authorize 25 mills for local school district and 1 mill for recreation for FY ending June 30, 2025
- Self-certify micro purchase threshold of $25,000 for FY2025
- Approve FY24 amended budget including minor capital and activity funds
- Policy KB & KB-R on parental rights: public comment period ends July 8; public hearing July 10 at 7:00 pm at District Office, 311 E. 8th Street, Pine Bluffs
July COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and gather information on several items, including a board retreat, an upcoming accreditation peer review, and potential policy changes. The board will also consider adopting Policy KB on parental rights and complaint procedures, with a public hearing scheduled for July 10, 2024. The agenda is largely discussion and information items, with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Public hearing on Policy KB (Parental Rights and Notices, and Procedures for Complaints) set for July 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Office Board Room, 311 East 8th Street, Pine Bluffs
- Comment period for Policy KB ends July 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
- On-site accreditation review scheduled for October 1-2, 2024
- Discussion of board retreat and potential policies
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
June Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several items including special services contract renewals, auditing services, and new staffing policies. The meeting also includes discussions on parental rights rules and various staff hires and resignations.
- Renewal of special services contracts for Children's Therapy Group, Associates in Therapy for Infants & Children, Kelly Higgans Paulsen, Volunteers of America, Sensational Kids, Clover Therapy Services and DeafIS
- Recommendation to have Leo Riley and Co. perform the audit for the year ending June 30, 2024
- Proposed adoption of Policy KB regarding Parental Rights and Notices
- Second and final reading of Policy IGDB regarding Staffing Formula for Coaches
- Personnel actions including hires for BHS, BES, and CES, and resignations from BES and BHS
June COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. They will consider approving the 2024-25 school and transportation handbooks, though the district may postpone this to allow for summer policy updates. The board will also discuss a cell phone change proposal, review policies including a proposed rule on parental rights and complaint procedures, and hold an executive session on legal and personnel matters.
- Proposed approval of 2024-25 school and transportation handbooks (may be postponed)
- Discussion of cell phone change proposal
- Notice of proposed Policy KB on parental rights and complaint procedures, with public comment period ending July 8, 2024, and public hearing on July 10, 2024
- On-site accreditation peer review scheduled for October 1-2, 2024
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
May Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on the preliminary 2024-25 budget, salary recommendations, and bus lease financing. They will also consider policy changes, approve personnel actions, and receive updates on facilities and curriculum. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and executive sessions for salary and personnel discussions.
- Approve preliminary 2024-25 budget
- Approve salary recommendations and schedules for 2024-25
- Approve bus lease financing for buses approved in December 2023
- Approve Policy IGDB (staffing formula for coaches) on first reading
- Begin 45-day comment period for Policy KB (parental rights) and KB-R (complaint procedure)
Special Session Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is holding a special session meeting. The board will vote to adjourn into executive session under Wyoming statute for matters related to personnel and legal issues. The agenda contains no other public business items.
- Motion to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to W.S. 16-4-405(a)(iii) and (a)(ix)
May COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and gather information on several topics, including a review of the regular session agenda, a building utilization committee update, required public officer training, Title IX, and property tax legislation. They will also work on accreditation peer review preparation and review policies, including HB 09. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Discussion of property tax legislation
- Title IX discussion
- Building Utilization Committee update
- On-site accreditation review scheduled for October 1-2, 2024
- Policy review including HB 09
April Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on a 10% ($437,000) health insurance premium increase for the 2024-25 plan year, approve the five-year maintenance plan, and take action on personnel hires, resignations, and contract renewals. The board will also consider policy IGBH on home schooling and hear updates on facilities, special education, and technology.
- Approve health, dental, and vision insurance renewal with WEBT, Delta Dental, and VSP; health premium up 10% ($437,000)
- Approve five-year maintenance plan
- Approve Policy IGBH on home schooling (second and final reading)
- Approve personnel actions including hires, resignations, and contract renewals for 2024-25
- Approve Wyoming Bank and Trust and Points West Community Bank as designated depositories
April COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board is holding a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and gather information on several topics, including cell phone use in schools, a senior prank, and building utilization. The board will also review policies on school admissions and board meetings, and consider potential new policies. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Discussion of cell phone use in schools
- Review of policies JEC (School Admissions) and BE (School Board Meetings)
- Discussion of potential new policies
- Building Utilization Committee update
- Accreditation peer review work session
March Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on the 2024-25 school calendar and approve master schedules for Burns and Pine Bluffs junior/senior high schools, which aim to expand student options for electives, work-based study, dual enrollment, and advanced coursework. The board will also consider a first reading of Policy IGBH on home schooling, approve administrator contract renewals, and acknowledge personnel changes including hires, resignations, and a change in assignment. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and warrants.
- Approve 2024-25 school calendar
- Approve master schedules for Burns and Pine Bluffs junior/senior high schools
- First reading of Policy IGBH on home schooling
- Approve administrator contracts for 2024-25
- Acknowledge resignations and hires, including Amanda Miller, Lash Branigan, Anna Eklund, and new hires for 24/25
March COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and review agenda items, including a high school schedule change, the strategic plan and accreditation peer review, and the broadcasting of board meetings. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with no formal votes expected.
- Discussion of high school schedule change with HS administration and counselors
- Strategic Plan/Accreditation Peer Review work session
- Broadcasting of meetings, referencing Wyoming statute 21-3-110 and proposed House Bill HB0049 (not introduced)
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
February Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on awarding a contract for the Pine Bluffs High School gym lobby expansion to Reiman Corp., contingent on grant funding. They will also consider purchasing a transportation service truck and approving personnel changes, including several hires and resignations. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and financial reports, plus recognitions and updates on facilities and transportation.
- Contract award for PBHS gym lobby expansion to Reiman Corp., pending Recreation Board grant
- Purchase of a transportation service truck
- Approval of warrants and financial report
- Personnel actions: 4 substitute teacher hires, 1 assistant coach hire, 2 resignations, 3 end-of-year retirements
- Annual disclosure of interest for board members and staff
LCSD #2 Recreation District Board
The Board will meet to elect annual officers, including Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk, and Treasurer. Members will also review the FY24 year-to-date financial report and consider various grant applications.
- Election of Board officers
- Approval of FY24 year-to-date financial report
- Review and approval of grant applications
February COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and gather information on several items, including a possible 8-hour school day for junior/senior high students starting in the 2024-25 school year, a draft strategic plan, and the broadcasting of meetings. The board will also review graduation requirements related to foreign language and discuss potential policy changes. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Discussion of an 8-hour school day for Jr/Sr high students starting in the 24-25 school year
- Review of Strategic Plan Draft and Accreditation Peer Review
- Discussion of broadcasting meetings, including proposed House Bill HB0049 on public meeting access
- Policy review of graduation requirements (IKF) regarding foreign language
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
January Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its regular January meeting, covering routine business such as approving the agenda, minutes, warrants, and financial reports. The board will also vote on a staff recruiting and hiring policy (GCE/GDE) on final reading, acknowledge resignations and approve new hires, and receive updates on facilities and upcoming conferences.
- Approve Policy GCE/GDE on Staff Recruiting and Hiring (second and final reading)
- Approve warrants and financial report for January 2024
- Acknowledge resignations/retirements and approve hires including Jim Archer (BHS Assistant Football Coach), Susan Sprague (Substitute Para), Shelby Jeffryes and Mark Sims (BHS Assistant Track Coaches)
- Receive facilities update and Albin Elementary building presentation
- Schedule annual Rec Board meeting and note upcoming conferences (WSBA Legislative Forum, COSSBA, Solution Tree)
January COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) work session on January 3, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing the regular session agenda, discussing a director presentation schedule, building utilization, a WSBA presentation recap, strategic plan next steps, and policy review. The meeting will also include an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Review of regular session agenda
- Discussion of building utilization committee
- Strategic plan next steps
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
- Executive session for legal and personnel