Laramie County School District Number 2 public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its December meeting, taking action on several items including the purchase of four new buses for $626,575, approval of the annual audit report, and adoption of school improvement plans. The board will also reorganize its leadership as required by state law, appoint recreation board members, and approve personnel changes including hires and resignations. The agenda includes recognition of student achievements and routine consent items.
- Purchase of four new buses totaling $626,575.00
- Approval of audit report for year ending 6/30/2025
- Reorganization of board leadership per Wyoming Statute 21-3-110(a)(iii)
- Appointment of Rec Board members (terms expiring 12/31/2025 for Mike Olson and Billie Wilson)
- Approval of school improvement plans for Burns Jr/Sr High and Pine Bluffs Jr/Sr High
December COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss agenda items, upcoming conferences, and a Chamber of Commerce education-to-workforce meeting. The board will review current policies on graduation requirements, grading systems, and school admissions, and discuss potential new policies. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with public comment and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Policy review: IKF (Graduation Requirements), IKA (Grading Systems), IKA-R (Secondary Grading Guidelines), JEC (School Admissions)
- Discussion of potential policies
- Chamber of Commerce meeting on education to workforce
- Upcoming conferences
- Public comment with 5-minute limit per speaker
November Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its November meeting, covering routine business such as approving minutes, warrants, and the financial report. They will also vote on designating the WY Government Investment Fund as a depository, appointing Michael Beitz to the juvenile services board, and approving personnel hires and resignations. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approve WY Government Investment Fund as designated depository
- Approve Michael Beitz to Laramie County Community Juvenile Services Joint Powers Board
- Approve personnel hires including bus drivers and substitute teachers
- Acknowledge resignation of Burns Elementary Principal Jerry Burkett
- Review financial report and enrollment data
November COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees is holding a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and receive information on several items, including the annual audit report, bus safety, and a policy review of school admissions (Policy JEC). The board will also review the regular session agenda, discuss upcoming conferences and potential policies, and take public comment. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Annual Audit Report
- Bus Safety discussion
- Policy Review: JEC - School Admissions (redline draft attached)
- Potential Policies Discussion
- Public Comment (5-minute limit per speaker)
Special Session Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is holding a special session on October 25, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, a move into executive session for personnel matters under Wyoming statute, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel (W.S. 16-4-405(a)(ii))
- Adjournment
October Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on accepting a $19,137.50 grant from the Firehouse Subs Safety Foundation for ten Zoll AED 3 devices, approve two policies on second reading (administering medicine and concealed firearms), and act on a board member resignation. They will also approve consent agenda items including minutes, warrants, and personnel changes, and discuss the trustee replacement process and facilities update.
- Approve $19,137.50 grant from Firehouse Subs Safety Foundation for ten Zoll AED 3 devices
- Approve resignation of At Large Trustee Cody Nusbaum effective October 17, 2025
- Second reading of Policy JLCD - Administering Medicine to Students
- Second reading of Policy CKA - Concealed Firearms
- Approve hires, resignations, and retirement including bus drivers and a sub nurse
October COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees is holding a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and review several items, including Wyoming's Profile of a Graduate and related graduation requirements, a recap of a board retreat, and the superintendent's evaluation. The board will also review its regular session agenda, consider WSBA resolutions and nominations, and discuss upcoming conferences. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per speaker, and the meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Discussion of Chapter 3 and 4 of the State Board of Education rules, including Wyoming Profile of a Graduate and graduation requirements
- Superintendent evaluation discussion
- Review of regular session agenda
- WSBA call for resolutions and nominations
- Public comment period with 5-minute limit
September Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its September meeting, taking action on routine items like minutes, warrants, and the financial report. The board will also vote on a lease financing agreement for a route bus and consider a first reading of a policy on concealed firearms. Several personnel changes, including hires and resignations, are on the consent agenda for approval.
- Approval of bus lease financing for a route bus approved in May 2025
- First reading of Policy CKA on concealed firearms
- Approval of financial report and enrollment report
- Approval of warrants (payment of bills)
- Personnel actions: hires, resignations, and assignment changes
September COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees is holding a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and review board procedures, including a proposed board meeting agenda, a board retreat scheduled for September 18-19 in Laramie, WY, and current policies (JLCD). The board will also consider potential new policies and may enter executive session for legal and personnel matters. This is a working session with no formal votes expected.
- Review of proposed board meeting agenda
- Board retreat planned for September 18-19 in Laramie, WY
- Policy review of current JLCD policy
- Discussion of potential new policies
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
August COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and gather information on several items, including a proposed policy on concealed firearms, a draft strategic plan, and upcoming town hall meetings. The board will also review policies on administering medicine to students and discuss potential new policies. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.
- Proposed Policy CKA - Concealed Firearms
- Draft Strategic Plan for 2025-26 & 2026-27 School Years
- Town hall meetings in Burns, Pine Bluffs, Albin, and Carpenter in August
- Policy review of JLCD Administering Medicine to Students
- Board retreat scheduled for September 18-19 in Laramie, WY
August Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on several routine items, including the 2025-26 bus routes and exceptions, school and transportation handbooks, and WHSAA membership applications. They will also consider a policy on home schooling, approve personnel hires and resignations, and set meeting dates for 2026. The agenda includes standard consent items like minutes and warrants, plus a financial report and an appointment to the School Risk Retention Program board.
- Approve 2025-26 bus routes and exceptions
- Approve 2025-2026 WHSAA membership applications
- Approve Policy IGBH - Home Schooling on 2nd and final reading
- Approve 2026 board meeting dates (list of dates provided)
- Approve personnel hires including teachers, paras, and coaches
July Board Meeting and FY 2025 Budget Hearing
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold its July board meeting and FY2025 budget hearing, with the main action being approval of the FY2026 budget and associated appropriations and mill levies. The board will also consider a policy on home schooling, approve personnel changes, and handle routine consent agenda items.
- Approve FY2026 budget: General Fund $22,363,500, Major Maintenance $1,725,000, Federal Grants $1,366,500, State Grants $230,000, Capital Construction $520,000, Food Service $790,750, Student Activities $425,000, Recreation $550,000, Early Retirement $6,500
- Authorize 25 mills for local school district and 1 mill for recreation for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
- Self-certify micro purchase threshold of $25,000 for FY2026
- Approve Policy IGBH - Home Schooling on first reading
- Approve hires: Matt Thurin (Industrial Arts Teacher, PBHS), Lorie Duncan (substitute bus driver), Victoria Gerth (SPED Teacher); resignation of Travis Werner (Boys Basketball Coach)
July COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board is holding a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss agenda changes, a board retreat, policy review, and potential policies. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters. Most items are listed for discussion and information only, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Board retreat discussion
- Policy review
- Potential policies discussion
- Executive session for legal and personnel
Special Session Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is holding a special session to approve the agenda, discuss personnel in executive session, and vote on new hires. The only substantive action is the approval of three personnel appointments, pending background checks and certification.
- Approval of agenda as presented
- Executive session under W.S. 16-4-405(a)(ii), (iii) for personnel matters
- Hire James Yager as Substitute Bus Driver
- Hire Heather Becerra as Substitute Bus Driver
- Hire Thomas Logan as Business Manager
June Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on several financial and operational items, including a bus lease financing agreement, renewal of special services contracts, and approval of personnel hires and resignations. The board will also consider a policy on staff leaves and absences, and discuss facilities updates and future meeting dates.
- Approve lease financing for a route bus approved in November 2024
- Renew special services contracts with Children's Therapy Group, Volunteers of America, and others for 2025-26
- Approve hires including Evan Townsend as Burns Jr/Sr High Principal and Beverly Krumpe as BHS Math Teacher
- Approve Policy GCC/GDC on Staff Leaves and Absences (third reading)
- Approve auditing services with Leo Riley and Co. for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
June COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the impact of Education Savings Accounts (ESA) and review policy IGBH, including a redlined version. The board will also consider potential new policies and may enter executive session for legal and personnel matters. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.
- Discussion of ESA Impact
- Policy Review: IGBH Current with redline
- Potential Policies Discussion
- Executive Session for Legal and Personnel
May Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on the preliminary 2025-26 budget, salary recommendations and schedules, and the purchase of a replacement route bus. They will also consider awarding a bid for music room renovations, approve policy changes on coaching staffing and staff leaves, and act on personnel hires and resignations. The meeting includes recognition of student achievements and public comment.
- Approve preliminary 2025-26 budget
- Approve salary recommendations and schedules for 2025-26
- Approve purchase of one replacement route bus
- Award music rooms renovation bid to Construction Specialists, Inc.
- Approve Policy IGDB (coaches staffing) and Policy GCC/GDC (staff leaves)
May COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees is holding a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and receive information on accreditation for grades 12, 13, and 14, review the regular session agenda, receive a WSBA update, and discuss policies and procedures. The meeting also includes public comment and a possible executive session for legal, personnel, and safety matters. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.
- Accreditation presentation for grades 12, 13, and 14
- Review of regular session agenda
- WSBA (Wyoming School Boards Association) update
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
- Public comment with 5-minute limit per speaker
Special Session Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is holding a special session to discuss and take action on student disciplinary matters. The board will first move into executive session to consider confidential disciplinary actions, then vote on the Superintendent's recommendation. The agenda contains only this disciplinary item and standard procedural steps.
- Executive session under W.S. 16-4-406(a)(xi) and (ix) for student suspensions, expulsions, and other disciplinary action
- Action on Superintendent's disciplinary recommendation following executive session
April Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on adopting new K-12 English Language Arts resources (Amplify CKLA for K-4, CommonLit 360 for 5-12), approve the 2025-26 school calendar, and act on insurance renewals with a 5% health premium increase. The board will also consider several policy changes, including a new policy on sex-designated facilities, and approve personnel hires and resignations.
- Adoption of Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (K-4) and CommonLit 360 (5-12)
- Health insurance renewal with WEBT: 5% premium increase ($226,000)
- Approval of 2025/2026 school year calendar
- Policy EJ - Sex Designated Facilities (first and final reading)
- Approval of banks as designated depositories for 2025-26
April COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and receive information on several topics, including an accreditation presentation for grades 9, 10, and 11, the 2025/26 school calendar, and a Joint Powers Board appointee. The board will also review the regular session agenda, discuss public comment at COW meetings, receive a legislative update, and review policies, including staff leaves of absence. The meeting will conclude with an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Accreditation presentation for grades 9, 10, and 11
- Review of 2025/26 school calendar
- Joint Powers Board appointee discussion
- Policy review: GCC/GDC Staff Leaves of Absences
- Public comment at COW meetings discussion
March Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on an application for a 5-year alternative school calendar, approve policy changes including a student data security policy and a coaching staffing formula, and act on personnel matters such as hires, resignations, and administrator contract renewals. The board will also discuss facilities, curriculum, legislation, and a Name, Image, and Likeness policy conversation.
- Approve 5-year Alternative School Calendar application
- Approve exception to Policy IHCD
- Approve Policy EHA - Student Data Security Policy (second reading)
- Approve Policy IGDB - Staffing Formula for Coaches (first reading)
- Approve administrator contracts for 2025-2026 school year
March COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and receive information on several topics, including an accreditation presentation, athletic fees, a legislative overview, and policy reviews. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with no formal votes scheduled, and includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Accreditation presentation for grades 6, 7 & 8
- Discussion of athletic fees
- Legislative overview
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
- Executive session on legal and personnel matters
Special Session Board Meeting - Rescheduled from 2/18 to 2/19 due to weather
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is holding a special session to approve the agenda, discuss personnel in executive session, and vote on new hires. The meeting was rescheduled from February 18 to February 19 due to weather. The only action items are the agenda approval, the executive session motion, and the approval of two hires.
- Approval of the agenda as presented
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel (W.S. 15-4-405(a)(ii))
- Hire of Alec Morrell as Custodian at Burns High School
- Hire of Rayme Van Dell as Principal for Pine Bluffs Elementary School (2025/26 school year)
February Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board will vote on a first reading of the EHA Student Data Security Policy, approve the financial report and warrants, and act on personnel hires and resignations. The board will also hear updates on facilities, legislation, and a presentation from Carpenter Elementary, plus hold an executive session on personnel and legal matters.
- First reading of EHA Student Data Security Policy
- Approval of financial report and warrants
- Hires: Cali Stewart (Indoor Track Assistant Coach), Sandra Utter and Jessica Smith (Substitute Paraprofessionals), Sally Slater (Substitute Teacher)
- Resignation: Jorge Garcia (BHS Numbers Track Coach); retirement notice: Deborah Leininger (PBES Library, Nurse and Office Para)
- Annual disclosure of interest for board members and staff
LCSD #2 Recreation District Board
The Laramie County School District #2 Recreation District Board will hold its regular meeting on February 10, 2025, at Carpenter Elementary. The board will elect officers for the year, approve the agenda and financial report, and review grant applications. They will also discuss meeting minutes, future meeting dates, and reports on previous grant awards.
- Election of officers: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk, Treasurer
- Approval of FY25 year-to-date financial report and 2024-25 budget
- Review and approval of 2025 recreation grant requests
- Discussion of tentative meeting date: February 9, 2026
- Information on end-of-grant reports and by-laws
February COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss accreditation presentations, review the regular session agenda, and hold work sessions on Chapter 22 alternative schedules, WyTOPP testing data, and school improvement plans. The board will also review policies and discuss potential new policies, followed by an executive session on legal and personnel matters.
- Accreditation presentation for grades 3, 4, and 5
- Discussion of Chapter 22 alternative schedule effectiveness evidence
- WyTOPP data review and school improvement plan design
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
- Executive session on legal and personnel matters
January Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will meet on January 13, 2025, to handle routine business including approving the agenda, minutes, warrants, and financial reports. They will also vote on accepting a donation of two welders from Casper College, retiring a policy on pregnant/married students, and approving personnel hires and resignations. The meeting includes a school presentation from Albin Elementary and an executive session on personnel and legal matters.
- Accept donation of two Power Wave 350 Welders from Casper College, approximate value $15,000 each
- Retire Policy JFE - Pregnant/Married Students on second and final reading
- Approve hires including Jameson McBride, Jay Thurin, Kiya Whorlow, and others
- Acknowledge resignation of Rosa Garcia, ELL Paraprofessional, effective 1/12/2025
- Approve warrants and financial report
January COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board is holding a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss agenda items, including a review of the regular session agenda, Chapter 10 and Chapter 22, an accreditation peer review report, and upcoming conferences. The board will also review existing policies and discuss potential new policies, and may enter executive session for legal and personnel matters. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with no formal votes expected.
- Review of regular session agenda
- Discussion of Chapter 10 and Chapter 22
- Accreditation peer review report
- Policy review and potential policies discussion
- Executive session for legal and personnel