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Laramie County School District #1 public meetings in 2021

43 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 20, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on $740K in roofing contracts for four schools

The Board will consider two roofing repair contracts totaling approximately $739,801.98: one with Big Horn Roofing for Bain Elementary and McCormick Junior High ($660,680 plus 10% contingency) and one with Inman Roofing for Freedom Elementary and McCormick Junior High ($79,121.98 plus 10% contingency). The Board will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine matters including payroll, minutes, home school curricula, resignations, and certificated contracts, and a resolution to the Wyoming School Board Association regarding the National School Board Association.

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Fri Dec 10, 2021

Board of Trustees Special Session

Board to discuss National School Board Association in special session

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a special session to discuss the National School Board Association (NSBA). The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the NSBA discussion, and adjournment. No specific proposals, votes, or financial details are listed.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board to discuss officers and committee assignments at work session

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the election of board officers and committee assignments. The session is procedural and precedes the regular board meeting at 6 p.m. No votes are scheduled; the board will deliberate on internal leadership roles.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to elect officers for upcoming year

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting, including the election of a chairman, vice chairman, clerk, assistant clerk, treasurer, and assistant treasurer for the ensuing year. The board will also administer oaths of office to newly elected officers and consider a consent agenda with resolutions on bonding, facsimile signatures, meeting schedules, and depositories. Additionally, the board will discuss a 45-day public review of high school physical science curriculum materials beginning December 13.

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Thu Dec 2, 2021

Board of Trustees Special Work Session

Board discusses National School Board Association

The Board of Trustees held a special work session to discuss the National School Board Association (NSBA). No decisions or proposals were on the agenda; the session was informational and procedural.

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Mon Nov 22, 2021

Board of Trustees Special Work Session

School board to discuss National School Board Association

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a special work session on November 22, 2021, from 12-1 PM via Zoom. The sole purpose of the meeting is to discuss the National School Board Association. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on $300,000 contract for hygienist services, hear audit

The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of payroll, contracts, resignations, and a contract for industrial hygienist services not exceeding $300,000. They will also receive an audit presentation for FY2021 and an enrollment update from staff.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees

School board holds work session with legal counsel presentation

This meeting is largely procedural: the board holds a work session featuring a presentation on legal counsel by Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo and attorney Jed Cicarelli, then adjourns for a regular board meeting. No decisions, votes, or specific proposals are listed.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on $625,000 playground replacements and $400,000 custodial contract

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider several routine consent items and a new business item. The most consequential action is a vote to authorize up to $625,000 for five playground replacements and extra fall surface. The consent agenda includes renewing a custodial services contract up to $400,000, approving home school curricula, certificated contracts, resignations/retirements, and meeting minutes. The meeting also features recognition of students and public comment periods.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to approve September payroll, bills, and other routine consent items

This is a regular meeting with largely procedural items. The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, recognition of home school curricula, approval of September payroll and bills, certificated contracts, resignations/retirements, and a date change for the July 2022 board meeting. There are also recognitions of students and staff, and reports from the superintendent.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on exchanging 3.3-acre parcel at South High School with city for road paving

The school board will decide on a property exchange with the City of Cheyenne: a 3.3-acre parcel at South High School for paving of Carlson Street improvements at Coyote Ridge Elementary. Other action items include renewing an elevator maintenance contract up to $50,000 and approving a resolution for the Wyoming School Board Association. Routine consent items include recognizing home school curricula, approving certificated contracts, and accepting resignations/retirements.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees

Board to hear Strategic Plan presentation

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a virtual work session. The main agenda item is a presentation on the Strategic Plan by Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo. The meeting is purely informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021

5:30pm Special Work Session - Board of Trustees

Board to discuss draft resolution for WSBA submission

The LCSD1 Board of Trustees is holding a special work session to discuss a draft resolution for potential submission to the Wyoming School Board Association (WSBA). The resolution is in draft form and must be submitted by October 4, 2021. The meeting also includes procedural welcome and adjournment items.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees

Board holds work session with literacy update, no decisions

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a virtual work session on September 20, 2021. The meeting included a welcome by Chair Rose Ann Million Rinne, a literacy update presentation by staff, and was adjourned at about 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to approve routine consent agenda including August payroll and bills

This is a largely procedural meeting. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, home school curricula, certificated contracts, a leave of absence, financial representatives, August payroll and bills, and resignations/retirements. Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo will also provide a 100-Day Plan update.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Board to vote on addendum to Smart Start Plan

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting to consider and vote on an addendum to the Smart Start Plan. The meeting includes a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo and public comment periods. The board will decide whether to approve the addendum as presented.

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Wed Sep 1, 2021

NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING - Monday, Sept 20, 2021

Board will consider possible long-term student suspensions or expulsions

The Laramie County School District #1 board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve routine matters listed on the consent agenda. It will also discuss and take action on possible long-term student suspensions or expulsions. Additional items include standard reports, staff recognitions, and scheduling information.

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Mon Aug 16, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on $900,000 classroom supply contract renewal

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals. Key items include permission to renew a classroom supply catalog discount contract up to $900,000, approval of bus routes for 2021-2022, and recognition of the Teacher of the Year. The meeting will also approve payroll, bills, and certificated contracts.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

5pm Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees work session to discuss Smart Start Plan

The LCSD1 Board of Trustees held a work session on August 2, 2021, to discuss the Smart Start Plan. The agenda otherwise consisted of procedural items including a welcome and adjournment.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

School board to vote on $2.25M interfund loan increase

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, considering a consent agenda with routine items and several new business actions. Key decisions include approving a $2,250,000 interfund loan from the General Fund to the Federal Grants Fund, renewing contracts for security systems and reading intervention, and appointing an assistant principal.

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✓ Decided: Board approves various facility contracts and personnel appointments

The Board of Trustees approved several facility improvements, including a new gym floor at East High School and fencing at various sites. The Board also approved the appointment of David Haggerty as Assistant Principal of East High and authorized the purchase of commercial kitchen equipment.

Mon Jul 12, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on $7.5M budget amendment and contract renewals

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and budget hearing on July 12, 2021. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment transferring $4 million to Instruction and $3.5 million to Fund Transfers, as well as contract renewals for wireless networking (up to $250,000), HVAC services (up to $600,000), and a School Resource Officer (up to $49,500). Additionally, the board will consider several administrative appointments including interim principals and a school psychologist.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board holds work session on training and superintendent plan

This is a procedural work session of the Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees, held on June 23, 2021, at Storey Gym in Cheyenne. The board received training from the Wyoming School Board Association on topics including board culture, social media, and superintendent evaluation. Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo presented a timeline and plan. No public input was taken, and no decisions were made.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board receives COVID-19 update from health officials

This is a work session of the Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees. The main item is a COVID-19 update presented by Superintendent Dr. Boyd Brown and Laramie County Public Health officials. The meeting also includes welcome remarks and procedural items. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on $180K iOS charger purchase and other equipment

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will vote on several purchases including iOS chargers ($180,000), an articulating boom lift ($73,000), a heavy duty box truck ($52,000), and two commercial mowers and a wide area mower ($150,000). They will also consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as approval of minutes, certificated contracts, resignations/retirements, payroll and bills for May 2021, and contracts for nutrition services supplies ($50,000) and custodial equipment ($150,000). The meeting includes an executive session for possible student long-term suspensions/expulsions and possible litigation.

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Thu Jun 10, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board discusses NSBA conference takeaways

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a work session to debrief the virtual NSBA Annual Conference. Trustees discussed topics including social-emotional learning, talent leadership, educational equity, superintendent evaluation, effective board markers, student representatives, and future-ready schools. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational and procedural.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

LCSD1 Board work session on virtual school and homeschool updates

This is a work session of the Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees. The board will receive presentations on the Cheyenne Virtual School and a Home School Update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational and procedural, concluding with adjournment before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees meeting includes various staff and student recognitions, reports from the Superintendent and staff, and a consent agenda for routine matters. The agenda also covers upcoming meetings and budget-related updates.

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Mon May 17, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to review preliminary FY22 budget and vote on lunch contracts

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 17, 2021, with a preliminary budget report for FY22, updates on the USDA feeding program, and action on consent agenda items including approval of payroll and bills, and contracts for school lunch program bottled beverages up to $50,000. The board will also recognize student and staff achievements and hear public comments.

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Mon May 3, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board receives mid-level update from Dr. Stephen Newton

This is a work session of the Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees, primarily procedural in nature. The main substantive item is a mid-level update presented by Dr. Stephen Newton. The work session adjourned at 5:50 p.m. for a regular board meeting at 6 p.m.

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Mon May 3, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

School board to vote on bus use agreements for Frontier Days and summer programs

This regular board meeting features recognitions for students and staff, followed by superintendent reports and a consent agenda. The board will vote on several routine items including approval of minutes, recognition of home school curricula, and memorandums of understanding for bus use with Cheyenne Frontier Days and the City of Cheyenne for summer recreation programs. Informational items include updates on the Olweus anti-bullying program, literacy curriculum, and graduation plans.

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Mon Apr 19, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to approve $1.4M+ in school nutrition and education contracts

The board will vote on a consent agenda including the renewal of contracts for bread, fruits, milk, and fruit cups for school meal programs, totaling over $1.18 million, plus a $250,000 contract for educational services. Other action items include approval of March payroll and bills, and staff resignations/retirements. The meeting also includes recognition of student achievements and a legislative update from the superintendent.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on $1.5M fuel contract and $500K concrete contract renewals

The board will consider a consent agenda that includes renewing a bulk gasoline and diesel fuel contract for up to $1.5 million and a concrete contractor contract for up to $500,000. Trustees will also hear updates on school days and graduation attendance, as well as International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs. The meeting is largely procedural with several routine approvals bundled under the consent agenda.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board to hear presentation on Financial Trust Accounts

The LCSD1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session via Zoom. The main agenda item is a presentation by Director of Finance Jed Cicarelli on Financial Trust Accounts. The work session is scheduled to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. for the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.

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Mon Mar 15, 2021

RESCHEDULED 3/18/21 Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to approve payroll and other consent agenda items

This is a rescheduled routine meeting of the Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees. The board will recognize student and staff achievements, then consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, home school curricula, resignations and retirements, payroll and bills for February 2021, and declaring one vehicle surplus. No major policy decisions or new expenditures outside the consent agenda are on the table.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

Executive Session for Board of Trustees

Board holds executive session on negotiations, personnel, student expulsions

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a private executive session on March 1, 2021, to discuss negotiations, personnel matters, and possible long-term student suspensions or expulsions. The board considered a motion to expel or long-term suspend specific students as presented in the session. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on $420,000 purchase of elementary and AP curriculum materials

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple routine items such as approval of minutes, resignations, and payroll. The most notable action is a request to purchase elementary social studies and Advanced Placement textbooks and online access for up to $420,000. Additionally, the Board may renew a math intervention software contract for up to $92,617.50. Recognitions of students and staff are also on the agenda.

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Sun Feb 28, 2021

Executive Session for Board of Trustees

Board holds executive session for personnel matters

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees met in a private executive session on February 28, 2021, to discuss personnel matters. Only trustees, the district attorney, and a WSBA representative were present. No public decisions were made, and the session adjourned at approximately 6 p.m.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021

Work Session/Executive Session for Board of Trustees

Board to review suspension data, annex update, junior high schedule

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session and possible executive session. Presentations are scheduled on disaggregated suspension and expulsion data, an educational annex update, and junior high schedule changes. The board may also recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.

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Mon Feb 1, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to renew contracts up to $300,000, discuss RIF policy

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract renewals: flooring materials and installation up to $300,000, asphalt contractor up to $200,000, ERP software maintenance up to $58,310.14, and specialty foods for the lunch program up to $40,000.000. The board will also receive reports on a reduction-in-force policy and updates on academics, technology, and athletics. The meeting will be held virtually.

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Mon Feb 1, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board to hear presentation on suspensions and expulsions data

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a work session including a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tracey Kinney on disaggregated suspensions and expulsions. The session also covered procedural items such as welcome and adjournment, followed by a regular board meeting at 6 p.m.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

LCSD1 Board work session on governance policies and strategic plan

The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a work session. They reviewed the district's mission, vision, strategic plan, core values, goals, and governance policies. No decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational and procedural.

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Mon Jan 11, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to consider $390k in multimedia equipment contracts

The board will vote on a new business item to contract for multimedia equipment and supplies up to $390,000, including projectors, document cameras, and audio-visual items. They will also consider a consent agenda with several renewals, such as a speech pathology services contract not to exceed $97,000 and GPS maintenance for $81,369.84. A 45-day public review of honors algebra and geometry curriculum materials is noted as a staff report. The meeting includes a closed executive session for possible student long-term suspensions or expulsions.

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Mon Jan 11, 2021

Work Session for Board of Trustees

Board reviews budget and facilities ranking in work session

The LCSD1 Board of Trustees held a work session featuring presentations on the district budget and a possible new ranking system for facilities. No formal decisions were made; the session was procedural and preparatory for the regular board meeting that followed.

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