Laramie County School District #1 public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet for a regular session. The agenda is largely routine, consisting of recognitions, public comment, and a consent agenda that includes approving December 2 meeting minutes, home school curricula for 2023-2024, and certificated contracts for 2024-2025. No major policy decisions or budget items are scheduled for separate discussion.
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2024-2025 (fiscal impact, budgeted)
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2023-2024
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting
- Student of the Week recognitions for Roman Johnson and Quincy Dereemer
- Central High School students Luke Louderback and Regan Gerdes recognized for all-state TV/media and photography awards
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss new committee assignments and officer positions for the upcoming year. Voting on these assignments will take place during the regular board meeting that follows. The session includes procedural items such as welcome and adjournment.
- Discussion of trustees' interest in new committee assignments and officer positions
- Review of last year's committee assignments from December 4, 2023
- Treasurer Susan Edgerton resigned effective October 8, 2024; assistant treasurer position open
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold its organizational meeting to elect a chair, vice chair, clerk, assistant clerk, treasurer, and assistant treasurer for the upcoming year. The board will also administer oaths of office to newly elected officers and consider a consent agenda that includes resolutions on bonding of officers and superintendent, facsimile signatures, financial representatives, and the regular meeting schedule.
- Election of board officers (chair, vice chair, clerk, assistant clerk, treasurer, assistant treasurer)
- Administration of oaths of office to newly elected officers
- Resolution for bonding of officers and superintendent ($500,000 crime policy; $100,000 named bond for superintendent and treasurer)
- Authorization of Superintendent Stephen Newton and CFO Jed Cicarelli as financial representatives
- Resolution setting regular meeting schedule (first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. at Storey Gymnasium, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne)
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of school improvement plans for nine schools identified as 'Not Meeting Expectations' and five schools needing additional support. The board will also receive a presentation on the annual audit from the CFO and an external accounting partner. Routine items include approval of minutes, home school curricula, certificated contracts, and resignations.
- Approve 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans for nine schools not meeting state expectations (Hebard, Henderson, Cole, Fairview/Lebhart, Rossman, Johnson Jr., Carey Jr., South, East)
- Approve additional School Improvement Plans for five schools needing extra support (Arp, Rossman, Carey Jr., Johnson Jr., South)
- Presentation of Annual Audit by CFO Jed Cicarelli and MHP-Partner Stephanie Pickering
- Approve list of home school curricula for 2024-2025
- Approve certificated contracts and resignations/retirements (fiscal impact, budgeted)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session starting at 5 p.m. The only substantive item is a presentation on math instruction, covering K-12, from the district's instruction team. The work session is scheduled to adjourn at 5:50 p.m., followed by a regular board meeting.
- Math update presentation by Assistant Superintendent Jim Fraley and math coordinators Amy Kassel and Tory Lesher
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
This regular meeting features a consent agenda with routine items including approval of minutes, home school curricula, certificated contracts, resignations, and a contract for security systems hardware, software, and services. The board will also recognize students and staff for achievements and hear public comment on agenda topics.
- Permission to contract for security systems hardware, software, and services (Docket D 1.6)
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year (Docket D 1.4)
- Approval of resignations/retirements and replacement hiring (Docket D 1.5)
- Recognition of home schooling curricula for 2024-2025 (Docket D 1.3)
- Approval of minutes from October 21, 2024, regular and executive session (Docket D 1.2)
5:30pm School Board Candidate Interviews - Board of Trustees
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to interview candidates for a vacant South Triad Area school board seat. The board will hear from three candidates, then go into executive session to consider the appointment. A final vote will occur at the November 4 regular meeting.
- Interview of candidate Marilyn Burden at 5:30 p.m.
- Interview of candidate Keavy Burkart at 6:15 p.m.
- Interview of candidate Nora Tamez at 7:00 p.m.
- Executive session to consider appointment of a public officer
- Board will vote on the appointment at the Nov 4 regular meeting
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is meeting to recognize National Dyslexia Awareness Month and approve routine administrative items. The board will also consider a contract for cellular hardware and service.
- Proposed contract with T-Mobile for cellular service and hardware not to exceed $175,000.00
- Resolution recognizing October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Approval of payroll and bills for September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024
- Recognition of home schooling curricula for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda including a $975,000 network contract renewal and recognition of home school curricula. New business items include a health insurance retirement option, $189,620 bleacher purchase for Central High School, and a decision to concur with the state's Most Cost Effective Remedy (MCER) study for school facilities. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda topics.
- Permission to renew data network hardware, software, and services contract up to $975,000 (consent agenda item D 2.1)
- Purchase four portable bleachers and remove old ones from Central High School for up to $189,620 (D 3.2)
- Concurrence with state's Most Cost Effective Remedy (MCER) study recommendation for school facilities (D 3.3)
- Health Insurance Retirement Option for 2024/2025 school year with January 10, 2025 deadline (D 3.1)
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2024-2025 (consent agenda item D 1.3)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive presentations on two topics: an update on the Elevate Sports program and a health insurance retirement option for employees. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational and procedural. The work session adjourns at 5:50 p.m. ahead of the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on Elevate Sports update by Assistant Superintendent Jim Fraley
- Presentation on Health Insurance Retirement Option by HR Assistant Superintendent Vicki Thompson and CFO Jed Cicarelli
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will review routine administrative approvals and personnel changes. The meeting includes a public review period for a new K-12 assessment platform and a proposal to increase a service contract.
- Proposed $200,000 increase to the NEWBOCES contract, not to exceed $1,100,000
- 45-day public review of K-12 Assessment Platform materials
- Approval of payroll and bills for August 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024
- Permission to declare one district vehicle as surplus
- Recognition of home schooling curricula for the 2024-2025 school year
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding an informational work session on September 9, 2024, at 2811 House Avenue in Cheyenne. The meeting will feature a presentation on the summer school update by Director of School Leadership Eric Jackson. No votes or policy changes are scheduled for this work session, which will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. for the regular board meeting.
- Summer school update presentation by Eric Jackson, Director of School Leadership
- Roll call and attendance verification for the Board of Trustees
- Virtual access details via Zoom and YouTube for public attendance
- Adjournment at approximately 5:50 p.m. for the 6 p.m. regular board meeting
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Board of Trustees is meeting to review routine district matters and approve several contracts. Key actions include the approval of payroll, certificated contracts, and home schooling curricula for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Contract renewal with Northeast Wyoming Board of Cooperating Education Services (NEWBOCES) not to exceed $900,000
- Contract renewal for art supplies with multiple vendors not to exceed $75,000
- Approval of July 2024 payroll and bills
- Recognition of home schooling curricula for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of a $2,191,480 purchase of 12 school buses and declaring 13 buses surplus. Also up for approval: renewal of environmental and asbestos contracts up to $1,000,000, bus routes, certificated contracts, resignations, and homeschool curricula. The meeting also includes public comment, reports, and recognition of a student award.
- Approve purchase of 12 school buses from Elder Equipment Leasing of WY for not to exceed $2,191,480
- Declare 13 buses as surplus
- Renew contracts with Excel Environmental, Inc. and ARC Abatement up to $1,000,000
- Approve bus routes for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve certificated contracts and resignations/retirements (lists attached)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
This is a work session of the LCSD1 Board of Trustees. They will receive a presentation on trust funds from Chief Financial Officer Jed Cicarelli. The session will adjourn at 5:50 p.m. for the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Trust fund update presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine financial matters and several high-value contracts. Key items include a memorandum of understanding for concurrent enrollment and expenditures for Apple devices.
- MOU with LCCC for Concurrent and Dual Enrollment Program not to exceed $750,000.00
- Purchase of Apple devices, accessories, software, and maintenance not to exceed $600,000.00
- Contract renewal with NEWBOCES for residential placement of a student not to exceed $346,746.00
- Legal services contracts with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP and George Lemich P.C., each not to exceed $150,000.00
- Permission to declare one bus as an insurance total loss
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and budget hearing, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes a $3 million budget amendment, a $150,000 custodial equipment contract, approval of certificated contracts, recognition of home school curricula, and a resolution to conduct normal business between meetings.
- Budget amendment transferring $3,000,000 from General Support to Fund Transfers, plus other fund transfers totalling $2,200,000
- Permission to contract for custodial equipment from HD Supply, Waxie Sanitary Supply, and Western Paper Distributors up to $150,000
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of certificated contracts and resignations/retirements for 2024-2025
- Resolution authorizing administration to issue warrants and enter contracts between board meetings
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet to act on a consent agenda of routine business, including approval of payroll and bills for May 2024, certificated contracts, resignations and retirements, and a $105,000 contract for transportation parts. The board will also appoint representatives to the Wyoming High School Activities Association. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Contract for transportation parts from Floyd's Truck Center, MHC Kenworth, Muncie Transit Supply, Peterbilt of Wyoming, and Transwest Truck, Trailer and RV not to exceed $105,000
- Approval of payroll and bills for May 1–31, 2024, including purchase orders 22406031–22406830 and multiple ACH and check payments
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of resignations/retirements and replacement hiring
- Appointment of Karen Delbridge, Marc Kerschner, Kerri Gentry, and Troy Lake as WHSAA representatives for 2024-2025
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items, including the minutes from the previous meeting, resignations, and contracts for legal and facility services. The meeting will be held in-person and virtually.
- Approval of May 20, 2024 board minutes
- Approval of resignations and retirements
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2024-2025
- Permission to increase facility project planner contract to $100,000
- Permission to increase plumbing contractor services to $500,000
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss reading interventions. The meeting will be held in person at the Storey Gym and streamed online. The session is expected to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. to begin a regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Reading interventions presentation by district staff
- Work session to begin at 5 p.m. in Executive Board Room #131
- Regular Board Meeting to follow at 6 p.m.
- Meeting held at 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Board members present: Tim Bolin, Christy Klaassen, Brittany Ashby, Alicia Smith, Susan Edgerton, Rene Hinkle, Brooke Humphrey
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with recognitions of students and staff. The single most consequential item is a resolution to accept a donation of more than $1 million from the Maurie Brown Estate to each high school for athletic programs. The board will also recognize the Teacher of the Year, state DECA and SkillsUSA champions, and other achievements.
- Resolution to accept Maurie Brown Estate donation of more than $1 million per high school for athletics
- Recognition of Katie Wheeler as LCSD1 Teacher of the Year
- Recognitions of state DECA champions from Central, East, and South High Schools
- Recognition of East High School SkillsUSA 4A state champions
- Student of the Week awards for Leah Russell and Peyton Provencher
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session featuring a presentation from Executive Director of Technology Kyle McKinney on Instructional Technology. The work session will be followed by a regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on Instructional Technology by Executive Director of Technology Kyle McKinney
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with agenda items primarily focused on recognizing outstanding students and staff. Recognitions include the Educational Support Personnel of the Year winners, Students of the Week, Seal of Biliteracy recipients, and state champions in DECA, FFA, and FBLA. No major policy decisions or financial actions are scheduled.
- Recognize Educational Support Personnel of the Year winners Ramon Andrade (Carey Junior HS) and Amanda Singhas (Pioneer Park Elementary).
- Recognize Students of the Week Achilles Ward (McCormick Junior High) and Isabella Flournoy (East High School).
- Recognize 37 Seal of Biliteracy winners in Spanish, German, French, Mandarin Chinese, and Polish.
- Recognize South High School DECA champions Caleb Brewer, Caleb Greenlee, and Tyson McMillion.
- Recognize East High School 4A State FFA and FBLA champions.
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The board will vote on a consent agenda approving minutes, home school curricula, resignations/retirements, and payroll and bills for March 2024. Several staff and student recognitions are also scheduled.
- Approval of March 2024 payroll and bills (dollar amounts not specified)
- Approval of resignations/retirements and securing replacements
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2023-2024
- Recognitions: Student of the Week, speech and debate champions, and PAEMST state finalists
- Public comment period for agenda topics
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a work session to receive a presentation on special education from district administrators. No decisions were made; the session was procedural and adjourned at 5:50 p.m. for the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Special Education Update presented by Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Jim Fraley and Director of Student Services Stacey Kern
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
This is a largely procedural and ceremonial meeting. The board will recognize students for academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements, including state math competition winners, FBLA champions, and track and wrestling champions. The only action item is approval of minutes from the March 18 meeting via the consent agenda. No new policy decisions, contracts, or budget items are listed.
- Recognition of East High School 4A State Girls Indoor Track Champions and 4A State Wrestling Champions
- Recognition of State Math Competition winners from multiple schools
- Recognition of South High School FBLA champions
- Approval of minutes of March 18 board meeting via consent agenda
- Upcoming meeting dates: April 22 regular meeting, May 1 Parent Advisory, May 6 work session and regular meeting
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting featuring recognitions for student achievements, including state champions in swimming, debate, basketball, and track. The board will also consider a consent agenda to approve prior meeting minutes and recognize homeschool curricula. A library procurement update is scheduled as an informational report.
- Recognition of 4A state champion teams and individuals: swimming, debate, basketball, indoor track
- Student of the Week honors for Anna Douglas and Benjamin Woolsey
- Junior Chef Competition winners from Pioneer Park and Poder schools
- Consent agenda: approval of March 4, 2024 minutes and recognition of homeschool curricula list
- Library procurement update from superintendent
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
This regular meeting of the LCSD1 Board of Trustees includes recognition of students and staff for achievements, a presentation on the PODER Academy charter school and PASS annual update (C.4.1), and action on the consent agenda consisting of approval of previous meeting minutes and recognition of home school curricula. No major policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.
- PODER Academy charter school and PASS annual update presented by principals Wendy Consoliver and Nick Vaugh (C.4.1)
- Central High School drama/thespian team recognized for state championships and individual medals (B.3)
- Fine Arts All-State and All-Northwest awards recognized for students across band, choir, orchestra, jazz band, and jazz choir (B.4)
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting (D 1.2)
- Consent agenda includes recognition of home school curricula for 2023-2024 school year (D 1.3)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session featuring a presentation by Chief Financial Officer Jed Cicarelli on the district's funding model. The meeting also includes procedural items such as a welcome and adjournment before the regular board meeting.
- Funding model presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131 of Storey Gym
- Meeting to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. for the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 5, 2024, featuring recognitions for outstanding students, National School Counseling Week, and Random Acts of Kindness Week. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approval of prior meeting minutes and recognition of home school curricula. No major policy decisions or budget items are scheduled.
- Resolution recognizing National School Counseling Week February 5–9, 2024
- Resolution recognizing Random Acts of Kindness Week February 11–17, 2024
- Recognition of students including Susanna Scranton, Janie Merritt, and Gia Mordahl as Students of the Week
- Recognition of Laramie County Science Fair Best of Show winners (grades 4-6)
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from January 22, 2024, and home school curricula list
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session at 5pm on February 5, 2024, followed by a regular board meeting at 6pm. The main agenda item is a presentation from Director of Instruction Amanda Hall on the Pre-Kindergarten program.
- Pre-Kindergarten update presented by Director of Instruction Amanda Hall
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting
The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of payroll and bills from November-December 2023, certificated contracts, homeschool curricula, and resignations. Recognitions include student of the week and state FFA champion. No major policy actions are scheduled.
- Approval of payroll and bills totaling multiple warrants on First Interstate Bank (Nov-Dec 2023)
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2023-2024 school year
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2023-2024
- Recognition of Brody Medina, East High School, as state FFA champion
- Student of the Week: Giovanna Spezzano, 11th grade, Triumph High School
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees holds a regular meeting to conduct routine business. Key actions include approving a consent agenda with multiple items, such as contracts for concrete services up to $750,000 and USDA commodities up to $410,000. The board will also recognize students and staff, hear reports, and adjust the agenda with a work session topic change to District Goals Update.
- Concrete contractor contract with S&S Builders and Reiman Corp. up to $750,000 (time and materials).
- USDA commodities contract for school lunch program with multiple vendors, not to exceed $410,000.
- Approval of resignations/retirements and new certificated contracts for 2023-2024.
- Recognition of home school curricula for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023 regular board meeting and executive session.
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees holds a work session to receive an update on district goals from Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephen Newton. The meeting includes procedural items such as welcome and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- District Goals Update presentation by Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephen Newton