Laramie County School District #1 public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees holds a work session to hear a presentation on options for the disposition of the Miller property. No votes or decisions will be taken; the session is informational. A regular board meeting follows at 6 p.m.
- Presentation by Andy Knapp and Shannon Fertig on Miller disposition options
- Work session is for discussion only, no formal action
- Regular board meeting to convene at 6 p.m. in the same location
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will consider several action items at its regular meeting, including a $336,931 contract for owner representative services for the Arp Elementary School replacement facility, a $75,000 contract for translation services, and denial of a $500,000 governmental claim. The board also will vote on permission for East High School's band to fundraise for a trip to Denver, and on consent items including approval of previous minutes and resignations. An executive session is scheduled for possible student suspensions/expulsions, personnel matters, and proposed litigation.
- Contract with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects for owner representative services for Arp Elementary School Replacement Facility, not to exceed $336,931
- Denial of governmental claim filed by Darlene Adele Moffeit in the amount of $500,000
- Contract with TransPerfect for translation services, not to exceed $75,000
- Permission for East High School Band to fundraise for Music in the Parks trip to Denver, May 8-9, 2026, at $176 per student
- Consent agenda includes approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and a list of resignations/retirements
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet to vote on routine items including approval of September payroll and bills, certificated contracts, resignations/retirements, and prior meeting minutes. The agenda also includes recognitions for student achievements and reports from the superintendent.
- Approval of September 2025 payroll and bills with purchase orders 22601201–22602132
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2025-2026 school year (Reference #5597)
- Approval of resignations/retirements and replacement (Reference #5598)
- Approval of draft minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting
- Student behavior update from Executive Director of Student Services
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
This regular meeting includes voting on proposed amendments to Board Policy Ch 8 Sec 12 on seclusion, restraint, and corporal punishment, aligning with state law. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a $79,686 heavy-duty box truck purchase, as well as new business such as permission for Central High School FFA students to travel to Ireland in 2027 and restroom renovations at the Administration Building.
- Amendment of Board Policy Ch 8 Sec 12 on seclusion, restraint, and corporal punishment
- Permission to purchase a Ford F550 heavy-duty box truck for $79,686.00 from Fremont Motors
- Permission for Central High School FFA students to travel to Ireland (June 21–30, 2027)
- Approval of facility improvements for Administration Building restrooms (fiscal impact yes, amount not stated)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes, certificated contracts, resignations/retirements
5:30pm Executive Session - Board of Trustees
This is a procedural agenda for an executive session closed to the public, where the board will receive legal advice. The session will then adjourn into a regular board meeting at 6 p.m. No substantive decisions or public discussion items are listed.
- Closed executive session under legal advice exemption (5:30–5:55 p.m.)
- Adjournment into regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session. The main item is a presentation from CFO Jed Cicarelli on an Early Retirement Health Insurance Option. The session is informational with no votes scheduled, followed by an executive session.
- Presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli on Early Retirement Health Insurance Option
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The board will consider a consent agenda that includes the purchase of eight school buses from Elder Equipment Leasing for up to $1,468,748, funded by transportation budget and reimbursed by the Wyoming Department of Education over five years. Also on the consent agenda is a two-year elevator service contract with Kone Elevator for up to $75,000. Public comments on both agenda and non-agenda topics will be heard.
- Approve purchase of 8 school buses from State of Wyoming bid, Elder Equipment Leasing, not to exceed $1,468,748; declare 8 existing buses surplus
- Grant permission to contract for elevator services with Kone Elevator for up to $75,000 over two years
- Approve payroll and bills for August 2025 (detailed warrant and check numbers listed)
- Approve certificated contracts for 2025-2026 school year as per attached list
- Approve resignations/retirements and secure replacements
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting including staff recognition, public comments, and several consent agenda items. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes, certificated contracts, resignations, an organization chart update, payroll and bills, and a new custodial equipment contract not to exceed $150,000. The board will also recognize transportation trainer Nancy Nelson for life-saving actions.
- Recognition of Nancy Nelson for providing first aid to save a life at a local gas station
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2025–2026 school year
- Approval of resignations and retirements for replacement
- Update to the 2025–2026 organization chart and board policy title changes
- Contract for custodial equipment (vacuums, burnishers, etc.) from multiple vendors not to exceed $150,000
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent agenda items including approval of minutes, certificated contracts, resignations, administrator appointments, and payroll/bills for June 2025. The main action item is a vote on updated fees for use of school district facilities. The board will also go into executive session for possible student long-term suspensions/expulsions, personnel, legal advice, and potential litigation.
- Approval of updated facilities use fees (Reference #5582)
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of resignations/retirements and securing replacements
- Approval of administrator/professional contracts
- Executive session for student discipline, personnel, and legal matters
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss proposed changes to facilities use fees. Andy Knapp, Executive Director of Support Operations, will present a proposed fee schedule. The session is scheduled to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting.
- Update on facilities use fees, presentation by Andy Knapp on proposed fee schedule (see attached PDF)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Board will discuss and review Administrative Regulation for Chapter VII, Section 22 on possession and use of portable electronic devices, including cell phones, for both students and staff. This is a work session discussion; no final vote is scheduled. The regular board meeting will follow at 6 p.m.
- Review of administrative regulation for student and staff possession and use of portable electronic devices, including cell phones
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The board will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Laramie County Community College and Western Wyoming Community College for concurrent and dual enrollment, not to exceed $925,000. They will also vote on a $498,690 contract for replacing the Alta Vista parking lot, along with routine consent items including personnel actions and meeting minutes.
- Approval of MOU with LCCC and WWCC for concurrent/dual enrollment up to $925,000
- Approval of professional services contract with Knife River for Alta Vista parking lot replacement, $498,690
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of resignations/retirements and administrator appointments
- Special recognition of Community Relations Department for national NSPRA award
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a budget hearing on July 14, 2025. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment transferring $1.5 million from General Support to Instruction, authorization of $3.08 million in flowthrough funds to Cheyenne Classical Academy, and contracts for transportation parts and special education curriculum. Public comments on agenda and non-agenda topics are accepted with sign-up.
- Budget amendment: transfer $1,500,000 from General Support to Instruction, $300,000 from Instruction to General Support in Special Revenue, and $25,000 from Non-instructional Support to Instruction in Enterprise Fund
- Authorization to pay $3,080,000 in flowthrough funds to Cheyenne Classical Academy for 2025-26
- Permission to contract for transportation parts from seven vendors, not to exceed $105,000
- Permission to contract with Everway, LLC for special education curriculum, not to exceed $57,828.77
- Permission to contract for speech services (dollar amount not fully listed in available agenda text)
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Special Session 6 p.m.
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a special session to vote on adopting a new rule governing firearms on district property. The proposed rule, which follows Wyoming's repeal of gun-free zones, outlines training and curriculum for employees who may carry concealed firearms. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Adoption of new Board Policy Chapter 3 Section 8 – Rule Governing Firearms on School District Property, following a 45-day public comment period ending June 20, 2025.
- Executive session for personnel matters prior to adjournment.
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet to review routine administrative matters and personnel contracts. The board is deciding on several consent agenda items, including payroll, resignations, and insurance procurement.
- Permission to purchase commercial insurance from Hub International (WY) not to exceed $2,049,161.00
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of May 2025 payroll and bills
- Recognition of home schooling curricula for one family and one student
- Appointment of representatives for Central, East, South, and Triumph High Schools to the Wyoming High School Activities Association
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet to vote on a consent agenda including a $2,200,000 contract for district-wide copier lease and maintenance, and up to $300,000 for Apple devices and software. Other routine items include approval of certificated contracts, resignations/retirements, and recognition of home school curricula for three families. The meeting also includes public comment periods and staff/student recognitions.
- Permission to contract for district-wide copier lease with All Copy Products, not to exceed $2,200,000
- Permission to purchase Apple devices, accessories, software, and maintenance from Apple, up to $300,000
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2025-2026 school year (list attached)
- Approval of resignations/retirements list (attached)
- Recognition of home school curricula for 3 families, 3 students (2024-2025 total: 380 families, 675 students)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the Most Cost-Effective Remedy Study regarding capacity at East High School. The regular board meeting follows at 6 p.m.
- Presentation of Most Cost-Effective Remedy Study on capacity of East High School by Facilities Engineering Associates and Andy Knapp
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hear a preliminary FY26 budget update from CFO Jed Cicarelli. The board is also expected to approve consent agenda items including minutes from May 5 and recognition of three home school curricula for 2024-2025. Several student and staff recognitions are scheduled, including the Teacher of the Year award.
- Preliminary FY26 Budget update (CFO report)
- Approval of home school curricula for 3 students (total 672 for year)
- Student of the Week recognitions and Robotics Grand Champions
- South HS SkillsUSA and East HS DECA state champions recognized
- Teacher of the Year: Christina Mayle (Meadowlark Elementary)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session featuring a presentation on reserve funds by Chief Financial Officer Jed Cicarelli. The meeting includes welcome and adjournment items; no votes or decisions are scheduled. The regular board meeting follows at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on Reserve Funds by CFO Jed Cicarelli
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet to recognize outstanding students and staff, including those earning the Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy and state FFA champions. The meeting includes public comment periods and a consent agenda for routine matters, but specific consent items are not detailed in the provided agenda text.
- Recognition of Students of the Week: Eko Cauwenberghs (Triumph HS) and Kamryn Tafoya (McCormick JH)
- Recognition of Central HS STEM Team for 2nd place at Wyoming State Science Olympiad
- Recognition of East HS FFA champions and elected state officers
- Recognition of 80+ students earning Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy or LCSD1 Seal
- Educational Support Person of the Year awards: Wendy Gains (Triumph HS) and Heidi Pfoor (McCormick JH)
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees meets April 21, 2025, to recognize outstanding students and staff, hear public comments, and receive an update on Board Policy Chapter 3 regarding firearms on school district property. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for routine matters, board reports, and upcoming meeting schedules. The firearms policy item was originally scheduled as an action item but was moved to an update report.
- Recognition of student of the week and employee spotlight
- Recognition of UW World Language Day winners
- Recognition of FBLA champions and Speech/Debate state champions
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda topics
- Update report on Board Policy Chapter 3 - Firearms on School District Property
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will recognize various student athletic and academic achievements and hear public comments. The board is also deciding on the recognition of home schooling curricula for 19 students across 18 families.
- Recognition of home schooling curricula for 18 families and 19 students
- Approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes
- Cancellation of unpaid warrants
- Recognition of Laramie County 2025 Spelling Bee winners
- Recognition of state champions from East and Central High Schools
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive presentations on contract negotiations and planned summer projects. No votes are scheduled; the work session will adjourn at 5:50 p.m. to be followed by a regular board meeting at 6 p.m. The agenda for the regular meeting was not included in this document.
- Presentation on Negotiations Update by Assistant Superintendent of HR Vicki Thompson
- Presentation on Summer Projects 2025 by Executive Director of Support Operations Andy Knapp
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet to adopt the consent agenda, receive the FY25 budget and legislative update, and hear public comments. The agenda also includes recognitions for students and staff, including math contest winners and young authors. A note indicates that an action item regarding the Arp Elementary Replacement vendor has been updated.
- FY25 Budget and Legislative Update by CFO Jed Cicarelli
- Arp Elementary Replacement vendor update (noted in agenda adjustment)
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda topics
- Consent agenda adoption (routine items)
- Recognitions: Students of the Week, Employee Spotlight, math contest winners, young authors
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The board will hold a regular meeting with public comments, student recognitions, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, home school curricula, resignations/retirements, conflict of interest disclosure, the 2025-2026 board meeting calendar, and January 2025 payroll and bills. No major policy items are scheduled for discussion.
- Recognition of Students of the Week: Chase Blauzdis, Logan Moore, Ross Ten Eyck, Teagun McGinnis
- Approval of home school curricula for 2024-2025 school year (12 students from 8 families)
- Approval of resignations/retirements list (Reference #5493)
- Approval of 2025-2026 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Calendar (Reference #5494)
- Approval of January 2025 payroll and bills (Purchase Orders 22504689-22505626)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive presentations on school performance and nutrition services. The session serves as a preparatory meeting before the regular board meeting.
- Plan Update for Schools Needing Improvement presentation by Eric Jackson
- School Lunch Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Update presentation by Jed Cicarelli and Ashley Roth
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will meet to approve a consent agenda including routine items such as minutes from the January 27 meeting, recognition of homeschool curricula for 12 students, approval of resignations/retirements, a 45-day review of high school geologic systems materials, and a contract for actuarial analysis services with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith and Company (GRS) for an amount not to exceed $54,450. Public comments on both agenda and non-agenda topics are scheduled. Recognitions of students and staff will also take place.
- Contract for actuarial analysis services with GRS up to $54,450
- Recognition of homeschool curricula for 11 families (12 students) for 2024-2025
- Approval of resignations/retirements (list attached)
- 45-day public review of new high school geologic systems curriculum materials (Feb 11 – Mar 31, 2025)
- Student of the Week and Employee Spotlight recognitions
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session that includes a presentation on staff survey results by the Wyoming School Board Association. The work session will adjourn at 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting begins at 6 p.m.
- Presentation of LCSD1 Staff Survey Results by WSBA's Julie Kocourek
- Work session scheduled to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. for regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet to handle routine business, including approval of December 2024 payroll and bills, recognition of home school curricula for the 2024-2025 school year, and approval of the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes public comments, board reports, and recognition of students of the week. No major policy decisions or budget items are listed.
- Approval of payroll and bills for December 1-31, 2024 (purchase orders 22504021-22504688, warrants drawn on First Interstate Bank)
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2024-2025 school year (reference No. 5482)
- Approval of draft minutes from regular board meeting and executive session held January 13, 2025
- Student of the Week recognitions for Deija Ard (McCormick Junior High) and Delko DeCoste (Triumph High School)
5pm Work Session - Board of Trustees
The agenda is primarily procedural, with one substantive item. The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session on January 13, 2025. The board will review findings and recommendations from a special education audit conducted by Public Consulting Group.
- Presentation of special education audit findings and recommendations by Public Consulting Group
LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting 6 p.m.
The Board of Trustees will meet to recognize student and staff achievements and conduct routine business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.
- Recognition of Students of the Week: Charleigh Mellish (South High School) and Kenneth Zabriskie (Carey Junior High School)
- Recognition of Central High School 4A All State Drama/Theatre First Place Awards
- Employee Spotlight for Milo Gurule, Custodian at Freedom Elementary
- Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session