Natrona County School District #1, WY

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and vote to approve the minutes from its November 10 meeting and receive a safety report under Goal 4: Safe and Healthy Environments. No other substantial decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (action item)
• Safety report presentation under Goal 4 (discussion)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will hold a work session on Simbli training and internal operational guidelines, followed by executive sessions for legal, personnel, and property matters. During the regular session, the board will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Clerk for the coming year. They will also consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, and bids for school projects, and vote on the 2026 meeting schedule and major maintenance projects.

• Annual election of board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Clerk)
• Approval of FY26 Major Maintenance Projects
• Bids for Lincoln Interior Paint, NC Intercom, KW Intercom, Evansville Playground, and CY LED Lighting Replacement
• Approval of District Bills of November 21, 2025
• Establishment of 2026 Board of Trustees meeting dates

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will consider approving two capital construction projects at Natrona County High School: a $185,000 LED lighting system for the track and soccer field and a $270,000 acoustical panel installation for the gym. The committee will also review the October meeting minutes and Major Maintenance requests. Items under discussion include a restroom/concessions update at Kelly Walsh and an update on the NCHS press box.

• Action on NCHS Track & Soccer Field Lights: $185,000 from Capital Projects Funds for LED lighting and electrical infrastructure
• Action on NCHS Gym Acoustics: $270,000 from Capital Projects Funds for 50 wall panels and 410 ceiling baffles, plus fire suppression relocation
• Action on Major Maintenance Projects: review of requests (details in attached PDF)
• Update on Kelly Walsh restroom/concessions
• Update on NCHS Press Box project

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will review minutes from October 27, 2025, discuss the FY27 budget development plan and prime objectives, and receive an enrollment report and budget update. The committee will also take action on one-time funding requests for the Natrona County Public Library Summer Reading Program and the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra's Music on the Move and Children's Program for 2025-2026.

• Action: Approve one-time funding for Natrona County Public Library Summer Reading Program 2025-2026
• Action: Approve one-time funding for Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Music on the Move and Children's Program 2025-2026
• Review of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (Action)
• Discussion of FY27 Prime Objectives and Budget Development Plan
• Enrollment report: 60-day enrollment and ADM data, cohort data and exit reasons

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will vote on changes to Board Policy 5320 (Physical Education Class Attire) and Board Policy 5350 (K-12 Academic Competitions). They will also act on superintendent recommendations for grants, gifts, and donations, and approve consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, and flooring bids. The meeting opens with an executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters.

• Board Policy 5320 Physical Education Class Attire (Action)
• Board Policy 5350 K-12 Academic Competitions (Action)
• Superintendent Recommendation: Grants, Gifts, Donations (Action)
• Bids: Summit Flooring and Paradise Valley Flooring (dollar amounts not specified)
• District Bills of November 7, 2025 and November 14, 2025

The Board of Trustees approved several items including the consent agenda, two school grants, and updates to board policies. The meeting also included a training session on effective governance strategies.

• Approved Consent Agenda items unanimously
• Accepted $5,000 grant for Journey Elementary School unanimously
• Accepted $500 classroom grant for Manor Heights Elementary School unanimously
• Retired Board Policy 5320 regarding Physical Education Class Attire unanimously
• Revised Board Policy 5350 regarding K-12 Academic Competitions unanimously

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Academic Steering Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a Special Education Report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled beyond these items.

• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Special Education Report presentation

The committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes as written and received informational reports on Natrona County School District’s special education services, including multi-tiered support systems, behavioral classrooms, and life skills programs. No new policies were adopted, budgets voted on, or items tabled during this session. These updates outline how the district identifies students for individualized plans and places them in specialized settings to meet academic and behavioral needs.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will vote on facility recommendations for Bar Nunn Elementary and Woods Learning Center. They will also hold first readings of policies on physical education attire (Policy 5320) and K-12 academic competitions (Policy 5350). Other action items include approval of minutes, personnel reports, district bills for October 24 and 31, 2025, and bids for a gym floor at Midwest School and a fire alarm at Verda James Elementary.

• Facility recommendation for Bar Nunn Elementary (action)
• Facility recommendation for Woods Learning Center (action)
• First reading of Board Policy 5320 Physical Education Class Attire
• First reading of Board Policy 5350 K-12 Academic Competitions
• Approval of district bills for October 24 and 31, 2025

The Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to vacate and mothball Bar Nunn Elementary School beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also addressed a projected $15 million budget deficit following recommendations from the Select Committee on School Recalibration.

• Approved agenda setting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, personnel report, and district bills (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 grant from Farm Credit Services of America for Midwest School garden (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to vacate and mothball Bar Nunn Elementary starting 2026-2027

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review meeting minutes from July 14, 2025, and consider policy revision recommendations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy details or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of policy revision recommendations (action item)

The Board Policy Committee voted to retire the Physical Education Class and Attire policy. The committee also approved updates to the K-12 Academic Competitions policy regarding how funds are allocated to school budgets.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Retired Board Policy 5320 (Physical Education Class and Attire)
• Moved updated Board Policy 5350 (K-12 Academic Competitions) to the Board of Trustees

Board Budget Committee

The Board Budget Committee will review meeting minutes, strategic plans, and budget policies to establish prime objectives for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The session includes a training session on school finance and a report on current enrollment numbers.

• Review of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Establishment of FY27 Board Budget Prime Objectives
• Review of NCSD Strategic Plan 2024-2029
• Review of Board Policy 3100 - Budget Policy
• Enrollment and ADM 30 Day Report

The Board Budget Committee approved the draft FY27 budget prime objectives as philosophy statements. The committee also adopted the formal FY27 budget development plan and meeting schedule.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopted FY27 budget prime objectives as philosophy statements
• Adopted the FY27 Budget Development Plan and process

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters, then a regular session. They will consider consent agenda items including bills, personnel report, bids for a refrigerated truck, driver's education vehicles, and a CNC router, as well as reimbursement for isolated students. Action items include approval of FY26 major maintenance projects and acceptance of grants, gifts, and donations.

• Action on FY26 Major Maintenance Projects
• Bids: NCSD Food Services Refrigerated Truck, Driver's Education Vehicles, CNC Router System
• Reimbursement for Private Transportation of Isolated Students
• Superintendent Recommendation: Grants, Gifts, Donations (Action)
• Staff Report: Partnership with Jae Foundation

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, awarding contracts for a food‑service refrigerated truck, two driver‑ed vehicles ($89,294), and a CNC router ($58,814). They also approved a $49,500 donation of fitness equipment and the major maintenance project recommendation. The agenda was set as moved by Trustee Stedillie, and reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students was approved.

• Motion to set agenda approved unanimously
• Awarded food‑service refrigerated truck contract to PFVT Motors, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded driver‑ed vehicles contract to Fremont Motor Company for $89,294 (unanimous)
• Awarded CNC router contract to SHOPSabre CNC for $58,814 (unanimous)
• Approved $49,500 donation of fitness equipment to six schools (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students (unanimous)
• Approved major maintenance project recommendation (unanimous)
• Consent agenda items approved unanimously

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will take action on several capital construction projects, including a $525,000 dust collector replacement at the Pathways Innovation Center, a $60,000 cold storage building, and $185,000 for LED lighting at NCHS track and soccer field. They will also review and act on an enrollment study report with recommendations for Bar Nunn Elementary and Woods Learning Center, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Dust collector replacement at Pathways Innovation Center: $525,000 from capital projects funds
• Cold storage building (600 sq ft) at PIC: $60,000 total from capital projects and major maintenance
• LED lighting for NCHS track and soccer field: $185,000 from capital projects funds
• Enrollment study report with recommendations for Bar Nunn Elementary and Woods Learning Center
• Major maintenance projects (list of requests) to be acted on

The committee moved recommendations to vacate and mothball Bar Nunn Elementary and vacate Woods Learning Center starting in the 2026-2027 school year due to declining enrollment. Several capital construction and maintenance projects were approved, while a proposal for new athletic lighting was defeated.

• Moved recommendation to vacate and mothball Bar Nunn Elementary (2026-2027) to Board of Trustees
• Moved recommendation to vacate Woods Learning Center (2026-2027) to Board of Trustees
• Approved replacement of PIC woodwork lab dust collector
• Approved $60,000 for a 600-square-foot cold storage building at PIC
• Denied installation of LED lighting system at NCHS track and soccer field ($185,000)
• Moved list of 43 major maintenance projects to Board of Trustees
• Approved $20,000 for NCHS press box planning
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will meet to review and potentially approve minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. The committee will also receive reports on literacy progress under Strategic Goal 2 and on civics education, including a timeline and social studies curriculum overview. No votes on major policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Review and approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (action item)
• Report on literacy under NCSD Strategic Goal 2
• Civics report including timeline and social studies curriculum overview
• Next meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

The Board Academic Steering Committee reviewed NCSD's Strategic Goal 2, focusing on literacy strategies and proficiency data. The committee also received a report on the history and current status of the civics curriculum.

• Minutes approved as written
• Reviewed literacy training progress (377 staff completed Volume I, 337 completed Volume II)
• Reviewed literacy proficiency rates (7 grade levels met NCSD goal)
• Reviewed civics curriculum timeline and benchmarks

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular session on October 13, 2025, following an executive session on legal, property, and personnel matters. The board will recognize Summit Elementary School and Bar Nunn Elementary School for meeting performance expectations. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a certified and classified personnel report, district bills for three weeks, and a bid for welders.

• Recognition of Summit Elementary School (Exceeding Expectations) and Bar Nunn Elementary School (Meeting Expectations)
• Approval of executive session minutes and general session minutes from September 22, 2025
• Certified and classified personnel report
• District bills for September 19, 26, and October 3, 2025 (specific amounts not listed in agenda)
• Bid for welders (recommendation attached)

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda including meeting minutes and personnel reports. They also awarded a bid to Norco for six welding units using Perkins V funding.

• Approved agenda with addition of WSBA Conference report (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including September 22nd minutes and personnel report (unanimous)
• Awarded welder bid to Norco for $81,865.20 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to take action on district bills, personnel reports, and the reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students. The session includes an executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and property matters.

• District bills from September 5 and September 12, 2025
• Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students
• Superintendent recommendations for grants, gifts, and donations
• Recognition of Evansville and Pineview as Exceeding Expectations Schools

The Board of Trustees approved a $25,000 Cutting Edge Grant for Kelly Walsh High School to fund CNC routers. The Board also passed the agenda and several consent agenda items including meeting minutes and district bills.

• Approved September 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2025 Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2025 General Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved certified and classified personnel support (unanimous)
• Approved district bills for September 5 and September 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 Cutting Edge Grant for Kelly Walsh High School (unanimous)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will meet on September 8, 2025, to review and approve the minutes from the May 12 meeting. They will receive reports on Goal 1 and civic instruction in the district. The meeting also includes opening and closing remarks and scheduling the next session.

• Review of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (action item)
• Goal 1 report presentation
• Civics instruction update, including a timeline and social studies curriculum overview

The committee reviewed progress on Strategic Plan Goal 1 regarding school performance expectations. Presentations included reports from elementary principals on school improvement strategies and a detailed overview of the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act (WAEA) scoring model.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The board will vote on recommending a PIC Dust Collector project and approve Major Maintenance Projects. They will also review meeting minutes and discuss upcoming projects at NCHS including press box, stadium, lights, and pool sound.

• PIC Dust Collector project recommendation (action)
• Major Maintenance Projects recommendation (action)
• Upcoming NCHS projects: Press Box, Stadium, Lights, Pool Sound
• Review of June 6, 2025 meeting minutes (action)

The Infrastructure Planning Committee approved a list of 49 major maintenance projects for Natrona County School District facilities. These funds cover routine upkeep and safety upgrades across district campuses. A proposal to replace the PIC woodwork lab dust collector for $525,000 was delayed until staff research upgrade alternatives and identify funding sources.

• Approved 49 major maintenance projects for district facilities (motion carried)
• Tabled $525,000 PIC dust collector replacement pending upgrade and funding research

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board will hold a work session and regular meeting. Action items include FY26 Major Maintenance Projects, a resolution, and consent agenda items such as personnel reports and district bills. The board will also recognize NCHS state champions and discuss grants and donations.

• Action on FY26 Major Maintenance Projects (Board Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommendation)
• Resolution (action item from trustee recommendation)
• Superintendent recommendation: grants, gifts, donations
• Approval of district bills for August 22 and August 29, 2025
• Donations: Qdoba burritos ($750) to NCHS students; JNC Investments ($800) to Midwest Football Program

The Board approved a resolution celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's Independence and authorized several FY26 Major Maintenance projects. Additionally, the Board accepted a $100,000 grant from the Natrona County Collective Health Trust for student mental health.

• Approved agenda amendment to include independence resolution (7-1)
• Approved addition of major maintenance request to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and personnel reports (unanimous)
• Accepted $100,000 grant from Natrona County Collective Health Trust for student mental health (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Major Maintenance projects (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution celebrating America's 250th anniversary (7-2)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees meets in regular session after an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters. The board will recognize 2025 Teacher of the Year Zachary Ley, then consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, a certified and classified personnel report, multiple district bills from July 11 to August 15, 2025, and bids for a vehicle for warehouse box trucks and an ADA path replacement at KW. The board will also act on a superintendent recommendation for grants, gifts, and donations and acknowledge three donations.

• Recognition of 2025 Teacher of the Year Zachary Ley
• Approval of certified and classified personnel report
• Approval of district bills from July 11, 2025 through August 15, 2025 (six expenditure reports)
• Bids: vehicle for warehouse box trucks and KW ADA path replacement
• Superintendent recommendation for grants, gifts, and donations (action)

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, including personnel reports and district bills. The board also unanimously accepted multiple grants and donations for various school programs.

• Approved the August 25 meeting agenda (8-1)
• Approved the Consent Agenda items unanimously
• Accepted several grants and donations unanimously
• Approved the BOCES FY26 budget of $1,628,125

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review and possibly revise Rule/Policy 4020 regarding firearms (conceal carry). They will also approve minutes from the May 12 meeting. A recommendation on the policy may follow.

• Review and approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of public comment on Rule/Policy 4020 (firearms/conceal carry)
• Discussion and revisions to Rule/Policy 4020 (firearms/conceal carry) – action item
• Recommendation on Rule/Policy 4020 – action item

The committee approved several amendments to Rule/Policy 4020 regarding concealed carry requirements. Changes include updated training hour requirements, the removal of specific law enforcement academy standards, and a two-year validity window for prior training. A motion to include reimbursement language in the policy did not carry.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Eliminated requirement B.1.L regarding Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy course completion
• Changed Section 2 to require a minimum of 16 hours of scenario-based and medical training
• Updated B.1 to require 40 hours of handgun training including live-fire
• Approved language that relevant training completed within two years prior to notification to carry shall meet requirements
• Denied motion to add language regarding statute 21-3-136 for training reimbursement

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2026 annual budget, then consider adopting it. Also on the agenda is a vote on Rule Board Policy 4020 updating the concealed carry firearms policy for personnel and volunteers. Consent agenda items include approval of personnel reports, district bills, bids for dairy, Sagewood HVAC and playground, and a snow removal contract.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2025-2026 annual budget
• Vote on Rule Board Policy 4020 concerning concealed carry firearms for personnel and volunteers
• Bids: annual dairy bid, Sagewood HVAC project, Sagewood playground project
• Snow removal contract for 2025-26
• Approval of district bills for June 6, 13, and 20, 2025

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the FY26 annual budget and several facility and service contracts. The board also voted to adopt a new firearms policy regarding concealed carry for personnel and volunteers.

• Adopted 2025-2026 Annual Budget of $428,210,409 (Unanimous)
• Approved Dairy Bid awarded to Meadow Gold Dairy for $486,753.40 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sagewood HVAC Replacement contract awarded to Sheet Metal Specialties Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Sagewood Artificial Turf and Installation contract awarded to Great Western Recreation (Unanimous)
• Adopted Rule Policy 4020 - Firearms Policy (Concealed Carry) for Personnel and Volunteers
• Approved appointment of Superintendent as Budget Officer and designated financial representatives (Unanimous)
• Approved Casper Star-Tribune as official newspaper (Unanimous)

Board Budget Committee

The Board Budget Committee will discuss and vote on a recommendation for the FY26 final draft budget. They will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive a notice of a public budget hearing. This meeting sets the stage for the budget to be presented to the full board.

• Review and approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of FY26 final draft budget for information
• Recommendation of FY26 final draft budget as an action item
• Notice of public hearing on the FY26 budget
• Next committee meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025

The committee reviewed the FY26 Final Draft Budget, which includes appropriations of $428,021,499. The budget incorporates salary increases based on a competitive market analysis and accounts for a decrease in student enrollment. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hear public comment on a proposed policy allowing concealed carry by personnel and volunteers, then consider second readings of cell phone and exclusive-use facility policies. Consent agenda includes bids for bus financing, air handler replacement, and a pizza contract, plus a $500 donation to the NCHS band program.

• Public comment on Rule/Board Policy 4020 – Firearms Policy (Concealed Carry): Personnel and Volunteers Authorized to Carry
• Second reading of Board Policy 5376 – Cell Phone Use (Action)
• Second reading of Board Policy 4150/5430 – Exclusive Use Designated Facilities (Action)
• Consent agenda bids: Bus financing, Centennial Air Handler Replacement, Dean Morgan Bus Lane Repair, KW Concessions & Restrooms Facility, 2025 Pizza Bid, Annual Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
• Donation appreciation: Amanda Custer – $500 to NCHS Band program

The Board approved a consent agenda including several facility contracts and a $1.35M bus financing bid. Trustees also unanimously passed new policies regarding student and staff cell phone use and the exclusive use of designated facilities.

• Approved $1,351,480.00 bus financing bid to ANB Bank (6-2)
• Approved Centennial Air Handler Replacement contract to Casper Tin Shop LLC (6-2)
• Approved Dean Morgan Middle School Bus Lane Repair contract to 71 Construction Inc LLC (6-2)
• Approved KWHS Concessions and Restroom Building contract to Casper Building Systems Inc (6-2)
• Approved pizza bid to Grand Mere Restaurant Group at $9.75 per pizza (6-2)
• Approved Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Bid to Equality State Farms (6-2)
• Approved $2,000 grant from Natrona Collective Health Trust (5-2)
• Approved Board Policy 5376 - Cell Phone Use (unanimous)

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will meet to act on major maintenance requests and review minutes from May 2, 2025. The committee will also discuss updates to a drivers' training course and specific elements of the Kelly Walsh Master Plan.

• Action on Major Maintenance Requests
• Kelly Walsh Master Plan: Football Stadium Field Turf
• Kelly Walsh Master Plan: Concessions/Restroom Building
• Drivers' Training Course update
• Review of May 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee approved a list of five major maintenance projects to be sent to the board of trustees for final approval. The committee also received progress updates on the Driver’s Training Course and the Kelly Walsh Master Plan.

• Approved minutes as written
• Approved recommendation of five major maintenance projects for Board approval

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review and potentially take action on Draft Rule/Board Policy 4020, which governs firearms carry by personnel and volunteers. They will also approve the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting.

• Draft Rule/Board Policy 4020 on firearms carry by personnel and volunteers
• Timeline for implementing the firearms policy
• Approval of May 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved amended language for Draft Rule/Board Policy 4020 regarding firearms carry for personnel and volunteers. The policy establishes specific live-fire, scenario-based, and medical training hours, as well as trainer qualifications. The draft will now move to a public comment period.

• Approved requirement of 40 hours of live-fire training
• Approved requirement of 16 hours of scenario-based training, including 8 hours of medical training
• Approved annual retraining requirement of 16 hours (8 live-fire, 8 scenario including active shooter training)
• Approved requirement that trainers have at least five years of relevant experience
• Eliminated requirement for valid NRA Certification for trainers
• Approved removal of 'Moving while shooting and tactical procedural training' from the policy
• Authorized Superintendent to strike language that no longer aligns with law
• Approved moving the amended policy forward for public comment

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review minutes from April 14, receive a presentation on the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), and discuss high school systems. No major decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is focused on reports and discussion.

• Review and approval of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
• Discussion on high school systems
• Next meeting set for September 8, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

The committee approved the April 14, 2025, meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and high school course offerings in response to declining enrollment.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes as written