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Natrona County School District #1 public meetings in 2020

50 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 14, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Natrona County school board to elect officers, consider policy changes

The board will elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, and clerk for the coming year. It will also consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, grants, and a contract for Raptor Visitor and Emergency Management. A first reading of Policy 5100 on attendance age requirements will be presented, and trustees will receive updates on high school enrollment and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Board elects new officers and approves 2021 meeting schedule

The Board of Trustees elected its annual officers and approved the 2021 meeting calendar. The board also accepted a $5,000 donation for the Kelly Walsh Band and a $11,232.14 grant for heavy equipment operator certification. No action was taken on the proposed update to the attendance age requirements policy.

Mon Nov 23, 2020

Board Budget Committee

School board budget committee to review FY20 audit and early-retirement incentive

The Natrona County School District Board Budget Committee will meet on November 23, 2020, to take action on the minutes from October 26 and receive a presentation on the FY20 audited financial report. The committee will also discuss a recalibration and legislative update, review district programs, and consider a one-time enhanced voluntary early notification incentive for employees. No votes are scheduled on the incentive or program reviews; items are for discussion and presentation.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee reviews FY20 audit and legislative funding models

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed the FY20 audited financial statements, which found no material weaknesses. Members discussed potential legislative funding models and received updates on district programs and workforce management incentives.

Mon Nov 23, 2020

Board Policy Committee

Committee to discuss kindergarten start date statute change

The Board Policy Committee will review and vote on the minutes from its October 26 meeting, then discuss a state statute change affecting the kindergarten start date and consider a related kindergarten appeal process policy. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses kindergarten age requirements following state statute change

The committee discussed proposed changes to Board Policy 5100 to align kindergarten registration with House Bill 174. Staff will draft formal policy revisions regarding age requirements and readiness assessments for the December 14, 2020 meeting.

Mon Nov 23, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board reviews Fort Caspar and Paradise Valley program options and Raptor security system

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will meet on November 23, 2020, at the Central Services Facility in Casper to address legal, personnel, and property matters in executive session. During the regular session, the board will approve consent items covering district bills, personnel reports, and lease financing bids. Action items include second readings for Fort Caspar Academy and Paradise Valley curriculum options, which determine available student courses, and a staff report on Raptor Technologies, which outlines a district-wide visitor screening and emergency drill tracking system.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new curriculum resources and bus lease financing

The Board of Trustees approved new social studies, science, and foreign language resources for Fort Caspar Academy and Paradise Valley Elementary. The board also approved a lease for buses and accepted a $10,000 donation for the Kelly Walsh Band.

Mon Nov 9, 2020

Board Academic Steering Committee

Board to consider adopting science and social studies materials for two schools

The committee will review and potentially approve resource material adoptions for Fort Caspar Academy (science and social studies) and Paradise Valley Elementary (foreign language and social studies). They will also receive an update on NCSD assessment structures and discuss a work plan for social studies curriculum. Minutes from the previous meeting are up for approval.

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✓ Decided: Board Academic Steering Committee approves minutes and reviews assessment updates

The committee approved the meeting minutes as written. Members received updates on district assessments, the alignment of state performance level descriptors, and a draft plan to realign high school civics and government courses.

Mon Nov 9, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to consider sexual harassment policy, civics curriculum, and facility contracts

The board will discuss and potentially approve a draft policy on sexual harassment (2nd reading), a purchasing policy update, and proposed curriculum changes to emphasize civics and government. Consent agenda includes personnel reports, district bills, bids for chiller replacement, window abatement, and stair repair, as well as grants and private transportation reimbursement. Trustees will also report on committee assignments and external boards.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new sexual harassment and purchasing policies

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted new policies regarding sexual harassment and purchasing. They also approved several maintenance contracts and accepted various grants and donations for school programs.

Fri Nov 6, 2020

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

Review of FY21 supplemental major maintenance requests and school capacity

The committee will consider approval of October meeting minutes, receive updates on NCHS natatorium pool, elevated walkway, and Park Elementary School, review FY21 supplemental major maintenance requests, and discuss school capacity and mothballed buildings.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends $75,000 for NCHS historical stairs repair

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and a 95% value engineering (VE) plan for the NCHS Elevated Walkway. Members reached a consensus to recommend using Major Maintenance Funds for repairs to the NCHS historical stairs. Staff will provide future recommendations regarding Park Elementary playground priorities and mothballed building maintenance.

Mon Oct 26, 2020

Board Budget Committee

Budget committee to review enrollment, budgets, and legislative update

The Board Budget Committee will review September meeting minutes, receive an update on 30-day ADM enrollment comparisons, and discuss legislative developments including the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration. They will also review various budget components including district, school, division, and salary/benefits budgets, as well as program reviews for EFAP and Professional Development. Quarter 1 financial statements for 2020-2021 will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee reviews Q1 financials and tuition assistance proposal

The committee reviewed the first quarter financial report and a proposal to allocate $204,000 for employee tuition assistance. The board discussed a 4.8% decrease in Average Daily Membership and upcoming state school finance recalibration. No formal votes were recorded other than the approval of previous minutes.

Mon Oct 26, 2020

Board Policy Committee

Board Policy Committee to review purchasing and Title IX policies

The committee will consider approval of minutes from August 24, 2020, and discuss draft revisions to Board Policy 3200 on purchasing procedures and Board Policy 5410/4175 on sexual harassment (Title IX). No votes on final adoption are scheduled; the items are under review before possible recommendation to the full board.

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✓ Decided: Committee advances purchasing and sexual harassment policy drafts to Board of Trustees

The Board Policy Committee reviewed and approved moving two draft policies to a first reading by the Board of Trustees. These include updates to purchasing procedures and sexual harassment policies. The committee also identified two policies for future review.

Mon Oct 26, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Trustees to discuss draft letter on school finance recalibration

The board will hold a work session to discuss a draft letter to the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration. In the regular session, the board will consider first readings of policies on sexual harassment (Policy 5410/4175) and purchasing (Policy 3200). The consent agenda includes approval of the certified and classified personnel report and district bills from October 9 and 16.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda and reviews draft purchasing and harassment policies

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, including district bills and personnel reports. Trustees discussed revisions to a letter regarding school finance recalibration and held first readings for updated purchasing and sexual harassment policies.

Fri Oct 16, 2020

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

School climate, COVID-19 communication updates

The Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee will review June 2020 meeting minutes and receive updates on the climate survey, COVID-19 communication, readiness, and the year-in-review initiative. The committee will also discuss community partnerships during COVID-19, including the Early Childhood Alliance and Community Connections. This is a discussion and update meeting; no formal decisions are indicated.

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✓ Decided: Steering Committee approves minutes and reviews COVID-19 communication updates

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes as written. Members received updates on the district-wide climate survey, COVID-19 dashboard collaboration with the health department, and the development of an IMPACT eBook regarding community partnerships.

Mon Oct 12, 2020

Board Academic Steering Committee

Committee to discuss civics education and digital literacy in curriculum

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and vote on the June 8, 2020 meeting minutes. The main discussion item focuses on government and civic education, including topics such as civics responsibility, political structures, and the role of Founding Fathers in social studies. The committee will also examine how social studies, English, and computer science standards intersect with digital resource and social media literacy. The next meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2020.

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✓ Decided: Board Academic Steering Committee discusses government and civics education

The committee held a collaborative conversation regarding the integration of government and civics education across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Educators discussed the challenges of balancing history and government content within current time constraints. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

Mon Oct 12, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to discuss government and civics education, approve consent items

The Board will hold a work session to discuss government and civics education and receive trustee reports from committees. In the regular session, they will consider approval of the consent agenda, including personnel reports, district bills, bids (including CARES Aruba Network Infrastructure), and grants/gifts/donations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.5M network infrastructure bid and various school maintenance projects

The Board approved a consent agenda including a major network infrastructure contract and several HVAC and facility repairs. The Board also accepted $25,000 in donations and grants for cheerleading and food services. Trustees held a work session to discuss expanding civics and government education in the curriculum.

Fri Oct 2, 2020

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

Committee to review FY21 supplemental major maintenance request

This committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 4, 2020, and consider a FY21 supplemental major maintenance request. They will also receive updates on projects at Park Elementary School, NCHS elevated walkway, and NCHS natatorium, followed by a tour of the natatorium work site.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves meeting minutes and reviews school construction progress

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee approved the previous meeting minutes. Members reviewed the status of the NCHS Natatorium, the NCHS Elevated Walkway, and Park Elementary construction. The committee also toured the NCHS Natatorium work site.

Mon Sep 28, 2020

Board Budget Committee

Board to review FY22 draft budget plan and funding recalibration

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will meet to review and potentially approve the minutes from August 5, 2020. The committee will discuss the FY22 Draft Budget Development Plan and the NCSD Strategic Plan, as well as receive a fiscal and legislative update including the Picus & Odden 2020 recalibration of the funding model. Potential budget reduction strategies will also be considered.

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✓ Decided: Board Budget Committee approves FY22 budget plan and tuition assistance program

The committee unanimously supported the FY22 Draft Budget Development Plan and approved a proposed Tuition Assistance Program for hard-to-fill positions. Members also reviewed existing budget prime objectives and non-personnel budget structures.

Mon Sep 28, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to discuss civics education, approve personnel and district bills

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session on civics education, including history of civic responsibility and financial literacy. In the regular session, they will recognize a student art exhibit winner and a teacher of the year, then act on a consent agenda that includes a personnel report and district bills for September 11 and 18, 2020.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $174,800 in grants and donations for students and schools

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including several Wyoming Department of Education grants and an anonymous donation. Trustees also discussed expanding civics education to include social media literacy and comparative politics.

Mon Sep 14, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Trustees to discuss Smart Start reopening update and SRO MOU

The board will discuss an update on the Smart Start Reopening Plan covering virtual school, personnel, activities/athletics, and communication. They will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Casper for School Resource Officers. Consent agenda items include personnel reports, district bills for three weeks, grants/gifts/donations, and contracts. A work session precedes the regular meeting, and public comment is allowed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda including grants and personnel reports

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included district bills, personnel reports, and the acceptance of two grants. The meeting also featured updates on the NCSD Virtual Learning Program and approved spectator limit variances for athletics.

Fri Sep 4, 2020

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

Committee to review governor's letter on school maintenance

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review minutes from the August 7 board meeting and hear project updates for NCHS Natatorium, NCHS Elevated Walkway (with color options), and Park Elementary School. A letter from Governor Gordon regarding School Capital Construction Account (SCCA) and major maintenance will be discussed. The committee will also receive a preventative maintenance program update.

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✓ Decided: Infrastructure Committee reviews project updates and maintenance programs

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and received status updates on the NCHS Natatorium, NCHS Elevated Walkway, and Park Elementary projects. Superintendent Jennings presented a letter from Governor Gordon regarding major maintenance. The committee continues to pause non-critical major maintenance projects.

Mon Aug 24, 2020

Board Policy Committee

Committee will vote on the August 17, 2020 meeting minutes

The Board Policy Committee will consider the minutes from its August 17, 2020 meeting and take action to approve them. It will also review the current Board Policy 3200 – Purchasing and the related Wyoming procurement statute (W.S.S. 21-3-110(a)(viii)). The agenda includes opening and closing remarks, a trustee discussion, and sets the next meeting for September 28, 2020.

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✓ Decided: Board Policy Committee reviews purchasing procedures policy

The committee reviewed Board Policy 3220 regarding purchasing procedures. Staff will return with recommended changes to administrative regulations and board policy for further review.

Mon Aug 24, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to discuss Smart Start reopening plan, consider hiring six nurses

The board will hold executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters. In work session, staff will report on the Smart Start Reopening Plan covering virtual school, personnel, and athletics. During regular session, consent agenda includes personnel, bills, grants, and contracts. Action items include adoption of Southridge Elementary foreign language materials and funding for six one-year school nurses.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $550,000 for six one-year school nursing positions

The Board of Trustees approved funding for six temporary nursing positions and accepted over $11 million in COVID-19 and technology grants. The board also approved foreign language resource materials for Southridge Elementary School.

Mon Aug 17, 2020

Board Policy Committee

Board Policy Committee to discuss Title IX policy

The committee will review minutes from a previous meeting and discuss Title IX policy. The agenda is largely procedural aside from the policy discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board Policy Committee directs HR leaders to update Title IX policies

The committee reviewed current Title IX policies and directed HRDS leaders to develop recommendations for updates. The committee also noted upcoming work on the Purchasing Policy to align with state statute changes.

Mon Aug 10, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to discuss Smart Start Reopening Plan update

The board will hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters. A work session includes a staff report and trustee discussion on the NCSD Smart Start Reopening Plan update for school reopening. The regular session features consent agenda items (personnel, bills, bids, grants, contracts) and action on CIC compensation and board reserves, plus a first reading on foreign language resources at Southridge Elementary.

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Fri Aug 7, 2020

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

Committee to review NCSD Comprehensive Facility Plan and project updates

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will meet to approve the June 5, 2020 meeting minutes and receive updates on several projects: NCHS Pool, NCHS Elevated Walkway, and Park Elementary School. The committee will also discuss the FY21 Major Maintenance Project for the Midwest roof and review the NCSD Comprehensive Facility Plan. No other action items are scheduled.

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Wed Aug 5, 2020

Board Budget Committee

Budget committee reviews FY21 CIC recommendation and reserve increase

The Natrona County School District Board Budget Committee will review and potentially act on the FY21 CIC recommendation, discuss COVID-19 reopening costs for nurse services, and consider a FY21 reserve increase. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an update from the Market Ad Hoc committee.

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Mon Jul 20, 2020

Board of Trustees Work Session

Board to discuss draft of Smart Start Reopening Plan

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss a draft of NCSD's Smart Start Reopening Plan for the upcoming school year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a staff report and trustee discussion.

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Wed Jul 8, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to adopt FY21 budget and review reopening plan

The Natrona County School District Board will adopt the 2020-21 budget and hold a budget hearing. A draft update of the SmartStart Reopening Plan will be discussed in a work session. The board will also consider secondary social‑emotional learning resources and career‑vocational education materials for Centennial Middle School. Routine consent‑agenda items such as personnel reports, bills, bids, grants, and contract designations will be approved.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple vendor bids and routine financial designations

The Board approved a consent agenda including food service bids, technology upgrades, and a maintenance contract. Trustees also reviewed a draft SmartStart Reopening Plan regarding COVID-19 protocols, though no formal vote on the plan was recorded.

Fri Jun 19, 2020

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

Climate committee to review safety action plan and education procedures

The Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee will review minutes from the May meeting and consider an action plan for a safe and orderly environment. The committee also will discuss a standard operating procedure for district programs and receive communication readiness updates.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves minutes and reviews special education procedures

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members received updates on the #EverydayExcellence campaign, the Safe and Orderly Environment Action Plan, and a new Standard Operating Procedure for special education placements.

Fri Jun 19, 2020

Board Budget Committee

School budget committee reviews FY21 draft budget, COVID-19 reopening

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee meets to review the draft FY21 budget and consider recommendations for summer school reopening and funding due to COVID-19. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from May 4, 2020, and discuss next steps including a public budget hearing.

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✓ Decided: Board Budget Committee reviews FY21 draft budget and funding impacts

The committee reviewed the FY21 draft budget, noting a $3.6 million increase in health insurance costs and projected state revenue declines of 20%. The draft includes total appropriations of $317,670,602 and a budget reserve of $11,325,000. Final budget adoption is scheduled for July 8, 2020.

Mon Jun 8, 2020

Board Academic Steering Committee

Academic steering committee reviews CTE resources and curriculum plans

The Board Academic Steering Committee will consider approval of March 9, 2020 minutes, review a draft recommendation for Career and Technical Education (CTE) resources (Paxton) at Centennial Middle School, and receive updates on curriculum and assessment (long-range plan, computer science, math), secondary social-emotional learning materials, Pathways Innovation Center enrollment, and early childhood programs. All items are either informational or draft recommendations for action.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews career education resources and curriculum updates

The Board Academic Steering Committee approved the meeting minutes and reviewed proposed Career and Vocational Education resources for Centennial Junior High. The committee received updates on math and computer science curriculum plans and high school enrollment at the Pathways Innovation Center.

Mon Jun 8, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board reviews SmartStart reopening plan update

The Natrona County School District Board held an executive session covering legal, personnel, and property matters, then a work session where trustees discussed the county public health officer and received a staff report updating the SmartStart reopening plan. They presented committee reports and approved consent‑agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, bids for roof repair, casework, playground repairs, and contracts for Playworks and Edgenuity. The regular session included approval of prior meeting minutes and other business.

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✓ Decided: Board approves school repair contracts and reviews COVID-19 reopening plans

The Board approved several facility repair contracts and the May 11 meeting minutes. Trustees and district staff discussed the 'SmartStart' reopening plan, including social distancing, summer learning programs, and health protocols for the fall.

Fri Jun 5, 2020

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

School board infrastructure committee to review FY21 major maintenance projects

The Natrona County School District Board Infrastructure Planning Committee is meeting to review and approve the May 1 meeting minutes, receive updates on several school projects including the NCHS Natatorium and Pool, Park Elementary School, and NCHS Elevated Walkway, and discuss the prioritized list of FY21 Major Maintenance Projects.

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✓ Decided: Infrastructure Planning Committee reviews school project updates

The committee received status updates on the NCHS Nanatorium and Pool, Park Elementary School, and the NCHS Elevated Walkway. A review of FY21 Major Maintenance Projects was provided, but no actions were taken.

Fri May 15, 2020

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

Special education review and funding discussion

The Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee will review and discuss special education, including FAPE, funding, and data. They will also consider approving the February 21, 2020 meeting minutes and hear a readiness update from Dale Bohren.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs staff to scope educational readiness calendar project

The committee approved the minutes from February 21, 2020. Trustees directed staff to move forward with scoping the next steps for a community educational readiness calendar proposed by the Casper Star-Tribune. The committee also received a review of special education funding and compliance standards.

Mon May 11, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to discuss COVID-19 response, graduation, and Title I plans

The board will hold an executive session (5 PM), work session (6 PM), and regular session (7 PM). Key items include a discussion with the County Public Health Officer, an update on high school graduation, approval of Title I Schoolwide Plans for eight elementary schools, and a potential action on a class action Juul lawsuit. The consent agenda covers personnel, bills, bids (including roof repairs and a security fence), grants, and contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board approves lawsuit agreement against Juul and several facility contracts

The Board of Trustees voted to enter an agreement with Ochs Law Firm to explore a class action lawsuit against Juul. The board also approved several facility repair contracts and Title 1 schoolwide plans. Discussions were held regarding COVID-19 reopening strategies and drive-in graduation ceremonies.

Mon May 4, 2020

Board Budget Committee

Board reviews FY21 baseline conceptual budget plan

The NCSD #1 Board Budget Committee will review minutes from January 27, 2020 and discuss the FY21 Baseline Conceptual Budget Plan. The committee may approve the plan after discussion.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee reviews FY21 Draft Conceptual Budget Plan

The committee reviewed the baseline conceptual budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which includes a net reduction of $3,042,500 from the prior year's baseline. The session focused on state funding changes, COVID-19 impacts, and various fund allocations. No formal votes were recorded other than the approval of previous minutes.

Fri May 1, 2020

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

Committee to review potential COVID-19 financial impacts on schools

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and possibly approve the February 7 meeting minutes, receive project updates on Park Elementary addition, Oregon Trail and Bar Nunn ES vestibules, and Pineview portable, and discuss a director's memorandum on the potential financial impacts of COVID-19 on the district.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews project updates and COVID-19 fiscal impacts

The committee received progress reports on the Park Elementary addition and vestibule projects at Oregon Trail and Bar Nunn Elementary. Members discussed a memorandum regarding state-level reviews of major maintenance spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No formal votes were recorded.

Mon Apr 27, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to discuss high school graduation and school reopening

The board will hold a work session to discuss plans for high school graduation and whether to continue school closure during the COVID-19 pandemic. A regular session includes action items on approving science primary learning resources and consent agenda items covering personnel, bills, facility repairs, and contracts. An executive session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and property matters.

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✓ Decided: Board votes to keep schools closed for remainder of 2019-2020 school year

The Board of Trustees unanimously decided that schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year, though the district may explore small group in-person learning. The board also approved several facility contracts and new science learning resources.

Mon Apr 13, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

NCSD board to approve personnel report, bills, and facility improvement bids

The board will vote on consent agenda items including the certified/classified personnel report, district bills from March and April 2020, and bids for several facility projects such as bus barn parking, CCA block seal, Centennial intercom, and high school security cameras. They will receive a first reading (no action) on a recommendation to adopt new science primary learning resources for K-12. Reports will cover Midwest School's alternative calendar application and the district's ongoing COVID-19 response.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple facility contracts and copier program

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including several construction and technology contracts. The board also received reports on the district's transition to remote learning due to COVID-19 and a proposed alternative calendar for Midwest School.

Wed Mar 25, 2020

Board of Trustees Work Session

Health department update highlights March school board work session

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees holds a virtual work session with updates from the health department, superintendent, and district departments. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting consists of informational reports and trustee comments.

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Mon Mar 9, 2020

Board Academic Steering Committee

Science curriculum update and minutes approval on agenda

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and vote on the February 10 meeting minutes. The main discussion is an update on science curriculum and instructional materials, including the long-range plan, curriculum/assessment process, and timeline. Committee members will provide comments and discussion.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews science curriculum and instructional material recommendations

The Board Academic Steering Committee reviewed a draft recommendation for science resources and the long-range curriculum plan. The committee discussed the evaluation process used by the Science Subject Area Committee to align materials with 2016 Wyoming Science Content and Performance Standards.

Mon Feb 24, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to consider asbestos settlement, school upgrades, and safety update

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular session following executive and work sessions. Key items include a recommendation to add space to Park Elementary's second floor, utility service for modular classrooms at Pineview Elementary, and an asbestos litigation settlement. The consent agenda covers personnel reports, district bills, and bids for various projects such as a bus barn boiler and flooring.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple facility contracts and $230,000 asbestos settlement

The Board of Trustees approved several facility improvement contracts, including flooring and boiler replacements. They also authorized funds for school renovations and a legal settlement regarding asbestos litigation.

Fri Feb 21, 2020

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

Steering committee reviews minutes, gets special education and safety updates

The Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee will review the January 17 meeting minutes for approval, receive a communication update, and hear a presentation on special education laws and data. They will also review an action plan for a safe and orderly environment. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

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Mon Feb 10, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to consider supplemental major maintenance projects

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees meets on February 10, 2020, starting with an executive session at 5:00 PM for legal, personnel, and property matters. A work session at 6:00 PM covers the strategic plan and committee reports, followed by a regular session at 7:00 PM. The board will vote on a supplemental major maintenance projects recommendation and handle consent agenda items including personnel, bills, bids, and grants.

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Mon Feb 10, 2020

Board Academic Steering Committee

Board to discuss high school civics education

The Board Academic Steering Committee will hear input from high school educators and administrators on civics education, followed by trustee discussion. The committee will also vote to approve the January 13, 2020 meeting minutes.

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Fri Feb 7, 2020

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

Committee to review NCHS pool design options and maintenance projects

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and act on minutes from November 2019, discuss conceptual design options for the NCHS pool by Sampson Construction, and receive updates on Park Elementary's second-floor space and Pineview Elementary modular costs. The committee will also consider FY20 supplemental major maintenance projects. No dollar amounts or specific project costs are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends FY20 supplemental maintenance projects for board approval

The committee approved the November 1, 2019 meeting minutes. They reviewed and recommended several FY20 supplemental major maintenance projects for Board of Trustees approval. Recommendations regarding Park Elementary and Pineview Elementary space will also be brought to the board.

Mon Jan 27, 2020

Board Budget Committee

Budget Committee to review FY21 budget plan and FY20 Q2 financial report

The committee will review and discuss the FY21 budget development plan and prime objectives, as well as the FY20 second quarter financial report. They will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and receive training on non-personnel budget components. Enrollment and staffing timelines for the upcoming school year and feedback from a school supplies survey will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Budget Committee adopts prime objectives for FY21 budget development

The Board Budget Committee approved the meeting minutes and adopted four prime objectives to guide the Fiscal Year 2021 budget process. The committee reviewed a draft FY20 Quarter 2 Financial Report and received training on non-personnel budget allocations.

Mon Jan 27, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to discuss student vaping, vote on foreign language resources

The board will hold a work session on student vaping and receive trustee reports from several committees. They will vote on a consent agenda including personnel, bills, grants, and a contract for speech therapy. A second reading for foreign language resources at Sagewood Elementary School is scheduled for action.

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✓ Decided: Board approves foreign language resources for Sagewood Elementary

The Board of Trustees approved the adoption of American Sign Language resources for Sagewood Elementary School. The board also accepted several grants and donations for district schools and approved previous meeting minutes.

Fri Jan 17, 2020

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

NCSD Climate Survey results and next steps

The committee will review and vote on the December meeting minutes, discuss results and next steps from the NCSD Climate Survey, and receive an update on the communication plan. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews NCSD Climate Survey data and communication plans

The committee reviewed results from a climate survey completed by 9,750 students, parents, and staff. Discussions focused on how to share data via a Strategic Plan Reporting Dashboard and social media. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Mon Jan 13, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board to vote on supplemental major maintenance and NCHS walkway

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss student vaping data and receive reports from committees. In the regular session, they will act on a consent agenda including personnel, bills, bids, and grants, and vote on supplemental major maintenance projects and a raised walkway at Natrona County High School. A first reading (no action) on foreign language resources at Sagewood Elementary is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves NCHS raised walkway and track surface replacement

The Board of Trustees approved several facility projects, including a raised walkway at Natrona County High School and a track surface replacement. The board also accepted multiple grants and donations, including $12,000 to clear student meal debt. A work session was held to review student vaping data and education resources.

Mon Jan 13, 2020

Board Academic Steering Committee

Board to discuss additional foreign language resources for Sagewood Elementary

The committee will review and vote on November 2019 meeting minutes. They will receive reports and discuss early childhood education updates. They will also consider adding American Sign Language handshape cards and basic sign vocabulary books as resources for Sagewood Elementary, following a public comment period that closed January 10.

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✓ Decided: Board Academic Steering Committee approves November 2019 minutes

The committee approved the minutes from November 11, 2019. Members received reports on early childhood education funding, kindergarten screenings, and the Classic Kindergarten program. Sagewood Elementary proposed additional foreign language resources for American Sign Language.

Fri Jan 3, 2020

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

Committee to vote on NCHS Secure Raised Walkway and FY20 maintenance projects

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and vote on a recommendation for a secure raised walkway at Natrona County High School. The committee will also discuss project updates for Park Elementary and Pineview Elementary schools, and consider FY20 supplemental major maintenance projects. Action items include approving the November 1, 2019 meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends NCHS raised walkway and FY20 maintenance projects

The committee approved a recommendation for a secure raised walkway at Natrona County High School to be sent to the Board of Trustees. It also recommended funding for FY20 supplemental major maintenance projects. Updates were provided on Park Elementary excavation and Pineview Elementary space options.