Natrona County School District #1 public meetings in 2021

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review October meeting minutes for approval, receive a report on high school Dual Language Immersion programming, and hear presentations on WY-TOPP assessment data and ACT summaries.

• Review and approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Presentation on NCSD Dual Language Immersion high school programming and next steps
• WY-TOPP data presentation for ELA, math, and science
• ACT assessment summary

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School Board will hold a work session on updates from the Wyoming State Board of Education and committee reports, followed by a regular session including the annual election of board officers. The board will also consider a first reading of Board Policy 7100 on naming of schools, and approve a consent agenda covering personnel, bills, bids, grants, contracts, and meeting dates for 2022.

• Annual election of board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Clerk)
• First reading of Board Policy 7100 Naming of Schools
• Consent agenda: certified and classified personnel report
• Consent agenda: district bills for November 19 and December 3, 2021
• Consent agenda: bids, grants/donations, contracts (including major maintenance contract), and reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review minutes from the November 5 meeting for approval. They will receive updates on several construction projects, including the NCHS Natatorium/Pool, NC Elevated Walkway, Park Elementary School, and a Tennis Court Complex with a proposed MOU with the City of Casper. Informational items include NCHS Stadium Spectator Seating. The committee will also discuss a list of FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Projects.

• Approval of November 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on NCHS Natatorium/Pool project
• Design options and MOU with City of Casper for NCSD Tennis Court Complex
• Informational discussion on NCHS Stadium Spectator Seating
• FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Projects list with a recommendation attachment

The committee approved the meeting minutes and reviewed the status of the NCHS Natatorium, Elevated Walkway, and Tennis Court Complex. The board also listed FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests totaling $632,500 across multiple school sites.

• Approved minutes as written
• Decided NCSD will not be responsible for care/upkeep of the two northernmost tennis courts
• Listed $350,000 roof repair for Manor Heights as a maintenance request
• Listed $100,000 interior light replacement for University Park-Day School as a maintenance request
• Listed $50,000 courtyard blacktop replacement for Evansville as a maintenance request
• Listed $50,000 seating joint sealing for Kelly Walsh Stadium as a maintenance request
• Listed $50,000 carpet replacement for Woods as a maintenance request
• Listed $20,000 common area flooring replacement for Bar Nunn as a maintenance request

Board Policy Committee

The committee will review draft Board Policy 7100 on naming of schools. They will also approve minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting. Other business may be discussed.

• Approval of September 27, 2021 meeting minutes (action)
• Review of draft Board Policy 7100 Naming of Schools

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members reviewed suggested language for Draft Board Policy 7100 regarding the process for naming schools. The policy will be presented for a vote at the December meeting.

• Approved minutes as written
• Reviewed suggested language for Draft Board Policy 7100 Naming of Schools

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session at 5:00 p.m. for legal, personnel, and property matters, followed by a work session at 6:00 p.m. with trustee committee reports. The regular session at 7:00 p.m. includes a consent agenda with a certified and classified personnel report, district bills from November 5 and 12, 2021, bids for CCA Lighting, cybersecurity Crowdstrike, and KW Stadium Plumbing, and grants, gifts, and donations.

• Certified and classified personnel report
• District bills of November 5 and 12, 2021
• Bids: CCA Lighting, Cybersecurity Crowdstrike Bid, KW Stadium Plumbing
• Grants, gifts, and donations
• Executive session for legal, personnel, and property

The Board of Trustees approved several maintenance and technology contracts via a consent agenda. They also accepted a $50,000 anonymous donation for mental health support at two high schools. Additionally, a resolution regarding local control of charter school applications was passed through the Wyoming School Boards Association.

• Approved $119,356.25 cybersecurity contract with CDW-Government LLC (unanimous)
• Approved CCA Lighting Replacement contract to Casper Electric, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved KW Stadium Plumbing Repairs contract to Davidson Mechanical (unanimous)
• Accepted $50,000 anonymous donation for mental health at Kelly Walsh and Natrona County High Schools (unanimous)
• Approved General and Executive Session minutes from November 8, 2021
• BOCES Board decided to hold 180 acres of Casper Mountain property
• BOCES Board voted to join the National Association of Concurrent Enrollment
• Passed resolution via WYSBA supporting local board sole authority for charter school applications

Board Budget Committee

The committee will review and vote on September meeting minutes, receive an update on ESSER III/ARP federal relief funds, hear a legislative update from the Joint Education Committee, and review the first-quarter financial report for the 2021-22 school year.

• Review and approval of September 27, 2021 meeting minutes (action item)
• Update on ESSER III/ARP federal funds allocation and spending
• Legislative update from the Joint Education Committee
• Presentation of the 2021-22 Q1 financial report

The committee reviewed proposed spending for an approximately $38 million ARP grant, including funds for tutors, counselors, and infrastructure. The meeting also included a first-quarter financial report for FY22 and updates from the Joint Education Committee.

• Proposed $2.47M annually for tutors (2022-2024)
• Proposed $570K annually for counselors and nurses (2022-2024)
• Proposed $2M for air quality (2022-2023)
• Proposed $3.5M for computers (2023-2024)
• Proposed $4.63M for workforce stabilization pay (2021-2022)
• No decision made on ETS earmark or Student Mentor Program
• Transferred $575,300 from Board Priority One-Time funds for Roosevelt High School CTE redesign
• Expended $350,000 from Board funds for a legal settlement

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will hold a work session on the American Rescue Plan's stakeholder Safe Return Plan and receive committee reports. During the regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including a personnel report, district bills, and bids for KW Stadium electrical work and major maintenance, plus a recommendation for a tennis court contract. The meeting also includes an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters.

• Executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters
• Staff report and discussion of American Rescue Plan Stakeholder Safe Return Plan
• Consent agenda: certified and classified personnel report, district bills of Oct 22 and Oct 29
• Bids: KW Stadium Electrical and Supplemental Major Maintenance recommendation
• Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommendation for tennis court contract

The Board of Trustees reviewed the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan for American Recovery Plan (ARP) funding. Trustees and staff discussed using funds for staff wellness, tutoring, and mental health services. No formal votes on funding or policy were recorded in the provided text.

• Selected Sampson Construction for the Tennis Court Complex

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and act on the October 1, 2021 meeting minutes. It will discuss the NCSD Tennis Court Complex Recommendation and updates on high‑school facilities such as spectator seating and the KWHS/NCHS stadium. The committee will also consider FY22 supplemental major maintenance requests and receive project updates for the NCHS natatorium, elevated walkway, and Park Elementary School.

• Review and approve October 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discuss NCSD Tennis Court Complex Recommendation
• Update on NCHS Spectator Seating
• Consider FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests
• Project updates: NCHS Natatorium, Elevated Walkway, Park Elementary School

The committee recommended that the Board of Trustees contract Sampson Construction for the NCSD Tennis Complex Project. The committee also recommended funding for a list of Supplemental Major Maintenance projects for the 2021–2022 fiscal year.

• Approved minutes as written
• Recommended Sampson Construction for NCSD Tennis Complex at a guaranteed maximum price of $3,750,000
• Recommended funding for Supplemental Major Maintenance projects for the 2021–2022 fiscal year

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters, followed by a work session with trustee reports from committees and other boards. In the regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including a certified and classified personnel report and district bills for October 8 and 15, receive a report on annual accreditation submission, and conduct a second reading of Board Policy 4175/5410 on sexual harassment.

• Second reading of Board Policy 4175/5410 on sexual harassment
• Certified and classified personnel report
• District bills for October 8 and 15, 2021
• Report on annual accreditation submission
• Trustee reports from committees and other boards

The Board of Trustees reviewed several preliminary resolutions for the Wyoming School Boards Association Delegate Assembly. The board recommended affirming resolutions regarding social studies transparency and primary grade curriculum, while recommending denial of a resolution on Critical Race Theory.

• Recommended affirming resolution 2023.2 on Social Studies Curriculum and Materials Transparency
• Recommended denying resolution 2023.3 on Critical Race Theory in Wyoming Schools
• Recommended affirming resolution 2023.4 on Curriculum for Primary Grades
• Made no recommendation on resolution 2023.1 regarding Suicide Prevention Training

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review Career and Technical Education enrollment data and staffing, and discuss WY-TOPP assessment results in ELA, math, and science. The board will also take action on the September 13 meeting minutes.

• Review and action on September 13 meeting minutes
• CTE high registration process presentation by Kelly Walsh and Natrona County high school principals
• CTE enrollment data and staffing report
• WY-TOPP district data presentation for ELA, math, and science
• Discussion of next steps for Career and Technical Education

The committee reviewed a study on the district's capacity to fill course requests in Fine and Performing Arts, Foreign Language, and Career Technical Education (CTE). The session focused on enrollment data, staffing shortages, and continuous improvement strategies for student pathways. No formal votes were taken other than the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved minutes as written

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

The Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee will review the February 2021 meeting minutes for approval, receive an overview of the Multi Tier System of Support (MTSS), and discuss the Day School Program. Updates on the Safe and Orderly Environment action plan and communication efforts are also on the agenda. No votes on policy or budget are scheduled.

• Review and approval of February 19, 2021 meeting minutes (Action)
• MTSS overview and review with attached documents
• Day School Program discussion (20 minutes)
• Safe and Orderly Environment update with attached action plan
• Communication update (20 minutes)

The committee reviewed the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework and the progress of the Day School Program. Members discussed potential public education campaigns and received updates on district communication and social media growth. No formal votes were recorded.

• Reviewed Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) tiers for all students, at-risk students, and high-risk students
• Updated Day School Program status: 12 students, utilizing University Park facility
• Scheduled Foundations move to Day School Program around Thanksgiving
• Discussed potential public education campaign regarding the continuum of services
• Discussed public information, perception, and stakeholder input opportunities

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will convene an executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and property matters, followed by a work session for committee updates and school visit reports. During the regular session, the board will approve consent agenda items including personnel reports and district bills, and take a first reading of board policies 4175 and 5410 on sexual harassment. The agenda lists no final votes or substantive decisions.

• Executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters
• Work session updates from the Joint Education Committee and board committees
• Approval of consent agenda items: certified/classified personnel report and district bills from Sept 24 and Oct 1
• First reading of Board Policies 4175 and 5410 on sexual harassment
• Next meeting scheduled for October 25, 2021, at 7 p.m. at the Central Services Facility

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports, district bills, and supplemental major maintenance projects. Trustees conducted a first reading of updated sexual harassment policies to align with federal Title IX standards. The meeting also included a work session report on Wyoming teacher salaries and funding models.

• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel reports, district bills, and supplemental major maintenance projects (Unanimous)
• Approved General Session Minutes of September 27, 2021 (Without objection)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of September 27, 2021 (Without objection)
• Conducted first reading of Board Policy 4175/5410 Sexual Harassment to align with Title IX

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will review several grant request presentations and received grant requests. The meeting also includes a financial report and a report from the Casper Housing Authority.

• Excel Academy grant request presentation
• Proud to Host the Best grant request presentation
• Natrona County Library grant request review
• Casper Housing Authority grant request review
• Casper Housing Authority final report

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will discuss and possibly recommend action on four unoccupied/mothballed elementary schools: Westwood, Mountain View, Alcova, and Powder River. The committee will also consider potential projects at Sagewood ES, Pineview ES, NCHS visitor stadium seating, and KWHS press box. Updates on ongoing projects and FY22 supplemental major maintenance requests are also on the agenda.

• Discussion and staff recommendation on unoccupied/mothballed facilities: Westwood, Mountain View, Alcova, and Powder River ES
• Potential projects for consideration: Sagewood ES, Pineview ES, NCHS visitor stadium seating, KWHS press box
• Project updates on NCSD Natatorium/Pool, NCHS Elevated Walkway, Park Elementary School, and NCSD Tennis Courts Complex
• FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Project List for recommendation

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and recommended a list of supplemental major maintenance projects for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The committee discussed unoccupied facilities and potential stadium and press box improvements, but took no action on those items.

• Approved meeting minutes as written
• Recommended funding for CCA LED lighting Phase 2 ($250,000)
• Recommended funding for Crest Hill floor abatement and replacement ($250,000)
• Recommended funding for Midwest hallway repair and paint ($10,000)
• Recommended funding for Midwest stadium press box exterior repair ($50,000)
• Recommended funding for Student Support Services LED lighting ($150,000)
• Recommended funding for University Park Day School playground material ($5,000)
• Recommended funding for CMA lock replacements at Bar Nunn, Cottonwood, Evansville, Manor Heights, Pineview, Sagewood, and Summit ($35,000 each)

Board Budget Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting. It will discuss the NCSD Strategic Plan, Board Policy 3000 – Budget Policy, and the draft FY23 Budget Development Priorities and Plan as an action item. Fiscal updates include a 10‑day enrollment and ADM report, a Joint Education Committee update, and an ESSER II plan update. The meeting will close with remarks and set the next meeting for October 25, 2021.

• Review of June 28, 2021 meeting minutes (action)
• Draft FY23 Budget Development Priorities and Plan (action)
• 10‑Day Enrollment and ADM Report
• Joint Education Committee Update
• ESSER II Plan update

The Board Budget Committee reviewed and agreed upon a four-phase budget development process running from September 2021 through July 2022. The committee also reviewed current student enrollment data and the allocation of ESSER and ARP pandemic relief funds.

• Approved June 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Agreed to the four-phase budget development plan for 2022-23

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters. In work session, staff will report on enrollment, staffing, COVID-19 impact, and the virtual program. The regular session includes consent agenda items such as personnel reports, district bills, bids for Pineview lighting replacement and Poison Spider door access, grants, and contracts. A staff report will update the comprehensive school safety and security plan.

• Update on enrollment/ADM, staffing, COVID-19 impact, and virtual program
• Bids: Pineview Lighting Replacement and Poison Spider Door Access
• District Bills of September 10 and September 17, 2021
• Contracts: Conscience Discipline 2021
• Report on NCSD's Safety and Security Plan

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a consent agenda including lighting and door access contracts and three educational grants. Trustees also received reports on district enrollment, staffing vacancies, and COVID-19 impacts.

• Approved Pineview Lighting Replacement contract to Wired Electric Inc. for $95,858
• Approved Poison Spider Door Access Control Replacement contract to Comtronix Inc. for $67,383
• Accepted $125,000 CTE Collaboration Grant for Pathways Innovation Center
• Accepted $25,000 Perkins Cutting Edge Grant for Kelly Walsh High School
• Accepted $25,000 grant for Natrona County High School welding equipment
• Approved General Session Minutes of September 13, 2021
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of September 13, 2021

Board Policy Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Policy Committee will review and discuss a draft revision to Board Policy 4175/5410 on sexual harassment to align with federal Title IX requirements. They will also consider Board Policy 7100 on the naming of schools and vote on approving minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting.

• Discussion of draft Board Policy 4175/5410 Sexual Harassment – Title IX changes, including definition realignment, contact information for Title IX coordinator and Office of Civil Rights, and details linking policy to administrative regulation
• Review of Board Policy 7100 – Naming of Schools, referencing February 22, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting minutes
• Action on minutes from the March 22, 2021 Board Policy Committee meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for October 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

The committee recommended moving draft Board Policy 4175/5410 regarding Sexual Harassment and Title IX changes to the Board of Trustees for a first reading. Members discussed adding a naming process for new schools to Board Policy 7100. Staff will return with a revised school naming policy and a draft social media policy at the next meeting.

• Approved March 22, 2021 minutes as written
• Recommended Board Policy 4175/5410 (Sexual Harassment - Title IX Changes) for Board of Trustees consideration on October 11, 2021

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss high school individualized graduation plans and receive trustee reports from several committees. The regular session includes public comment, approval of consent agenda items (personnel, bills, bids, and a budget officer appointment), and action on a Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommendation regarding a tennis court complex. A staff report on the district's strategic plan literacy goal is also scheduled.

• Work session discussion on High School Individualized Graduation Plans
• Consent agenda includes personnel report, district bills for three weeks, and bid approvals
• Action item: Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommendation on Tennis Court Complex
• Staff report on NCSD Strategic Plan Literacy Goal
• Appointment of Budget Officer and designation of financial representatives

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included the appointment of a budget officer and the designation of financial representatives. The board also approved the general and executive session minutes from August 23, 2021.

• Approved General Session Minutes of August 23, 2021
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of August 23, 2021
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel report, district bills, and supplemental major maintenance projects (Unanimous)
• Designated Superintendent as Budget Officer and Official District Representative (Unanimous)
• Designated Michael Jennings, Ryan Kelly, and Robert Litke as Financial Representatives (Unanimous)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will vote to approve the August 9, 2021 meeting minutes. It will receive information on the High School Individualized Graduation Plan and discuss the High School Common Schedule. A presentation of district WY‑TOPP assessment data for ELA, Math, and Science will be given. The meeting will close with remarks and set the next meeting for October 11, 2021.

• Review and approve August 9, 2021 meeting minutes (action)
• High School Individualized Graduation Plan – information session
• High School Common Schedule – discussion of hybrid schedule options
• Strategic Plan Goal 2 Report – WY‑TOPP data presentation for ELA, Math, Science
• Next meeting scheduled for October 11, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

The committee reviewed the components of the district's strategic plan regarding individualized graduation plans for students in grades 9-12. Members discussed a recommendation to implement a common high school schedule by fall 2022 to increase staffing efficiency and student access. The committee also reviewed WY-TOPP student proficiency data for ELA, math, and science.

• Approved minutes as written

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

This committee will approve August meeting minutes and receive project updates on NCHS natatorium, elevated walkway, and Park Elementary School. They will review a draft conceptual tennis courts plan and make a recommendation on FY22 supplemental major maintenance projects. A discussion on the Midwest facility is also scheduled.

• Review and possible approval of August 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Project update on NCHS Natatorium/Pool
• Project update on NCHS Elevated Walkway
• Project update on Park Elementary School
• Draft NCSD Conceptual Tennis Courts Plan

The committee received progress updates on the NCHS Natatorium, Elevated Walkway, and Park Elementary renovation. Staff recommended a Design-Build approach for the Highland Park tennis court complex. No formal votes were recorded for the supplemental maintenance requests or the Midwest pool discussion.

• Recommended Design-Build approach for Highland Park tennis court addition and renovation
• Proposed funding for tennis courts via Recreation Board Funds and Board Priority Funds
• Discussed FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests for Midwest, University Park, and CY schools
• Discussed Midwest pool feasibility, safety, and operations (no decision made)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will first meet in executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters. A work session will follow to discuss a draft MOU with the City of Casper for the Beverly Tennis Complex and review strategic plan reporting. The regular session includes consent agenda items for certified/classified personnel and district bills, and reports/recommendations on recommissioning University Park Building and a Career Technical Education remodel at Roosevelt High School.

• Draft MOU with City of Casper for Beverly Tennis Complex discussed
• Un-mothballing of University Park Building recommended by Infrastructure Planning Committee
• Career Technical Education (CTE) remodel at Roosevelt High School recommended
• Certified and Classified Personnel Report and district bills for August 6 and 13 approved in consent agenda
• Executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review minutes from June 11, receive project updates on the NCHS pool, elevated walkway, and Park Elementary, and take action on several items. These include a proposed MOU with the City of Casper for the Beverly Tennis Complex, a facility recommendation for the Day School Program, a CTE classroom proposal at Roosevelt High School, FY22 supplemental major maintenance requests, and disposal of modular classrooms at University Park School.

• Proposed MOU with City of Casper for Beverly Tennis Complex (action)
• Day School Program facility recommendation (action)
• Roosevelt High School CTE classroom proposal (action)
• FY22 supplemental major maintenance requests (action)
• Disposal of University Park modular classrooms (action)

The committee approved the June 11, 2021, general and executive minutes. Several recommendations, including a tennis court plan, a Day School program facility, and a CTE remodel, were moved forward for full board consideration. The committee also advanced a list of FY22 supplemental maintenance requests and a proposal to dispose of modular classrooms.

• Approved General Minutes for June 11, 2021
• Approved Executive Minutes for June 11, 2021
• Moved conceptual plan for 10 tennis courts to Board of Trustees
• Moved recommendation to un-mothball University Park School for Day School program to Board of Trustees
• Moved recommendation to convert RHS 'black box' theater to CTE classroom to Board of Trustees
• Moved FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests to Board of Trustees
• Moved recommendation to dispose of two University Park School modular classrooms to Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will meet in executive session and work session before the regular session. Key discussions include the Start of School 2021-2022 Guidelines and an update on the Day School Program. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as personnel reports, district bills, bids, contracts, and class size direction. Reports on 2020-2021 attendance data and NAEP school survey data are scheduled.

• Staff report and trustee discussion on Start of School 2021-2022 Guidelines
• Approval of district bills from June 30, July 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2021
• Bids for CSF High School LAN, a la carte, pizza, dairy, and bakery for 2021-2022
• Contracts for Christi Kasa and CMSP special education services
• Board direction on class size

The Board approved several vendor bids for food services and a high school LAN upgrade. It also approved increasing kindergarten class size ratios for the 2021-2022 school year and authorized legal counsel to negotiate a personnel settlement.

• Approved CSF High School LAN Upgrade bid to Computer Professionals Unlimited for $896,631.00
• Approved Annual Ala Carte Bid to Pepsi of Casper and US Foods
• Approved Annual Pizza Bid to Grand Mere Restaurant Group (Pizza Hut) at $7.40 per pizza
• Approved Annual Dairy Bid to Prairie Farms/Land O Lakes and US Foods
• Approved Annual Bakery Bid to Franz-Sweetheart and US Foods
• Approved changing Kindergarten class size from 18:1 to 19:1
• Approved changing Kindergarten DLI class size from 20:1 to 23:1
• Authorized counsel P. Craig Silva to negotiate a personnel matter settlement

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will vote to approve minutes from June 14. They will discuss social studies curriculum realignment, including a long-range plan, timeline, and draft curriculum. An update on the NCSD Day School program will be presented. The committee will also begin identifying potential recreation mill levy projects for a five-year plan.

• Review and action on June 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Civics realignment work including draft curriculum and timeline
• Day School program update
• Identification of potential recreation mill levy projects

The committee approved the June 14, 2021 minutes and reviewed a proposal to realign high school social studies to emphasize civics and government. Members also discussed a proposed Day School Program for students with intense behavioral needs and brainstormed recreation mill levy projects.

• Approved June 14, 2021 minutes as written

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will approve the minutes from its April 9, 2021 meeting. It will receive a financial report for June and July 2021. The board will review grant requests from organizations such as Excel Academy, Casper Family YMCA, and Greater Wyoming Big Brothers Big Sisters. Extension requests from the Ft. Caspar Museum and the City of Casper’s First Street Gateway Project will also be considered.

• Approve April 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Financial Report for June 2021 and July 2021
• Grant request – Excel Academy
• Grant request – Casper Family YMCA
• Extension request – City of Casper First Street Gateway Project

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will convene a public hearing on the 2021-2022 annual budget, then move to regular session to consider adopting it. Other actions include approving a new math curriculum (second reading) and routine consent items such as personnel reports, district bills, bids, and annual designations of budget officer, depositories, and official newspaper.

• Budget hearing and potential adoption of the 2021-2022 NCSD Annual Budget
• Board Academic Steering Committee recommendation for NCSD Math Curriculum adoption (action)
• Consent agenda: Certified and Classified Personnel Report; District Bills ($317K, $267K, $124K)
• Bids: CSF USB-C & Docking Station; Weekly Foods 2021-22
• Annual designation of Budget Officer, Financial Representatives, Official Depositories (First Interstate Bank of Wyoming), and Official Newspaper (Casper Star-Tribune)

Board Budget Committee

The committee will review the FY22 NCSD Draft Budget and discuss next steps. It will also consider approving minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting. A notice of a public budget hearing is scheduled.

• Review of FY22 NCSD Draft Budget (13,002 KB document attached)
• Action on minutes from May 10, 2021 meeting
• Notice of public budget hearing and board meetings (84 KB document attached)
• Next committee meeting set for August 23, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

The committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2021-22 draft budget, which includes a total appropriation of $333,392,825 across five funds. The review detailed staffing reductions due to a decrease of approximately 514 students and proposed employee compensation increases. Minutes from May 10, 2021, were approved.

• Approved May 10, 2021 minutes as written
• Proposed General Fund appropriation of $226,955,762
• Proposed Special Revenue Fund appropriation of $59,117,929
• Proposed Capital Projects Fund appropriation of $37,526,286
• Proposed Food Service Fund appropriation of $6,574,170
• Proposed Activity Fund appropriation of $3,218,678
• Proposed General Fund levy of 31.0 Mills to raise $37,737,799
• Proposed 12.0 Mill levy for Wyoming School Foundation Fund ($14,608,180)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will consider recommendations to sell Willard Elementary School and Willow Creek Elementary School, both requiring action. They will also discuss a virtual learning resource for the Natrona Virtual Program and a first reading of a new math curriculum. Consent agenda items include personnel reports, district bills, bids, grants, and contracts.

• Recommendation to sell Willard Elementary School (action)
• Recommendation to sell Willow Creek Elementary School (action)
• Second reading: approval of Pearson Online & Blended Learning K-12 for Natrona Virtual Program
• First reading: adoption of NCSD Math Curriculum
• Consent agenda includes Certified and Classified Personnel Report, District Bills, and multiple bids

The Board of Trustees approved the sale of two former elementary schools and awarded several facility maintenance contracts. The Board also approved a virtual resource vendor for the Natrona Virtual Program and accepted a BOCES grant for technology and equipment.

• Approved sale of Willard Elementary School to Casper Housing Authority for $361,081.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of Willow Creek School to Becky Schiermiester for $15,506.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Connections Education dba Pearson Online & Blended Learning K-12 as virtual resource (Unanimous)
• Approved $28,600 elevator service contract with Thyssenkrupp, Inc.
• Approved $199,142 AV systems contract for Central Services Facility with CCS Presentation Systems
• Approved $158,637 door and hardware replacement contract with Alumitech LLC
• Approved $130,180 classroom audio replacement contract with Hitek Communications Inc.
• Approved $61,656 data center licenses contract with Computer Professional Unlimited

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will review the proposed K-12 Math Curriculum for its first reading. Discussion includes a pilot of Standards Referenced Grading and updates regarding high school programming and common schedules.

• First reading of the proposed NCSD Math Curriculum
• Discussion of Standards Referenced Grading pilot
• Update on NCSD High School Program work including Roosevelt, Midwest, Kelly Walsh, and Natrona County High Schools
• Update on NCSD High School Common Schedule

The committee approved the meeting minutes and reviewed a proposed K-12 math curriculum for first reading. Members received updates on a standards-referenced grading pilot for elementary schools and high school programming updates.

• Approved minutes as written
• Presented Math Curriculum for first reading for discussion

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will consider action items including the sale of Willow Creek Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. Also up for action are FY21 Supplemental Major Maintenance projects and a conceptual recommendation for a CTE remodel at Roosevelt High School. The committee will discuss conceptual plans for NCSD tennis courts and receive project updates on the Natatorium, elevated walkway, and Park Elementary School. A 5-year recreation mill levy plan will also be discussed.

• Sale of Willow Creek Elementary School (action item)
• Sale of Willard Elementary School (action item)
• FY21 Supplemental Major Maintenance Projects (action item)
• Conceptual RHS CTE Remodel Recommendation (action item)
• Discussion of NCSD Tennis Courts and 5-Year Recreation Mill Levy Plan

The committee reached a consensus to move the sale of Willow Creek Elementary and Willard Elementary to the full Board of Trustees. Several supplemental maintenance projects were moved to the June 14th Board of Trustees Consent Agenda. The committee discussed conceptual plans for tennis courts and a CTE remodel at Roosevelt High School.

• Approved minutes as written
• Consensus to move sale of Willow Creek Elementary and Willard Elementary to full Board of Trustees
• Moved supplemental maintenance for Crest Hill Elementary, CY Middle School, and Transportation to June 14th Consent Agenda

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session on counseling services and committee reports, followed by a regular session including consent agenda items on personnel, bills, and bids for school maintenance. The board will also hear a first reading recommending approval of a virtual resource vendor (Connections Education K-12) for the Natrona Virtual Program under Option 2 of Learning Resource Selection.

• First reading of recommendation to approve Connections Education/Pearson Online & Blended Learning K-12 for Natrona Virtual Program
• Bids for Evansville Elementary interior painting and Supplemental Major Maintenance
• District bills dated April 23, 2021
• Certified and classified personnel report
• Grants, gifts, and donations report

The Board approved a $52,497 painting contract for Evansville Elementary and accepted grants from BOCES for robotics and cybersecurity. Trustees also reviewed reports on counseling services, facility projects, and the conceptual budget.

• Approved $52,497 interior painting contract for Evansville Elementary (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental major maintenance projects for 2021-2022 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $95,000 BOCES grant for FIRST Robotics program (Unanimous)
• Accepted $14,470.45 BOCES grant for High School Cybersecurity Boot Camp (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session minutes of April 26, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved General Session minutes of April 26, 2021 (Unanimous)

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will review and discuss the FY22 Superintendent's Conceptual Budget, along with the FY21 Q3 Financial Report. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting. This sets the stage for the district's upcoming fiscal year budget.

• Review and approval of March 22, 2021 meeting minutes (action item)
• Discussion of FY22 Superintendent's Conceptual Budget (attached PDF)
• Review of FY21 Q3 Financial Report (attached PDF)
• Committee discussion and direction on budget matters
• Next meeting scheduled for June 28, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

The committee reviewed the FY22 Conceptual Budget, which serves as the framework for the final annual budget. The plan includes a net decrease of $7.425 million in the baseline salary and benefits budget and a $1.2276 million reduction in district programs.

• Approved minutes as written
• Proposed net decrease of $7.425 million to FY22 baseline salary and benefits budget
• Proposed $1.2276 million reduction to district programs for FY22
• Proposed moving NCSD Lab Preschool funds into ESSER Funds

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will consider approving the April 12, 2021 meeting minutes and review a report on the Natrona County Virtual Program Resource Adoption Option 2. The report and draft recommendation come from the Natrona Virtual Ad Hoc Committee. No votes on the virtual program are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Review and possible approval of April 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Natrona County Virtual Program Resource Adoption Option 2 with draft recommendation from Ad Hoc Committee
• Report details committee process, membership, and next steps for virtual program adoption

The Board Academic Steering Committee recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Connections Education (dba Pearson Online & Blended Learning K-12) as the virtual resource for the Natrona Virtual Program. The recommendation follows a two-phase review by a 14-member Ad Hoc Committee and a public comment period.

• Approved minutes with a correction regarding Middle Level school sequences
• Recommended Board of Trustees approval of Connections Education dba Pearson Online & Blended Learning K-12 for the Natrona Virtual Program
• Proposed annual pricing of $170,000 for the virtual resource
• Proposed additional $10,000 cost for Komono to integrate with Infinite Campus

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

This committee will discuss and possibly act on FY22 supplemental major maintenance requests, review project updates for NCSD facilities, and consider recreation mill levy projects. Items include the NCHS natatorium and pool, Park Elementary remodel, and a Roosevelt High School CTE space feasibility report. The meeting also covers a draft playground equipment replacement plan and an update on the Nordic Ski Lodge MOU.

• Action on FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests
• Review of NCHS Natatorium and Pool project update
• Discussion of Recreation Mill Levy Plan including Nordic Ski Lodge MOU and city tennis courts
• Review of Draft Playground Equipment Replacement Plan (capacity and condition)
• Feasibility report for Roosevelt High School CTE space

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommended several major maintenance projects for the 2021-2022 fiscal year to be sent to the full Board of Trustees. The committee also received status updates on the NCHS Natatorium, Elevated Walkway, and Park Elementary remodel, all of which are on budget.

• Approved minutes as written
• Recommended $250,000 for Centennial Middle School north parking lot rehab
• Recommended $65,000 to replace broken playground equipment at 10 schools
• Recommended $50,000 for Crest Hill air handler replacement
• Recommended $20,000 for playground fall material at various schools
• Recommended $10,000 for 30 whiteboards at Lincoln Elementary

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular session following an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters. During the public meeting, they will consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, bids for intercom and window replacements, and contracts for the 2021-22 school year. Reports on summer school programming and enrollment/staffing updates will be presented.

• Executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters
• Consideration of bids for Manor Heights intercom replacement and Paradise Valley window replacement
• Contracts for services including Child Development Center, FastBridge, Naiku, and Wyoming Behavioral Institute
• Staff report on 2021 summer school programming
• Update on enrollment and staffing

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a consent agenda that included personnel reports, district bills, and two facility maintenance contracts. The meeting also included reports on 2021 summer school programming and district enrollment and staffing updates.

• Approved Manor Heights Intercom Replacement contract with HiTek Communications Inc. for $67,361
• Approved Paradise Valley Elementary Window Replacement contract with American Contracting of Wyoming LLC for $344,200
• Approved General Session Minutes of April 12, 2021
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of April 12, 2021
• Approved Special Session Minutes of April 19, 2021
• Approved Consent Agenda Items (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold a work session to receive a public health doctors report and discuss results of parent and staff surveys. A special meeting may follow to consider a variance request to Public Health Order #1 and hear public comment. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 26.

• Public Health Doctors Report and trustee discussion
• Staff report on NCSD Parent and Staff Survey Results
• Public comment opportunity (two-minute limit, not to exceed 30 minutes)
• NCSD Variance Request to Public Health Order #1
• Next meeting: April 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

The Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss the potential for a mask mandate variance in district schools. They reviewed health data from medical professionals and survey results from parents and staff. No formal vote to request a variance was recorded in these minutes.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board will hold a work session to review the Natrona County Virtual School Program and receive committee reports. In regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills from March and early April, cancellation of unpaid warrants, and a bid for concrete repairs at Kelly Walsh High School. A COVID-19 update will also be presented.

• Work session review of Natrona County Virtual School Program
• Consent: Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Consent: District Bills for March 19, 26, and April 2, 2021
• Consent: Cancellation of Unpaid Warrants
• Consent: Bid for KWHS Concrete Repairs & Safety Improvements

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda that included a contract for concrete repairs and safety improvements at KWHS. Trustees also discussed the Natrona County Virtual School program and the possibility of requesting a face-covering variance.

• Approved $51,900 contract to Treto Construction LLC for KWHS Concrete Repairs and Safety Improvements
• Approved General Session Minutes of March 22, 2021
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of March 22, 2021
• Approved Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Approved District Bills from March 19, March 26, and April 2, 2021
• Approved cancellation of unpaid warrants

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review minutes from the March 8 meeting, receive a report on Natrona County Virtual Program data for the 2020-2021 school year, and discuss the Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The committee will also consider the NCSD Five Year Recreation Mill Levy Plan. All items are for discussion and possible action.

• Review and approval of March 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Report on Virtual Program data for SY2020-2021
• Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) update
• Discussion of Five Year Recreation Mill Levy Plan

The committee approved the minutes from the March 8, 2021, meeting. Members reviewed data regarding the Natrona County Virtual Program's performance and the Multi Tiered System of Support report. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 8, 2021 meeting minutes as written

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Infrastructure Planning Committee will discuss project updates on the NCHS Natatorium, Elevated Walkway, and Park Elementary School. They will also explore a five-year recreation mill levy plan and receive a tennis court exploration update including property ownership and conceptual cost estimates. Minutes from the March 5 meeting will be reviewed for approval.

• Review and approval of March 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• NCHS Natatorium project update with photos
• Five Year NCSD Recreation Mill Levy Plan discussion
• Tennis Court Exploration Update: property ownership near NCHS and conceptual cost estimates
• Midwest Pool Roof and KWHS/NCHS Press Boxes updates

The committee approved the meeting minutes and reviewed project updates for the NCHS Natatorium, Elevated Walkway, and Park Elementary School. Members discussed a five-year recreation mill levy plan and conceptual costs for tennis courts. The committee reached a consensus to recommend that only essential maintenance for the KW press box be moved forward for full board review.

• Approved minutes as written
• Recommended KW press box maintenance for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and code issues to the full board
• Denied enhancement efforts for KW press box

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will meet to review and act on minutes from January 25, 2021, and discuss the FY22 budget development process. They will receive updates on legislative bills HB173 and SF143 affecting school finance, and review FY21 enrollment/ADM estimates and FY22 projected enrollment. The committee is expected to finalize district program reductions for FY22 and preview potential budget reductions for the coming fiscal year.

• Review and approval of January 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Legislative updates on HB173 (School Finance) and SF143 (Funding Model Amendments)
• FY21 enrollment/ADM update and FY22 projected enrollment
• Finalization of FY22 District Program Reduction
• Conceptual budget preview with FY22 potential budget reductions

The committee reached a consensus to move forward with a list of district program reductions, excluding the PIC budget. No decision was made regarding the PIC Lab Preschool. The committee also reviewed potential budget reductions totaling $6,693,200 for FY 2021-22.

• Approved program reduction list minus the $71,000 PIC Budget (consensus)
• Approved minutes as written
• Tabled decision on PIC Lab Preschool reduction

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will meet to approve minutes from the January 25 meeting and to review Board Policy 7100 on naming of schools. The meeting includes opening and closing remarks and scheduling the next meeting for April 26, 2021.

• Approval of January 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of Board Policy 7100 Naming of Schools

The committee discussed Board Policy 7100 regarding the naming of schools. NCSD staff will develop a policy draft based on committee interests, including a process where stakeholders recommend three names to the Board of Trustees.

• Approved minutes as written
• Determined that school stakeholders will recommend three names for Board of Trustees consideration
• Decided to retain policy language allowing building equipment or materials to be named as memorials

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the School Response Officer (SRO) program and a legislative update including HB173/SF143. The regular session includes reports on COVID-19 and public health orders, district accreditation status, and consent agenda items including personnel, bills, and bids for bleacher replacement and supplemental major maintenance.

• Staff report and trustee discussion on School Response Officer (SRO) Program
• Staff report and trustee discussion on Legislative Update including HB173/SF143
• Staff report on COVID-19 and public health orders
• Staff report on Natrona County School District Accreditation Status
• Consent agenda: bids for CCA bleacher replacement and 2021-22 Supplemental Major Maintenance

The Board of Trustees approved a contract for bleacher replacement at Casper Classical Academy and a list of supplemental major maintenance projects for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The board also approved the general and executive session minutes from March 8, 2021.

• Approved $70,179 contract for Casper Classical Academy Bleacher Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental major maintenance projects for 2021-2022 fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved General Session Minutes of March 8, 2021 (without objection)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of March 8, 2021 (without objection)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review a Dual Language Immersion update and a comprehensive report on the NCSD Science Program, including the Casper Mountain Science School and Planetarium. The committee is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2021 meeting.

• Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Update
• Casper Mountain Science School program offerings and attendance data
• Casper Planetarium program offerings and attendance data
• Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board Academic Steering Committee received status updates on the Dual-Language Immersion Program and the Casper Mountain Science and Planetarium Program. No formal actions were taken or decided during the meeting.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will consider a recommendation for a common high school schedule across the district. A work session includes a presentation on suicide prevention education and trustee committee reports. Consent agenda items cover personnel, bills, bids, and grants.

• Trustee recommendation and vote on a common high school schedule (Action)
• Presentation by Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force
• Approval of district bills for February 19 and February 26, 2021
• Bids for Midwest School casework and 2020-21 Supplemental Major Maintenance
• Acceptance of grants, gifts, and donations

The Board of Trustees approved a directive to implement a common high school schedule by fall 2022 to improve staffing efficiencies and student access to courses. The board also approved several maintenance contracts and accepted a donation of masks. The meeting included a presentation from the Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force.

• Approved common high school schedule for fall 2021-2022, excluding Midwest Schools (7-1)
• Approved $119,074 contract to JBD Construction Inc for Midwest Casework Replacement
• Accepted donation of 10,300 masks from Alsco of Casper valued at $31,000
• Approved February 22, 2021 General Session minutes
• Approved February 22, 2021 Executive Session minutes
• Approved Supplemental Major Maintenance projects for 2020-2021 fiscal year

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The committee will vote on supplemental major maintenance project requests for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. They will also hear informational updates on converting a drama room at Roosevelt High School into career and technical education space, progress on the NCHS natatorium and elevated walkway, Park Elementary School, and a draft MOU for a Nordic ski lodge. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• FY21 Supplemental Major Maintenance Project Requests (Action)
• FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Project Requests (Action)
• Roosevelt High School CTE instructional space conversion (Informational)
• NCHS Natatorium project update (Informational)
• Natrona County Nordic Ski Lodge MOU draft (Informational)

The committee reached a consensus to recommend both FY21 and FY22 supplemental major maintenance project requests to the full Board of Trustees. Other items regarding school facilities and land use were presented for informational purposes with no action taken.

• Approved minutes as written
• Recommended FY21 Supplemental Major Maintenance Project Request (Replace Irrigation Controls) to Board of Trustees
• Recommended FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Project Requests to Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters, then discuss the 2019-20 annual report and a letter from State Superintendent Jillian Balow during the work session. During the regular session, the board will consider consent agenda items including a certified/classified personnel report, district bills for Feb. 5 and 12, and bids for custodial lamp supplies, ClearPass licenses, and Paradise Valley Elementary intercom. The board will also vote on second readings of several policies: adopt new Policy 5450 on provider access, retire Policies 5451, 4230 (improvement incentive for classified personnel), and 7200 (memorials), and edit Policy 7100 on naming schools.

• Second reading of new Board Policy 5450 on provider access
• Second reading to retire Board Policy 4230 Improvement Incentive for Classified Personnel
• Second reading to edit Board Policy 7100 Naming Schools
• Consent agenda includes district bills totaling unspecified amounts for Feb. 5 and 12, 2021
• Bids for custodial lamp supplies, ClearPass licenses, and Paradise Valley Elementary intercom

The Board approved several facility and technology contracts via a consent agenda. It also adopted updates to provider access policies and retired the classified personnel improvement incentive policy. A motion to update the school naming policy failed.

• Approved $85,916 contract for ClearPass Licenses & Airwave Server (Unanimous)
• Approved $77,265 contract for Paradise Valley Elementary intercom replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $155.60 for custodial lamp supplies (Unanimous)
• Approved Draft Board Policy 5450 Provider Access and retired Policy 5451 (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Board Policy 4230 Improvement Incentive for Classified Personnel (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to edit Board Policy 7100 Naming Schools (4-5)
• Approved February 8, 2021 General and Executive Session minutes (Unanimous)

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

The Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee will review minutes from October 2020, discuss results of the NCSD Climate Survey and related school goals, receive updates on counseling services and the Safe and Orderly Environment Action Plan, and hear a communication update.

• Review and approval of October 16, 2020 meeting minutes
• NCSD Climate Survey Results presentation and discussion of school goals
• Counseling Service Update
• Safe and Orderly Environment Action Plan (attached as PDF)
• Communication Update

The committee reviewed NCSD Climate Survey results, which saw 11,706 logins and 2,000 more responses than the previous year. Members discussed the Safe and Orderly Environment Action Plan and received updates on district counseling and public relations engagement.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold a work session on the Nordic Ski Lodge and receive committee reports. A public hearing and regular session include consent agenda items (personnel report, district bills, bids) and committee recommendations to abandon or mothball school buildings. The board will also have first readings of several policy changes, including a new Provider Access policy and retirements of Student Wellness and other policies. Staff will present enrollment and graduation data updates.

• Motion to abandon school buildings by sale or demolition (Infrastructure Planning Committee)
• Motion to mothball school buildings (Infrastructure Planning Committee)
• First reading of draft Board Policy 5450 Provider Access
• Approval of district bills for January 22 and 29, 2021
• Bid recommendations for school network servers, data center servers, and PIC/Roosevelt drainage

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the abandonment by sale or demolition of Willard Elementary and Willow Creek schools. Additionally, the Board voted to mothball Mountain View Elementary, Powder River, University Park Elementary, and Westwood Elementary schools. Several technology and maintenance contracts were also approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved abandonment by sale or demolition of Willard Elementary and Willow Creek School (Unanimous)
• Approved mothballing of Mountain View Elementary, Powder River, University Park Elementary, and Westwood Elementary (Unanimous)
• Approved $309,792 School Network Server contract to Computer Professional Unlimited (Unanimous)
• Approved $319,365 Data Center Server contract to Computer Professional Unlimited (Unanimous)
• Approved $152,271 drainage repairs for PIC/Roosevelt High School to 71 Construction In (Unanimous)
• Approved General and Executive Session minutes from January 25, 2021 (Unanimous)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The NCSD Board Academic Steering Committee will review and discuss the district's 2019-2020 graduation data, including the four-year federal graduation rate. They will also discuss accountability structures related to the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act and Every Student Education Act, including a proposed waiver. The meeting includes action to approve the January 11, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Review and approval of January 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Staff report on 2019-2020 graduation data
• Discussion of four-year federal graduation rate for 2019-2020
• Discussion of NCSD accountability structures under WAEA and ESSA
• Proposed waiver regarding accountability structures

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes as written. Members reviewed 2020 graduation rate data and the state and federal accountability structures used to measure school performance.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet in executive, work, and regular sessions. The work session includes a staff report on CARES Act funds. During the regular session, the board will vote on a second-reading approval of a new English Language Arts curriculum for grades 3-5, and will consider consent agenda items including personnel changes, bill payments, and facility bids.

• Second reading and potential action on Grade 3-5 ELA curriculum adoption
• Staff report and discussion on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds
• Consent agenda: Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Consent agenda: District Bills of January 8 and January 15, 2021
• Bids including CYMS Security Camera Upgrades, NCHS Elevated Walkway, and Major Maintenance Projects 2021-22

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district's English Language Arts curriculum and a consent agenda including several major maintenance projects and construction contracts. Trustees also received reports on the allocation of CARES Act and GEER funding for technology and PPE.

• Approved Natrona County School District English Language Arts Curriculum (unanimous)
• Approved $695,698 contract to Haass Construction Co. In for NCHS Enclosed Elevated Walkway
• Approved $50,552.50 contract to Alliance Communication & Technologies LLC for CYMS Security Camera Improvements
• Approved $100,000 for CSF HVAC system repair
• Approved $25,000 for CSF fire alarm panel replacement
• Approved $25,000 for RHS/PIC boiler flue replacement
• Approved $15,000 for Evansville Room 107 ventilation
• Approved $5,000 for Manor Heights HVAC ventilation evaluation

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will consider updates to Board Policy 5450/5451 on elementary school counselors and provider access, and Board Policy 4230 on an incentive policy for classified staff. The committee will also review three other policies under review: student wellness, naming of schools, and memorials for deceased students and staff. Additionally, the committee will vote on approval of the November 23, 2020 meeting minutes.

• Review of Board Policy 5450/5451 on elementary school counselors and provider access
• Review of Board Policy 4230 on improve incentive policy for classified staff
• Policies under review: Student Wellness (5430), Naming of Schools (7100), Memorials for Deceased Students and Staff (7200)
• Approval of November 23, 2020 meeting minutes (action)

The committee reviewed several board policies and directed staff to draft revisions or recommendations for the full Board of Trustees. Decisions were made to move toward deactivating the classified staff incentive and student wellness policies.

• Approved minutes as written
• Appointed Trustee Smith as chairperson
• Directed staff to draft a combined revision of Policies 5450/5451 (Elementary School Counselors and Provider Access)
• Directed staff to recommend deactivating Policy 4230 (Improve Incentive Policy for Classified Staff) and moving language to work agreements
• Decided to present Policy 5430 (Student Wellness) to the full board for deactivation
• Removed 'Under Review' status for Policy 7100 (Naming of Schools)

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will review minutes, receive an update on 2020-2021 enrollment and 60-day ADM, discuss legislative and recalibration updates, re-establish FY22 prime budget objectives, review a district program reduction recommendation, and examine the FY21 second-quarter financial report. No dollar amounts or specific votes are visible in the agenda.

• Action on November 23, 2020 meeting minutes
• 60-day enrollment count and ADM update
• Legislative/recalibration update
• Re-establishing FY22 prime objectives
• District program reduction recommendation and FY21 Q2 financial report

The committee reviewed proposed budget reductions to district programs and discussed a projected $13 million cut from legislative action and $4 million from decreased student enrollment. No formal votes on program eliminations were taken; recommendations will be addressed at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes as written
• Proposed reducing Special Education Out of District Tuition by $700,000
• Proposed eliminating PIC Special Budget ($71,000)
• Proposed reducing REACH program by $100,000
• Proposed reducing District Professional Development by $100,000
• Proposed eliminating We Read ($283,000)
• Proposed eliminating Youth Empowerment Council ($10,000)
• Proposed reducing School Resource Officer Program by approximately $125,000

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and discuss updates on early childhood/kindergarten programs and professional development plans. Action will be taken on the November 2020 meeting minutes.

• Review and approval of November 9, 2020 meeting minutes
• Early Childhood/Classic Kindergarten data and program update
• Professional development update and learning plan

The committee approved the minutes from the November 9, 2020, meeting. The session consisted of informational updates regarding early childhood programs, the Classic Kindergarten study, and professional development resources.

• Approved November 9, 2020, meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will discuss the school finance recalibration and NCSD budget process update during a work session. A first reading of ELA resource materials and a second reading of Board Policy 5100 on attendance age requirements are on the agenda. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update and consider bids for Midwest Windows Replacement and custodial supplies.

• Staff report and trustee discussion on school finance recalibration and budget process update
• First reading of ELA resource materials for curriculum adoption
• Second reading of Board Policy 5100 on attendance age requirements
• Bids for Midwest Windows Replacement and custodial supplies (consent agenda)
• COVID-19 update from staff

The Board approved a contract for window replacement at Midwest and updated Board Policy 5100 regarding attendance age requirements. Trustees discussed potential budget reductions of $1.5 million and proposed changes to the status of several mothballed schools.

• Approved $395,660 contract to Overhead Door Company of Casper Inc for Midwest Windows Replacement
• Approved Custodial Supplies Bid at $1,643.8394 per unit
• Approved revised Board Policy 5100 Attendance Age Requirements
• Approved General Session and Executive Session minutes from December 14, 2021
• Decided to reduce Executive Session time to 30 minutes starting January 25, 2021

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will discuss and potentially recommend projects for the 2021-2022 major maintenance cycle, as well as supplemental major maintenance requests for FY21. The committee will also receive updates on the NCHS Natatorium/Pool, NCHS Elevated Walkway, and Park Elementary School projects, and a capacity and mothball building recommendation. Approval of the November 2020 meeting minutes is scheduled as an action item.

• 2021-2022 Major Maintenance Recommendation
• FY21 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests
• NCHS Natatorium/Pool project update
• NCHS Elevated Walkway project update
• Capacity and Mothball Building Recommendation

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommended the disposal of Willard Elementary and Willow Creek School, as well as the mothballing of Powder River School and the extended mothballing of three others. The committee also recommended five supplemental major maintenance projects for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. These recommendations will be presented to the Board of Trustees on January 25, 2021.

• Approved minutes from 11-6-20
• Recommended disposal of Willard Elementary and Willow Creek School
• Recommended mothballing of Powder River School
• Recommended extending mothball status for Westwood, Mountain View, and University Park Elementary
• Recommended funding for 5 supplemental major maintenance projects (CSF Fire Alarm Panel, CSF HVAC repair, Evansville ventilation, Manor Heights HVAC evaluation, and Roosevelt/PIC boiler flue)