Natrona County School District #1 public meetings in 2022

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Academic Steering Committee will review and potentially recommend approval of an Option 2 Math Learning Resource request from Fort Caspar Academy. The committee also plans to review its strategic plan for 2019-2024 and hear an overview of the WAEA and ESSA accountability model. Minutes from the October 10 meeting will be approved.

• Option 2 Math Learning Resource Request for Fort Caspar Academy
• Review of NCSD Strategic Plan 2019-2024
• Overview of WAEA and ESSA accountability model
• Approval of October 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for January 9, 2023

The committee reviewed the NCSD Strategic Plan 2019-2024 goals and the primary learning resource adoption process. A request for Saxon Math resources at Fort Caspar Academy was discussed and moved forward for a board vote.

• Approved October 10th, 2022 minutes as written
• Moved Fort Caspar Academy Saxon Math resource request forward for board voting

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters. During the work session, trustees will discuss a Career Technical Education update. The regular session includes the annual election of board officers, approval of consent agenda items including bids for HVAC at Evansville, roof replacement at Midwest School, and a tennis restroom building, as well as a first reading of Option 2 math resources for Fort Caspar Academy.

• Annual election of board chair, vice chair, treasurer, and clerk
• Bids: Evansville HVAC, Midwest School roof replacement, precast tennis restroom building, PIC AV equipment replacement, PIC and KW parking lot design services
• First reading of Option 2 math learning resources (Saxon Math) for Fort Caspar Academy
• Consent agenda includes certified and classified personnel report and district bills of December 2, 2022
• Discussion on Career Technical Education update covering seven focus areas

The Board of Trustees reviewed a comprehensive report on Career Technical Education (CTE) including enrollment growth and funding. The board did not approve the November 28, 2022, general session minutes due to missing trustee comments. The district accepted a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado donated by the Wyoming Construction Coalition.

• Tabled approval of November 28, 2022 General Session minutes for adjustments
• Accepted donation of 2009 Chevrolet Silverado from Wyoming Construction Coalition

Board Policy Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Policy Committee will review and take action on meeting minutes from October 24, 2022, and discuss Board Policy 6233 on controversial issues. The meeting includes opening and closing remarks and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review and approval of October 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Board Policy 6233: Controversial Issues

The committee discussed and revised Board Policy 6233 regarding controversial issues, specifically focusing on definitions of sexually explicit images and parental rights. The revised policy was moved forward for a second reading and vote during the regular session meeting on November 28, 2022. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes as written.

• Approved previous meeting minutes as written
• Revised Board Policy 6233 (Controversial Issues) for second reading and vote

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will consider an appeal of the Reconsideration Committee's decision to keep the books 'Gender Queer' and 'Trans Bodies Trans Selves' in school libraries. They will also hold second readings and votes on policies regarding pregnancy/maternity/adoptive leave, institutional data retirement, and controversial issues. Consent agenda items include certified/classified personnel reports, district bills, and bids for Cottonwood HVAC and door access control.

• Appeal of Reconsideration Committee's decision to keep books 'Gender Queer' and 'Trans Bodies Trans Selves'
• Second reading and action on Board Policy 4191 (Pregnancy, Maternity, and Adoptive Leave)
• Second reading and action on retiring Board Policy 6500 (Institutional Data)
• Second reading and action on Board Policy 6233 (Controversial Issues)
• Consent agenda includes bids for Cottonwood HVAC and Door Access Control

The Board of Trustees approved updates to the pregnancy, maternity, and adoptive leave policy and retired an obsolete institutional data policy. The board also awarded two facilities contracts and accepted a library table donation. The meeting included extensive public comment regarding draft Board Policy 6233 on controversial issues.

• Approved Board Policy 4191 updating 'maternity leave' to 'parental leave' (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Board Policy 6500 Institutional Data (unanimous)
• Awarded Cottonwood HVAC Improvement project contract to GW Mechanical Inc.
• Awarded Door Access Control Replacement project for multiple facilities to Comtronix Inc.
• Accepted library table donation for Southridge Elementary School valued at approximately $2,605
• Approved General Session Minutes of November 14, 2022
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of November 14, 2022

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the Natrona Preparatory Academy Charter School application. Following the hearing, the Board will consider a recommendation for the charter school application. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure projects and various board policies.

• Public Hearing: Natrona Preparatory Academy Charter School
• Trustee Recommendation: Natrona Preparatory Academy Charter School Application
• Infrastructure: Tennis Complex Restroom/Storage building recommendation
• Infrastructure: FY23 Major Maintenance Projects
• Infrastructure: Kelly Walsh High School additional parking lot and Roosevelt High School additional parking lot

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will meet to approve August 5 meeting minutes, receive a financial report, and review grant requests from the Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming, Casper College Kinser Jazz Festival, Casper Family Connections, and the Natrona County Library. Reports will also be presented from the Casper Housing Authority, Excel Academy, Natrona County Library, and Proud to Host the Best. Other business and closing remarks follow.

• Review of Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board financial report
• Review grant request from Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming
• Review grant request from Casper College Kinser Jazz Festival
• Review grant request from Casper Family Connections
• Review grant request from Natrona County Library

The Board approved three grant requests totaling $104,999. Two additional grant requests were deferred pending presentations from the applicants. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 5, 2022 meeting.

• Approved August 5, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 grant to Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Casper College Kinser Jazz Festival (unanimous)
• Approved $49,999 grant to Natrona County Library (unanimous)
• Requested presentation from Casper Family Connections regarding $28,855 grant request
• Approved motion to consider $100,000 grant request from City of Casper; presentation requested

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will meet to review and potentially approve minutes from October, receive a status update and discuss restroom and storage buildings for the NCSD Tennis Complex, and discuss parking lot projects at Kelly Walsh High School (KWHS) and Roosevelt High School (PIC/RHS). The committee will also consider recommendations for the Evansville HVAC/Air Quality Improvement Project and other major maintenance projects funded by ESSER. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Review and approval of October 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Status update on NCSD Tennis Complex
• Building discussion for restroom and storage at tennis complex
• Parking lot projects at Kelly Walsh High School and Roosevelt High School
• Recommendation for Evansville HVAC/Air Quality Improvement Project and Major Maintenance Projects

The committee approved moving forward with parking expansion recommendations for Kelly Walsh High School and Pathways Innovation Center/Roosevelt High School. Several major maintenance requests, including HVAC and security projects, were also advanced for full Board of Trustees consideration.

• Approved 10/7/22 minutes as written
• Approved recommendation for Kelly Walsh High School Walsh Drive parking option to move to full Board
• Approved recommendation for Pathways Innovation Center/Roosevelt High School Lot C parking to move to full Board
• Advanced seven major maintenance requests to the full Board, including $2.1M for Evansville HVAC and $350,000 for Evansville secure vestibule

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review and consider updates to Board Policy 4191 (Pregnancy, Maternity, and Adoptive Leave) and Board Policy 6500 (Institutional Data). The committee will also vote on approving minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of Board Policy 4191 on pregnancy, maternity, and adoptive leave
• Review of Board Policy 6500 on institutional data
• Approval of November 22, 2021 meeting minutes

The committee agreed to update the terminology of Board Policy 4191 to "parental" leave and reached a consensus to retire Board Policy 6500. Members also discussed potential clarifications to Board Policy 6233 regarding erotica and graphic novel ratings.

• Approved minutes from November 22nd, 2021
• Agreed to change terminology to "parental" in Board Policy 4191 (scheduled for Nov 14 reading)
• Reached consensus to retire Board Policy 6500 (scheduled for Nov 14 review)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will convene for a regular session following executive and work sessions. The agenda consists largely of procedural items including a consent agenda covering personnel reports and district bills for two dates, as well as recognitions and board committee updates. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and property matters
• Recognition of Sandi Stille as District Teacher of the Year and Melanie Kelly for Alpha Delta Kappa Excellence in Education Award
• Approval of certified and classified personnel report
• Approval of district bills for October 7 and October 14, 2022
• Trustee reports from Board Policy Committee and Board Budget Committee

The Board of Trustees held a work session to review policies on parental leave and institutional data, with recommendations slated for a November 14 meeting. The session included discussions on state and local funding models and reports from BOCES and the Wyoming School Boards Association. No substantive votes were taken during the regular session.

• BOCES: Voted to cancel the December meeting

Board Budget Committee

The Board Budget Committee will approve June 2022 minutes and receive training on Wyoming's school foundation block grant funding model. They will discuss the NCSD strategic plan and Board Policy 3100 on budget policy. The committee will establish prime objectives for the FY24 budget and review a draft development plan. Fiscal and legislative updates will be presented, including preliminary ADM reports and summaries of recent education legislation.

• Approve June 30, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review NCSD Strategic Plan 2019-24 and Board Policy 3100 - Budget Policy
• Establish FY24 Board Budget Prime Objectives
• Review FY24 Draft Budget Development Plan
• Training on Wyoming School Foundation Block Grant Funding Model

The committee established four prime objectives to guide the FY24 budget, focusing on student learning, operational efficiency, competitive compensation, and facility maintenance. The board also reviewed the four-phase budget development process and received training on the Wyoming School Foundation Block Grant Funding Model.

• Approved June 30, 2022 minutes as written
• Adopted FY24 Budget Prime Objectives: student learning/strategic goals, operational efficiency, competitive compensation, and facility maintenance
• Approved the four-phase Budget Development Process

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and approve the September 12, 2022 meeting minutes. The committee will then discuss the school improvement process, including an overview of Policy 6220, its administrative regulation and connection to accreditation, academic recognition and support, and school performance designations.

• Review and approval of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (action item)
• Policy 6220 overview
• Administrative Regulation 6220 and connection to accreditation
• Academic Recognition and Support
• School Performance Designation Overview

The committee approved the meeting minutes as written. Members received overviews of Board Policy 6220, administrative regulations regarding accreditation, and school performance designations. No other formal actions were decided.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will hold a work session on school improvement targeted root cause analysis and receive committee reports. In regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including certified/classified personnel reports, district bills for September 23 and 30, 2022, and a bid recommendation for supplemental major maintenance. A staff report on the NCSD Strategic Plan update is also scheduled.

• Personnel report (certified and classified)
• District bills for September 23 and 30, 2022
• Bid recommendation for supplemental major maintenance
• Staff report on NCSD Strategic Plan update
• Persons requesting to address the board (public comment)

The Board of Trustees received a report on the School Improvement Targeted Root Cause and Analysis process. Committee reports included updates on the Midwest Pool, tennis court construction, and a request from the Unaccompanied Student Initiative to house homeless youth on district property. No formal votes were taken during the session.

• No substantive decisions were recorded

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will discuss the Midwest Pool, NCSD Tennis Complex (including restrooms and storage), and the Unaccompanied Student Initiative. The main action item is a recommendation on major maintenance projects for the district.

• Midwest Pool discussion
• NCSD Tennis Complex status update and building discussion (restrooms, storage)
• Unaccompanied Student Initiative
• Major Maintenance Projects recommendation

The committee approved the meeting minutes from September 9, 2022. Members received status updates on the NCSD Tennis Court Complex and discussed funding for the Midwest pool and the Unaccompanied Student Initiative. Twenty-one supplemental major maintenance requests totaling $1,031,000 will be forwarded to the full Board of Trustees for consideration.

• Approved 9/9/22 minutes as written
• Forwarded 21 FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests to the full Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters, followed by a regular session. Action items include approval of minutes, consent agenda covering certified and classified personnel reports, district bills from September 9 and 16, and grants/donations. A donation from the NCHS 1913 Cornerstone will be recognized.

• Executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters
• Approval of general and executive session minutes from September 12, 2022
• Certified and classified personnel report
• District bills for September 9 and 16, 2022
• Grants, gifts, and donations including NCHS 1913 Cornerstone donation

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including a $2,000 literacy grant and a $3,000 donation for homeless students. The board also accepted the donation of a historic 1913 cornerstone to Natrona County High School. No decision was made regarding the reconsideration of books following extensive public comment.

• Approved $2,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant for Crest Hill Elementary School Library
• Approved $3,000 donation from 1966 Mustangs to support homeless students
• Accepted donation of 1913 Natrona County High School cornerstone from the Keating family
• Approved General Session Minutes of September 12, 2022
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of September 12, 2022

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and discuss school accountability models, including a historical overview, the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act model, ESSA designations, and COVID-19 impact. No decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Review of June 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of School Accountability Models
• Historical overview of accountability models
• Wyoming Accountability in Education Act model
• ESSA designations and COVID-19 impact

The committee reviewed the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act (WAEA) model and ESSA designations. The session included a presentation on performance indicators, weighting for different school types, and national NAEP data. No new policies were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved June 13th, 2022 minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters, followed by a work session with trustee reports. During the regular session at 7:00 p.m., they will hear public comment, approve minutes from August 22, and consider consent agenda items including a certified and classified personnel report, district bills for three weeks, and bids. Action items include a staff report on the 2021-2022 attendance report and an accreditation visit report.

• Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• District Bills of August 19, August 26, and September 2, 2022
• Bids (Supplemental Major Maintenance BIPC Recommendation)
• 2021-2022 Attendance Report staff report
• Accreditation Peer Review Visit staff report

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included district bills, bids, and a list of supplemental major maintenance projects for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The board also approved the general and executive session minutes from August 22, 2022.

• Approved General Session Minutes of August 22, 2022
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of August 22, 2022
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel report, bills, bids, and supplemental major maintenance projects (unanimous)

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss supplemental major maintenance projects. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the Midwest K-12 School natatorium/pool and receive an update on the NCSD Tennis Complex.

• Review of August 5, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Supplemental Major Maintenance discussion
• Midwest K-12 School Natatorium/Pool discussion
• NCSD Tennis Complex project update

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes as written. Members reviewed progress on the NCSD Tennis Court Complex and discussed data regarding the Midwest K-12 School pool, though no actions were taken on pool options or supplemental maintenance requests.

• Approved meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will vote on adopting a revised social studies curriculum for grades 8-10 after a public comment period. The consent agenda includes personnel changes, district bills from July and August, and bids for remodeling at Woods Classroom, Centennial siding, and supplemental major maintenance. The work session covers trustee reports and a staffing update for the 2022-2023 school year.

• Vote on Social Studies Curriculum adoption for grades 8-10 (action item)
• Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• District bills for July 8 through August 12, 2022 (multiple expenditure reports)
• Bids: Woods Classroom Remodel, Centennial Siding, Supplemental Major Maintenance
• Staffing Update for 2022-2023 School Year (discussion)

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee is reviewing several ongoing and potential school projects. The committee will consider actions regarding the Woods Library/Tutor Room remodel and supplemental major maintenance projects.

• Woods Library/Tutor Room Remodel recommendation
• NCSD Tennis Complex update
• Nordic Ski Lodge update
• RHS CTE Conversion update
• NCHS Natatorium update

The committee approved moving a proposal to expand the Woods School library to the Board of Trustees. It also recommended a series of FY22 supplemental major maintenance requests for various district facilities to be sent to the full Board.

• Recommended adding two walls to expand Woods School library instructional space (Unanimous among present Trustees)
• Recommended FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests for Board approval (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as written
• Tabled parking lot expansion at KWHS and RHS/PIC for further staff ideas
• Tabled land request for Unaccompanied Students Initiative for further staff research on vacant properties

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will consider approving April meeting minutes, review a financial report, and evaluate two grant requests: one from the Town of Bar Nunn and one for Yoga on the Labyrinth. The board will also hear reports from the YMCA, Community Recreation Foundation, and Wyoming Symphony Orchestra's children's program.

• Approval of April 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of June and July 2022 financial reports
• Grant request from Town of Bar Nunn (attachment available)
• Grant request for Yoga on the Labyrinth (Solabration 2022)
• Reports from YMCA, Community Recreation Foundation, and Wyoming Symphony Orchestra's children's program

The Board approved a $250,000 grant for the Town of Bar Nunn's Community Center and Town Hall project, split across two fiscal years. The Board also required a new grant request from the Fort Caspar Museum and requested more information regarding a Yoga on the Labyrith application.

• Approved April 8, 2022 minutes
• Approved $250,000 grant for Town of Bar Nunn ($100,000 this fiscal year, $150,000 next fiscal year)
• Decided to require Fort Caspar Museum to resubmit a new grant request for $75,000 match
• Tabled Yoga on the Labyrith $32,000 request pending further budget and usage information

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will hold a budget hearing on the 2022-2023 annual budget and then vote on its adoption. They will also consider second-reading approvals for a new computer science curriculum and an American Sign Language resource, along with a first reading of a social studies curriculum. Routine consent items include personnel reports, bills from June 2022, bids for pizza and dairy, a dishwasher, and a stadium PA system, as well as designation of a budget officer, depositories, and official newspaper.

• Adoption of the 2022-2023 NCSD annual budget (action item after public hearing)
• Approval of a new NCSD computer science curriculum (second reading, action)
• Approval of an American Sign Language resource (Elevate ASL 1 and ASL 2) for Dean Morgan Middle School (second reading, action)
• First reading of a new social studies curriculum with revisions in grades 8, 9, and 10
• Consent agenda includes bids for 2022-2023 pizza and dairy, a Centennial conveyor dishwasher, and an NCHS stadium PA system

The Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and approved new Computer Science and American Sign Language curricula. The board also approved several food service and facility contracts and accepted a donation of sanitizing wipes from Walmart.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget (unanimous)
• Approved K-12 Computer Science Curriculum (unanimous)
• Approved Elevate ASL 1 and ASL 2 resource for Dean Morgan Middle School (unanimous)
• Awarded Dairy Bid to Prairie Farms for $14.183 (unanimous)
• Awarded Pizza Bid to Grand Mere Restaurant Group/Pizza Hut at $9.40 per pizza (unanimous)
• Awarded Centennial Conveyor Dishwasher Bid to Douglas Equipment for $74,583.09 (unanimous)
• Awarded NCHS Stadium PA System Replacement project to Barker & Associates LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 6,660 sanitizing wipe packages from Walmart valued at $10,522.80 (unanimous)

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will review the April 28, 2022 meeting minutes and discuss the FY23 draft budget. The FY23 draft budget outlines proposed revenue and expenditures for the upcoming school year, which determines funding for district programs and services. The agenda is procedural, with no final votes or policy changes recorded.

• Review of April 28, 2022 meeting minutes (Action)
• Discussion of the FY23 NCSD Draft Budget
• Notice of upcoming budget hearing
• Next meeting set for August 22, 2022

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will review minutes from May 9, then discuss a high school programming update covering graduation plans, course alignments, personnel adjustments, summer programming, and hybrid scheduling for KWHS, NCHS, and PIC. They will also consider a recommended computer science curriculum and an ASL foreign language option 2 resource for Dean Morgan Middle School. No votes are expected as this is a steering committee.

• High school programming update including hybrid scheduling for KWHS, NCHS, and PIC
• Summer programming expansion and offerings
• Recommended computer science curriculum presentation and draft
• Dean Morgan Middle School ASL Option 2 resource review and draft recommendation
• Personnel adjustments and course alignments for high schools

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes as written. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates regarding high school staffing, summer programming, the 2022-23 hybrid schedule, and the status of the computer science curriculum.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will first hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters. A work session includes a staff report on the NCSD Safety Action Plan update covering ten categories. During the regular session, the board will consider approval of consent agenda items (personnel report, bills, bids, contracts) and action on an ABLE program remodel recommendation. First readings are scheduled for a new computer science curriculum and an ASL language resource.

• Staff report and discussion on NCSD Safety Action Plan update (10 categories)
• Consent agenda: Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Consent agenda: District Bills for May 5, May 13, May 20, May 27, and June 3, 2022
• Consent agenda: Bids (Supplemental Major Maintenance, Custodial Supplies) and Contracts (Elevator Service and Maintenance Agreement Extension)
• Action item: ABLE Remodel Recommendation from Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board of Trustees approved a $84,000 remodel of three classrooms at University Park Elementary School for the ABLE Program. The Board also approved a consent agenda including various school maintenance projects and a custodial supplies bid. An elevator service contract extension was approved for Thyssenkrupp Elevator, Inc.

• Approved $84,000 ABLE Program remodel at University Park Elementary
• Approved Supplemental Major Maintenance projects including $500,000 for Paradise Valley univents
• Approved custodial supplies bid awarded to Cowboy Supply House, CPS Distributors, Norco, Pyramid, and Tweeds for $1,500.64
• Approved elevator service contract extension to Thyssenkrupp Elevator, Inc. for $32,233.36
• Approved General Session and Executive Session minutes from May 9, 2022

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review April 8 meeting minutes and receive an update on the NCSD Tennis Complex. Action items include a project recommendation for the ABLE Program and a supplemental major maintenance project. The committee will also discuss potential projects and an unaccompanied students initiative.

• Review of April 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Action)
• NCSD Tennis Complex project update (Information)
• ABLE Program project recommendation (Action)
• Supplemental Major Maintenance Project (Action)
• Discussion of potential projects and unaccompanied students initiative

The committee reached consensus to recommend relocating the ABLE Program to renovated classrooms at UP. Additionally, 14 supplemental major maintenance requests totaling $950,000 will proceed to the full board for review and approval.

• Recommended relocation of ABLE Program to UP using $54,000 from Capital Projects Fund and $30,000 from MM Funds
• Forwarded 14 FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests to the full board for approval
• Approved $500,000 request for Paradise Valley univents to proceed to full board
• Approved $90,000 request for Centennial satellite cafeteria dishwasher to proceed to full board
• Approved $75,000 request for NCHS stadium PA system to proceed to full board
• Approved $50,000 request for Centennial cafeteria PA system to proceed to full board

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

The Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee will meet to review minutes from February 11, 2022, and receive updates on the Day School Program and Therapeutic Counseling. The committee will also discuss staff feedback and the cabinet's response, along with a communication update. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Action on approving February 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Day School Program update
• Therapeutic Counseling update
• Staff feedback and cabinet response discussion
• Communication update

The committee reviewed the expansion of the Day School Program and the current caseload of the therapeutic counseling program. Updates were provided regarding staff feedback, including changes to student assessment requirements and the use of the Naiku platform.

• Approved minutes as written
• Made Fall and Winter Interim WY-TOPP assessments optional for grades 3-10
• Reduced SAEBRS Screener requirements for Tier 1 and 2 behavior students to once per year
• Reduced SAEBRS Screener requirements for Tier 3 behavior students to twice per year
• Removed Naiku requirement for district assessment delivery for grades K-5

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will review April meeting minutes and receive an update on high school programs. The update covers work summaries for all four high school locations and the Pathways Innovation Center (PIC), including graduation plans, course alignments, personnel adjustments, summer programming expansion, and hybrid scheduling for KWHS, NCHS, and PIC for the 2022-23 school year.

• Review of April 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• High school program update with work summaries for all 4 HS locations and PIC
• Graduation plans for individual students
• Course alignments and new routes
• 2022-23 hybrid scheduling for KWHS, NCHS, and PIC

The committee approved the meeting minutes and reviewed graduation plan implementation and course alignments across district high schools. High school leaders presented updates on student progress tracking and proposed new course offerings, including BOCES and dual-enrollment options.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board meets for executive, work, and regular sessions. The work session includes a staff report on high school program updates covering graduation plans, course alignments, personnel adjustments, summer programming, and hybrid scheduling. The regular session will consider consent agenda items including personnel changes, district bills, a bid for planetarium lights, contracts for FastBridge and Naiku, and grants/donations. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Discussion of high school program update including hybrid scheduling for KWHS, NCHS, and PIC
• Approval of certified and classified personnel report
• Approval of district bills for April 22 and April 29, 2022
• Bid for planetarium lights
• Contracts for FastBridge and Naiku assessment tools

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including a lighting replacement contract and two software subscriptions. The board also accepted a $85,000 grant for the robotics program and a $8,650 donation for the NCHS FFA. High school leadership presented updates on individualized graduation plans and course alignments.

• Approved $68,603.00 contract to Modern Electric Co Inc for Planetarium Lighting Replacement
• Approved $85,550.00 requisition for FastBridge assessment system (July 2022-June 2023)
• Approved $62,500.00 requisition for Naiku subscription services (July 2022-June 2023)
• Approved General Session Minutes of April 25th, 2022
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of April 25th, 2022
• Accepted $85,000 BOCES grant for the FIRST Robotics program
• Accepted $8,650.00 donation from Noland Feed for NCHS FFA

Board Budget Committee

The Board Budget Committee will review and approve minutes from January 24, 2022, and then receive a presentation on the FY23 Superintendent Conceptual Budget Plan. Committee discussion will focus on reviewing and possibly revising the plan, with potential direction to deploy it. The meeting includes no other substantive items.

• Approval of January 24, 2022 meeting minutes (action item)
• Presentation of FY23 Superintendent Conceptual Budget Plan
• Committee review and revision of the conceptual budget plan
• Discussion on direction to deploy the conceptual budget plan

The committee reviewed the conceptual budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, which serves as the framework for the final annual budget. The session included reviews of the General Fund, Food Service, Capital Projects, and grant funding.

• Approved minutes from 1.24.22

Board of Trustees Meeting

The trustees will begin with an executive session covering legal, personnel, and property items. The regular session will include opening remarks, approval of April 11 minutes, and a consent agenda that contains personnel reports, district expenditure bills, bids for roof repairs, and several contract documents. The meeting will conclude with trustee and superintendent comments and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Motion to move into executive session
• Approval of General Session Minutes of April 11, 2022
• Review of bids for roof repairs at Bar Nunn and Manor Heights
• Consideration of multiple contracts (e.g., Child Development Center 2022‑23, Wyoming Behavioral Institute Requisition 2022‑23)
• Trustee and superintendent comments in other business

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included awarding a roof repair contract to 4Elements LLC. The board also approved the general and executive session minutes from April 11, 2022.

• Approved roof repair contract for Bar Nunn and Manor Heights awarded to 4Elements LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved General Session Minutes of April 11, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of April 11, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Certified and Classified Personnel Report (Unanimous)
• Approved District Bills of April 8 and April 14, 2022 (Unanimous)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review minutes from March 14 and discuss social emotional learning. No other concrete decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Review of March 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of social emotional learning

The committee approved the minutes as written. The remainder of the meeting consisted of a presentation by Mary Schmidt, Darcie Gudger, and Jayme Lien regarding Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and its perceived connection to postmodernism and globalist agendas.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will meet April 11, 2022, starting with an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters. The work session includes discussion on the library resource materials selection process. During the regular session, the board will consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, bills, bids for facility projects (Centennial Girls PE Locker Replacement, Dean Morgan Intercom Replacement, NCHS Stadium Lights, Supplemental Major Maintenance), and grants. Notable reports include a second reading of the Math Primary Resource Recommendation and a request from Midwest K-12 for an alternative calendar.

• Math Primary Resource Recommendation (2nd reading) – possible final approval
• Midwest K-12 request for an alternative calendar (fewer than 175 school days)
• Bids: Centennial Girls PE Locker Replacement, Dean Morgan Intercom Replacement, NCHS Stadium Lights, Supplemental Major Maintenance
• Board discussion on library resource materials selection process
• Consent agenda includes certified/classified personnel report and district bills totaling multiple weeks

The Board of Trustees approved several school maintenance contracts and a library literacy grant. The session included a detailed staff report on the district's library resource materials selection and weeding processes.

• Approved March 14, 2022 General Session Minutes
• Approved March 14, 2022 Executive Session Minutes
• Approved Centennial Girls PE Lockers Replacement contract to S/D Inc.
• Approved Dean Morgan Intercom Replacement contract to Alliance Communications and Technologies LLC
• Approved NCHS Stadium Lights Replacement contract to Casper Electric Inc.
• Accepted $4,500 Library Literacy Support grant from Wyoming Community Foundation for Crest Hill Elementary

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will review and discuss grant requests from several community organizations. It will also hear a grant presentation from IMPACT Wyoming and consider approval of previous meeting minutes and a financial report.

• Grant request from The Science Zone
• Grant request from Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming
• Grant request from Wyoming Symphony Orchestra
• Grant request from Community Recreation Foundation
• Grant request from Special Olympics Wyoming

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board approved several grant requests for community programs and equipment. One request from Impact Wyoming was denied. The board also welcomed new member Patrick Ford.

• Approved $40,000 grant to Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming
• Approved $25,000 grant to Special Olympics Wyoming
• Approved $30,000 grant to Community Recreation Foundation
• Approved $70,000 grant to The Science Zone for one outdoor recreation vehicle
• Approved $10,000 grant to Wyoming Symphony Orchestra
• Denied $40,000 grant request from Impact Wyoming
• Approved meeting minutes as written

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will discuss updates on three school projects: NCHS Natatorium/Pool, NCSD Tennis Complex, and Park Elementary. They also will consider FY22 supplemental major maintenance project requests and discuss potential projects including parking lot capacity at PIC/RHS and University Park's ABLE program. A Midwest Pool update is also on the agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the committee is reviewing information.

• NCHS Natatorium/Pool project update
• NCSD Tennis Complex project update
• Park Elementary School project update
• FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Project Requests (recommendation attached)
• Potential projects: Parking Lot Capacity (PIC/RHS) and University Park ABLE Program

The committee reached consensus to use approximately $127,000 in remaining CapCon funds for playground improvements at Park Elementary. Members reviewed supplemental maintenance requests and explored options for the Midwest pool and the ABLE Program relocation.

• Consensus reached to use approx. $127,000 for Park Elementary playground improvements
• Reviewed 8 FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests totaling $535,000
• Added reroofing of Midwest School and Edgerton Bus Garage to supplemental maintenance requests
• Tabled decision on Midwest pool alternatives
• Tabled decision on University Park ABLE Program relocation

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will review and approve the minutes from the February 14, 2022 meeting. It will consider and adopt the recommended primary mathematics learning resource as outlined in the draft presentation. The agenda also includes an overview of the long‑range plan, the math resource selection process timeline, and a resource evaluation tool. The meeting ends with closing remarks and sets the next meeting for April 11, 2022.

• Review and approve February 14, 2022 meeting minutes (action)
• Adopt the recommended primary mathematics learning resource (draft)
• Presentation of the Math Primary Resource Selection Process Timeline
• Review of the Resource Evaluation Tool for mathematics materials
• Discussion of committee demographics and long‑range plan overview

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and conducted a first reading of recommended math primary resources. The selection process involved 52 members from all district schools. Final approval by the Board of Trustees is scheduled for April 11, 2022.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees met on March 14, 2022 at the Central Services Facility in Casper. The agenda included an executive session, a work session on the Multi‑Tier System of Support, and a regular session where the board will approve minutes, consider a consent agenda of personnel reports, district bills, numerous facility project bids, grants, and a reimbursement request. The board will also conduct a first reading of the Math Primary Resource Recommendation from the Board Academic Steering Committee and hear comments from trustees and the superintendent before adjourning.

• First reading of Math Primary Resource Recommendation (Board Academic Steering Committee)
• Review of bid for Bar Nunn Parking Lot Rehabilitation
• Review of bid for Centennial Parking Lot Rehabilitation
• Review of bid for Paradise Valley HVAC Improvements
• Reimbursement request for private transportation of isolated students

The Board of Trustees received reports on the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Trustees reviewed the timeline for adopting new math resources and received updates on district facility projects. No formal votes were recorded in the provided text.

• Received report on MTSS and SEL adoption process
• Reviewed first reading of recommended Math resources
• Reported NCHS natatorium graphics are near completion
• Reported Midwest pool is inoperable and condemned

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will meet to review and potentially approve the January meeting minutes, receive project updates on the NCHS Natatorium/Pool and NCSD Tennis Complex, discuss the Midwest Natatorium/Pool, and consider recommendations for FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance projects.

• Review and approval of January 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on NCHS Natatorium/Pool project
• Update on NCSD Tennis Complex project
• Discussion of Midwest Natatorium/Pool
• FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance projects recommendation (attached document)

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed a list of supplemental major maintenance requests for various district facilities. Members discussed the inoperable pool at Midwest and potential HVAC replacements at Paradise Valley Elementary. No formal votes were recorded for the maintenance requests or the Midwest pool.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board will hold an executive session covering legal, personnel, and property matters, followed by a work session reviewing the 2020‑2021 year in review, trustee reports, and school visits. In the regular session they will approve the February 14, 2022 general session minutes, adopt consent agenda items including the certified personnel report, district bills for February 11 and February 18, 2022, and a grants/gifts report, and receive a staff climate survey report. The meeting will also include trustee and superintendent comments and set the next meeting for March 14, 2022.

• Approval of General Session Minutes of February 14, 2022
• Review and approval of District Bills of February 11, 2022 and February 18, 2022
• Staff Report: Climate Survey Report (2021‑22)
• Executive Session topics: Legal, Personnel, Property matters
• Next Board meeting scheduled for March 14, 2022 at 7 p.m.

The Board of Trustees held a work session to review the 2020-2021 Year in Review report, which tracked progress on literacy, graduation rates, safety, and operations. No formal votes were taken on the reports. Trustee Walsh reported that the BOCES board approved a $22,262 grant for the Casper College testing center.

• BOCES approved $22,262 grant for Casper College testing center

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters, followed by a work session on the Pathways Innovation Center media plan and committee reports. During the regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, and bids for improvements at Paradise Valley, Sagewood, Star Lane, and University Park schools. Staff will also present 2021 graduation data and a customer satisfaction survey.

• Consent agenda: Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• District bills for January 21, 28, and February 4, 2022
• Bids: Paradise Valley ES fire suppression, lighting, and ceiling replacement; Sagewood ES intercom replacement; Star Lane parking lot repair; University Park ES fire sprinklers, HVAC, lighting, and ceiling replacement
• Staff report: 2021 Graduation Data
• Staff report: Customer Satisfaction Survey

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a consent agenda including 11 contracts for fire suppression, lighting, ceiling replacement, and HVAC work at Paradise Valley, University Park, Sagewood, and Star Lane schools. The board also approved the general and executive session minutes from January 24, 2022.

• Approved general session minutes of January 24, 2022
• Approved executive session minutes of January 24, 2022
• Awarded Paradise Valley ES Fire Suppression Installation to Rapid Fire Protection Inc.
• Awarded Paradise Valley ES Fire Suppression Utilities to 71 Construction Inc.
• Awarded Paradise Valley ES Lighting Replacement to Kenny Electric Inc.
• Awarded Paradise Valley ES Ceiling Replacement to Blueline Construction Inc.
• Awarded Sagewood Intercom Replacement to Alliance Communications and Technologies
• Awarded Star Lane Parking Lot Repair to Halls Custom Paving Inc.

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and discuss the 2021 graduation data report and the Perkins needs assessment report. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting. This is a working session focused on student achievement and career technical education performance.

• Review and possible approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• 2021 Graduation Data Report presentation and discussion
• Perkins V Needs Assessment Report review (CTE program evaluation)

The committee received a Graduation Data Report detailing on-time and extended graduation rates across district high schools. Members also reviewed the Perkins V Needs Assessment Report regarding federal grants for career technical education. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee

The Climate, Communication, and Outreach Board Steering Committee will open with remarks, approve the October 15, 2021 meeting minutes, receive a communications update, review the NCSD Climate Survey results, and discuss how the survey will inform school improvement. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Day School start‑up. The meeting is primarily informational with one action item to approve past minutes.

• Approve October 15, 2021 meeting minutes (action)
• Communications update (information)
• Review NCSD Climate Survey results (information)
• Discuss use of climate survey in school improvement (information)
• Day School start‑up presentation (information)

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes as written. Members reviewed climate survey results showing stable scores across engagement, environment, safety, and responsibility. The board also received updates on the Day School program for students with intense behavioral needs.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will first meet in executive session for legal, personnel, and property discussions, followed by a work session. During the regular session, they will vote on consent agenda items including a certified and classified personnel report and district bills from January 7 and 14. A staff report on enrollment and staffing is also scheduled.

• Consideration of certified and classified personnel report
• Approval of district bills for January 7 and January 14, 2022
• Staff report on enrollment and staffing
• Approval of general and executive session minutes from January 10, 2022
• Trustee reports from Board Budget Committee, Education Foundation, BOCES, and Wyoming School Board Association

The Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 23 Budget development plan and the consent agenda, including district bills. The board also reviewed a positive annual district audit and discussed current staffing vacancies.

• Approved Fiscal Year 23 Budget development plan
• Approved General Session Minutes of January 10, 2022
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of January 10, 2022
• Approved Consent Agenda including district bills from Jan 7 and Jan 14 (unanimous, one abstention)

Board Budget Committee

The Board Budget Committee will review the 2021 audited financial statement, discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) budget, and plan for the FY23 budget including enrollment projections and formula-based staffing. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the November 2021 meeting.

• Review of 2021 Audited Financial Statement
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARP) budget with notes
• FY23 Budget Development Plan
• Enrollment and ADM (Average Daily Membership) data review
• Formula-based staffing discussion

The committee approved the continuation of the existing budget development process and reached a consensus to move forward with formula-based staffing. The board also reviewed the annual financial audit for the year ended June 30, 2021, which found no noncompliance.

• Approved minutes as written
• Approved continuation of FY23 budget development prime objectives
• Reached consensus to move forward with formula-based staffing

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will meet in executive session for legal, personnel, and property discussions, followed by a work session with committee reports and a regular session. During the regular session, they will hear public comment, approve minutes, and vote on a consent agenda including personnel reports, district bills, and bids for facility upgrades. A second reading of Board Policy 7100 on naming of schools is also scheduled.

• Bids for Manor Heights Elementary HVAC replacement and security cameras
• Bids for Student Support Services lighting upgrade and portable bleachers
• Supplemental major maintenance recommendation
• Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Second reading of Board Policy 7100 on naming schools

The Recreation Board approved two grant requests totaling $90,000. The Board of Trustees also approved the meeting minutes from December 13, 2021. Much of the session consisted of reports on school infrastructure and public comments regarding library books.

• Approved $15,000 grant for Wyoming Reads annual 1st grade event
• Approved $75,000 contingent grant for Platte River Trails Trust Robertson Road Bridge
• Approved General Session Minutes of December 13, 2021
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of December 13, 2021

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review minutes from December 13, 2021, and discuss a framework for high school Career and Technical Education (CTE). The meeting includes opening and closing remarks from the chair, and planning for the next meeting in February.

• Review of December 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of High School CTE Framework (PDF attached)

The committee reviewed short-term and comprehensive plans for the high school system, focusing on Career and Technical Education (CTE). The session included proposals for FY23 staffing increases and equipment budgets for various school sites. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes as written

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will approve October meeting minutes, review a financial report, and discuss grant requests from Impact Wyoming, Seton House, Platte River Trails, and Wyoming Reads. The agenda also includes progress reports for Wyoming Reads and Be Entrepreneurial, and updates on committee membership.

• Approval of October 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of the January 7, 2022 financial report
• Grant request presentations for Impact Wyoming, Seton House, Platte River Trails, and Wyoming Reads
• Discussion of received grant requests
• Updates on Wyoming Reads, Be Entrepreneurial reports, and committee membership

The Board approved grant requests for Wyoming Reads and Platte River Trails, with the latter contingent on the project starting by December 31, 2022. A request from IMPACT Wyoming was deferred for a presentation in April. The Board also accepted the resignation of member Buck King.

• Approved Wyoming Reads grant request (All in Favor)
• Approved Platte River Trails grant request with contingency project commence by December 31st, 2022 (All in Favor)
• Requested presentation for IMPACT Wyoming grant request at April meeting
• Accepted resignation of board member Buck King
• Approved meeting minutes as presented

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review December minutes, discuss updates to NCHS projects and Park Elementary, and consider design options and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Casper for the NCSD Tennis Complex. They will also act on a recommendation for spectator seating at NCHS and a draft recommendation for Pineview Elementary School. Supplemental major maintenance requests will be reviewed for recommendation.

• Review and approval of December 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• NCHS projects updates and discussion
• NCSD Tennis Complex design options and MOU with City of Casper
• Recommendation on NCHS spectator seating (portable bleachers)
• Pineview Elementary School draft recommendation

The committee received updates on several Natrona County High School projects and a draft renovation recommendation for Pineview Elementary School. A list of FY22 Supplemental Major Maintenance Requests for various district facilities was presented. No formal votes on the maintenance requests or renovation recommendations were recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes as written
• Recommended purchasing three 33-inch bleacher sets to increase NCHS visitor seating by 561 seats