Natrona County School District #1 public meetings in 2023

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will first meet in executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters, then hold a regular session. They will elect a chair, vice chair, treasurer, and clerk for the coming year. Several infrastructure recommendations are on the table, including additional work at the Casper Tennis Complex and a restroom/storage/concession building at the Kelly Walsh High School Staffileno Athletic Complex. Consent items include personnel reports, district bills, and bids for projects such as the KW parking lot addition and door access control.

• Annual election of board officers (chair, vice chair, treasurer, clerk)
• Recommendation for additional projects at the Casper Tennis Complex
• Recommendation for a KWHS Staffileno Athletic Complex restroom/storage/concession building design funds
• FY24 major maintenance project list recommendation
• Consent agenda includes bids for parking lot addition, door access control, and Aruba network switches

The Board of Trustees elected a new slate of officers and approved a consent agenda including multiple construction and technology bids. The board also established the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Elected Kevin Christopherson (Chair), Dana Howie (Vice Chair), Thomas Myler (Treasurer), and Michael Stedillie (Clerk)
• Approved contract for Kelly Walsh High School Parking Addition to Knife River Inc.
• Approved contract for Door Access Control Replacement to Comtronix Inc.
• Approved Aruba EOL Switch 6100 Bid to CPU, Inc.
• Approved Aruba EOL Switch 6200 Bid to CPU, Inc.
• Approved the 2024 Board of Trustees and Committee meeting schedule
• Approved General Session Minutes from November 27, 2023

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review minutes from October and discuss the district's proposed 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. The plan covers four goals: student growth and high academic achievement at the school level, in English language arts, and for graduation rates, as well as safe and healthy environments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Review of October 9, 2023 meeting minutes (action item)
• Discussion of Goal 1: Student Growth and High Academic Achievement – School Level Performance
• Discussion of Goal 2: Student Growth and High Academic Achievement – English Language Arts
• Discussion of Goal 3: Student Growth and High Academic Achievement – Graduation Rate
• Discussion of Goal 4: Safe & Healthy Environments

The Board Academic Steering Committee reviewed and proposed revisions to the first three goals of the NCSD Strategic Plan. The committee reached consensus on updating target dates to 2029 and adjusting performance language for school-level expectations. These recommendations will move forward to a work session for the full Board of Trustees.

• Reached consensus to update Goal 1 to: 'By 2029, all NCSD schools are expected to meet or exceed school level performance expectations as defined by the Wyoming School Accountability model'
• Reached consensus to update Goal 2 target date from 2024 to 2029
• Approved minutes as written

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and act on several infrastructure items, including a recommendation to dispose of Mountain View Elementary, Powder River, and three Westwood portables. They will also consider additional work at the Casper Tennis Complex and the FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list. Other agenda items include updates on the Kelly Walsh parking lot and discussions on the NCSD Driving Range and Staffileno Complex building.

• Action on disposal of Mountain View Elementary, Powder River, and three Westwood portables
• Action on additional work at the Casper Tennis Complex
• Action on FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list
• Information item on Kelly Walsh parking lot project
• Consideration of NCSD Driving Range and Staffileno Complex building recommendations

The committee voted to advance several recommendations to the Board of Trustees, including the disposal of two schools and three portable classrooms. They also moved forward with funding requests for the tennis complex, the Staffileno Complex building, and a list of 21 major maintenance projects.

• Advanced recommendation to dispose of Mountain View Elementary, Powder River School, and 3 portable classrooms (Motion carried)
• Advanced recommendation to allocate $75,000 for Tennis Complex stairs and sidewalk (Motion carried)
• Advanced recommendation to allocate $100,000 for Staffileno Complex building restrooms, storage, and concessions (Motion carried)
• Advanced 21 major maintenance project requests to the Board of Trustees (Motion carried)
• Directed staff to bring back a proposal for a driver's education range at a vacant state lot on Wyoming Blvd

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board will consider a consent agenda covering certified and classified personnel, district bills for November 10 and 17, and bids for Sagewood Sewer and Evansville Casework Replacement. Other business includes a resolution for the Wyoming Governmental Investment Account and recognitions for Casper FFA and Trustee Rita Walsh. The meeting also includes committee and board reports, plus public comment.

• Approval of Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Approval of District Bills for November 10 and November 17, 2023
• Bids for Sagewood Sewer and Evansville Casework Replacement
• Wyoming Governmental Investment Account Resolution
• Recognition of Casper FFA National Recognition and Trustee Rita Walsh WSBA Award of Distinction

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including sewer repairs at Sagewood, casework replacement at Evansville, and a $20,000 USTA grant for the Casper Tennis Complex. The Board also authorized CFO Matt Flett as a trustee for the Wyoming Government Investment Fund.

• Approved Sagewood Sewer Repairs contract to GW Mechanical Inc.
• Approved Evansville Casework Replacement contract to JBD Inc.
• Accepted $20,000 USTA Facility Services Grant for Casper Tennis Complex
• Approved Wyoming Government Investment Account Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved General Session Minutes of November 13, 2023
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of November 13, 2023
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-2)

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee is meeting to review the October 23, 2023 minutes, receive training on budget components, and discuss the superintendent's proposed budget reduction strategies. These strategies include staff reduction, 5% cuts to department and school budgets, and a program review. The committee will also review 1st quarter FY2024 financials and consider a resolution for the Wyoming Government Investment Fund.

• Review of superintendent budget reduction strategies including staff reduction and 5% department and school budget cuts
• Review of 1st quarter FY2024 financial report (ends Sept 30, 2023)
• Consideration of resolution for Wyoming Government Investment Fund
• Budget training on General Fund components, capital projects, and program budgets/transfers
• Enrollment and average daily membership (ADM) data for 2023-24

The committee reviewed a plan to reduce spending by $3.5 million annually over three years to account for a drop in enrollment. Proposed measures include 5% cuts to school and department budgets, staff reductions through attrition, and a program review.

• Approved October 23, 2023 meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will consider a major maintenance project list recommended by its Infrastructure Planning Committee. The consent agenda includes personnel reports, district bills for three weeks, bids for school improvements (Evansville fire protection, Dean Morgan gym air handlers), contracts, grants, and reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students. The meeting opens with an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters.

• Major Maintenance Project List from Board Infrastructure Planning Committee (Action item F.1)
• Bids: Evansville Fire Protection sprinklers, civil work, ceilings/drywall; Dean Morgan Gym Air Handlers Replacement; Aruba Core Switch
• Contracts: Versatel Radios and CEL purchase (dollar amounts not specified)
• District bills for October 20, 27, and November 3, 2023 (totals not disclosed)
• Reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students

The Board of Trustees discussed several Wyoming School Board Association (WSBA) resolutions for the upcoming Delegate Assembly. For the resolutions regarding board size and direct payments to BOCES, the board decided to allow their representative to use discretion when voting.

• Appointed Trustee Stedillie as the voting member for the WSBA Delegate Assembly
• Approved allowing Trustee Stedillie to use discretion on Resolution 2025.1 (Increase/Decrease Board Size)
• Approved allowing Trustee Stedillie to use discretion on Resolution 2025.2 (Allowing Direct Payment to BOCES)

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will hear grant presentations from The Science Zone and Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, and consider grant requests from YMCA of Natrona County, Casper College (Key Camp, Kinser Jazz Festival, Sign Fest), Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation, Fort Casper Museum, and Natrona County Library. The board will also review a financial report and receive reports from funded organizations.

• Grant presentations by The Science Zone and Wyoming Symphony Orchestra
• Grant requests: YMCA, Casper College programs, Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation, Fort Casper Museum, Natrona County Library
• Financial report for review
• Reports from Casper College Foundation, Science Zone, Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation, Natrona County Library, Boys and Girls Club
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2023 meeting

The Board approved several grant requests for educational and community organizations, including Casper College and the Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation. It also voted to set aside $20,000 in additional contingency funds. Some requests were referred to the NCSD Board of Trustees for potential funding.

• Approved $20,000 in additional contingency funds
• Approved $75,000 grant to The Science Zone
• Approved $10,000 grant to YMCA of Natrona County
• Approved $49,000 grant to Casper College for Key Camp
• Approved $10,000 grant to Casper College for Kinser Jazz Festival
• Approved $7,500 grant to Casper College for Sign Fest
• Approved $15,000 grant to Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation
• Approved $6,885 grant to Natrona County Library for Beanstack Reading Challenge

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review meeting minutes, discuss updates on Kelly Walsh High School parking lot and egress, a portable transportation lounge, playground upgrades, a school capacity study, mothballed schools (Mountain View Elementary and Powder River School), and vote on a list of major maintenance projects.

• Action on major maintenance project list
• Update on Kelly Walsh High School parking lot and egress
• Playground upgrade and replacement plan presented
• School capacity study data reviewed
• Discussion on mothballed Mountain View Elementary and Powder River School

The committee approved a motion to advance 14 facility maintenance requests to the Board of Trustees for further action. Members also reviewed school capacity data and discussed potential site plans for a transportation staff lounge.

• Approved motion to advance 14 major maintenance projects to the Board of Trustees
• Approved September 8th, 2023 minutes

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will first meet in closed executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and property issues. In the regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including certified and classified personnel reports and district bills, hear staff reports on accreditation and strategic plan goals, and recognize award-winning educators.

• Executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and property issues
• Consent agenda includes Certified and Classified Personnel Report and District Bills for Oct. 6 and 13, 2023
• Bid recommendation for CSF Lighting Replacement
• Recognition of Anna Lavin as 2023 Terrel H. Bell Award recipient
• Recognition of Melanie Kelly for Alpha Delta Kappa International Excellence in Education Award

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included district bills and a contract for lighting replacement. The board also received reports on school accreditation and strategic plan goals regarding student performance and literacy.

• Approved General Session Minutes of October 9, 2023
• Approved Consent Agenda Items (7-2)
• Awarded Central Services Facility Lighting Replacement contract to Wired Electric LLC
• Denied motion to vote on Consent Agenda items individually (2-7)

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss the NCSD Strategic Plan and Board Policy 3100-Budget Policy. The committee will establish prime objectives and a draft plan for the FY25 budget development. They will also receive training on the Wyoming School Foundation Block Grant Funding Model and review preliminary enrollment and ADM reports, along with legislative updates.

• Review of June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (action item)
• Discussion of NCSD Strategic Plan 2019-24 and Board Policy 3100-Budget Policy
• Establish FY25 board budget prime objectives and draft budget development plan
• Review preliminary enrollment and ADM 30-day reports for 2023-24 school year
• Legislative update including 2023 end-of-session memo and draft school facilities appropriations bill

The committee approved the prime objectives to guide the FY25 budget development process, including a specific addition regarding operational resilience. The committee also reached a consensus to move forward with the FY25 Draft Budget Development Plan.

• Approved FY25 Board Budget Prime Objectives with added language to 'Achieve operational efficiencies and effectiveness while building and maintaining resilience'
• Approved minutes as written
• Reached consensus to move forward with the FY25 Draft Budget Development Plan

Board Policy Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the NCSD #1 Board Policy Committee. The committee will vote on minutes from April 24, 2023, and receive informational introductions of policies to be reviewed, revised, or created. No specific policy details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Action: Review and approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Informational: Introduction of policies for review, revision, or creation (no titles given)
• Discussion and voting on proposed policies after introduction
• Setting future committee meeting dates

The committee voted to move three specific board policies forward for revision. Several other motions to revise existing policies or create a new policy failed due to a lack of seconds.

• Approved moving Board Policy 6211 (Home-Based School Participation) forward for revision
• Approved moving Board Policy 4210 (Criminal Background Checks) forward for revision
• Approved moving Board Policy 4240 (Employee Accidental Injury Self Insurance Secondary Medical Coverage) forward for revision
• Motion to revise Board Policy 6233 (Controversial issues) failed (no second)
• Motion to revise Board Policy 6232 (Learning Resources) failed (no second)
• Motion to create Female Protection Policy failed (no second)
• Approved meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board will hold a work session on the NCSD Strategic Plan, followed by a regular session. Items include recognizing Sagewood Elementary as a National Blue Ribbon School, approving consent agenda items (personnel, bills, bids, grants), and hearing trustee and superintendent comments.

• Work session discussion of NCSD Strategic Plan
• Recognition of Sagewood Elementary School as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
• Approval of bids for Centennial roof repair, welders, and snow removal services
• Reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students
• Approval of minutes from September 21 and September 25, 2023 meetings

The Board of Trustees approved several service contracts and accepted a $25,000 grant for an eSports program. Trustees also reviewed the district's current five-year Strategic Plan and its five primary goals.

• Approved Centennial Roof Repair contract awarded to 4Elements LLC
• Approved Welders Bid contract awarded to Rocky Mountain Air Solutions
• Approved Snow Removal Services contract awarded to McDonald Landscaping
• Accepted $25,000 CTE Cutting Edge Grant for Dean Morgan Middle School eSports program
• Approved General Session Minutes of September 25, 2023
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of September 21 and 25, 2023

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, then receive a report on the School Improvement Process, including an overview of Policy 6220, accreditation connections, academic recognition and support, school performance designations, and NAEP and WY-TOPP data. No binding decisions are expected beyond the minutes approval.

• Approval of September 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Overview of Policy 6220 and Administrative Regulation 6220
• School Performance Designation overview
• Review of NAEP and WY-TOPP test data

The committee reviewed Policy 6220 and the School Performance and Accountability Framework. Members discussed the support levels for schools not meeting expectations and the timeline for submitting improvement plans to the Wyoming Department of Education.

• Approved minutes as written

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. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, custodial supplies bids, and grants. Key action items include a motion to accept a settlement offer from Altria and a second reading of a Spanish world language resource for Dean Morgan Middle School.

• Motion to accept settlement offer from Altria
• Second reading of Dean Morgan Middle School Spanish world language resource (Elevate - Introduction to Spanish, Spanish 1 and Spanish 2)
• Approval of district bills for September 8 and September 15, 2023 (files attached)
• Approval of custodial supplies bid recommendation for 2023-2024
• Recognition of Kelly Walsh High School soccer state champions and coach Jeff Barkell

The Board appointed Angela Hensley as Superintendent Elect for the current year and as Superintendent effective July 1, 2024. The Board also approved a series of grants, a settlement offer from Altria, and a new Spanish language resource for Dean Morgan Middle School.

• Approved Angela Hensley as Superintendent Elect and future Superintendent effective July 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including custodial supplies bid ($1,563.93 per unit) and personnel reports (6-2)
• Accepted $8,226 engine donation for Pathways Innovation Center (via Consent Agenda 6-2)
• Accepted $10,000 Cutting Edge Grant for Kelly Walsh High School Woodshop (via Consent Agenda 6-2)
• Accepted $10,581 reimbursement grant for Industry Recognized Credentials (via Consent Agenda 6-2)
• Accepted $6,750 donation of Engine Block Control Units for Transportation Department (via Consent Agenda 6-2)
• Approved Dean Morgan Spanish World Language Resource under Option 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of settlement offer from Altria estimated between $50,000 and $100,000 (6-2)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will convene for an executive session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to discuss personnel. The agenda includes only motions to enter and adjourn the closed session, with no public business or decisions scheduled.

• Motion to move into executive session
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Motion to adjourn executive session

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board will consider an appeal of a committee's decision to keep the book 'Tricks' in high school library circulation as opt-in. Other action items include approving the FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list, a recommendation for the Nordic Ski Lodge, and a traffic design study for 12th & Walsh Streets near KWHS. The board will also hear a first reading on a Spanish world language resource for Dean Morgan Middle School. Consent agenda items include personnel reports, district bills, and grants.

• Appeal of Reconsideration Committee's decision on book 'Tricks' in high school libraries as opt-in
• FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list
• Natrona County Nordic Ski Lodge recommendation
• Traffic design study for 12th & Walsh Streets (KWHS)
• Dean Morgan Spanish World Language Resource first reading (Elevate program)

The Board approved funding for the Natrona County Nordic Ski Lodge and a list of major maintenance projects for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Trustees also authorized funds for a traffic design study and voted to keep the book 'Tricks' in high school libraries as an opt-in resource.

• Approved $750,000 for construction of the Natrona County Nordic Ski Lodge (Unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Major Maintenance Projects List (8-1)
• Approved up to $50,000 for a right-turn bypass island design study at 12th and Walsh Drive (7-2)
• Approved keeping the book 'Tricks' in high school libraries as opt-in (8-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including a $3,000 garden grant for Pineview Elementary and $5,000 for KWHS softball batting cages (6-2)
• Approved General and Executive Session minutes from August 28, 2023 (Without objection)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and act on the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes. It will consider a recommendation to approve the Dean Morgan Middle School Spanish World Language Resource (Option 2). An informational presentation on the Wyoming School Accountability Model, including the NCSD Strategic Plan 2019‑2024, will also be discussed.

• Review and action on May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommendation to approve Dean Morgan Spanish World Language Resource (Option 2)
• Presentation on Wyoming School Accountability Model (NCSD Strategic Plan 2019‑2024)
• Public comment period for Spanish resource: June 26 – July 16 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for Oct 9, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

The Board Academic Steering Committee approved moving a recommendation for the Elevate virtual learning program to the full Board of Trustees for a first reading. The resource is intended as a proactive backup for Spanish and American Sign Language courses if in-person positions cannot be filled.

• Approved motion to bring Option 2 World Language recommendation to full Board of Trustees for first reading
• Approved minutes as written

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The committee will take action on the Kelly Walsh High School parking lot expansion, which includes a traffic study and intersection improvement plan. They will also vote on a recommendation for the Nordic Ski Lodge and approve the FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list. Informational updates will be provided on the Cowboy Challenge Academy request and ongoing projects such as a tennis court complex, transportation facility staff lounge, and a student memorial at Park Elementary.

• Kelly Walsh High School parking lot expansion and 12th-Walsh intersection improvement study
• Nordic Ski Lodge recommendation (action item)
• FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list (action item)
• Cowboy Challenge Academy request and State Construction Department budget request (informational)
• Project updates: tennis court complex, transportation facility staff lounge, student memorial at Park Elementary

The committee approved a comprehensive list of 46 major maintenance projects across district facilities. They also authorized moving forward with the Kelly Walsh High School parking lot expansion and a funding recommendation for a Nordic Ski lodge.

• Recommended $750,000 for Nordic Ski lodge construction to the full Board of Trustees
• Approved $50,000 to begin design plans for Kelly Walsh parking lot 'free-run' light option with the City of Casper
• Approved moving the Kelly Walsh parking lot project out for bid
• Approved Major Maintenance Project recommendations for 46 requests across various facilities

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will first meet in executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and property matters. During the regular session, they will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the certified and classified personnel report, district bills for several weeks in July and August, a financial literacy contract with BGCCW, and various grants and donations. They will also receive a staff report on attendance data and hear comments from trustees and the superintendent.

• Approval of certified and classified personnel report
• Approval of district bills for July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, and 18, 2023
• Contract for financial literacy requisition with BGCCW for 2023-2024
• Acceptance of grants, gifts, and donations
• Staff presentation on district-wide attendance summary for 2022-2023

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included the acceptance of a $5,000 donation from the McMurry Foundation for Centennial Middle School. A motion to add a book reconsideration appeal to the agenda was defeated. The board also received a staff report on district-wide attendance and interventions.

• Denied motion to add reconsideration committee appeal on Ellen Hopkin's book to the agenda (2-7)
• Approved General Session Minutes of July 17, 2023
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of July 17, 2023
• Denied motion to remove Centennial Middle School donation from Consent Agenda (2-7)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items, including $5,000 McMurry Foundation donation (7-2)

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board Meeting

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will meet to approve meeting minutes from April 14, 2023, and review the financial report including the FY24 budget. The agenda includes grant presentations from three organizations and review of five grant requests. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the board may discuss and vote on funding.

• Approval of April 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report for FY24 budget
• Grant presentation from Casper Christian School
• Grant presentation from Platte River Trails Trust
• Review of grant request from Community Recreation Foundation

The Board approved several grant requests totaling $235,809 for community organizations and schools. Two applicants were asked to provide presentations at a future meeting. The Board also updated its grant presentation requirements for requests over $75,000.

• Approved $25,000 grant for Casper Christian School
• Approved $75,000 grant for Platte River Trails (contingent on construction start by Dec 31, 2024)
• Approved $75,000 grant for Proud to Host the Best
• Approved $35,000 grant for Community Recreation Foundation
• Approved $2,500 grant for Greater Wyoming Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Approved $23,309 grant for Fort Caspar Museum Association
• Requested presentations from The Science Zone and Wyoming Symphony Orchestra
• Established requirement for presentations for any grant request over $75,000

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will first hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 annual budget, then vote on its adoption during the regular session. Other action items include an appeal of a committee decision to keep the books 'Traffick' and 'Glass' in high school libraries, and approval of consent items such as a personnel report, district bills, and annual designations.

• Adoption of 2023-2024 NCSD annual budget
• Appeal of Reconsideration Committee's decision on books 'Traffick' and 'Glass' in high school libraries
• Approval of certified and classified personnel report
• Approval of district bills for multiple dates in June and July 2023
• Designation of budget officer, financial representatives, official depositories, and official newspaper

The Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 24 budget and a consent agenda including a food service bid and a tennis complex donation. The Board also voted to keep the books Traffick and Glass in high school library circulation.

• Approved Fiscal Year 24 Budget (6-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $241,861.80 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable bid to US Foods (6-2)
• Accepted $12,500 donation from Casper Community Tennis Association for benches (6-2)
• Designated Superintendent as Budget Officer and First Interstate Bank of Wyoming as official depository (6-2)
• Approved keeping books Traffick and Glass in high school library circulation (6-2)
• Denied amended motion to relocate books with sexual content or violence to opt-in category (2-6)
• Approved June 12, 2023 general session minutes (unanimous)

Board Budget Committee

The Board Budget Committee will review the FY24 final draft budget and discuss a recommendation for approval. They will also approve minutes from April and set a public budget hearing date. No votes are recorded in the agenda; action is expected on the recommendation.

• Review of FY24 Draft Budget (Information)
• Committee Discussion and Recommendation of FY24 Final Draft Budget (Action)
• Notice of Public Budget Hearing FY24

The committee reviewed the FY24 Final Draft Budget, including total appropriations of $349,603,791 and a recommended annual average employee compensation increase of 5.49%. The session focused on the impact of declining student enrollment and the expiration of COVID-19 stimulus grants.

• Approved minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hear a presentation on Wyoming 211 and trustee reports during the work session. In the regular session, they will consider a consent agenda covering personnel, bills, bids for pizza and dairy, and contracts for educational software. The main action item is a recommendation from the Board Infrastructure Planning Committee on FY23 Major Maintenance Projects.

• Presentation and discussion of Wyoming 211 organization
• Approval of district bills for May 5, 12, 19, and June 2, 2023
• Approval of bids for 2023-24 pizza, dairy, and MACC weightroom floor
• Approval of contracts for Naiku, FastBridge, and ASCD PD Online
• Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommendation on FY23 Major Maintenance Projects (action)

The Board of Trustees approved several consent agenda items, including food service contracts and a wrestling grant. The board also received reports on community resources and school infrastructure projects.

• Approved Pizza Bid to Grande Mere Restaurant Group ($9.40 per pizza)
• Approved Dairy Bid to Sysco Montana ($182,469.79)
• Approved MACC Weight Room Floor Replacement contract to Commercial Flooring Inc.
• Accepted $1,000 California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletic Grant for NCHS Girls Wrestling
• Approved General Session Minutes of May 8, 2023
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of May 8, 2023
• Postponed Kelly Walsh High School parking lot project award due to budget and traffic concerns
• Approved Casper College grant request for automotive tools (BOCES)

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 5 and take action on the FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list. They will also discuss updates on the Nordic Ski Lodge plan and a draft memorandum of understanding, as well as project updates for parking lots, tennis courts, and the Midwest roof. A review of vacant or mothballed properties including Powder River, Westwood, Mountain View Elementary, and Alcova is also on the agenda.

• Action on FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list
• Review of Nordic Ski Lodge plan and draft MOU with Commissioner Jim Milne
• Update on parking lots at PIC/RHS and KWHS including traffic study
• Discussion of vacant properties: Powder River, Westwood, Mountain View Elementary, Alcova
• Project updates: Tennis Court Complex and Midwest roof

The committee decided to delay the Kelly Walsh High School parking lot project and reject the current bid because the estimated cost exceeded the budget by approximately $250,000. A list of major maintenance project recommendations was approved to move forward to the full Board of Trustees. The committee also reviewed a draft MOU for a Nordic Ski Lodge partnership.

• Approved minutes as written
• Delayed Kelly Walsh High School parking lot project and rejected bid due to lack of funds
• Approved moving major maintenance project recommendations to the full Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hear an appeal of the Reconsideration Committee's decision to keep the books "Crank" and "Fallout" in high school library circulation. They will also receive an update on the NCSD Tennis Court Project, consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, bids for dust collector and other projects, and approve minutes.

• Appeal of Reconsideration Committee's decision to keep books "Crank" and "Fallout" in high school libraries
• Update on NCSD Tennis Court Project (work session)
• Bids: KW Dust Collector, Oregon Trail Elementary Parent Drop-off, Elevator Maintenance, ARUBA Wireless Access Points
• Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• District Bills of April 21 and April 28, 2023

The Board of Trustees held a work session to review the progress of the NCSD Tennis Court Project and received reports from the Budget and Academic Steering committees. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during the session.

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Academic Steering Committee will approve the April 10 meeting minutes. Members will also receive an informational update on the district's dual language immersion program for grades K–12, covering staffing, program format, and college partnerships. The agenda includes a discussion of enrollment figures, course offerings, and articulation agreements for five high school campuses.

• Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update on dual language immersion program (Chinese and Spanish) for grades K–12
• Enrollment data and course offerings for Kelly Walsh, Midwest, Natrona County, Pathways Innovation Center, and Roosevelt high schools
• Discussion of articulation agreements with Casper College and the University of Wyoming
• Meeting location: Central Services Facility, 970 N Glenn Rd, Casper, WY

The committee received updates on the Dual Language Immersion programs for Mandarin and Spanish, including college credit partnerships. Members also reviewed high school enrollment data and the development of a common district course catalog. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

• Received update on Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program history and structure
• Reviewed college articulation agreements for Spanish and Mandarin courses
• Reviewed 2021-2024 enrollment data for KW, NC, Midwest, and PIC campuses
• Discussed the creation of a common high school course catalog

Board Budget Committee

The board budget committee will review and discuss the FY24 Superintendent Conceptual Budget Plan, which is presented as an information item. The committee may also approve minutes from the February meeting and discuss revisions and deployment of the budget plan.

• Review and approval of February 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation of FY24 Superintendent Conceptual Budget Plan (information only)
• Discussion on review and revision of the conceptual budget plan
• Discussion on deployment of the conceptual budget plan

The committee reviewed the Superintendent's Conceptual Budget Plan for FY24, which includes projected revenues of $190,143,698. The plan addresses a projected revenue reduction of $2.7 million due to a decrease in average daily membership. No final budget was adopted; adoption is scheduled for July 17, 2023.

• Approved February 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular session on April 24, 2023. The board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, bids, and contracts, as well as action items from the Board Infrastructure Planning Committee, including recommendations for Casper Classical Academy lockers, the Area Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and FY23 Major Maintenance Projects.

• Action on FY23 Major Maintenance Projects
• Action on Casper Classical Academy lockers recommendation
• Action on City of Casper Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Consent agenda includes bids for Bar Nunn lunch tables, Centennial Middle School casework, NCHS auto scrubber, and PIC/RHS parking lot
• Recognition of NCHS JROTC and KWHS Marine JROTC

The Board of Trustees approved several facility contracts and the installation of 110 new lockers at Casper Classical Academy. The Board also voted to provide $10,000 in financial support to the City of Casper for the Area Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Approved 110 new lockers for Casper Classical Academy at a cost of $60,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for City of Casper Area Parks and Recreation Master Plan (7-2)
• Approved FY23 Supplemental Major Maintenance projects (Unanimous)
• Approved contract for Bar Nunn Lunch Tables Replacement to Hertz Furniture Inc.
• Approved contract for Centennial Casework Replacement to JBD Inc.
• Approved contract for NCHS Auto Scrubber to NORCO Inc.
• Approved contract for PIC/RHS Parking Lot to Treto Construction LLC
• Approved general and executive session minutes from April 10, 2023

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review minutes from February 27 for approval, discuss a proposed new policy on district position (file indicates gender dysphoria), and consider revisions to Board Policy 6232 on learning resources selection and Board Policy 6233 on controversial issues. These items are for information and discussion; no final votes are expected. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Review of February 27, 2023 meeting minutes for approval
• Discussion of Board Policy 6211 on home-based school participation in district athletics and activities (information only)
• Proposed new policy on district position – file labeled 'Identity - Gender Dysphoria' (information/discussion)
• Proposed revisions to Board Policy 6232 Learning Resources Selection
• Proposed revisions to Board Policy 6233 Controversial Issues

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes as written. No formal action was taken on proposed policies regarding district position, transgender students, or library materials, though discussions were held on each topic.

• Approved minutes as written

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will vote on approving meeting minutes, major maintenance projects, and locker replacements for Casper Classical Academy. They will also consider a $10,000 request from the City of Casper for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Informational updates include a Nordic Ski Lodge MOU, playground updates, and project updates on the tennis court complex and KWHS parking lot.

• $10,000 request from NCSD to City of Casper for Parks and Recreation Master Plan (information/action)
• Action on Major Maintenance Projects recommendation
• Action on Casper Classical Academy locker recommendation
• Informational update on Nordic Ski Lodge MOU
• Project updates: Tennis Court Complex and KWHS Parking Lot

The committee voted to move three items to the full board for final approval: a $10,000 contribution to the City of Casper Parks & Recreation Master Plan, 12 major maintenance projects, and the purchase of 110 lockers for CCA. No action was taken on the Nordic Ski Lodge MOU or the playground funding proposal.

• Approved moving $10,000 request for City of Casper Parks & Recreation Master Plan to full board
• Approved moving 12 major maintenance project recommendations to full board
• Approved moving $60,000 request for 110 CCA lockers to full board
• Approved February 3rd, 2023 minutes as written

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board Meeting

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will consider and possibly decide on grant applications from Casper Family Connections, Special Olympics Wyoming, Excel Academy, Platte River Trails, Casper College Key Camp, Casper Christian School, and Proud To Host The Best. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a financial report.

• Grant review for Casper Family Connections
• Grant requests from Special Olympics Wyoming, Excel Academy, Platte River Trails, Casper College Key Camp, Casper Christian School, and Proud To Host The Best
• Financial report for April 2023
• Report from Special Olympics Wyoming on a 2022 grant
• Approval of January 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved several grant requests for local organizations and requested presentations for others. One grant request for Excel Academy failed due to a lack of a second motion.

• Approved minutes from January 6th, 2023
• Approved $28,855 grant to Casper Family Connections
• Approved $25,000 grant to Special Olympics Wyoming
• Denied $27,680 grant to Excel Academy (motion failed for no second)
• Approved $48,092 grant to Key Camp - Casper College ($26,492 immediate; $21,600 for tuition scholarships as needed)
• Approved $3,357.53 grant to Casper Boxing Club
• Requested presentations for Platte River Trails, Casper Christian School, and Proud to Host the Best

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Natrona County School District Board Academic Steering Committee will review the March 13 meeting minutes for approval and receive updates on early childhood programs and the district's virtual program. The early childhood update covers Title I preschool, lab preschool, Foundations for Success, and Classic Kindergarten. The virtual program update includes history, current operations, WY-TOPP data, and next steps. No other decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Early childhood program report by Director of Differentiation and Early Childhood Angie Hayes
• Update on NCSD Title I Preschool Programs and Lab Preschool
• NCSD Virtual Program review covering history, current program, and WY-TOPP data
• Next committee meeting set for May 8, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

The Board Academic Steering Committee approved the March 13, 2023 minutes. The committee reviewed reports on early childhood programs, the Virtual Learning Program, and the Classic Kindergarten program, which will be reduced to two classes based on enrollment trends.

• Approved March 13, 2023 minutes
• Reduced Classic Kindergarten to two classes for 2023-2024 school year

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold a work session on trustee training, then an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters. The regular session includes approval of minutes, consent agenda items (personnel report, district bills for March, bids for Verda James playground equipment and planetarium cove lights, and grants/donations), and reports.

• Approval of certified and classified personnel report
• Payment of district bills for March 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023
• Bid for Verda James playground equipment replacement
• Bid for planetarium cove lights replacement
• Acceptance of grants, gifts, and donations

The Board of Trustees participated in a work session led by the Wyoming School Boards Association. The session focused on the characteristics of effective boards, legal obligations under Wyoming state statute, and the application of Robert's Rules of Order for meeting management.

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review February meeting minutes and discuss board sub-committee roles and assignments. The main action item is a recommendation on primary learning resources for computer science. The committee will also review the curriculum adoption process.

• Review and approval of February 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of board committee assignments for 2023
• Information and discussion on computer science primary learning resource materials
• Action on computer science primary learning resource recommendation

The Board Academic Steering Committee voted to forward recommended primary learning resource materials for Computer Science to the full Board of Trustees. The decision followed a discussion regarding curriculum standards and concerns from some trustees about social-emotional ideology and diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational materials.

• Approved minutes as written
• Recommended Computer Science learning resource materials for Board of Trustees approval (3-1)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board will hold an executive session covering legal, personnel and property matters, then a work session reporting on Career and Technical Education updates and partnerships. During the regular session the board will approve routine consent‑agenda items, review a computer‑science resource recommendation (second reading), and vote on a recommendation regarding the class‑action Juul lawsuit.

• Executive session: motion to enter, legal, personnel, property topics, and adjournment
• Work session: Career and Technical Education update with automotive, health‑care, and construction partnerships
• Consent agenda contracts: Marzano requisition
• Computer Science Primary Learning Resource recommendation (second reading)
• Class Action Juul Lawsuit recommendation (action)

The Board of Trustees held a work session featuring reports on the expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, student enrollment trends, and work-based programming. Staff discussed strategies to reduce course bottlenecks and the use of community partnerships for internships. No formal votes were recorded in the provided text.

• Discussed $510,000 set aside for CTE maintenance and equipment needs
• Reviewed transition of Career Facilitator to a 260-day position
• Reported 291 students participating in work-based programming
• Discussed pilot summer sessions to alleviate entry-level course bottlenecks

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board will approve minutes from the February 13 and February 27 sessions, consider district bills from early February, and discuss several bid proposals. A first‑reading recommendation on primary computer science learning resources will be presented by the Board Academic Steering Committee. Transportation updates and other committee reports will also be reviewed.

• Approval of General Session Minutes of February 13, 2023
• Approval of Executive Session Minutes of February 27, 2023
• District Bills of February 10, 2023 & February 17, 2023
• Bid proposals for Tennis Complex Parking Lot, KW CTE Dust Collector, and Oregon Trail ES Intercom
• Computer Science Primary Learning Resources Recommendation (first reading)

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a consent agenda including three maintenance contracts and several grants. The board also conducted a first reading of Computer Science Primary Learning Resources after denying motions to suspend or modify the reading process.

• Approved contract for NCSD Tennis Facility Parking Lot Repairs to ISCO Inc.
• Approved contract for KWHS CTE Dust Collector to WMS, Inc.
• Approved contract for OT Intercom Replacement to HiTek Communications Inc.
• Accepted $472,026.65 in grants for nine schools for academic improvements
• Accepted $4,500 book donation from Casper Kiwanis Club for kindergarten students
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Charles Bowkey for student lunch debt
• Denied motion to suspend first reading of Computer Science Primary resources
• Denied motion to review Computer Science resources individually by school level

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will discuss the FY24 Budget Development Plan and prime objectives. They will review the Wyoming School Finance Overview, the 90-day enrollment and ADM (Average Daily Membership) update, and a legislative update on the External Cost Adjustment. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting.

• Review and possible approval of January 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY24 Budget Development Plan and Prime Objectives
• Overview of Wyoming School Finance system
• 90-day enrollment and ADM update
• Legislative update on External Cost Adjustment

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed the four-phase Budget Development Plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The session included an overview of the General, Special Revenue, Capital Projects, Food Service, and Activity funds, as well as an update on student enrollment.

• Approved minutes as written

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review minutes from November 28, 2022, for approval, and will discuss two policies: Policy 6233 on handling controversial issues in schools, and Policy 6232 on selection of learning resources. Trustee discussion of potential policies may also occur. No final decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Review and possible approval of November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (Action)
• Discussion on Board Policy 6233 Controversial Issues
• Discussion on Board Policy 6232 Learning Resources Selection
• Trustee discussion of potential policies (no specifics listed)

The committee approved the meeting minutes as written. Discussions were held regarding Board Policies 6233 and 6232, but no changes were made at this time. Trustees also discussed the potential for a policy regarding transgender students in athletics.

• Approved minutes as written
• No changes made to Board Policy 6233
• No changes made to Board Policy 6232

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board Meeting

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will meet to approve minutes from January, discuss a Municipal Advisory Committee recommendation, and elect officers. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of January 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Municipal Advisory Committee recommendation to be discussed
• Election of officers for the board

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular session including an action item to name the Jerry Howie Wrestling Room at Kelly Walsh High School. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as a certified and classified personnel report, district bills from three dates in January and February 2023, and multiple bids for classroom remodel, welders, maintenance, and concrete repair. Additionally, they will receive a staff report on the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan Goal 4 update and hear trustee reports from board committees.

• Action item: Naming the Jerry Howie Wrestling Room at Kelly Walsh High School
• Consent agenda: Certified and classified personnel report
• Consent agenda: District bills for January 20, 27, and February 3, 2023
• Consent agenda: Bids for student support services classroom remodel, KW & PIC welders, major maintenance, and CAC concrete repair
• Staff report on 2022-2023 Strategic Plan Goal 4 (climate survey)

The Board of Trustees approved several facility projects, including classroom construction at Student Support Services and concrete repairs at CAC. The board also accepted a video scoreboard donation for Kelly Walsh High School and approved the purchase of welders. General and Executive Session minutes from January 23, 2023, were also approved.

• Approved General Session Minutes of January 23, 2023 (7-1)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of January 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $29,774 to create two classrooms at Student Support Services
• Approved $81,350.78 contract to Rocky Mountain Air Solutions for welders
• Approved funding for Supplemental Major Maintenance projects for 2022-2023
• Approved contract to Ramshorn Construction Inc. for CAC Concrete Repairs
• Accepted $62,709.16 video scoreboard donation for Kelly Walsh High School gym

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will consider approving the January 9, 2023 meeting minutes. Members will review recommended computer science primary resource materials and a draft memo for the Board of Trustees. The committee will also receive a historical overview and presentation on the NCSD Climate Survey.

• Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Introduction and recommendations for computer science resources
• Draft memo for Board of Trustees on computer science resources
• Historical overview and presentation of NCSD Climate Survey

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes as written. Members received updates on Computer Science primary resource materials and an overview of the 2022 NCSD Climate Survey. No other formal actions were decided.

• Approved minutes as written

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Infrastructure Planning Committee will review the minutes from the January 6, 2023 meeting. It will receive updates on the Kelly Walsh High School parking lot and a gym scoreboard donation. The committee will discuss a request to name the wrestling room after Jerry Howie and consider a recommendation for a Student Support Services wall project. Finally, the board will evaluate the FY23 major maintenance projects.

• Review of January 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Kelly Walsh High School parking lot project update
• KWHS gymnasium scoreboard donation
• Request to name the wrestling room "Jerry Howie Wrestling Room"
• FY23 major maintenance projects recommendation

The committee recommended moving a request to name the Kelly Walsh High School wrestling room for Jerry Howie to the full board. It also reviewed 11 major maintenance project recommendations across various facilities. A scoreboard donation for Kelly Walsh High School will be brought to the full Board of Trustees for consideration.

• Recommended moving request to name KWHS wrestling room for Jerry Howie to full board
• Recommended $375,000 for fire sprinkler system at Crest Hill
• Recommended $25,000 for lighting control system repair at NCHS MACC
• Recommended $20,000 for track repairs at KWHS Stadium
• Recommended $15,000 for carpet replacement at PIC
• Recommended $12,000 for art room flooring at FCA
• Recommended $10,000 for boiler repairs at KWHS
• Recommended $10,000 for science room hood repair at Roosevelt HS

Board Budget Committee

The committee will review the FY2022 audited financial statements and discuss the FY2024 budget development plan, including prime objectives and timeline. They will also examine enrollment data (ADM) and staffing projections for FY2024. A legislative update is scheduled.

• Review of FY2022 Audited Financial Statements
• Discussion of FY2024 Budget Development Prime Objectives
• Review of FY2024 Budget Development Plan
• Enrollment and Average Daily Membership (ADM) snapshot review
• Legislative update on education-related bills

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed the FY2022 audited financial statements, which received an unmodified opinion. The board also reviewed the four-phase budget development plan for FY2024 and the district's prime objectives for budget development.

• Approved minutes as written
• Adopted four FY2024 Budget Development Prime Objectives

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board will hold an executive session to consider legal, personnel, and property matters, then move to a work session for a year‑in‑review report and committee updates. In the regular session, the board will vote on a staff recommendation regarding the Midwest K‑12 alternate calendar. Several consent‑agenda items, including personnel reports, district bills, and bid recommendations, will also be approved.

• Executive Session: Motion to move into session, legal, personnel, property, and motion to adjourn
• Work Session: Staff Report and Trustee Discussion – 2021‑2022 Year in Review
• Work Session: Trustee Reports – Board Budget Committee and BOCES
• Consent Agenda: Certified and Classified Personnel Report; District Bills of Jan 6 & 13, 2023; bids for Midwest Roof Abatement and PIC Diesel Semi‑truck and Trailer
• Regular Session: Staff Recommendation – Midwest K‑12 Update on Alternative Calendar (action)

The Board of Trustees conducted a work session to review the 2021-2022 Year in Review report. Staff presented data on school performance rankings, literacy assessment results, and high school graduation rates. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review the December 2022 meeting minutes for approval, discuss the NCSD Strategic Plan 2019-2024, and receive an overview of the WAEA and ESSA accountability model for schools.

• Review and approval of December 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Natrona County School District Strategic Plan 2019-2024
• Overview of WAEA and ESSA accountability model for schools

The committee received an overview of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Wyoming Accountability in Education Act (WAEA). Discussions focused on school performance indicators, testing requirements, and graduation rate metrics. No new policies were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from December 12th, 2022

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular session on January 9, 2023, preceded by an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters. The board will consider consent agenda items including certified and classified personnel reports, district bills for December 2022, and bids for school improvements such as artificial turf replacement and flooring. Also on the agenda is a second reading of additional math learning resources for Fort Caspar Academy under Option 2.

• Bids for artificial turf replacement at KWHS and NCHS, carpet at CSF, bathroom floors at Dean Morgan, and flooring at Crest Hill
• Approval of certified and classified personnel report
• District bills for December 9, 16, 22, and 30, 2022
• Grants, gifts, and donations
• Second reading of Fort Caspar Academy Option 2 Saxon Math Resources

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including several facility maintenance contracts and a $1.79 million project for turf replacement. Additionally, the board approved new math learning resources for Fort Caspar Academy.

• Approved $1,794,231 contract for KWHS and NCHS Artificial Turf Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Saxon Math Resources for Fort Caspar Academy (unanimous)
• Approved Central Services Carpet Replacement contract to Vail Interiors LLC
• Approved Dean Morgan Bathroom Floors Replacement contract to Don’s Mobile Carpet Inc.
• Approved Crest Hill Flooring Replacement contract to Commercial Flooring Inc.
• Approved Dean Morgan Walls and Partitions contract to JayDee Inc.
• Approved natural gas supplier contract to Symmetry Energy Solutions LLC
• Accepted $4,000 donation for NCSD Food Services from Indulgence Salon & Spa and Tacos Mexico

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and potentially approve the minutes from November 4, 2022. They will discuss the FY23 Major Maintenance Projects list and consider ventilation improvements at Kelly Walsh High School. The meeting also includes opening and closing remarks and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of November 4, 2022 meeting minutes (action)
• Discussion of FY23 Major Maintenance Projects list
• Consideration of Kelly Walsh High School fabrication room ventilation
• Next meeting scheduled for February 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee reviewed 15 major maintenance requests for various district facilities. The committee recommended that the Kelly Walsh High School fabrication room ventilation project move forward to the full board. The November 4, 2022, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved November 4, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recommended KWHS fabrication room ventilation project move to full board

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board Meeting

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will hear grant presentations from the City of Casper and Casper Family Connections, and review grant requests from the Casper Housing Authority CARES and Wyoming Reads. The board will also approve past meeting minutes and receive a financial report. A report on Wyoming Reads is scheduled.

• Grant presentation by City of Casper
• Grant presentation by Casper Family Connections
• Review of Casper Housing Authority CARES grant request
• Review of Wyoming Reads grant request
• Financial report for period ending December 30, 2022

The Board approved grant funding for the City of Casper's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Casper Housing Authority, and Wyoming Reads. A grant request from Casper Family Connections was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved $100,000 grant for City of Casper Parks and Recreation Master Plan contingent on FY24 release and $100,000 matching funds
• Approved $3,200 grant for Casper Housing Authority CARES
• Approved $15,000 grant for Wyoming Reads
• Tabled grant proposal for $28,855 from Casper Family Connections
• Approved minutes from November 11, 2022