Natrona County School District #1 public meetings in 2024

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular session on December 9, 2024, including an annual election of officers for Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Clerk. They will also consider action items on a driver training garage, a computer science resource request from Kelly Walsh High School, and approve consent items including bills and bids. A donation of $20,000 from API for unpaid food debt will be acknowledged.

• Annual election of Board officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Clerk
• Action on Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommendation for a Driver Training Garage
• Option 2 Computer Science Resource Request from Kelly Walsh High School (action)
• Donation appreciation: API $20,000 for unpaid food debt
• Consent agenda includes bids for McKinley Annex roof replacement and NCHS door access

The Board of Trustees elected its annual officers and approved several facility contracts and educational resources. The board also accepted a literacy grant for Journey Elementary and set the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Elected Kevin Christopherson (Chair), Dana Howie (Vice Chair), Kyla Alvey (Treasurer), and Michael Stedillie (Clerk)
• Approved contract for Driver Training Course Garage Design-Build Services with CBSI Inc. (not to exceed $500,000)
• Awarded McKinley Annex Roof Replacement contract to Gem City Roofing Inc.
• Awarded NCHS Door Access Control Replacement contract to PyeBarker, Inc.
• Approved $7,500 literacy grant from the John P. Ellbogen Foundation for Journey Elementary School
• Approved Computer Science Resources (Starting Out With C++) for Kelly Walsh High School
• Approved 2025 Board of Trustees meeting schedule with regular sessions moved to 6:00 p.m.
• Approved Consent Agenda including November 25 minutes and personnel report

Board Budget Committee

The Board Budget Committee will take action on FY26 budget development, including establishing prime objectives and approving a draft budget plan. Committee members will receive information on superintendent budget reduction strategies involving staff reductions, 5% cuts to department and school budgets, and program review. Enrollment figures and the first quarter financial report for FY25 will also be presented.

• Action to approve October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Establish FY26 Board Budget Prime Objectives
• Review FY26 Draft Budget Development Plan
• Superintendent budget reduction strategies: staff reduction, 5% department budgets, 5% school budgets, and program review
• Enrollment data: 60-day ADM of 11,722 (446 fewer than prior year)

The committee approved the FY26 Board Budget Prime Objectives and Draft Budget Development Plan. Members reviewed general fund components and discussed potential budget reductions due to a projected $4 million to $4.5 million decrease in funding following a decline in student enrollment.

• Approved October 28, 2024 minutes
• Adopted FY26 Board Budget Prime Objectives and Draft Budget Development Plan

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters, then a regular session to consider consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, and bids for CCA roof replacement and Kelly Walsh Stadium scoreboard. Action items include superintendent recommendations on grants, gifts, and donations, and second reading of multiple board policy recommendations. Trustee recognitions and reports on school improvement plans are also on the agenda.

• Multiple board policy recommendations for final adoption (second reading) – policies 1310, 1340, 3451, 4800, 5120, 5370, 6220, 6230, 6240, 6300, 6420
• Bids: CCA roof replacement and Kelly Walsh Stadium scoreboard (consent agenda)
• Superintendent recommendation on grants, gifts, and donations (action)
• Option 2 request for Kelly Walsh High School Computer Science program – first reading
• District bills for November 8 and 15, 2024 (consent agenda)

The Board of Trustees approved contracts for a roof replacement at CCA and a new scoreboard at Kelly Walsh High School. Members also adopted or retired 11 board policies and accepted $145,000 in donations for athletics and facilities.

• Approved CCA Roof Replacement contract to Dave Loden Construction Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Kelly Walsh Stadium Scoreboard Replacement contract to Daktronics (unanimous)
• Accepted $100,000 anonymous donation and $40,000 KWHS Booster Club donation for scoreboard (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from 307 Electric LLC for girls' wrestling (unanimous)
• Adopted Board Policies 1310, 3451, 4800, 5370, 6220, 6230, 6240, and 6300 (unanimous)
• Adopted Board Policy 1340 (7-2)
• Adopted Board Policy 5120 (7-2)
• Retired Board Policy 6420 (unanimous)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will vote on approving minutes from September 9, 2024, and consider an 'Option Two' computer science proposal from Kelly Walsh High School, which includes a draft recommendation to move forward as a first read on November 25. The committee will also receive information presentations on special education and the district's strategic plan data, covering Goal 1 and Goal 2.

• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on Option Two computer science curriculum at Kelly Walsh High School
• Draft recommendation to present computer science proposal as first read on November 25, 2024
• Presentation on special education services and data
• Presentation on strategic plan data for Goal 1 and Goal 2

The Board Academic Steering Committee approved the 'Starting Out with C++ from Control Structures to Objects' resource for Kelly Walsh High School. The committee also received informational presentations on district special education processes and strategic plan goals.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved C++ resource for Kelly Walsh High School

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel, bills, and bids. They will also vote on FY25 Major Maintenance Projects and receive first readings of multiple board policies. Reports will be given on the Kelly Walsh storage/concessions/bathroom facility and committee updates.

• Approval of consent agenda including Certified and Classified Personnel Report and District Bills
• Approval of bids for irrigation controls, drainage corrections, oven replacement, and bus barn lighting
• Action on FY25 Major Maintenance Projects
• First reading of 11 board policies (1310, 1340, 3451, 4800, 5120, 5370, 6220, 6230, 6240, 6300, 6420)
• Recommendation for Kelly Walsh Storage, Concessions, and Bathroom Facility

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the list of Major Maintenance projects for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also authorized a contract with GSG Architecture Inc. for design services for the Kelly Walsh storage, concessions, and bathroom facility.

• Approved FY25 Major Maintenance projects list (unanimous)
• Approved contract with GSG Architecture Inc. for Kelly Walsh facility design (unanimous)
• Approved contract for PIC/RHS Irrigation Controls Replacement to Cheeny Landscaping Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved contract for KW Drainage Connections to Kuster Earthworks LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Roosevelt High School Gas Combi Oven Replacement contract to Douglas Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation Bus Barn Lighting Replacement contract to Rocky Mountain Electric Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2024 Executive and General Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certified and Classified Personnel Report and district bills (unanimous)

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will consider and vote on the final recommendation for the KWHS Master Plan. They will also discuss and take action on a drivers' training course building options and major maintenance projects. An update on the tennis complex is presented for information only.

• KWHS Master Plan Final Recommendation (Action)
• Drivers' Training Course building options (Action)
• Major Maintenance Projects recommendations (Action)
• Tennis Complex update (Information)
• Review of October 4, 2024 meeting minutes (Action)

Board Budget Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Budget Committee will meet to review minutes, discuss the strategic plan and budget policy, and take action on establishing prime objectives and a draft plan for the FY26 budget. They will also receive a school finance overview training, review preliminary enrollment and ADM data, and get a legislative update.

• Action on establishing FY26 Board Budget Prime Objectives
• Review of FY26 Draft Budget Development Plan
• Discussion of NCSD Strategic Plan 2024-2029
• Review of Board Policy 3100 – Budget Policy
• Preliminary Enrollment and ADM 30 Day Report

The committee approved the June 27, 2024 minutes and established prime objectives for the FY26 budget development. Members received training on Wyoming school finance statutes and the district's decentralized budget model.

• Approved June 27, 2024 minutes as written
• Established FY26 Budget Prime Objectives: focus on student learning/strategic goals, operational efficiency/resilience, competitive compensation, and facility maintenance

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board will meet in executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and property matters, followed by a regular session. During the public meeting, the board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of minutes, certified and classified personnel reports, district bills totaling undisclosed amounts for October 11 and 18, 2024, and bids for Sagewood HVAC engineering design. The board will also act on a superintendent recommendation regarding grants, gifts, and donations.

• Executive session for legal, personnel, and property discussions
• Approval of district bills for October 11 and 18, 2024 (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Bids: Sagewood HVAC Engineering Design RFP
• Superintendent recommendation on grants, gifts, and donations (action item)
• Recognition: Tyler Mailloux's perfect ACT score and Kelly Walsh Marching Band achievements

The Board of Trustees approved a contract for HVAC replacement design services at Sagewood. They also accepted several grants and donations for student lunch debt, art supplies, and athletics. No other substantive policy changes were decided.

• Approved contract with Engineering Design Associates for Sagewood HVAC Replacement Design Services
• Approved $3,500 donation from Goodwill for student lunch debt
• Approved $250 California Casualty Grant for Woods Learning Center art supplies
• Approved $250 California Casualty Grant for Paradise Valley Elementary Lunar New Year Art Show
• Approved $10,000 donation from NCHS Booster Club for an indoor batting cage
• Approved Executive Session and General Session minutes from October 14, 2024
• Approved Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Approved District Bills from October 11 and October 18, 2024

Board Policy Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Policy Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 23, 2024, and vote on policy revision recommendations. The committee will also receive information on a cell phone policy process, including proposed Board Policy 5376 on student and staff use of personal cell phones, and preview policies for November, such as Board Policy 5280 on free and appropriate public education (FAPE).

• Action on policy revision recommendations (Board Policy Recommendations 10.28.24)
• Information on cell phone policy process, including Board Policy 5376 - Student and Staff Use of Personal Cell Phones and Other Technology
• Information on 'Away for the Day' cell phone approach
• Information on Board Policy 5280 - Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for November meeting

The committee approved several policy updates for first reading, including changes to attendance, instruction, and reporting. The committee also voted to retire one policy and increase a gift-related threshold to $25,000.

• Approved September 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Moved Board Policies 1310, 3451, 4800, 5120, 5370, 6220, 6230, 6240, and 6300 to first reading
• Tabled Board Policy 6110/6402 for further staff revision
• Voted to retire Board Policy 6420
• Approved increasing the amount in Board Policy 1340 to $25,000

Board of Trustees Meeting

The meeting includes a work session on the Kelly Walsh High School master plan, an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters, and a regular session. The board will vote on FY25 major maintenance projects, approve grants, gifts, and donations, and handle consent agenda items including a personnel report and district bills for three pay periods.

• Work session on Kelly Walsh Master Plan Process and Priorities
• Action on FY25 Major Maintenance Projects (Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommendation)
• Action on Superintendent Recommendation: Grants, Gifts, and Donations
• Consent agenda: Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Consent agenda: District Bills for September 20, 27, and October 4, 2024 (amounts not specified in agenda)

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, accepted two educational grants, and approved the FY25 Major Maintenance projects list. Trustees also held a work session to discuss priorities for the Kelly Walsh High School Master Plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including September minutes and district bills (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 DAR grant for NCHS International Baccalaureate Program (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,685 WDE Cutting Edge Grant for Midwest School STEM Lab (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Major Maintenance projects list (unanimous)

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and take action on major maintenance requests for school facilities. The committee will also receive updates on the Drivers Education Range project and the Kelly Walsh Master Plan, including funding history and proposed timeline. Additionally, the committee will review and approve minutes from the September 6, 2024 meeting.

• Action on Major Maintenance Requests with attached recommendation document
• Update on Drivers Education Range project
• Update on Kelly Walsh Master Plan: funding history and proposed timeline
• Approval of September 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved a list of 17 major maintenance requests for various district facilities. It also authorized an RFP process for a driver's education range. Members reviewed the Kelly Walsh High School Master Plan and funding models.

• Approved 17 major maintenance project recommendations (Motion carried)
• Approved motion to move forward with RFP process for Driver’s Education Range (Motion carried)
• Approved meeting minutes

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss legal, personnel, and property matters in executive session. The regular session includes voting on district bills, personnel reports, and transportation reimbursements.

• District bills from September 6 and September 13, 2024
• Certified and Classified Personnel Report
• Reimbursement for private transportation of isolated students
• Superintendent recommendations for grants, gifts, and donations
• Reports from the Board Policy Committee and BOCES

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a consent agenda and accepted four grants and donations totaling $136,532. Funds are designated for student mental health, culinary equipment, homeless student support, and the KWHS band.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Sept 9 minutes and district bills (unanimous)
• Accepted $100,000 Natrona Collective Health Trust grant for student mental health (unanimous)
• Accepted $22,532 Wyoming Department of Education Cutting Edge Grant for coffee shop equipment (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000 American Petroleum Institute donation for homeless students (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 anonymous donation for the KWHS band (unanimous)

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review and approve minutes from May 2024, introduce policies for possible review, revision, or creation, and vote on which topics to advance. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific policy names or details listed in the agenda.

• Approval of May 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction of board policies to be reviewed, revised, or created
• Motions and votes on proposed policies
• Setting future committee meeting dates

The committee approved a schedule to review, revise, or create multiple board policies during October and November meetings. Staff were authorized to make minor grammatical and title corrections to policies 3451, 5200, 5310, and 6232.

• Approved May 24, 2024 minutes as written
• Authorized staff to make minor changes to Board Policy 3410
• Approved bringing policies 1310, 3451, 5370, 6220, 6240, 6300, 6420, 4800, and 1340/1390 to October meeting
• Approved bringing combined policies 6110/6402 and 6230/6231 to October meeting
• Approved bringing policies 5376 and 6280 to November meeting
• Scheduled future committee meetings for October 28 and November 25

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters. In regular session, they will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, personnel reports, and district bills. Action items include a superintendent recommendation on grants, gifts, and donations, and the Board Infrastructure Planning Committee recommendation on FY25 major maintenance projects.

• Executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters
• Approval of General Session minutes of August 26, 2024
• Certified and classified personnel report
• Approval of district bills of August 23 and 30, 2024
• Action on FY25 major maintenance projects

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will vote on approving the August 26 meeting minutes, hear celebrations from the first week of school, and review the NCSD Safety Plan for fall 2024. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

• Action: Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion: Celebrations from the first week of school
• Discussion: NCSD Safety Plan (Fall 2024 document attached)

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and take action on major maintenance requests for district facilities. They will also receive updates on the Kelly Walsh Master Plan and the Driver's Training Range projects, as well as a status report on summer major maintenance. The committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Action on Major Maintenance Requests for district schools
• Update on Kelly Walsh Master Plan
• Update on Driver's Training Range project
• Review of Summer Major Maintenance Status report
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee approved the meeting minutes and moved a list of 57 major maintenance project recommendations to the full board of trustees. The committee also reviewed updates for the Kelly Walsh High School Master Plan and the Driver’s Education Range.

• Approved minutes as written
• Advanced Major Maintenance Project Recommendation list (57 requests) to the full board of trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to decide on several equipment and service bids and approve district bills. The session includes a recognition of the 2025 Teacher of the Year and a report on district-wide attendance data from 2023-24.

• Bids for Manor Heights playground equipment and Woods Learning Center playground sport court
• Bids for welding equipment and snow removal services
• Bid for design services for a Driver's Training Course
• Approval of district bills from July 12, 2024, through August 16, 2024
• Superintendent recommendations for grants, gifts, and donations

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a consent agenda including contracts for snow removal, playground equipment, and driver training design. They also accepted three donations totaling $75,984 for athletic equipment, playground upgrades, and student lunch debt.

• Approved design services for Driver Training Course with Morrison-Maierle not to exceed $60,250
• Approved Manor Heights Playground Equipment Replacement contract to Great Western Recreation
• Approved welding equipment bids to Rocky Mountain Air Solutions ($74,200.74 and $9,478.18) and Airgas USA, LLC ($53,954.96)
• Approved Woods Learning Center Sports Court contract to Sport Court of the Rockies
• Approved snow removal services contract to McDonald Landscaping
• Accepted $20,000 donation from Logan Wilson for NCHS athletic equipment
• Accepted $23,827 donation from Fort Caspar Academy PTO for playground equipment
• Accepted $32,157.34 donation from Full Plates, Full Hearts to pay student lunch debt

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and consider approving a requisition for Central Wyoming Counseling Center (CWCC) for the 2024-25 school year. They will also discuss an overview of district safety measures and celebrate summer achievements. The committee will approve minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting.

• Requisition for Central Wyoming Counseling Center (CWCC) for 2024-25
• Overview of district safety measures
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board Academic Steering Committee approved moving a requisition for contracted therapeutic services from the Central Wyoming Counseling Center to the full Board of Trustees. The committee also received reports on summer facility projects and district-wide safety measures.

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes as written
• Approved motion to move Central Wyoming Counseling Center requisition to full Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting (Budget Hearing)

The Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2024-2025 annual budget. The session includes an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters, as well as routine annual financial designations.

• Adoption of the 2024-2045 NCSD Annual Budget
• Bids for Student Support Services Boilers
• One-time fund request for Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Music on the Move and Children's Program 2024-2025
• Designation of First Interstate Bank of Wyoming and Wyoming Government Investment Fund as official depositories
• Appointment of Superintendent Angela Hensley as Budget Officer

The Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 25 Budget following a public hearing. The board also approved a consent agenda including a boiler replacement contract and routine financial designations.

• Approved 2024-2025 Annual Budget (7-2)
• Denied motion to decrease KWHS Master Plan earmark from $4 million to $500,000 (2-7)
• Approved Student Support Services Boiler Replacement contract awarded to Davidson Mechanical Inc.
• Approved appointment of Superintendent as Budget Officer and Financial Representative
• Approved First Interstate Bank of Wyoming and Wyoming Government Investment Fund as official depositories
• Approved Casper Star-Tribune as official newspaper
• Approved June 10, 2024 General and Executive Session minutes
• Approved Certified and Classified Personnel Report and District Bills from June 2024

Board Budget Committee

The committee will review and discuss the FY25 final draft budget, then make a recommendation for approval. They will also consider a one-time funding request from the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra for music programs. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting a public budget hearing.

• Review of April 25, 2024 meeting minutes (action)
• Review of FY25 Final Draft Budget (information)
• Committee discussion and recommendation on FY25 Final Draft Budget (action)
• Notice of public budget hearing (information)
• Request for funds: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Music on the Move and Children's Program (action)

The committee reviewed the FY25 Final Draft Budget, which includes an annual average salary increase of 4.15% and total appropriations of $394,567,281. The budget accounts for the expiration of $62 million in COVID-19 stimulus grants and declining student enrollment. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from April 25, 2024.

• Approved April 25, 2024 meeting minutes as written
• Proposed FY25 total appropriations of $394,567,281
• Proposed annual average salary and wage increase of 4.15%
• Proposed $2,000 salary increase for certified staff, administrators, and psychologists
• Proposed $0.75 per hour wage increase for classified staff
• Proposed increase of district match to 457b contributions by $25 to a total of $150
• Proposed $11 million transfer from General Fund ($10M to Capital Projects, $1M to Food Service Fund)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will consider approving the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a staff presentation on mental health and bullying reports. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.

• Approval of May 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff presentation on mental health and bullying reports

The committee reviewed a report comparing student behavior data from 2018-2019 to 2023-2024. The report detailed increases in physical harm and vandalism alongside decreases in bullying and fighting. The committee also discussed the district's threat assessment protocols and discipline guidelines.

• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and vote on several administrative and infrastructure items. Key actions include a second reading of a parental rights policy and recommendations for maintenance projects.

• Second reading and action on Board Policy 4010 Parental Rights
• Action on FY24 Major Maintenance Projects
• Action on Drivers' Education Range recommendation
• Bid for 2024-25 Annual Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
• Approval of district bills from May 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2024

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included awarding the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable (FFVP) bid to US Foods. A motion to reject the bids and reopen the process to attract local providers was defeated.

• Approved Fresh Fruit & Vegetable (FFVP) bid to US Foods at $1.04 average cost per unit (7-2)
• Denied motion to recognize postmark date as official record for bids starting July 1, 2024 (2-7)
• Denied motion to reject current bids and reopen the FFVP bid process (2-7)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-2)
• Approved General Session Minutes of May 13, 2024 (via consent agenda)
• Approved Certified and Classified Personnel Report (via consent agenda)
• Approved District Bills for May 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2024 (via consent agenda)

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review the May 3, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss input for the KWHS Facility Master Plan. The committee will also receive information regarding the NCSD Driver's Education Range and take action on the FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list.

• KWHS Facility Master Plan process and MOA Architecture Input Session
• NCSD Driver's Education Range conceptual information
• FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list

The committee approved moving a recommendation for a new driver's education range and a list of major maintenance projects to the full board. Members also provided input on the Kelly Walsh High School Facility Master Plan.

• Approved moving recommendation for $1,181,377.40 driver's education range at Rittenour property to the board
• Approved moving major maintenance project list to the full board
• Approved minutes as written

Board Policy Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Policy Committee will review and consider draft Board Policy 4010 on parental rights at its May 24, 2024 meeting. The committee will also act on minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review and possible approval of May 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Draft Board Policy 4010 Parental Rights

The committee approved a specific definition of 'Parent' and established opt-in requirements for instruction regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. The committee also decided to accept the policy as written and amended after several failed motions regarding notification timelines for withdrawing consent.

• Approved minutes as written
• Denied motion to add Wyoming Statute 14-2-206 to the policy (no second)
• Approved definition of 'Parent' to include parents, legal guardians, adoptive parents, and legal custodians of non-emancipated students under 18
• Approved requirement for written or electronic parental consent (Opt-in) at least one day prior to instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity
• Denied motion to remove one-day prior notification for withdrawing consent
• Denied motion to require notification 'written or electronically at least one day prior to the start of the anticipated instruction'
• Denied motion to require parents to notify staff in writing to withdraw consent (no second)
• Approved the policy as written and amended

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review minutes from April 8, discuss a requisition for the Crisis Prevention Institute, and examine a report on NCSD class rank. They will also tour high school programming at the PIC/RHS campus.

• Review of April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (action item)
• Crisis Prevention Institute requisition (no dollar amount specified)
• NCSD class rank report presentation
• High school programming discussion and PIC/RHS campus tour

The committee approved the April 8, 2024, meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed $75,000 contract for Crisis Prevention Institute training and reviewed the district's standardized high school class rank and GPA calculation process.

• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet on May 13, 2024, to discuss and take action on consent agenda items including personnel, bills, bids, and contracts, as well as reports and recommendations. Key action items include a recommendation for design services for the Kelly Walsh High School Master Plan and approval of FY24 major maintenance projects. The board will also conduct a first reading of a Parental Rights Policy.

• Action on Kelly Walsh High School Master Plan design services
• Action on FY24 Major Maintenance Projects
• First reading of Parental Rights Policy (Board Policy 4010)
• Bids for dairy, pizza, bus financing, Bar Nunn Playground artificial turf, Student Support Services roof repair, elevator maintenance
• Contracts including Crisis Prevention Institute requisition

The Board of Trustees approved several service contracts, food bids, and student grants. A recommended bid for bus financing was tabled following trustee concerns regarding the bidder. Public comment focused heavily on student bullying and suicide prevention.

• Approved Dairy Bid to Prarie Farms for $372,916.80
• Approved Pizza Bid to Grand Mere Restaurant Group at $9.50 per pizza
• Tabled Bank Qualified Tax Exempt Five Year Bus Financing Bid
• Approved Bar Nunn Artificial Turf and Installation contract to Foreverlawn Central Wyoming
• Approved Student Support Services Roof Repair contract to Lowe Roofing of Wyoming LLC
• Approved elevator service contract to Kone Inc. for $66,900.00
• Approved acceptance of various gifts and grants, including $60,000 in Samsung products for CY Middle School
• Approved general and executive session minutes from April 22, 2024

Board Policy Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Policy Committee will consider approving minutes from March 11, 2024, and discuss a draft Board Policy on Parental Rights (Policy 4010). No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Draft Board Policy 4010: Parental Rights

The committee reviewed and approved several key definitions for a draft Board Policy on Parental Rights to ensure compliance with state statutes. The approved language defines 'actual knowledge,' 'as soon as practicable,' and 'change' regarding student health and well-being. The committee rejected a proposal to explicitly add 'gender identity' to the definition of a student change, opting to keep the language broad.

• Approved 'Actual knowledge' definition as written
• Approved 'As soon as practicable' definition as written
• Approved 'Change' definition as written
• Denied proposal to add 'gender identity' to the definition of a student change (4-1)
• Approved 'Day' definition as written
• Approved meeting minutes as written

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

This agenda outlines items for the Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board to review on May 3, 2024. The board will consider a financial report, approve February minutes, and review grant presentations for Yoga on the Labyrinth, Casper Artists Guild/Art 321, and WYO Sports Ranch. Eight new grant requests from local organizations and progress reports from current recipients are also scheduled for discussion.

• Grant presentations for Yoga on the Labyrinth, Casper Artists Guild/Art 321, and WYO Sports Ranch
• Review of eight new grant requests from organizations including Special Olympics Wyoming and the Boys & Girls Club
• Progress reports from current grant recipients such as Casper Boxing Club and Casper Housing Authority CARES
• Approval of minutes from the February 2, 2024 meeting
• Financial report review and Platte River Trails Grant update

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The committee will vote on minutes from April and discuss Goal 5 of the NCSD Strategic Plan. They will consider a recommendation for Kelly Walsh High School master plan design services, including a traffic study. Action is also planned on the FY24 Major Maintenance project list. Updates will be provided on the Driver Education Range and Safe Routes to School projects.

• Action: Kelly Walsh High School Master Plan recommendation – includes traffic study and resolution for design services
• Action: FY24 Major Maintenance project list approval
• Discussion: NCSD Strategic Plan Goal 5 – Effective and Efficient Operations with strategies
• Information: Update on Driver Education Range
• Information/Discussion: Safe Routes to School project

The committee recommended a design services contract for the Kelly Walsh High School Site Master Plan and moved several major maintenance requests to the Board of Trustees. Members also discussed a potential driver's education range and a Safe Routes to School project with the MPO.

• Approved minutes as written
• Recommended contract for Kelly Walsh HS Site Master Plan design with MOA Architecture not to exceed $49,800
• Moved Goal 5 (Effective and Efficient Operations) to the Board of Trustees
• Approved moving 7 major maintenance project requests to the Board of Trustees
• Approved $5,000 chiller refrigerant replacement at CCA for Board review
• Approved $15,000 security camera server replacements at Cottonwood, Summit, and Woods for Board review
• Approved $150,000 lighting repairs and $25,000 asphalt repairs at PIC for Board review
• Approved $50,000 flooring replacement at UP for Board review

Board Budget Committee

The Board Budget Committee is reviewing and discussing the FY25 Superintendent Conceptual Budget Plan, which was presented as an information item. The committee will also review minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting and consider revisions and deployment of the budget plan.

• Review of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation of FY25 Superintendent Conceptual Budget Plan (information item)
• Discussion on review and revision of conceptual budget plan
• Discussion on deployment of conceptual budget plan

The committee reviewed the Superintendent's conceptual budget plan for FY25, which serves as the framework for the final annual budget. The plan includes projections for the General Fund, Capital Projects, Food Service, and Custodial funds. No formal vote to adopt the budget was recorded during this session.

• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will hold an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters before a regular session. Action items include approval of the consent agenda covering minutes, the certified and classified personnel report, district bills for April 5 and 12, and a bid for playground improvements at Sagewood Elementary. The board will also hear second readings of policies on creating standing committees and internal operational guidelines.

• Approval of certified and classified personnel report
• District bills for April 5 and 12, 2024 (expenditure reports)
• Bid for Sagewood Elementary playground improvements
• Second reading: Creation and Operation of Board Standing Committees
• Second reading: Internal Operational Guidelines of the Board

The Board of Trustees approved a contract for playground improvements at Sagewood Elementary and accepted a $20,000 donation for a greenhouse at Poison Spider School. The Board also approved updates to internal operational guidelines and the creation and operation of board standing committees.

• Approved Sagewood Elementary School Playground Improvements contract to Grizzly Excavating and Construction LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 donation from Keith and Brandi Forgey for Poison Spider School greenhouse (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Creation and Operation of Board Standing Committees Guideline (7-2)
• Approved changes to Internal Operational Guidelines of the Board (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session and General Session minutes from April 8, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will decide on the sale of two elementary schools and three portable classrooms. The meeting also includes votes on several board policies and recommendations for facility renovations.

• Recommendation for sale of Mountain View Elementary School
• Recommendation for sale of Powder River Elementary School
• Recommendation for sale of three modular classrooms
• Recommendation for Business Office update and renovation
• Second reading of policies regarding Conflict of Interest, Code of Ethics, and Board Terms

The Board of Trustees approved the sale of Mountain View Elementary School to the City of Mills for $100,000. The board also readopted several board policies and accepted a $25,374 donation from the Natrona County Council PTA for school nursing supplies.

• Approved sale of Mountain View Elementary School to City of Mills for $100,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,374 donation from Natrona County Council PTA for school nursing supplies (Unanimous)
• Approved HVAC improvements contract for Food Services Warehouse awarded to Air Innovations (6-2)
• Readopted Board Policy 8100 Conflict of Interest (Unanimous)
• Readopted Board Policy 9100 Number of Members and Terms of Office with state statute addition (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to Board Policy 8110 Code of Ethics - Board Members (6-2)
• Readopted Board Policy 9110 Bylaws of the Board of Trustees (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to remove contracts from agenda for Parental Rights Bill review (2-6)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The committee will discuss a draft strategic plan for 2024-2029 covering goals 1-4 with strategies, and review requisitions for FY25 contracts including professional development and service providers. Information items include a proposed alternative schedule for Midwest School and a report on NCSD class rank. The meeting also includes approval of March 11 meeting minutes.

• Draft Strategic Plan 2024-2029 (Discussion)
• FY25 Contracts: Conscious Discipline Academy, Marzano, NILD, and other service providers (Information/Action)
• Midwest Alternative Schedule proposal (Information)
• NCSD Class Rank report (Information)
• Review of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes (Action)

The committee approved the March 11, 2024 meeting minutes. Members discussed the Draft Strategic Plan 2024-2029 and reviewed several FY25 professional development and student service contracts. The committee also received an overview of the Midwest Alternative Schedule proposal.

• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes as written

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will vote on selling Powder River School and Mountain View Elementary School, along with three portable classrooms from Westwood Elementary. They will also consider approving FY24 major maintenance projects, a welding booth for Roosevelt High School, a business office renovation, and a pool dedication at Natrona County High School. Additionally, they will discuss the district's strategic plan for effective and efficient operations.

• Action on sale of Powder River School and Mountain View Elementary School
• Action on FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list
• Action on RHS Welding Booth project
• Action on Business Office Update and Renovation
• Action on NCHS Pool Dedication

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee voted to move recommendations for property dispositions, 13 major maintenance projects, and facility renovations to the full Board of Trustees for consideration. The committee also discussed updating the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan's customer satisfaction goals.

• Recommended sale of Powder River School, Mountain View Elementary, and three Westwood Elementary portables to full Board
• Recommended 13 major maintenance projects totaling $1.3M to full Board
• Recommended Roosevelt High School welding booth addition to full Board
• Recommended Business Office renovation to full Board
• Recommended NCHS Pool Dedication letter to full Board

Board Policy Committee

The board policy committee will vote on draft guidelines governing the creation and operation of board standing committees and internal operational guidelines. The committee will also review and approve meeting minutes from February 26, 2024.

• Action on draft guideline: Creation and Operation of Board Standing Committees
• Action on draft guideline: Internal Operational Guidelines of the Board
• Approval of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee approved several changes to the Internal Operational Guidelines of the Board, including vacancy procedures and training requirements. It also moved a proposal to update the Creation and Operation of Board Standing Committees guideline forward to the Board of Trustees.

• Moved proposed changes to the Creation and Operation of Board Standing Committees guideline to the Board of Trustees
• Approved vacancy language requiring board vacancies be filled within 30 days per WY State Statute 21-3-108
• Approved removing state statute text and keeping only the statute number under Officers
• Approved requirement that the strategic plan be revised every five years
• Approved reviewing internal operational guidelines each December in a work session
• Approved requirement for trustees to receive training per WY State Statute 9-1-510
• Approved language changes replacing 'to let the sun shine' with 'have openness'
• Approved new agenda-setting process involving the Board Chair and Superintendent

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will meet in regular session, preceded by an executive session on legal, personnel, and property matters. The board will act on consent agenda items including personnel reports, district bills, and bids for facility projects at Verda James, NCHS, and Crest Hill. They will also receive a Semester 1 attendance report and conduct readings on several board policies, including criminal background checks, home teaching, conflict of interest, board membership terms, curriculum approval procedures, and code of ethics.

• Consider bids for Verda James Elementary lighting replacement, NCHS drainage repair, and Crest Hill window replacement
• Review 2023-2024 Semester 1 attendance report
• Second reading of Board Policy 4210 (criminal background checks) and 6250 (home teaching)
• First readings of policies on conflict of interest, board member terms, curriculum changes, and code of ethics
• Approval of consent agenda including certified/classified personnel reports and district bills

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved several maintenance contracts and a consent agenda. They also approved a series of grants and donations for school programs, including a greenhouse and band trip, despite two opposing votes.

• Approved contract for Verda James Lighting Replacement to Casper Electric Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved contract for NCHS Drainage Repairs to 71 Construction Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Crest Hill ES Window Replacement to Overhead Door Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved grants and donations including $20,000 for KWHS girls basketball and $17,000 for NCHS Band (7-2)
• Approved $10,000 donation from Stotz Equipment for Poison Spider School greenhouse (7-2)
• Approved $3,000 Subaru Loves Learning donation for Pineview Elementary (7-2)
• Approved changes to Board Policy 4210 Criminal Background Check (unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2024 General Session Minutes (unanimous)

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and discuss the draft NCSD Strategic Plan 2024-2029 (Goals 1-4) and a related climate survey report. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting. No final votes on the strategic plan are scheduled; this is a work session.

• Action to approve February 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft Strategic Plan 2024-2029 covering Goals 1-4
• Review of Climate Survey Report linked to the strategic plan
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

The Board Academic Steering Committee approved the draft of goals 1-4 for the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, allowing staff to begin developing implementation strategies. The committee also reviewed the NCSD Climate Survey report, which included 10,261 responses from students, parents, and staff.

• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes as written
• Approved Draft Strategic Plan goals 1-4 (Student Growth, Academic Achievement, and Safe & Healthy Environments)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider adopting second readings of several board policies, including Employee Accidental Injury Self Insurance Secondary Medical Coverage and Home-Based School Participation in Athletics. The board will also hear first readings of new policies on Criminal Background Checks and Home Teaching, and approve bids for projects at CSF Parking Lot, Manor Heights, Park Elementary, and Fort Caspar. Trustee reports and consent agenda items including district bills and personnel are also on the agenda.

• Second readings of five board policies including employee injury coverage and home-school athletics
• First readings of new policies on criminal background checks and home teaching
• Bids awarded for CSF Parking Lot, Manor Heights casework, Park Elementary boilers, Fort Caspar playground equipment
• Approval of district bills for Feb 9 and Feb 16, 2024
• Recognition of Shannon Ruiz as Wyoming Association of Language Teachers' Teacher of the Year

The Board of Trustees approved several maintenance and equipment contracts for district schools. They also passed updates to policies regarding employee insurance and home-based student athletics, while retiring five obsolete policies.

• Approved CSF Parking Lot Repairs contract to Brutill Construction Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Manor Heights Casework Replacement contract to JBD Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Park ES Boilers Replacement contract to Davidson Mechanical Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Fort Caspar Academy Playground Equipment contract to Star Playgrounds Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to Board Policy 4240 regarding employee accidental injury insurance (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to Board Policy 6211 to include K-5 participation in athletics/activities (Unanimous)
• Retired Board Policies 5430, 3420, 6100, and 6210 (Unanimous)
• Approved the general meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Board Budget Committee

The committee is reviewing the FY25 Budget Development Plan and Prime Objectives, which include $3.5 million in target reductions. Staffing changes propose a net decrease of 22 full-time equivalent certified positions due to declining enrollment. The committee also receives a legislative update, second-quarter financials, and a proposed nursing model expansion.

• FY25 target reductions of $3.5 million in the general fund
• Net decrease of 22 certified FTE positions, including 24 FTE reductions (11 elementary sections, 3 AMPE, 4.5 MS/HS, 4.5 tutors, 1 Classic-K) and 3 new hires (nurse, GT teacher, virtual education teacher)
• Proposed nursing model: 1 FTE per middle school, 1.5 FTE per large high school, 1 FTE at RHS/PIC campus, and scaled elementary staffing based on enrollment
• School and department budgets profiling a 5% reduction (TBD)
• Second quarter FY2024 financial report presented

The committee approved the January 22, 2024, meeting minutes. The session was primarily informational, covering the FY25 budget development phases, current enrollment declines, and a proposed net decrease of 22 certified FTE positions.

• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Board Policy Committee

The Board Policy Committee will review and take action on several policies, including moving draft policies 4210 (Criminal Background Check) and 6250 (Home Teaching) to first reading. They will also vote on readoption of policies 8100 (Conflict of Interest), 9100 (Number of Members and Terms of Office), and 9110 (Bylaws for Approval of Major Curriculum/Policy Changes). Additionally, a draft policy 8110 (Code of Ethics for Board Members) and two draft guidelines (Creation and Operation of Board Standing Committees, Internal Operational Guidelines) are up for action.

• Draft Board Policy 4210 Criminal Background Check - recommended for first reading
• Draft Board Policy 6250 Home Teaching - recommended for first reading
• Board Policy 8100 Conflict of Interest - recommended for readoption
• Board Policy 9100 Number of Members and Terms of Office - recommended for readoption
• Draft Board Policy 8110 Code of Ethics - Board Members - action on draft

The committee approved moving updated policies on criminal background checks and home teaching to the Board of Trustees for first reading. Several existing policies were readopted, including one amended to reference state statute 21-3-111. Proposed changes to the Board Members' Code of Ethics were partially approved or sent back for further staff review.

• Approved moving Draft Board Policy 4210 (Criminal Background Check) to first reading
• Approved moving Draft Board Policy 6250 (Home Teaching) to first reading
• Readopted Board Policy 8100 (Conflict of Interest) as written
• Readopted Board Policy 9100 (Number of Members and Terms of Office) with amendment to reference state statute 21-3-111
• Readopted Board Policy 9110 (Bylaws of the Board of Trustees) as written
• Approved language change to Bullet Point 7 of Board Policy 8110 (Code of Ethics)
• Denied proposed changes to Bullet Point 6 of Board Policy 8110
• Sent Board Policy 8110 (Code of Ethics) back to staff for further review of section 2a

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss internal operations and receive reports on school visits to Bar Nunn Elementary and Woods K-8. The body is deciding on several facility bids and the first reading of multiple board policy updates and retirements.

• Bids for CCA Water Heaters, NC Stadium Coating, Paradise Valley Flooring, Woods Learning Center Retaining Wall, and NCSD Warehouse Drainage
• First reading of Board Policy 4240 regarding Employee Accidental Injury Self Insurance Secondary Medical Coverage
• First reading of Board Policy 6211 regarding Home-Based School Participation in District Sponsored Athletics/Activity Programs
• Proposed retirement of Board Policies 5430 (Student Wellness), 3420 (Student Transportation), 6100 (School Calendar), and 6210 (Home-Based or Non-Accredited Educational Programs)
• Recommendations for a Transportation Building staff workroom and FY24 Major Maintenance Projects

The Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss internal operational guidelines, including agenda-setting processes and the potential addition of an agenda approval line item. The session also included reports on district graduation rates and infrastructure planning. No formal votes were taken by the Board of Trustees during this session.

• Discussed adding a line item to approve meeting agendas
• Discussed establishing a formal process for the board chair and superintendent to set agendas
• Reviewed 2023 District Graduation Rate of 78.79%
• Discussed raising Customer Service Satisfaction Survey target from 80% to 90%
• Discussed naming the NCHS Nanatorium after former coach Jim Beaman
• Reviewed KWHS Master Plan progress with proposals due March 21st
• Natrona County Joint Powers Recreation Board voted to increase savings to $125,000
• Natrona County Joint Powers Recreation Board granted $90,000 to Natrona County Travel & Tourism

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review January meeting minutes for approval, receive information on the NCSD Climate Survey, and conduct committee work on the NCSD Strategic Plan 2024-2029, focusing on goals for student growth, ELA achievement, graduation rate, and safe environments. The committee will also review 2023 high school graduation data.

• Approve January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review NCSD Climate Survey format and timeline (information item)
• Work on Goal 1: Student Growth and High Academic Achievement – School Level Performance
• Work on Goal 2: Student Growth and High Academic Achievement – ELA
• Review 2023 high school graduation data

The committee approved the meeting minutes and discussed proposed updates to the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan goals. Members reviewed the NCSD Climate Survey process and 2023 high school graduation rates, including data for traditional and alternative high schools.

• Approved minutes as written

Board Policy Committee

The Natrona County Board Policy Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 22 and review several existing board policies and guidelines. The committee will consider policies on conflict of interest, code of ethics for board members, terms of office, and bylaws for curriculum changes. They will also review guidelines on board standing committees and internal operations. No votes on new policies are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Approval of January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Action)
• Review of Board Policy 8100 Conflict of Interest
• Review of Board Policy 8110 Code of Ethics - Board Members
• Review of Board Policy 9100 Number of Members and Terms of Office
• Review of Board Policy 9110 Bylaws for Approval of Major Curriculum and Policy Changes

The committee reviewed several board policies and guidelines, reaching consensus on specific wording changes for the Board Member Code of Ethics. A motion to review the Standing Committees guideline as a committee failed, and staff will instead provide a draft for future review.

• Approved minutes as written
• Reached consensus to add 'while funded by public monies' to Board Policy 8110 (Code of Ethics)
• Reached consensus to update Board Policy 8110 language regarding respect and courtesy during debate
• Denied motion to work through Standing Committees guidelines as a committee (no second)

Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board

The Natrona County Recreation Joint Powers Board will meet on February 2, 2024, to approve minutes from November 3, 2023, review a financial report, and consider grant requests from three organizations: Casper Artists Guild/Art 321, Yoga on the Labyrinth, and Natrona County Travel & Tourism Council. The board will also receive reports, including from Fort Caspar Museum Association. No dollar amounts for grants are specified in the agenda.

• Consideration of grant request from Casper Artists Guild/Art 321
• Consideration of grant request from Yoga on the Labyrinth
• Consideration of grant request from Natrona County Travel & Tourism Council
• Approval of minutes from November 3, 2023
• Review of financial report for the board

The Board approved increasing its reserve funds by $65,000 and granted $90,000 to the Natrona County Travel & Tourism Council with specific spending deadlines and contingencies. Two other grant requests were deferred for future presentations.

• Approved minutes from November 3, 2023 meeting
• Approved increasing reserves by $65,000
• Approved $90,000 grant to Natrona County Travel & Tourism Council (contingent on Parks Board approval, permits, matching funds, and spending by June 30, 2025)
• Consensus to invite Casper Artists Guild/Art 321 to a future meeting for a presentation regarding a $48,000 request
• Consensus to invite Yoga on the Labyrith to a future meeting for a presentation regarding a $7,500 request

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review January meeting minutes, continue work on the 2024-2029 strategic plan's Goal 5 (Effective and Efficient Operations), receive information on the NCHS pool dedication and Midwest Pool, hear project updates on the KWHS Master Plan and a transportation workroom recommendation, and take action on the FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list.

• Review of January 5, 2024 meeting minutes (action)
• Continued work on Goal 5 of the 2024-2029 strategic plan (Effective and Efficient Operations)
• NCHS pool dedication (information/action)
• KWHS Master Plan project update (information/action)
• FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list (action)

The committee approved moving a $220,000 transportation workroom addition and three major maintenance requests to the full board. It also approved putting the Kelly Walsh High School site master plan out to bid. No action was taken on the NCHS pool naming or Midwest pool information.

• Approved Request for Proposal for Kelly Walsh High School Site Master Plan
• Advanced $220,000 Transportation Building workroom addition to full board
• Advanced CSF McKinley Annex gate access control ($10,000) to full board
• Advanced KWHS band room sound isolation ($40,000) to full board
• Advanced Verda James classroom reconfiguration ($35,000) to full board
• Approved meeting minutes as written

Board Policy Committee

The Natrona County School District #1 Board Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss several policies, including first readings of policies on criminal background checks, employee accidental injury insurance, and home-based school participation in athletics. The committee will also consider introducing revisions to policies on student wellness and student transportation. Approval of the October 23, 2023 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Review and action on October 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• First reading of Board Policy 4210 Criminal Background Check
• First reading of Board Policy 4240 Employee Accidental Injury Self Insurance Secondary Medical Coverage
• First reading of Board Policy 6211 Home-Based School Participation in District Sponsored Athletic/Activity Programs
• Introduction of review/retirement/creation for Board Policy 5430 Student Wellness and Board Policy 3420 Student Transportation

The committee approved moving updates to employee injury coverage and homeschool athletic participation to the Board of Trustees. It also recommended the retirement of policies regarding student wellness and student transportation. A proposed update to the criminal background check policy was sent back for further revisions.

• Moved Board Policy 4240 (Employee Accidental Injury Self Insurance Secondary Medical Coverage) to Board of Trustees
• Moved Board Policy 6211 (Home-Based School Participation in District Sponsored Athletic/Activity Programs) to Board of Trustees
• Moved Board Policy 5430 (Student Wellness) to Board of Trustees for retirement
• Moved Board Policy 3420 (Student Transportation) to Board of Trustees for retirement
• Tabled Board Policy 4210 (Criminal Background Check) for updates based on committee suggestions

Board Budget Committee

The committee will review FY23 audited financial statements and FY24 first-quarter financials. They will consider action on one-time funding requests from the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and Natrona County Library. The committee will also review the FY25 enrollment and budget development plan, including formula-based staffing allocations.

• Review and approval of November 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY23 audited financial statements
• Review of FY25 enrollment and budget development plan (informational)
• Action on one-time funding request from Wyoming Symphony Orchestra for Music on the Move and Children's Program
• Action on one-time funding request from Natrona County Library for Summer Reading 2024

The committee reviewed the FY23 audited financial statements, which received an unmodified opinion. Members also received training on the district's policies for handling grants, gifts, and donations.

• Approved November 27, 2023 meeting minutes as written

Board of Trustees Meeting

The board will consider a superintendent recommendation on bus financing bids during the regular session. They will also vote on consent agenda items including a certified and classified personnel report, district bills for January 5 and 12, and a contract with Public School Works. The meeting begins with an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters at 5 p.m., followed by a work session on trustee professional development at 6 p.m., and the regular session at 7 p.m.

• Superintendent recommendation on bus financing bid
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, personnel report, district bills
• Contract with Public School Works (attached requisition)
• Executive session topics: legal, personnel, property
• Recognition of Kelly Walsh High School award winners

The Board of Trustees approved a bus financing bid from First Federal Bank & Trust and authorized two grants for the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and Natrona County Library. Trustees also participated in professional development regarding board governance and team effectiveness.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Jan 8 minutes and district bills (unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 grant to Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Music on the Move (7-2)
• Approved $49,999 grant to Natrona County Library 2024 Summer Reading program (7-2)
• Awarded Bank Qualified Tax Exempt Five Year Bus Financing Bid to First Federal Bank & Trust (unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and regular session. The board will consider a consent agenda including personnel reports, bills, bids, and grants. A key item is a recommendation from the Board Infrastructure Planning Committee to dispose of Mt. View and Powder River school buildings and three portables. The meeting also includes recognitions, approval of minutes, and committee reports.

• Consent agenda includes bids for door access control, Centennial fire sprinkler repairs, and ACM abatement
• Board may approve disposal of Mt. View and Powder River school buildings and three portables
• Approval of certified and classified personnel reports
• Approval of district bills from December 8, 15, and 22, 2023
• Recognition of thespian students and staff from Natrona County High School and Kelly Walsh High School

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including three maintenance contracts and two grants. A motion to vote on consent agenda items individually was defeated. A public hearing was held regarding the disposal of two elementary schools and three portable buildings, though no formal action was recorded.

• Approved contract for Centennial Door Access Control Replacement to Comtronix Inc.
• Approved contract for Centennial Fire Sprinkler Repairs to Rapid Fire Protection Inc.
• Approved contract for 2024 ACM Abatement to Safetech Inc.
• Accepted $6,500 donation from Energy Labs for Kelly Walsh High School programs
• Accepted $6,000 grant from John P. Ellbogen Foundation for Journey Elementary School
• Denied motion to vote on consent agenda items individually (2-7)
• Approved General Session and Executive Session minutes from December 11, 2023

Board Academic Steering Committee

The Board Academic Steering Committee will review and approve the December 11, 2023 meeting minutes. The main agenda is continued work on the NCSD Strategic Plan 2024-2029, covering four areas: school-level performance, ELA achievement, graduation rate, and safe and healthy environments. The committee will also receive an informational presentation on the district's virtual program for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Committee work on Goal 1: School Level Performance for the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
• Committee work on Goal 2: ELA Achievement for the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
• Committee work on Goal 3: Graduation Rate for the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
• Committee work on Goal 4: Safe & Healthy Environments for the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

The committee discussed proposed language and date changes for four goals in the NCSD Strategic Plan 2024-2029. No final votes were taken on the goals, as several items were left open for further discussion or tabled pending additional reports.

• Approved meeting minutes as written
• Tabled Goal 4 (Safe & Healthy Environments) pending a report on the Climate Survey
• Left Goal 1 language ('will' vs 'are expected to') open for further board discussion
• Requested a future meeting to clarify class ranking systems related to Goal 3

Board Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Board Infrastructure Planning Committee will review and vote on the FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list. They will also discuss updates on the KWHS Traffic Study, Tennis Complex restroom/storage facility, Staffileno Building/KWHS Master Plan, and Midwest Natatorium. The committee will review and approve the minutes from the December 1, 2023 meeting.

• Action on FY24 Major Maintenance Projects list
• Review of December 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• KWHS Traffic Study update
• Tennis Complex restroom/storage facility update
• Midwest Natatorium information summary

The committee reviewed a comprehensive list of major maintenance project estimates across multiple district facilities. Members discussed the financial and operational viability of the Midwest pool and the status of the Tennis Complex restroom building contract. No formal votes on the maintenance requests were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes without objection
• Determined Tennis Complex modular building supplier failed to meet contract requirements; legal assistance incorporated to recover funds
• Proposed exploring the use of PIC students for a building option at the Tennis Complex
• Discussed potential partnership with City of Casper for youth baseball field use