Laramie County School District #1 public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding its annual organizational meeting. They will elect officers for the coming year, administer oaths of office, and approve a consent agenda that includes resolutions on officer bonding, facsimile signatures, financial representatives, regular meeting times, depositories, and committee appointments. The meeting also includes recognition of students and staff, and public comment on agenda topics.
- Election of Board officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk, etc.)
- Resolution to bond officers and Superintendent: $500,000 Government Crime Policy, $100,000 named bond for Superintendent and Treasurer
- Resolution designating First Interstate Bank as primary depository through December 31, 2023
- Resolution setting regular meetings at 6 p.m. on first and third Mondays at Storey Gymnasium, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne
- 45-day comment period on Board Policy Chapter 6, Section 31 (Epinephrine Autoinjectors) until January 12, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss officer positions (Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, Assistant Clerk, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer) and committee assignments. The session is procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled. It will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Discussion of Board officer positions: Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, Assistant Clerk, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer
- Discussion of committee assignments with attached descriptions (12-5-22 Board Committee Assignment Descriptions.pdf)
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2022, to consider routine consent agenda items, including contract renewals for phone systems, carpet, and tires, as well as approval of payroll and bills. The board will also hear a presentation on the FY 2022 audit and recognize students and staff for achievements.
- Renew ShoreTel VoIP phone system maintenance contract with Xtelesis/Protelesis, not to exceed $400,000
- Renew carpet contract with Tarkett North America, not to exceed $750,000
- Renew tire contract with A&E Tire, not to exceed $75,000
- Approve October 2022 payroll and bills, including purchase orders and warrants
- Presentation of FY 2022 audit by CFO Jed Cicarelli and CPA Stephanie Pickering
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the Sources of Strength program from district staff. The session is informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The board will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. before the regular meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on Sources of Strength by Laura Fowler, Chris Zimny, Drew Hall, and Hope Person
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- All board members present; no absences
- Adjournment at approximately 5:50 p.m. for regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss potential litigation. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2022, from 12-1 p.m. at the LCSD1 Administration Building. No other business is on the agenda.
- Executive session for potential litigation
- Closed meeting, no public attendance
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 17, 2022, with action items including a vote to purchase commercial kitchen ovens for East High School using Perkins Grant funds, approval of the consent agenda (minutes, contracts, payroll), and possible executive session on student suspensions/expulsions. The meeting also includes recognitions of students and staff, and public comment periods.
- Vote to purchase commercial kitchen ovens for East High School from Pueblo Hotel Supply for up to $61,980.84 using Perkins Grant funding
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from October 3, 2022, home school curricula, certified contracts, resignations/retirements, and payroll/bills for September 2022
- Recognition of students of the week, state tennis champion, and WHSAA Good Sportsmanship award recipients
- Resolutions for National Bullying Prevention Month and National School Bus Safety Week
- Possible executive session for student long-term suspensions/expulsions and potential litigation
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 3, 2022, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes an executive session for possible student long-term suspensions/expulsions and potential litigation, as well as reports on summer school, a special education audit, and a 45-day review of a board policy on special instructional programs. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes, home school curricula, certified contracts, resignations, and payroll.
- Executive session for possible student long-term suspensions/expulsions and potential litigation
- 45-day review of Chapter 7, Section 8 policy on Special Instructional Programs for Students with Disabilities
- Approval of payroll and bills for August 1-31, 2022, including purchase orders and warrants
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of certified contracts and resignations/retirements
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss a retirement health insurance option, presented by the CFO and Assistant Superintendent of HR. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no votes scheduled.
- Discussion of retirement health insurance option
- Presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli and Asst. Supt of HR Vicki Thompson
- Work session adjourns at 5:50 p.m., regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2022, to consider several action items, including a $525,000 purchase of elementary math intervention materials, a $508,069 contract for water system modifications at Gilchrist Elementary School, and a $500,000 contract with NEWBOCES. The board will also vote on denying a governmental claim filed by Danelle Moyte for approximately $102,000 in unpaid salary and damages. The agenda includes routine consent items, recognitions, and an executive session for possible student suspensions, litigation, and personnel matters.
- Denial of governmental claim by Danelle Moyte for ~$102,000 (unpaid salary, retirement, health insurance, damages)
- Purchase of Bridges Math Intervention materials for up to $525,000 from The Math Learning Center, funded by federal ESSER COVID-19 funds
- Contract with NEWBOCES for up to $500,000
- Contract with Mechanical Systems Incorporated for Gilchrist Elementary School domestic water system modifications, base bid $508,069 plus 10% contingency
- Renewal of Verizon Wireless cellular service and hardware contract for up to $200,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the district's math program from math coordinators Amy Kassel and Valerie Kerschner. The session is informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The work session will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m., followed by the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Math update presentation by Amy Kassel and Valerie Kerschner
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131 of Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- All board members present; no absences
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss library books and policies. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no formal decisions expected.
- Discussion of library books and policies
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive a presentation on safety and security from Todd Deporter, the Safety & Security Program Administrator. The session is scheduled to adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m., followed by a regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on safety and security by Todd Deporter
- Work session scheduled for 5 p.m. in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, including an executive session to discuss possible student long-term suspensions/expulsions, potential litigation, and personnel matters. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items such as approving minutes, payroll, contracts, and supply contracts. Public comments on agenda topics are permitted with prior sign-up.
- Executive session for possible student long-term suspensions/expulsions, litigation, and personnel
- Approval of payroll and bills for June 1–July 31, 2022, including purchase orders and warrants
- Permission to contract for classroom supplies up to $900,000 with vendors like Blick Art Materials and Quill
- Permission to contract for art supplies up to $75,000 and PE supplies up to $250,000
- 45-day review of intent to amend Board Policy Chapters 1 and 2, with action scheduled for October 3, 2022
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and budget hearing, deciding on a consent agenda that includes approving contracts for food, security, and supplies, as well as new business items like increasing student and adult meal prices and appointing new administrators. The meeting is open to the public in person and online.
- Increase meal prices for 2022-23: elementary lunch $2.75, secondary lunch $3.00, adult lunch $4.25
- Renew food contract with US Foods for up to $1,500,000
- Renew contract for disposable goods and kitchen supplies with Home Depot Pro and US Foods for up to $665,000
- Increase security systems contract with Stone Security for up to $600,000
- Approve Jennifer Simpson and Kathleen Larson as Transportation Supervisors, and Karen Delbridge as Central High School Principal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to act on several items, including ratifying negotiated agreements for multiple employee units, approving administrative appointments, and authorizing purchases. The board will also hear reports on transportation, math curriculum materials, and public comment on agenda topics.
- Ratify 2022-2023 negotiated agreements for Cheyenne Teachers Education Association, Supervisors and Kitchen Managers, and other units
- Approve appointments: James Fraley as Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Vicki Thompson as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and others
- Permission to contract for Principal Leadership Program (up to $147,000) and Staff Development services (up to $243,000)
- Permission to renew speech pathology services contract (up to $83,000)
- Permission to purchase four district vehicles and one mower (up to $240,000)
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive a presentation on district facilities, covering both short-term and long-term plans. The session is informational and procedural, with no decisions scheduled. The board will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. to begin the regular meeting at 6 p.m.
- District Facilities Update presentation by Andy Knapp, Todd Deporter, and Jed Cicarelli
- Work session scheduled for 5 p.m. in Executive Board Room #131 of Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Adjournment at approximately 5:50 p.m. for regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as minutes, contracts, and renewals. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and staff, and recognize students and staff for achievements.
- Approval of commercial insurance purchase up to $1,626,716
- Renewal of environmental/asbestos abatement contracts up to $750,000
- Increase in LCCC dual enrollment MOU from $650,000 to $701,000
- Renewal of modular classroom leases with Satellite Shelters for 12 months
- Approval of MOU with Boys and Girls Club of Cheyenne for transportation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees is reviewing a preliminary budget presentation for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes several routine approvals regarding school nutrition program contracts and staff recognitions.
- Preliminary Budget Presentation by Director of Finance Jed Cicarelli
- Contract increase for milk, juice, and dairy not to exceed $25,000.00
- Contract increase for specialty food products not to exceed $30,000.00
- Contract increase for disposable goods and kitchen supplies not to exceed $5,000.00
- Recognition of 2022 LCSD1 Teacher of the Year, Erin Freeman
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 2, 2022, to vote on several action items, including the purchase of secondary Spanish curricular materials for up to $325,000, the appointment of Tiffany Rehbein as Principal of Bain Elementary, and the approval of the 2022-2023 board meeting calendar. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, contracts, and permissions to bid. The meeting includes recognition of students and staff for achievements.
- Purchase of Encuentros Spanish textbooks and resources from Vista Higher Learning, Inc. for up to $325,000
- Appointment of Tiffany Rehbein as Principal of Bain Elementary for 2022-2023
- Approval of 2022-2023 Board Meeting Calendar
- Consent agenda: contract for bread/bakery products up to $50,000, renewal of bottled beverage contract up to $50,000, ERP software maintenance renewal up to $60,642.50
- Recognition of students of the week, MathCounts champions, Science Olympiad team, robotics awards, and Educational Support Person of the Year
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The Board of Trustees held a work session to review upcoming district programs. Presentations were provided regarding graduation details and the plan for summer school.
- Graduation presentation by Assistant Superintendent Jim Fraley
- Summer School Plan presentation by Assistant Director of Instruction Eric Jackson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive a presentation from Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo on the launch of a strategic plan. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled. It will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. to be followed by the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Strategic Plan Launch presentation by Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo
- Work session held in Executive Session Room #131 or via Zoom
- Meeting adjourns at approximately 5:50 p.m. for regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals like minutes, payroll, and contracts. Notable actions include renewing a fuel contract up to $1.5 million, approving a fencing contract for $142,789, and granting a utility easement at Coyote Ridge Elementary. The board will also enter executive session to discuss possible student long-term suspensions/expulsions, personnel, and negotiations.
- Renew contract with Dooley Oil, Ellenbecker Oil, and Petroleum Traders Corp for gasoline/diesel up to $1,500,000
- Approve fencing contract with Alco Fencing Company Inc. for $142,789 plus 10% contingency
- Grant permanent utility easement to City of Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities at Coyote Ridge Elementary
- Increase contract with Bellissimo Distribution LLC for fresh produce up to $102,231.04
- Renew Olweus Bullying Prevention Program subscription for $60,800
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural items and student/staff recognitions. The Board is scheduled to review routine consent agenda items including payroll, bills, and organizational charts.
- Approval of March 2022 payroll and bills
- Recognition of various student achievement awards in FBLA, DECA, and AFJROTC
- Recognition of Student of the Week for multiple local schools
- Approval of home school curricula for the 2021-2022 school year
- Approval of new District Organizational Chart
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to vote on contract renewals for certified employees for the 2022-2023 school year, approve resignations/retirements, and take action on student expulsions or long-term suspensions discussed in executive session. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Approval of contract renewals for certified (non-continuing) employees for 2022-2023 (Reference #5034)
- Approval of resignations/retirements and securing replacements (Reference #5035)
- Action on student expulsions or long-term suspensions as presented in executive session
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for April 18, 2022 at 6 p.m. with a work session at 5 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the consent agenda with minutes and home school curricula recognition. The agenda is largely ceremonial, with extensive recognition of student athletes, musicians, and DECA champions, plus informational reports from the superintendent and staff.
- Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022 regular meeting and executive session
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2021-2022 school year
- Recognition of state champion athletes and DECA winners from South, Central, and East High Schools
- Recognition of All-State musicians and All-Northwest ACDA Honor Choir members
- Reports on Cheyenne Schools Foundation grant, CTE update, and legislative update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees meeting includes routine approvals for payroll, bills, and staff contracts. The agenda also features discussions on construction testing services and curriculum renewals.
- Contract for Construction Materials Testing Services at Coyote Ridge Elementary School not to exceed $79,155.00
- Renewal of online curriculum contract for virtual K-12 students not to exceed $219,509.00
- Renewal of media delivery system and video streaming library contract not to exceed $56,600.00
- Recognition of South High School 4A State Cheerleading Champions
- Approval of January 2022 payroll and bills
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive a presentation from Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee on census data and city precincts. The session is procedural and informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled. The work session will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. to be followed by the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation by Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee on census data and city precincts
- Work session scheduled from 5 p.m. to approximately 5:50 p.m. in the Executive Boardroom
- Regular board meeting to begin at 6 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 7, 2022, to consider several action items, including approving contracts for boiler replacements, parking lot modifications, and new physical science curriculum materials. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine matters such as payroll, bills, and contract increases for the school lunch program.
- Approve contract with Town & Country Plumbing for boiler replacements at Storey Gymnasium and East High School, not to exceed $463,124 plus 10% contingency
- Approve contract with JTL Group Inc. (Knife River) for Storey Gymnasium North Parking Lot Modifications, total $357,023 plus 10% contingency
- Grant permission to purchase Inspire Physical Science curriculum from McGraw-Hill for high schools, not to exceed $200,000
- Increase contracts for Nutrition Services: $100,000 for disposable goods, $100,000 for food, $150,000 for fruits/vegetables, $100,000 for USDA commodities
- Increase general contractor services contract for McCormick's library remodel, not to exceed $1,000,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees held a work session to receive a State of the District update from Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo. The meeting was scheduled to conclude by 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting.
- State of the District update by Dr. Margaret Crespo
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The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a virtual work session on January 10, 2022. The agenda included board training with WSBA's Rod Kessler and board self-evaluations. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:50 p.m. to allow for the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Board training with WSBA Rod Kessler
- Board self-evaluations
- Virtual meeting via Zoom (ID #97640277342)
- All board members present; no absences
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, voting on several contracts and purchases, including a $975,188 synthetic turf replacement at Central High School's Riske Field, a $52,835 architectural contract for restroom remodeling, a $67,071 service truck purchase, a $75,000 tire contract, and an $800,000 educational services contract. The board will also consider an addendum to the Smart Start Plan, approve consent agenda items, and may enter executive session for student discipline, personnel, and litigation.
- Contract with Hellas Construction, Inc. for $975,188 for Central High School Riske Field synthetic turf replacement
- Contract with Tobin and Associates, PC for $52,835 for Administration Building restrooms remodel
- Permission to purchase service truck for up to $67,071 and declare one truck surplus
- Permission to contract for tires for up to $75,000
- Permission to contract for educational services for up to $800,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a virtual hearing to consider the renewal applications for PODER Elementary and PODER Academy Secondary charter schools. The hearing included statements from district staff and charter school representatives, followed by board questions. The board will make a final decision at its regular meeting on February 7, 2022.
- Hearing on PODER Elementary Charter School renewal application
- Hearing on PODER Academy Secondary School renewal application
- Appointment of Robert C. Jarosh as Hearing Officer
- Superintendent Dr. Margaret Crespo to give recommendation on charter renewal
- Final decision scheduled for February 7, 2022 regular board meeting