Laramie County School District #1 public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees is conducting an organizational meeting to elect officers and assign committee roles. The meeting also includes a presentation of the annual audit by the Chief Financial Officer.
- Election of Board officers including Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk, and Treasurer
- Presentation of Annual Audit by Jed Cicarelli and Stephanie Pickering
- Resolution for bonding officers and Superintendent in the amount of $500,000
- Designation of First Interstate Bank as primary depository through December 31, 2024
- Authorization of Dr. Stephen Newton and Jed Cicarelli as financial representatives
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss organizational matters, including committee assignments and officer positions. The agenda lists last year's assignments and current officers for review. The session is scheduled to adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m., followed by the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Review of 2022-2023 committee assignments, including Legislative Liaison, Audit Committee, and Boundary Waiver Committee
- Current officers listed: Chairman Tim Bolin, Vice Chair Christy Klaassen, Clerk Alicia Smith, Treasurer Brittany Ashby
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131 of 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 on November 20, 2023, to conduct routine business and consider new action items. Key decisions include approving a contract for community and crisis counseling services, and granting permission for student groups to fundraise for out-of-state trips. The agenda also includes recognitions, consent agenda items, and public comment periods.
- Contract for community and crisis counseling services with Volunteers of America and City of Cheyenne-Youth Alternatives, not to exceed $210,770.49
- Permission for 20 Central HS students to fundraise for UCA Cheer Nationals in Orlando, FL (Feb 8-12, 2024)
- Permission for 14 South HS cheerleaders to fundraise for UCA Cheer Nationals in Orlando, FL (Feb 8-12, 2024)
- Permission for Johnson JH students to fundraise for LEAD conference in Washington, D.C. (Jan 25-28, 2024)
- Approval of October 2023 payroll and bills, including purchase orders 22401557-22402184
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2023, at 6pm, in person and via Zoom/YouTube. The agenda includes routine consent items, recognitions, and reports, but the most consequential action is a vote on purchasing Eureka Math Squared materials for K-8 mathematics, costing up to $4.2 million over 7.5 years. The board will also consider contract renewals for tires and industrial hygienist services, and an amendment for architectural services at Central High School.
- Permission to purchase K-8 math curriculum (Eureka Math Squared) from Great Minds, not to exceed $4,200,000
- Renew contract for tires for Transportation with A&E Tire, not to exceed $60,000
- Renew contract for Industrial Hygienist Services with Ninyo and Moore and Broadbent, not to exceed $300,000
- Amend contract with The Design Studio, Inc. for Central High School Girls' JV/PE Locker Room Renovation
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, home school curricula, certificated contracts, and resignations/retirements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees held a work session to receive updates on district programs. Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Jim Fraley presented information regarding Dual Language Immersion and the Early Literacy Plan.
- Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Update presentation
- Early Literacy Plan Update presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet to review staff and student achievements and pass several resolutions. The meeting includes the approval of routine consent agenda items such as payroll, certificated contracts, and school improvement plans.
- Approval of 2023-2024 School Improvement Plans for six schools
- Resolutions recognizing National Principals Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, and National Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Approval of September 2023 payroll and bills
- Recognition of Central High School 4A State Girls and Boys Tennis Champions
- Recognition of Cheyenne Schools Foundation grant awards
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive information on two topics: a health insurance option presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli and an elementary math pilot presented by district math coordinators. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no formal decisions scheduled.
- Health insurance option presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli
- Elementary math pilot presentation by Amy Kassel and Victoria (Tory) Lesher
- Work session held in Executive Boardroom #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 on October 9, 2023, to consider routine consent agenda items and several new business purchases. Key actions include approving the purchase of automotive equipment for South High School and a skid steer loader for the Ag Farm, as well as renewing contracts for portable lavatories and speech pathology services. The meeting also includes recognitions for students and staff, and proclamations for National School Lunch Week and School Bus Safety Week.
- Purchase automotive equipment for South High School Auto Program from McGee Company, not to exceed $85,736.26
- Purchase one skid steer loader for the Ag Farm from Bobcat of the Rockies, not to exceed $53,750.00
- Renew two-year contract for portable lavatories, sewer, and septic services with Triple J Pumping, not to exceed $140,000.00
- Increase SY22-23 Speech Pathology Services contract with BOCES by $6,313.00 to $102,850.00; increase SY23-24 contract by $10,460.00 to $108,460.00
- Renew contract with NEW BOCES for services, not to exceed $575,000.00
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 25, 2023, to consider several action items, including a $450,000 paint booth replacement for Central High School, a 45-day public comment period for a revised library policy, and an administrator contract approval. The board will also act on a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, contracts, payroll, and bills. Recognitions for students, staff, and custodial workers are also scheduled.
- Approve paint booth replacement for Central High School CTE program, not to exceed $450,000
- Approve placing revised Library Policy (Chapter VII, Section 21) out for 45-day public comment
- Approve administrator contract(s) for 2023-2024 school year
- Consent agenda includes approval of payroll and bills for July-August 2023
- Renew elevator maintenance contract with KONE, Inc. for up to $58,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2023, to vote on several action items, including appointing an interim superintendent, contracting for HVAC services, and approving an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Cheyenne. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as approving minutes, recognizing home school curricula, and approving contracts and resignations. Additionally, they will discuss a proposed library policy and recognize staff and students for achievements.
- Approve interim superintendent appointment (D 3.5)
- Contract with Climate Control and Johnson Controls for HVAC services up to $500,000 (D 3.1)
- Intergovernmental agreement for joint use of facilities with City of Cheyenne (D 3.3)
- Renew contract with TinyEye Therapy Services for virtual OT and psychology up to $740,000 (D 2.1)
- Renew MOU with STRIDE Learning Center for child find services up to $240,000 (D 2.2)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss an elementary math pilot and receive an update on the summer school program from June-July 2023. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no votes scheduled. It will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Elementary Math Pilot presentation by District Math Coordinators Amy Kassel and Victoria (Tory) Lesher
- Summer School Update for June-July 2023 by Assistant Director of Instruction Amanda Hall
- Work session held 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 is holding a work session to receive a facilities update from Andy Knapp, Executive Director of Support Operations. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Facilities update by Andy Knapp, Executive Director of Support Operations
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131 of Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Meeting accessible via Zoom and YouTube
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a special session that includes two executive sessions for personnel matters. The agenda lists procedural items such as call to order, Zoom login, and public comments, but no specific action items are detailed.
- Special session held in Board Room #129 of Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Two executive sessions for personnel
- Public comments limited to 1 minute, sign-up required
- Zoom webinar ID 92869099379
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and budget hearing, voting on a consent agenda that includes renewing a contract with the Cheyenne Police Department for School Resource Officers and a supervisor for up to $700,000, as well as contracts for nutrition services and transportation parts. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and staff, including a strategic plan year in review and a library policy update, and recognize summer school staff and a fourth-grade class.
- Renew contract with Cheyenne Police Department for School Resource Officers and a Supervisor, not to exceed $700,000
- Contract with Wallace Packaging for disposable goods for Nutrition Services, not to exceed $125,000
- Contract with Home Depot Pro and US Foods for disposable products, kitchen supplies, and chemicals, not to exceed $150,000
- Contract for Transportation parts from Advance Auto Parts, Floyd's Truck Center, McCandless Truck Center, and Muncie Transit Supply, not to exceed $105,000
- Approve May 2023 payroll and bills, including purchase orders 22305707-22306392
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the consent agenda (minutes, home school curricula, resignations, payroll, leaves, calendar changes, and WSBA membership). They will also hear reports on the FY2023-24 preliminary budget and consider amending Board Policy Chapter 7 Section 9 on Temporary Virtual Education, plus adopt the 2024-2025 school calendar.
- FY2023-24 preliminary budget presented by CFO Jed Cicarelli
- Amend Board Policy Chapter 7 Section 9 (Temporary Virtual Education)
- Approve 2024-2025 school calendar
- Approve payroll and bills for March-April 2023 (purchase orders 22304360-22305706)
- Recognize Teacher of the Year Paul Weatherford (South HS)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive presentations on facilities and support operations, including a Most Cost Effective Remedy (MCER) study. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed. It will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. to allow the regular board meeting to begin at 6 p.m.
- Facilities/Support Operations Update presentation by Andy Knapp, Executive Director of Support Operations
- Most Cost Effective Remedy (MCER) Study presentation by Dan Odasz, Plan One Architects
- All board members present; no absences
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Zoom and YouTube access available for public participation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and recognizing outstanding students and staff. No major policy decisions or financial actions are listed; the meeting focuses on recognitions and routine approvals.
- Adopt agenda with any adjustments
- Recognize Students of the Week: Kayla Edwards, Destiney Montoya, Rhett Hussey
- Award Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy to students at Central, East, and South High Schools
- Recognize state champions in Math Counts, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, and Science Olympiad
- Recognize WHSAA Good Sportsmanship awardees in soccer
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a largely ceremonial agenda. The board will recognize students and staff for achievements in academics, athletics, and other activities, and will consider adopting resolutions proclaiming April 2023 as Month of the Military Child and Counseling Awareness Month. No major policy decisions or financial items are listed.
- Resolution recognizing April 2023 as Month of the Military Child
- Resolution recognizing April 2023 as Counseling Awareness Month
- Recognition of regional and state science fair winners
- Recognition of East High School 4A Boys Basketball State Champions
- Recognition of East High School 4A Speech and Debate State Champions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a largely ceremonial agenda. The board will recognize numerous students and staff for achievements in academics, athletics, and other areas, and will adopt the meeting agenda. No major policy decisions or financial items are listed.
- Recognition of state math competition winners from multiple schools
- Recognition of Rick Simineo as 2023 Wyoming finalist for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
- Recognition of East High School 4A Indoor Track State Champions
- Recognition of Central High School 4A Wrestling State Champions, including Meadow King as first girls state champion in Cheyenne history
- Resolution recognizing March 2023 as Middle Level Education Month
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
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. It will adjourn at approximately 6:20 p.m. to be followed by the regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- Discussion of library books and policies
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131 of Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Zoom webinar available for remote participation (ID 982 8722 8481)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will vote on four construction contracts totaling over $1.7 million, including demolition of the Frontier Learning Center, tennis court resurfacing, and roofing repairs at multiple schools. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items and recognize student achievements.
- Contract with Monument Builders, Inc. for Frontier Learning Center demolition, not to exceed $599,630 plus 10% contingency
- Contract with Hellas Construction Inc. for tennis court resurfacing at East and South High Schools, total $116,670 plus 10% contingency
- Contract with Superior Roofing, Inc. for roof repairs at Johnson Junior High ($349,932), Alta Vista Elementary ($298,104), and East High ($338,171), total $986,207 plus 10% contingency
- Contract with Inman Roofing for roofing at various sites (amount not specified in agenda)
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, home school curricula, certificated contracts, and resignations/retirements
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 approving a $1,319,000 contract for fresh fruits and vegetables, payroll and bills, and other routine matters. The board will also recognize student and staff achievements and hear reports from the superintendent.
- Consent agenda includes approval of $1,319,000 contract with Bellissimo Distribution LLC for fruits and vegetables for school meals
- Approval of payroll and bills for November-December 2022, including purchase orders and warrants
- Approval of certificated contracts and resignations/retirements
- Recognition of Central High School state champion swim team and drama awards
- Resolution declaring February 2023 as Career and Technical Education Month
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss library books and policies, with a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Jim Fraley and ELA Program Administrator Joe Evans. The session is informational and procedural, and will adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on library books and policies by Assistant Superintendent Jim Fraley and ELA Program Administrator Joe Evans
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131 of Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Zoom webinar available for remote participation (ID: 96422638202)