Laramie County School District #1 public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet December 15 at 6 p.m. in the Boardroom at Storey Gym to conduct routine approvals, recognize staff and student achievements, and vote on several contracts totaling about $1.1 million. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and staff, including an annual audit presentation.
- Approve $330,402 contract for new playground at Saddle Ridge Elementary School
- Approve $349,920 contract for owner representative services for South Triad New 5/6 Elementary School
- Approve $131,080 commissioning services for Arp Elementary replacement and South Triad 5/6 school projects
- Approve $93,600 purchase of VMware Cloud Foundation software from Trace3Gov
- Approve $400,000 annual custodial supplies contract with multiple vendors
Board of Trustees Work Session
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a work session on December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Cheyenne, WY. The meeting was conducted in person and via Zoom with no votes or decisions recorded. The session included discussions on officers and committee assignments, with no public hearings or contract approvals.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers and adopt resolutions for financial representatives and meeting schedules. The Board will also consider authorizing legal action regarding the city of Cheyenne's stormwater fee.
- Election of Board officers including Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Asst Treasurer, Clerk, and Asst Clerk
- Permission to purchase software from Dell Marketing not to exceed $1,300,000.00
- Permission to purchase computer equipment from Dell Marketing not to exceed $600,000.00
- Proposed motion to authorize legal action regarding the legality of the city of Cheyenne's stormwater fee
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2025-2026 school year
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet in person and virtually to recognize student and staff achievements, adopt routine minutes and payroll, and vote on repurposing Miller Elementary for district support and a $704,000 audiovisual upgrade for three high school auditoriums.
- Repurpose Miller Elementary School for district facilities support
- Approve $704,000 contract with CCS Presentation Systems for high school auditorium AV updates
- Adopt resolution on continued advocacy and potential litigation regarding Cheyenne stormwater fee
- Approve October 2025 payroll and bills
- Approve minutes from November 3, 2025 meeting
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees holds its regular meeting to approve routine minutes, staff resignations, and minor contracts. No major decisions or policy changes are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025 meeting
- Approval of staff resignations/retirements (Reference #5602)
- Permission for East High School Band to fundraise for May 2026 trip
- Approval of contract for translation services
- Approval of Owner Representative Services contract for Arp Elementary School replacement facility
Board of Trustees Work Session
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees holds a work session to discuss potential options for the disposition of the Miller property. No formal decisions are made during this session; it serves as an informational presentation.
- Presentation on Miller property disposition options by Andy Knapp, Executive Director of Support Operations
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board will consider renewing contracts for transportation tires ($60,000) and portable lavatories/septic services ($160,000), and increasing a contract with NEWBOCES for special education residential placements by $500,000. They will also vote on school improvement plans for six schools identified as 'Not Meeting Expectations.' New business includes approval of a WSBA Area 1 Director, a retirement health incentive option, and a WSBA resolution.
- Increase contract with NEWBOCES for residential placement services by $500,000 to not exceed $1,700,000
- Renew contract for transportation tires with A&E Tire for up to $60,000
- Renew contract for portable lavatories, sewer, and septic services with Triple J Pumping for up to $160,000
- Approve 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans for Bain, Goins, Rossman Elementary, Johnson Jr. High, Carey Jr. High, and South High School
- Consider recommendation for dismissal of a teacher and possible student long-term suspensions/expulsions in executive session
Executive Session
The Board of Trustees of Laramie County School District #1 is meeting in executive session to discuss topics classified as confidential by law, specifically legal advice. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Executive session to consider or receive confidential legal advice
Board of Trustees Work Session
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive a presentation on health insurance options. The meeting will conclude with an executive session for legal advice.
- Presentation on health insurance options by CFO Jed Cicarelli
- Executive session for legal advice
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including a $79,686 purchase of a heavy-duty box truck for the warehouse and an amendment to Board Policy on seclusion, restraint, and corporal punishment. The board will also discuss permission for Central High School students to travel outside the U.S., approval of restroom facility improvements at the Administration Building, and a petition for a hearing. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, certificated contracts, and resignations.
- Permission to purchase a Ford F550 Heavy Duty Box Truck from Fremont Motors for up to $79,686
- Amendment of Board Policy Ch 8 Sec 12 on seclusion, restraint, forcible physical contact, and corporal punishment
- Permission for Central HS students to travel outside the United States
- Approval of facility improvements: Administration Building restrooms
- Consideration of September 5, 2025 petition for hearing
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider consent-agenda items including the purchase of eight school buses for up to $1,468,748, a two-year elevator-service contract with Kone Elevator not to exceed $75,000, and a two-year kitchen-hood and fire-sprinkler inspection contract with Pye Barker, Inc. not to exceed $85,000. The board will also recognize students and staff, hear public comment, and may enter executive session on student suspensions or expulsions.
- Purchase of eight school buses from Elder Equipment Leasing of WY, Inc. for up to $1,468,748, funded by Transportation budget and reimbursed by WDE over five years
- Two-year elevator services contract with Kone Elevator not to exceed $75,000
- Two-year kitchen hood and fire sprinkler inspections and maintenance contract with Pye Barker, Inc. not to exceed $85,000
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2025-2026 school year and resignations/retirements
- Approval of August 2025 payroll and bills
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider approving several new annual contracts, including up to $150,000 for custodial equipment and up to $195,000 for the Canvas learning management system. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as minutes, certificated contracts, resignations, an updated organization chart, and July payroll and bills. New business items include increasing a contract for a facility project planner architect and a transportation fuel island improvement.
- Permission to contract for custodial equipment up to $150,000 from five vendors.
- Permission to contract for classroom supplies up to $200,000 from 34 vendors.
- Permission to contract for Canvas Learning Management System up to $195,000 for a three-year term.
- Approval of July 2025 payroll and bills, including purchase orders and warrants.
- Possible executive session for student long-term suspensions or expulsions.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider approving an updated facilities use fee schedule. The board will also act on consent agenda items including minutes, certificated contracts, resignations, an administrator appointment, and payroll and bills for June 2025. Public comment is accepted for both agenda and non-agenda topics.
- Approval of updated Facilities Use Fees (new business)
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of resignations/retirements and administrator appointment
- Approval of June 2025 payroll and bills totaling multiple warrants and checks
- Possible executive session for student long-term suspensions/expulsions
Board of Trustees Work Session
The Board of Trustees held a work session to receive a presentation on updating facilities use fees. The session was led by Andy Knapp, Executive Director of Support Operations.
- Presentation of the Proposed Fee Schedule final.pdf for facilities use fees
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider approving a 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with Laramie County Community College and Western Wyoming Community College for concurrent and dual enrollment programs, with a total cost not to exceed $925,000. The board will also vote on a professional services contract for the Alta Vista parking lot, a 45-day review of board policy on seclusion and restraint, and approval of a behavior matrix. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, certificated contracts, resignations, and administrator appointments.
- Approval of MOU between LCCC, WWCC and LCSD1 for concurrent and dual enrollment program up to $925,000
- Approval of professional services contract for Alta Vista parking lot
- Approval for 45-day review of board policy on seclusion, restraint, forcible physical contact and corporal punishment
- Approval of behavior matrix
- Approval of certificated contracts and administrator/professional appointments for 2025-2026
Board of Trustees Work Session
The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss the current board policy on cell phones and portable electronic devices. The board reviewed Chapter 7, Section 22 and the associated administrative regulation. The work session adjourned at 5:50 p.m. to move into the regular board meeting.
- Discussion of current board policy on possession and use of portable electronic devices including cellular phones (Chapter 7, Section 22 and Admin Reg)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting & Budget Hearing
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing and vote on the FY 2026 budget, which includes a General Fund appropriation of $297,551,900. The board will also consider a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Stephen Newton through June 30, 2028.
- FY 2026 Budget adoption including $52,848,603 to be raised by 25-mill special District tax
- Authorization of $3,080,000 in flowthrough funds to Cheyenne Classical Academy for FY 2025-26
- Contract for speech pathology services with NEWBOCES not to exceed $158,730
- HVAC contractor renewal with Climate Control and Johnson Controls, Inc. not to exceed $500,000
- Contract for special education curriculum with Everway, LLC not to exceed $57,828.77
Special Session
The Board of Trustees is considering the adoption of a new rule regarding firearms on school district property. This proposed rule establishes training and curriculum requirements for employees and volunteers who choose to carry concealed firearms on district grounds.
- Adoption of Board Policies Chapter 3 Section 8 Rule Governing Firearms on School District Property
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees will consider increasing student and adult meal prices for the 2025-26 school year due to rising food and labor costs. The board will also vote on renewing contracts for school resource officers, online curriculum software, and a special education services agreement, as well as approving a $2.05 million commercial insurance purchase.
- Proposed meal price increases: elementary breakfast from $1.50 to $2.25, secondary lunch from $3.00 to $3.50, adult lunch from $4.25 to $5.50
- Renew contract with Cheyenne Police Department for 7 school resource officers and 1 supervisor, not to exceed $720,000
- Purchase commercial insurance from Hub International for up to $2,049,161
- Renew contract with NEWBOCES for special education day treatment and residential placements, not to exceed $1,200,000
- Amend dual enrollment MOU with Laramie County Community College, increasing the cap to $865,000 due to higher student participation
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will consider several consent agenda items, including a $2.2 million copier lease, a $300,000 Apple device purchase, and multiple transportation MOUs. New business items include a vote on a $2.28 million contract for architectural services for a new 5/6 elementary school and a study on East High School capacity.
- Permission to contract for district-wide copier lease and maintenance with All Copy Products for up to $2,200,000
- Permission to purchase Apple devices, accessories, software, and maintenance for up to $300,000
- Approval of a contract with FDL Consulting for architectural and engineering services for a new 5/6 South Triad Elementary School, not to exceed $2,279,071
- Concurrence on the Most Cost-Effective Remedy study for East High School capacity issues
- Approval of a $67,821 contract with BOCES 5 for residential placements for students with disabilities
Board of Trustees Work Session
The Board of Trustees reviewed a presentation regarding East High School capacity. The presentation was provided by Facilities Engineering Associates (FEA) as part of a most cost-effective remedy study.
- Presentation on East High School capacity from Facilities Engineering Associates (FEA)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The agenda contains routine procedural items and reports. The board will review staff and student recognitions, superintendent reports, and consent agenda items including contract approvals and resignations.
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of resignations and retirements
- Possible discussion regarding student long-term suspensions or expulsions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss reserve funds, with a presentation from CFO Jed Cicarelli. The session is informational and will adjourn at 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on reserve funds by Chief Financial Officer Jed Cicarelli
- Work session scheduled from 5 p.m. to approximately 5:50 p.m.
- Regular board meeting to follow at 6 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with recognitions for students and staff, including Student of the Week, Science Olympiad, FFA champions, Seal of Biliteracy recipients, and Educational Support Person of the Year. The board will also consider a consent agenda to approve minutes, home school curricula, certificated contracts, resignations/retirements, a financial institution deposit application, and a technology purchase from CDWG not to exceed $75,000.
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of resignations/retirements list
- Approval of Jonah Bank as depositor of public funds for McCormick Junior High renovation retainage account
- Permission to purchase technology products from CDWG not to exceed $75,000
- Recognition of 11 home school curricula families (12 students) for 2024-2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees will receive an update report from legal counsel regarding board policy on firearms on school district property. The meeting also includes the approval of March 2025 payroll and bills, as well as the recognition of various student and staff achievements.
- Update report on Board Policy Chapter 3: Firearms on School District Property
- Approval of payroll and bills for March 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025
- Recognition of 6 families and 7 students for home schooling curricula
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of staff resignations and retirements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive a negotiations update from HR and a presentation on summer 2025 projects. The work session is scheduled to adjourn at 5:50 p.m., followed by the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Negotiations update presented by Asst. Superintendent of HR Vicki Thompson
- Summer Projects 2025 presentation by Executive Director of Support Operations Andy Knapp
- Work session to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. for regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. The board is expected to approve a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, home school curricula, unpaid warrant cancellations, certificated contracts, resignations, leaves of absence, contract renewals, and permission to bid for FY26 equipment and services. The meeting also includes recognition of student and staff achievements and public comment periods.
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year (Reference #5515)
- Approval of resignations/retirements and securing suitable replacements (Reference #5516)
- Approval of contract renewals for certificated initial (non-continuing) contracts for 2025-2026 (Reference #5518)
- Permission to bid various equipment, supplies, and services for FY26
- Recognition of home school curricula for 18 families (19 students) for 2024-2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a noted update to the Arp Elementary Replacement vendor under agenda adjustments. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, payroll and bills, resignations, and certificated contracts.
- Action Item #D 3.3 Arp Elementary Replacement vendor has been updated (agenda adjustment).
- Approval of February 2025 payroll and bills (Purchase Orders 22505627-22506518).
- Approval of resignations/retirements (Reference #5507).
- Approval of certificated contracts for 2025-2026 school year (Reference #5508).
- Recognition of home school curricula for 9 families, 11 students (2024-2025).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees will consider a budget amendment to increase General Support for Major Maintenance by $14 million. The board is also deciding on contract renewals for senior leadership and school administrators, as well as approving depositories for public funds.
- Budget amendment to increase Major Maintenance 'General Support' by $14,000,000
- Approval of financial institutions for Deposit of Public Funds, including First Interstate Bank and Wells Fargo Bank
- Contract renewal notifications for Superintendent's Cabinet, Senior Leadership, and School Administrators
- Recognition of home schooling curricula for 8 families and 12 students
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees Regular Meetings calendar
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive presentations on the plan update for schools needing improvement and an update on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school lunches. The work session is scheduled to adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation by Eric Jackson on the Plan Update for Schools Needing Improvement
- Presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli and Nutrition Services Program Administrator Ashley Roth on the School Lunch Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Update
- Work session to adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. for the Regular Board meeting at 6 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees is meeting to approve several service contracts and curriculum reviews. Key decisions include funding for fire alarm and lighting upgrades at Alta Vista and Afflerbach, as well as renewals for flooring and fire extinguisher services.
- Fire alarm and lighting upgrades: Simpson Electric (up to $694,657.00 for Afflerbach) and Quality Electric (up to $125,560.00 for Alta Vista)
- Flooring materials and installation renewal with Masters Petersons Flooring and Design and Commercial Flooring, Inc. (up to $250,000.00)
- Fire extinguisher services renewal with Pye-Barker Fire and Safety (up to $75,000.00)
- Actuarial analysis services contract with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith and Company (up to $54,450.00)
- 45-day public review of new High School Geologic Systems curriculum materials from February 11 to March 31, 2025
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss results from a staff survey. The presentation will be conducted by Julie Kocourek of the Wyoming School Board Association.
- Presentation of LCSD1 Staff Survey Results by Julie Kocourek (WSBA)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will vote on a $943,952 contract with Superior Roofing for roof replacements at various sites and consider approving a 45-day public review of proposed revisions to graduation requirements that would reduce math credits from four to three. The board will also vote on purchasing three multipurpose vehicles for up to $183,000 and granting permission for Central High School French students to travel to France in 2026. Routine consent items include approval of December 2024 payroll and bills, recognition of home school curricula, and a 45-day review of dual language immersion materials for grades K-5.
- Contract with Superior Roofing for roof replacements at various sites, not to exceed $943,952 plus 10% contingency
- Proposed revision to graduation requirements reducing math credits from four to three, placed for 45-day public review
- Purchase of three multipurpose vehicles from Fremont Motor Company for up to $183,000
- Permission for Central High School French students to travel to Mende and Paris, France from May 31 to June 25, 2026
- Approval of December 2024 payroll and bills, including purchase orders 22504021-22504688
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will meet to recognize student and staff achievements and handle routine personnel matters. The board is deciding on a contract increase for USDA commodities and potential student expulsions or long-term suspensions.
- Contract increase for USDA Commodities for Nutrition Services not to exceed $215,000.00
- Approval of certificated contracts for the 2024-2025 school year
- Recognition of home schooling curricula for the 2024-2025 school year
- Action on student long-term suspensions and expulsions following executive session
- Approval of resignations and retirements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the PCG Special Education (SpEd) Audit. The presentation will be delivered by Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Jim Fraley and representatives from the Public Consulting Group.
- Presentation of PCG Special Education (SpEd) Audit findings and recommendations