Sweetwater County School District #1 public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss the proposed 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, the timeline and logistics for hiring a new superintendent, and receive reports on the 2022-2023 audit, funding model, and facility plan. The board will also consider approving the audit, district warrants totaling $5,588,437.40, and a letter to legislators about the need for a new Rock Springs High School.
- Discussion on proposed 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
- Timeline and logistics for hiring new superintendent
- Approval of 2022-2023 Audit (Carver, Florek & James CPA's)
- Approval of district warrants totaling $5,588,437.40
- Approval of letter to legislators on need for new Rock Springs High School
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a public hearing to amend the 2023-2024 budget, including a transportation department salary schedule update, followed by a regular meeting. The board will also discuss the superintendent hiring process and receive an update on the need for a new Rock Springs High School. Several routine approvals are on the consent agenda, including warrants totaling over $7 million.
- Public hearing on Budget Resolution 2023-7 to amend the 2023-2024 budget
- Transportation Department salary schedule update
- Discussion on hiring process for Superintendent of Schools
- Update on need for new Rock Springs High School
- Approval of district warrants totaling $7,001,491.82
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This is a special school board meeting for Sweetwater County School District #1. The agenda is mostly procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and agenda approval. The main substantive item is a motion to enter executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters, followed by a return to open session and adjournment.
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Roll call of board members
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The Board of Education is considering a request for a review of Rock Springs High School under state emergency rules. The District claims the 1970 facility has inadequate educational space and does not meet current code standards.
- Request for review of Rock Springs High School under Chapter 3 Section 8 Emergency Rules
- Discussion of building deficits including lack of compliance with current code standards
- Review of 2022 Bureau Veritas Facility Condition Assessment
- Review of 2023 Facility Engineers Associates assessment
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a public hearing to amend the 2023-2024 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board will discuss the need for a replacement Rock Springs High School, receive reports on school improvement plans, and vote on routine financial approvals including warrants and consent agenda items. Public comments submitted include concerns about facilities and support for building a new high school.
- Public hearing to amend the 2023-2024 budget (Board Resolution 2023-7)
- Discussion on need for replacement Rock Springs High School
- Approval of District Warrants totaling $6,550,298.56
- Approval to release payment of $204,882.00 for three Ford F-350 trucks for Facilities
- Consent agenda includes purchases for CTE items (up to $34,000), Lexia Learning (up to $95,200), and Reading Horizons (up to $25,600)
RECREATION BOARD MEETING
The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, the treasurer's report, and warrants/reimbursements totaling $435,727.86, plus two WGIF transfers of $325,000 and $60,000. They will also discuss funding rules for the recreation mill levy and receive updates on various projects, including a proposed fence purchase for Overland Elementary.
- Approval of warrants and reimbursements totaling $435,727.86 (Check #1078 and related payments)
- WGIF transfers: $325,000 (10/4/2023) and $60,000 (10/5/2023) from WGIF to RSNB
- Recommendation to approve $9,998.29 fence purchase plus $1,000 contingency for Overland Elementary playground
- Discussion of rec mill funding: received in November and May from Sweetwater County Treasurer
- Information items: Farson-Eden track cleaning, RSHS soccer goals, RSJH bleachers, PowerDash timing system
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider amending the 2023-2024 budget, followed by the regular meeting. The board will also hear a presentation on student performance for 2022-2023, approve district warrants and payments, and act on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes and purchasing career and technical education equipment.
- Public hearing to amend the 2023-2024 budget (Budget Resolution No. 2023-6)
- Approval of district warrants totaling $5,619,891.84 (checks #161710-#162289) plus payroll and transfers
- Approval to release payments: $37,185.00 to Apple Computer, Inc. for MacBook Pro computers; $19,095.00 to Polypro for Lowell Foundation repair
- Consent agenda: approval of CTE equipment bids (Linde $19,024.56, Vex Robotics $6,050.28, Midwest Technologies $5,713.62, Pitsco Education $551.08)
- Presentation on student performance 2022-2023
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board will vote on routine financial approvals, including warrants totaling over $3.5 million, a property tax availability resolution, and a one-time workforce stabilization incentive funded by ARP grants. They will also consider consent agenda items like personnel resignations, beverage and fuel purchases, and Head Start certification. Public comment includes a parent request for expanded library catalog access.
- Approval of district warrants totaling $3,517,496.94
- Resolution for property tax availability
- One-time workforce stabilization incentive for eligible employees
- Approval of fuel bids for 2023-2024 (Homax Oil, Reladyne West, Eaton Investments, Wamsutter Conoco)
- Purchase of a la carte beverages for approximately $50,000
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget, followed by a regular meeting to approve warrants, treasurer's reports, and consent agenda items. The board will also review Spring 2023 climate survey results during a workshop.
- Public hearing for 2023-2024 budget
- Approval of district warrants totaling $300,632.18, $1,136,559.72, and $810,472.99
- Approval of $1,075,000 transfer to Major Maintenance Fund
- Purchase of six refrigeration units for Rock Springs High School for $135,957.79
- Post-approval of bid for Rock Springs Junior High parking lot project
RECREATION BOARD MEETING
The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider approving the budget, minutes, treasurer's report, and warrants totaling $29,743.00, plus a $30,000.00 transfer from WGIF. They will also receive updates on various recreation projects.
- Public hearing for 2023-2024 budget
- Approval of warrants and reimbursements totaling $29,743.00
- WGIF transfer of $30,000.00 to Recreation Board
- Updates on projects: track cleaning/painting at Rock Springs Junior High, Rock Springs High School, Farson-Eden School; RSHS pool scoreboard; Lowell School batting cage; Overland Elementary playgrounds
- Next meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a public hearing to amend the 2022-2023 budget, followed by a special board meeting. The board will also consider approving warrants totaling over $5.2 million, a consent agenda including personnel hires and equipment purchases, and other routine business. One written public comment on suicide prevention was submitted.
- Public hearing to amend the 2022-2023 budget (Budget Resolution 2023)
- Approval of district warrants totaling $5,285,296.02 plus addendum of $31,868.50 and payroll of $393,779.17
- Consent agenda includes purchase of Stop the Bleed Kits from City of Rock Springs (not to exceed $54,000)
- Bid approval for rotary file cabinet system from American Filing Solutions for $46,261.60
- Approval to renew DreamBox licensing for $52,430.00 and Microsoft licensing for $43,398.04
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a workshop, a public hearing to amend the 2022-2023 budget, and a regular meeting. The board will consider approving warrants totaling over $17 million, a new Head Start Operations Manager position, and several consent agenda items including furniture and curriculum purchases. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Public hearing to amend the 2022-2023 budget (Budget Resolution 2023-4)
- Approval of district warrants totaling $17,085,296.60
- Approval to release payment of $85,097.00 to Fremont Motors for a replacement shop truck
- Approval of new Head Start Operations Manager position
- Consent agenda: furniture purchases for Central Administration Building ($261,529.35 from National Business Furniture, $40,295.01 from Madison Liquidators) and curriculum purchase from American Reading Company (up to $420,000.00)
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2023, starting with a retiree reception at 5:30 PM and the business meeting at 6:00 PM. Key actions include approving the 2023-2024 negotiated agreement with the Sweetwater Education Association (including a proposed increase in life insurance coverage), approving salary schedules for the 2023-2024 school year, and approving district warrants totaling $6,634,919.46. The board will also hear superintendent reports on a Region V BOCES mill presentation, quality reviews for Black Butte High School and Rock Springs Junior High School, and a preliminary budget presentation. Public comments include concerns about a reported incident involving a disabled student at Rock Springs High School and broader issues like graduation rates, test scores, and the four-day school week.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Negotiated Agreement with life insurance increase to $200,000 (cost ~$2,500/year)
- Approval of salary schedules for 2023-2024 effective July 1, 2023
- Approval of district warrants totaling $6,634,919.46 (checks #159148-#159763)
- Release of $9,379,470.48 to Wyoming Department of Education (return of Foundation funds)
- Public comment alleging inadequate response to incident involving disabled student at Rock Springs High School
RECREATION BOARD MEETING
The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board is meeting to approve several action items, including minutes, the Treasurer's Report, warrants and reimbursements totaling over $815,000, and bids for field maintenance and playground projects. The board will also receive updates on the preliminary budget and various ongoing projects, and consider reallocating remaining funds from the Rock Springs Junior High Track Replacement.
- Approve warrants and reimbursements totaling $815,065.51, including a $500,000 and a $200,000 transfer to WGIF
- Approve $70,000 bid to Cheeney Landscaping for field maintenance May–September 2023
- Approve $51,743.74 bid to Garrett Parks and Play for Overland Elementary interior playground
- Approve $280,000 project for Overland Elementary exterior playground (Star Playgrounds bid, $217,879.01 plus $70,000 overage)
- Reallocate remaining Rock Springs Junior High Track Replacement funds to District Discretionary Fund
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education is holding a workshop, public meeting on alternative school schedules, a public hearing on a budget amendment, and a regular board meeting. The board will consider adopting a 4-day school week for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years, with public comments both supporting and opposing the change. They will also hold a public hearing on a budget amendment for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Public meeting on alternative schedules for all in-town schools, Desert School (Wamsutter), and Farson-Eden School for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
- Public hearing to amend the 2022-2023 budget (Budget Resolution 2023-3)
- Public comments on 4-day week: support from some parents/students, opposition from staff and parents citing declining achievement and survey validity
- Board workshop on 'Board Meetings That Get The Job Done'
- Recognition and pledge of allegiance
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: approving synthetic turf installation at Rock Springs High School, authorizing a bid for a scoreboard and sound system at Farson-Eden School, and approving the purchase of risers for Farson-Eden School. The meeting also includes roll call, agenda approval, and public comment.
- Approve synthetic turf between Rock Springs High School shot-put pits, $19,700 plus $3,000 contingency (total $22,700)
- Authorize bid for scoreboard and sound system at Farson-Eden School football field
- Approve purchase of risers from Wenger Corporation, not to exceed $25,000 (sole source, discretionary budget)
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a public meeting and regular board meeting. Key items include a public hearing on an alternative 4-day calendar for all in-town schools, Desert School (Wamsutter), and Farson-Eden School for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, plus a recommendation to accept Trustee Kari Cochran's resignation as Clerk. The board will also vote on warrants, treasurer's reports, and several facility purchases.
- Public hearing on alternative 4-day schedule for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
- Approval of district warrants totaling $5,719,262.51 (checks #157851-#158545) and payroll
- Purchase of Rock Springs High School pool scoreboard and computer for $59,950 from Colorado Time Systems
- Indoor batting cage at Lowell School and softball equipment, total project not to exceed $60,000
- Overland Elementary playground equipment: interior up to $65,000, exterior up to $210,000
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to consider four action items: purchasing a new pool scoreboard and computer for Rock Springs High School, purchasing and installing an indoor batting cage and softball equipment, and approving interior and exterior playground proposals for the Overland Elementary Early Childhood Learning Program. The board will also take public comment and set future meeting dates.
- Pool scoreboard and computer from Colorado Time Systems, Alternate #2, $59,950 total ($13,650 Recreation Board, $46,300 Major Maintenance)
- Indoor Grand Slam Batting Cage from Shepard Construction, $50,600, plus $3,155.17 softball equipment from Amazon, total not to exceed $60,000
- Overland Elementary Early Childhood Learning Program Interior Playground Proposal, not to exceed $50,000
- Overland Elementary Early Childhood Learning Program Exterior Playground Proposal, not to exceed $210,000
- Next special meeting proposed for April 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (budget hearing and board meeting)
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board will hold a public hearing to amend the 2022-2023 budget, then consider authorizing a new District Preschool and Employee/Student Daycare at Overland Elementary, approve a new certified principal/executive director position, and discuss tiered school start times. The board will also hear reports on graduation rates, facility plans, and a climate survey, and vote on warrants totaling over $7 million.
- Public hearing to amend 2022-2023 budget
- Authorize implementation of District Preschool and Employee/Student Daycare at Overland Elementary
- Approve new Certified Overland Elementary Principal - Executive Director of Head Start position
- Approve warrants totaling $7,130,941.00 plus payroll and transfers
- Consent agenda includes purchase of 791 Stop the Bleed Kits for $39,953.41
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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution amending the 2022-2023 budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board will also vote on warrants totaling over $4.7 million, approve a consent agenda including curriculum purchases and course changes, and receive reports from the superintendent and treasurer.
- Public hearing on Budget Resolution 2023-1 to amend the 2022-2023 budget
- Approval of district warrants totaling $4,782,640.41 (checks #156509-#156966) and net payroll of $2,027,281.31
- Partial retainage release of $733,433.28 to GH Phipps Wyoming, Inc. for Rock Springs Satellite High School construction
- Consent agenda item to authorize up to $203,000 for Reading Horizons instructional materials and professional development district-wide
- Approval of course name changes and new course proposals for 2023-2024
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This is a special school board meeting focused on filling a board vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Max Mickelson. The board will enter executive session to interview interested candidates, then make a recommendation to appoint a successor trustee. The agenda includes only procedural items related to this vacancy and the meeting's opening and adjournment.
- Executive session to interview candidates for board vacancy
- Appointment of successor trustee to fill Mickelson's remaining term
- Letters of interest from Wright, Eddy, and Sorensen