Sweetwater County School District #1 public meetings in 2024

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Trustees met to reorganize the board and approve the 2023-2024 audit report. The board also voted on district warrants and the disposal of obsolete curriculum materials.

• Approval of 2023-2024 Audit Report by Carver, Florek & James CPA's
• Approval of District Warrants totaling $4,542,483.27
• Approval of WGIF Transfer to Wells Fargo for $5,475,000.00
• Approval of RSNB Transfer to WGIF for $2,000,000.00
• Declaration of old or obsolete curriculum materials as surplus property

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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Trustees will vote on warrants totaling $5,207,873.02 and a $6,000,000 WGIF transfer, along with approving a $71,304.40 bid for bulk custodial supplies. The board will also hear reports on student performance, school improvement plans, and a long-term facility plan covering 2025-2045.

• Approval of district warrants totaling $5,207,873.02 and net payroll of $3,212,309.81
• Approval of $71,304.40 in bids for bulk custodial supplies from multiple vendors
• Presentation of student performance data and school improvement plans for all district schools
• Presentation of a Long Term Facility Plan for 2025-2045
• Approval of personnel actions including resignation of Eric Wall and hire of Breanna Miller

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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on October 14, 2024. They approved district warrants totaling $6,583,714.27 and payroll of $3,599,752.64, along with other financial transfers. The board also went into executive session for legal and personnel matters and heard written public comments, including concerns about board governance and public comment time limits.

• Approved district warrants totaling $6,583,714.27 (checks #170326–#171190)
• Approved net payroll of $3,599,752.64 (payroll nos. 806001–808175) and $2,975.82 (nos. 129576–129581)
• Approved WGIF transfer of $5,345,000 from General Fund to Wells Fargo
• Approved $350,000 transfer to Retiree Insurance Account
• Went into executive session for discussion of legal and personnel matters

RECREATION BOARD MEETING

The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board will consider approving minutes, the treasurer's report, and warrants totaling $14,219.22, including a $7,000 transfer from the WGIF to RSNB. The board will also receive information on the Rec Mill funding source, allowable uses, and updates on current recreation projects at schools and parks.

• Approval of warrants and reimbursements totaling $14,219.22, including check #1081 and a $7,000 WGIF transfer
• Information on Rec Mill funding: one mill levy, disbursed in November and May by the county treasurer
• Update on Farson-Eden School track cleaning and painting
• Update on Rock Springs Junior High auxiliary gym bleachers and wrestling mats
• Update on Wetland Park equipment, rip-rap, and asphalt

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The board held a public hearing to amend the 2024-2025 budget and approved district warrants totaling over $15 million. It also approved the purchase of online educational resources from Edmentum for up to $60,525. The meeting included a facilities report and public comments on school scheduling concerns.

• Public hearing to amend the 2024-2025 budget
• Approval of district warrants totaling $4,552,185.48 plus payroll and transfers
• Approval of Edmentum online resources purchase not to exceed $60,525
• Facilities report from Facilities Director Dan Selleroli
• Written public comments on high school schedule and board meeting procedures

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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 12, 2024, approving routine financial items including warrants, treasurer's reports, and consent agenda items. The board also received a written public comment from a parent regarding proposed Title IX regulation changes, and approved personnel hires and software renewals.

• Approved district warrants totaling $4,279,321.03 (checks #169228-#169790) and payroll amounts of $7,947.49 and $1,220,713.15
• Approved WGIF transfer of $2,890,000.00 from WGIF to Wells Fargo
• Approved renewal of IXL Learning licenses for $73,688.00 from Technology budget
• Approved hire of Dollie D'Errico-Waters as JROTC Army Senior Military Instructor at Rock Springs High School
• Approved post approval to amend June 24, 2024 purchase of Reading Horizons materials (up to $145,000) adding Title I grant as funding source

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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board held a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget and discussed plans for a new Rock Springs High School, including design standards for outdoor athletic facilities. The board also approved district warrants totaling over $15.5 million, including a $1.07 million insurance renewal, and approved consent agenda items including minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing held for the 2024-2025 budget
• Discussion on new Rock Springs High School, including design standards for outdoor athletic facilities
• Approved district warrants totaling $15,550,937.69, including a $7.5 million transfer from RSNB to WGIF
• Approved release of $1,070,130.86 payment to Tegeler & Associates for annual property and liability insurance renewal
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 10 and June 24, 2024 meetings

RECREATION BOARD MEETING

The Recreation Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and project list, then vote on budget approval. The board will also consider minutes, treasurer's report, and official bond for the treasurer. No warrants or reimbursements are reported.

• Public hearing for the 2024-2025 Budget and Recreation Board Project List
• Recommend approval of the 2024-2025 Budget
• Recommend approval of the Official Bond and Oath for the Recreation Board Treasurer
• Update on current recreation projects including Farson-Eden School track, district field maintenance, and Wetland Park equipment
• No warrants or reimbursements to report

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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education held a special meeting to interview candidates and appoint a successor trustee for the vacancy left by Kari Cochran's resignation. The board voted to appoint Josh Sorensen to serve until November 30, 2024, and administered the oath of office. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Appointed Josh Sorensen as Successor Trustee to fill vacancy until November 30, 2024
• Administered oath of office to newly appointed trustee
• Held executive session to interview candidates for the vacancy
• Approved agenda and adjourned meeting

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The Sweetwater County School District #1 board held a public hearing to amend the 2023-2024 budget, then approved district warrants totaling over $4.18 million, including payroll and transfers. The board also approved consent agenda items, including a $145,000 purchase of Reading Horizons materials and a $109,200 water line replacement at Northpark Elementary. A written public comment from a parent raised concerns about board transparency and communication.

• Approved district warrants totaling $4,180,256.28 (checks #168713-#169045) plus payroll and fund transfers
• Approved $145,000 purchase of Reading Horizons K-12 reading intervention materials, funded by WY-BILT grant
• Approved $109,200 bid to Wylie Construction for water line replacement at Northpark Elementary
• Held public hearing to amend 2023-2024 budget (Budget Resolution 2024-3)
• Public comment from parent Kari Cochran questioned board transparency and hiring practices

RECREATION BOARD MEETING

The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board is meeting to approve warrants and reimbursements totaling about $934,000, including a $914,060.39 transfer from the WGIF Recreation Board to the WGIF General Fund to correct a misdirected deposit. The board will also vote on the amended preliminary budget for 2024-2025, approve minutes, and elect officers for the coming year. Information items cover funding rules and updates on recreation projects.

• Approve warrants and reimbursements totaling $934,054.84, including $914,060.39 WGIF transfer to General Fund
• Approve amended preliminary budget for 2024-2025
• Approve minutes for May 9, 2024 meeting and June 10, 2024 workshop
• Election of chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary-treasurer for 2024-2025
• Update on projects: Farson-Eden track, field maintenance, scoreboards, wrestling mats

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The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss the new Rock Springs High School design standards, preliminary budgets for the Recreation Board and School Board for 2024-2025, and community input. The regular meeting includes approval of warrants totaling over $9.3 million, consent agenda items for facility projects, and routine reports.

• Approval of District Warrants totaling $9,358,474.92 and payroll of $7,322,116.46
• Post approval for pneumatic control system replacements at Rock Springs Junior High School, $96,709.20 total
• Bid approval for fire suppression system at Desert View Elementary School, $440,964.00 total
• Bid approval for elevator addition at Lowell School, $683,268.00 total
• Approval to purchase playground equipment at Overland Elementary Early Childhood Program, up to $500,000.00

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The Sweetwater County School District #1 board held a public hearing to amend the 2023-2024 budget, then approved the amendment. They also approved the 2024-2025 negotiated agreement with the Sweetwater Education Association, salary schedules for the upcoming school year, and district warrants totaling over $7.3 million. The meeting included reports on the Farson-Eden 4-day week, preliminary budget, and facilities plan, plus an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and approval of Budget Resolution 2024-2 to amend the 2023-2024 budget
• Approval of 2024-2025 Negotiated Agreement pending Sweetwater Education Association recommendation
• Approval of salary schedules for 2024-2025 effective July 1, 2024
• Approval of district warrants totaling $7,344,511.63 (checks #167149-#168032)
• Public comments on literacy, climate survey, and legal expenses

RECREATION BOARD MEETING

The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, the Treasurer's Report, and warrants/reimbursements totaling $90,614.67 plus a $91,000 WGIF transfer. They will also review funding rules, hear updates on recreation projects, consider future proposals, and approve the preliminary 2024-2025 budget.

• Approval of warrants and reimbursements totaling $90,614.67 and a $91,000 WGIF transfer
• Approval of preliminary 2024-2025 budget
• Discussion of Rec Mill funding source and allowable uses
• Updates on projects including Farson-Eden track, Rock Springs High School track, and Wetland Park
• Nomination of board members to fill expiring terms

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education held a workshop and regular meeting on April 8, 2024, covering governance policies, reports, and multiple action items. The board approved the temporary closure of Desert View Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year, relocating students and staff to Westridge Elementary, with a return to a renovated Desert View in 2025-2026. Other actions included approving staff rehires, warrants totaling over $3.6 million, and the draft 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.

• Approved temporary closure of Desert View Elementary, relocating students/staff to Westridge Elementary for 2024-2025, returning to renovated Desert View in 2025-2026.
• Approved district warrants and payments totaling $3,693,583.97 (checks #166593-#167148) plus payroll and WGIF transfers.
• Approved release of $90,200.80 to Jackson Group Peterbilt for refurbishing Transportation Bus #84.
• Approved certified and administrative staff rehires for 2024-2025 school year.
• Approved draft 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.

RECREATION BOARD MEETING

The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board held a special meeting on April 4, 2024, and approved two action items. The board authorized cleaning and painting of the Farson-Eden School Track for $30,000, and approved a bid for field maintenance at multiple schools for up to $80,000. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $30,000 for cleaning and striping the Farson-Eden School Track by Hellas Construction, Inc.
• Approved up to $80,000 for Cheeney Landscaping, Inc. to maintain district fields from May to September 2024
• Field maintenance covers 11 schools including Lincoln, Eastside Elementary, and Pilot Butte Elementary
• Maintenance contract estimated at $63,755 plus $70/hour for repairs
• Next meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024, as a budget hearing and board meeting

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The Sweetwater County School District Number One Board of Education will hold a workshop, public hearing, and regular meeting. The board will discuss the proposed 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and hear public comment on a budget amendment. They will also consider approving routine financial items, including warrants and treasurer's reports, and receive updates on grants and the Beyond Textbooks program.

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This is a special school board meeting with a single substantive item: consideration and possible approval of the employment contract for the new Superintendent of Schools. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including opening, roll call, agenda approval, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Consideration and possible action to approve the employment contract for the new Superintendent of Schools
• Executive session for discussion of legal and personnel matters
• Approval of the agenda
• Roll call of board members

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This special meeting is primarily to discuss legal and personnel matters in executive session, then consider extending an employment offer to a candidate for the new Superintendent of Schools. Public comments were submitted regarding the superintendent selection and the 4-day school week.

• Consideration and possible action to extend an offer of employment to a candidate for the new Superintendent of Schools
• Executive session for discussion of legal and personnel matters
• Public comment from Connie Johnson supporting the 4-day school week
• Public comment from Weston Lamb-Costantino thanking the board for the candidate forums

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

This is a special school board meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to enter executive session for discussion of legal and personnel matters. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Executive session for legal and personnel matters
• Roll call of board members
• Approval of the agenda
• Adjournment

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The Board of Education convened a special meeting for discussion. The agenda includes an executive session regarding legal and personnel matters.

• Executive session for discussion of legal and personnel matters

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

This is a special meeting of the Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education. The agenda is procedural, consisting of opening formalities, agenda approval, and a motion to enter executive session for legal and personnel matters, followed by a return to open session and adjournment. No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Motion to approve the agenda
• Motion to go into Executive Session for legal and personnel matters
• Motion to return to the regular meeting
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

This is a special meeting of the Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to enter executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The board will also handle roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Executive session for discussion of legal and personnel matters
• Roll call of board members
• Approval of the agenda
• Adjournment of the meeting

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2024, covering routine procedural items, superintendent reports, and public comment. Key actions include approving district warrants totaling $7,859,546.26, a $180,000 book purchase for reading programs, and a $136,308 scoreboard and sound system for Farson-Eden School. The board will also hear a presentation on the Fall 2023 climate survey and updates on graduation rates and curriculum.

• Approval of district warrants totaling $7,859,546.26 (checks #165009-#165887) and payroll payments
• Consent agenda includes $180,000 purchase of PreK-12 reading books from American Reading Company (funded by WYBILT, Title I, School Improvement grants)
• Approval of $136,308 project for Farson-Eden School football field scoreboard and sound system (Daktronics, DeBernardi Construction, etc.)
• Approval of Treasurer's Reports for General Fund, School Lunch, and Head Start programs
• Release of $50,233.95 payment to Nicholas & Company for nutrition services food costs

RECREATION BOARD MEETING

The Sweetwater County School District #1 Recreation Board is meeting to approve routine items and a major purchase: a scoreboard and sound system for the Farson-Eden School football field, with a total project cost of $136,308. The board will also approve minutes, treasurer's reports, warrants, and official bonds for officers. Informational items include updates on various recreation projects and a discussion on a possible new Rock Springs High School.

• Approve Daktronics scoreboard/sound system at Farson-Eden School football field, total $136,308 (including 20% contingency)
• Approve official bonds: Chairman $50,000, Vice-Chairman $10,000, Treasurer $50,000
• Approve warrants and reimbursements to the General Fund
• Discuss Rock Springs Junior High turf softball field proposal
• Discussion on need for a new Rock Springs High School

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

This is a special meeting of the Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to enter executive session for legal and personnel matters. The board will also handle roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Executive session for legal and personnel matters
• Roll call and agenda approval
• Adjournment

ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

This is a special meeting of the Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education. The board will discuss and vote on approving the interview and hiring process for a new Superintendent of Schools, with representatives from the Wyoming School Boards Association present. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including opening, roll call, and adjournment.

• Approval of the interview and hiring process for the new Superintendent of Schools
• Discussion with Wyoming School Boards Association (WSBA) representatives

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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 also receive updates on the superintendent hiring and climate surveys, and consider approval of warrants, treasurer's reports, and consent agenda items. No written public comments were received for the hearing.

• Public hearing on Budget Resolution 2023-9 to amend the 2023-2024 budget
• Approval of district warrants totaling $3,764,146.20 (checks #164599-#165008) and payroll amounts
• WGIF transfers: $950,000 and $5,900,000 between funds
• Consent agenda includes purchase of CTE equipment (heavy duty foot control, not to exceed $1,000)
• Hire of Jessica Bertagnolli as Preschool Teacher at Overland Elementary (BA Step 0.5, effective Jan 15, 2024)