Sweetwater County School District #1 public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Sweetwater County School District #1 board reorganizes its leadership for 2025–26, approves a $612,564 bid for Northpark Elementary’s sprinkler system, and acts on routine finance, audit, and personnel items. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including public comment and an executive session.
- Board reorganization: Cole Wright as Chairman, Danielle Schumacher as Vice-Chairman, Anjelica Wood as Clerk, Josh Sorensen as Treasurer
- Approval of $510,470 bid by Vaughn's Plumbing for Northpark Elementary School sprinkler system with 20% contingency ($612,564 total)
- Approval of 2024–2025 audit report
- Renewal of VMware licensing not to exceed $120,000
- Approval of personnel recommendations including hires and resignations
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Sweetwater County School District #1 board will meet to approve routine financial items, including a $159,182.94 SmartNet renewal and a $151,417.56 PowerSchool renewal, as well as a bulk custodial supply contract. The board will also discuss a budget amendment resolution and a petition response regarding policy changes. Public comment guidelines are outlined, and a trustee resignation vacancy is noted.
- Approval of $159,182.94 SmartNet renewal for network support
- Approval of $151,417.56 PowerSchool renewal for student information system
- Approval of bulk custodial supply contract after competitive bidding
- Vote on budget amendment resolution 2025-2
- Response to petition requesting changes to Policy JFCL
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board held a workshop and regular meeting on October 13, 2025. They approved a consent agenda including a $20,000 request for proposal for an asset identification system, the district's facilities plan, warrants and payments, and personnel recommendations. The board also approved a revision to Policy KD on public participation at board meetings. Presentations were given on school improvement plans, the facilities plan, and the Sources of Strength program.
- Approved $20,000 RFP for asset identification system for maintenance tracking
- Approved Sweetwater County School District #1 Facilities Plan
- Approved revision to Policy KD (Public Participation at Board Meetings)
- Heard presentations on school improvement plans from principals
- Heard presentation on Sources of Strength program
RECREATION BOARD MEETING
The board will receive information on the rec mill funding source, disbursement schedule, and allowable uses. They will also hear updates on current recreation projects, including field maintenance at multiple elementary schools and playground equipment at Stagecoach Elementary. Action items include approving prior meeting minutes and the treasurer's report.
- Discussion of Rec Mill funding source and allowable uses per WY Statute 18-9-201
- Update on maintenance of fields at 11 district elementary schools
- Update on Stagecoach Elementary playground equipment
- Discussion of Overland Early Childhood Development Program playground area
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board will hold a workshop on the Upbeat Survey, then a regular meeting to hear a presentation on 2024-2025 student performance and a JAE Foundation update. The board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of over $18 million in district warrants, payroll, and fund transfers, as well as personnel hires, tire and fuel bids, and an Impact Aid survey date.
- Presentation on 2024-2025 student performance by Chief Academic Officer Jodie Garner and Superintendent Dr. Libby
- Approval of district warrants totaling $3,215,536.40 and payroll of $1,866,914.17, plus $5.5 million transfer from RSNB Money Market to General Fund
- Authorization of Title VIII Impact Aid survey date of October 8, 2025 for federal funding
- Approval of hire of Rylee Walker as Preschool Teacher at Overland Early Childhood Learning Program and acceptance of resignation of Lisa Hafer
- Approval of Tire Den Point S in Rock Springs as approved vendor for district tire purchases and fuel bids for 2025-2026 school year
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Sweetwater County School District Number One Board will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2025. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $3,292,369.44 in district warrants and payments, as well as personnel recommendations for new hires and resignations. The meeting will also include public comment, superintendent reports on transportation, human resources, and finances, and responses to previous public comment questions.
- Approval of District Warrants and Release of Payments totaling $3,292,369.44 (Checks #177220 through #177727).
- Approval of personnel recommendations including hiring Nathan Hilmanowski for JROTC at Rock Springs High School and accepting resignations from Russell Tidwell, Adam Shankle, and Krista Coon.
- Public comment includes a parent question about class size reductions promised at the July 16 meeting and a community member's concern about the district's $1.84 million in legal fees since 2020.
- Superintendent reports scheduled on transportation (freshman transfer bus schedule), human resources, and a financial/budget update.
- A written public comment from Kari Cochran requests board action on the district's social media comment policy, citing conflict with the strategic plan's 'two-way communication' commitment.
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Sweetwater County School District Number One Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget, then vote on its approval. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of district warrants and payments totaling over $2.4 million, and personnel recommendations.
- Public hearing and board vote on the 2025-2026 budget
- Approval of district warrants and payments: checks totaling $1,342,885.51, net payroll of $1,069,733.02, and a $490,000 transfer from General Fund to Food Service
- Approval of Wyoming High School Activities Association district representatives for Rock Springs and Farson-Eden high schools
- Approval of minutes from June 9, June 23, and special board meetings
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit per person
RECREATION BOARD MEETING
The Recreation Board will open a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and project list, then vote on budget approval. The board will also vote on minutes, treasurer's report, warrants, and the official bond for the treasurer. Informational updates will cover field maintenance and equipment for several schools.
- Public hearing and vote on the 2025-2026 Recreation Board Budget
- Approval of Recreation Board Warrants and reimbursements to the General Fund
- Approval of Official Bond and Oath for the Recreation Board Treasurer
- Update on maintenance of district fields at 11 schools from May to September 2025
- Proposals for Farson-Eden School fitness equipment and Stagecoach Elementary playground equipment
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The board held a public hearing to amend the 2024-2025 budget and approved consent agenda items including a $31,372.13 compact tractor bid from Bobcat of Rock Springs and a bid for Desert View Elementary School playground equipment. Written public comments addressed concerns about concealed firearms in schools, mental health support, freshman scheduling, and hiring practices.
- Public hearing to amend the 2024-2025 budget
- Approved bid for compact tractor from Bobcat of Rock Springs for $31,372.13
- Approved bid for Desert View Elementary School playground equipment
- Written public comments on concealed firearms policy, mental health, freshman block scheduling, and hiring delays
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Education met to approve several financial and operational items. Key actions included authorizing a design agreement for a new high school and purchasing literacy materials. The board also held a workshop to discuss firearms policy.
- Approved project agreement with Plan One Architects for the design of the new Rock Springs High School
- Authorized up to $75,000 for Reading Horizons K-6 reading intervention materials and software
- Approved district warrants and payments totaling $9,618,490.20
- Discussion of Policy CKA Firearms Policy (Conceal Carry) during board workshop
- Request to waive up to $150,000 of the required non-federal match for Head Start program year 2024-2025
RECREATION BOARD MEETING
The Recreation Board will vote on approving $97,569.70 in future proposed projects, including playground equipment for Stagecoach Elementary and weight equipment for Farson-Eden School. The board will also consider an amended preliminary budget for 2025-2026 and elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary-treasurer for the coming year. Additionally, members will receive information on the rec mill funding source, allowable uses, and current field maintenance projects.
- Recommend approval of $97,569.70 in future projects: $93,662 for Stagecoach Elementary playground equipment and $3,569.70 for Farson-Eden School dumbbell, dip bars, and weight plates.
- Recommend approval of the amended preliminary budget for 2025-2026.
- Election of officers (chairman, vice-chairman, secretary-treasurer) for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
- Information on Rec Mill funding: primary source is the one mill recreation levy, funds received in November and May from the Sweetwater County Treasurer.
- Update on maintenance of district fields at 11 elementary schools from May through September 2025.
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Education decided on the 2025-2026 Negotiated Agreement and approved salary schedules for various employee roles effective July 1, 2025. The body also reviewed a preliminary budget and received an update on Rock Springs High School.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Negotiated Agreement with Sweetwater Education Association
- Approval of 2025-2026 Salary Schedules for certified, administrator, and classified staff
- Contract for Cheeney Landscaping, Inc. for district field maintenance not to exceed $70,000
- Contract for Renner Sports Surfaces for Rock Springs High School tennis court resurfacing totaling $140,407.20
- Discussion on chapters 5-10 of the book 'The Anxious Generation'
RECREATION BOARD MEETING
The Recreation Board is meeting to approve the 2025-2026 preliminary budget and a contract for field maintenance. The board will also consider equipment purchases for Farson-Eden School and Stagecoach Elementary.
- Bid to Cheeney Landscaping, Inc. for maintenance of 11 district fields not to exceed $70,000
- Approval of the preliminary budget for 2025-2026
- Purchase of dumbbells, dip bars, and weight plates for Farson-Eden School
- Purchase of a FlipSled and dummies for Farson-Eden School
- Approval of playground equipment for Stagecoach Elementary
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Sweetwater County School District Number One Board will hear a presentation on 4-day week survey results from the assistant superintendent. The board will also discuss chapters 1-5 of "The Anxious Generation" and receive board reports. A consent agenda includes approval of a $298,914 collapsed sewer repair at Desert View Elementary and approval of district warrants totaling over $6.7 million.
- Presentation of 4-Day Week Survey Results by Assistant Superintendent Nicole Bolton
- Discussion of chapters 1-5 of "The Anxious Generation" book
- Post approval of collapsed sewer repair, replace and lining at Desert View Elementary School for $298,914 total
- Approval of District Warrants totaling $6,788,400.11 and payroll of $3,252,270.17
- Approval of cancellation of outstanding warrants and advertising cancellations in local newspaper
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Sweetwater County School District Number One Board will vote on consent agenda items including a $168,000 bid for reconfiguring the Overland Early Childhood Education Center drop-off area and a $500,000 project for carpets and countertops at Desert View Elementary. The board will also receive a presentation on the new Rock Springs High School and a BOCES 5 mill levy update. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approval of $168,000 bid from Madsen Construction Inc for Overland drop-off re-configuration (consent agenda)
- Approval of $500,000 bid for carpet and countertop installation at Desert View Elementary (consent agenda)
- Update on new Rock Springs High School from Director of Facilities Dan Selleroli
- BOCES 5 mill levy presentation by Executive Director Dan Mayer
- Approval of personnel changes including resignation of 7 teachers and hire of new Athletic Director for Rock Springs High School
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing regarding alternative schedules for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The meeting also included a workshop on district finances and the approval of personnel and financial warrants.
- Public hearing for alternative schedules for all in-town schools, Desert School (Wamsutter), and Farson-Eden School
- Approval of district warrants and payments totaling $5,541,341.51
- Transfer of $5,176,654.22 from WGIF Food Service to WGIF General Fund
- Acceptance of resignation for Jordan Brady, Science Teacher at Rock Springs High School
- Hiring of Lisa Hushbeck (English/Language Arts) and Walter Hushbeck (Science) for Rock Springs High School
RECREATION BOARD MEETING
The Recreation Board will review its primary funding source—the one mill recreation levy—and rules on how funds can be used. The board will vote on minutes from October 2024, the Treasurer's Report, and warrants and reimbursements. Members will also receive updates on several recreation projects, including bleachers at Rock Springs Junior High and equipment at Wetland Park.
- Discussion of Rec Mill funding: one mill levy, disbursements in November and May, and allowable uses per WY Statute 18-9-201
- Action to approve Recreation Board Warrants and reimbursements to the General Fund
- Update on Rock Springs Junior High Auxiliary Gym Bleachers project
- Update on Wetland Park Equipment, Rip-Rap, and Asphalt project
- Proposals for new recreation projects due to Superintendent by March 1, 2025
ARCHIVED SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Board conducted a public hearing regarding alternative schedules for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years for all in-town schools, Desert School (Wamsutter), and Farson-Eden School. The meeting also included a consent agenda for facility upgrades and curriculum changes.
- Public hearing for alternative calendars for 2025-2027 school years
- Approval of $159,019.20 bid for impact resistant film for district entrances and vestibules
- Post-approval of $89,637.44 for ceiling system replacement at Desert View
- Approval of course name changes and new course proposals for 2025-2026
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters