Albany County School District #1 public meetings in 2023

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board adopted Policy 5040 'Reduction in Force' on third reading, approved the first reading of Policy 2035 on capitalization and inventory, and set the FY25 budget calendar. Meeting dates in January, March, and July were changed due to staff availability. Consent items included a $5,828 donation to the Feed it Forward program.

• Adopted Policy 5040 'Reduction in Force' on third reading
• Approved first reading of Policy 2035 'Capitalization Policy and Inventory Policy'
• Approved FY25 Budget Calendar
• Changed meeting dates: January work session to Jan 10, regular to Jan 17; March regular to Mar 20; July work session to Jul 10, regular to Jul 17
• Accepted $5,828 donation from Mountain West Farm Bureau to Feed it Forward program

The Board elected Beth Bear as Chairman and approved several new administrative policies and financial reports. The board also voted to adopt a 'Reduction in Force' policy and approved the FY25 budget calendar. Personnel actions included the dismissal of a classified employee and the hire of a Communications Coordinator.

• Adopted Policy 5040, 'Reduction in Force' (9-0)
• Approved Policy 2035 'Capitalization Policy and Inventory Policy' on first reading (9-0)
• Approved FY25 Budget Calendar (9-0)
• Elected Beth Bear as Chairman, Carrie Murthy as Vice Chairman, Janice Marshall as Clerk, and Nate Martin as Treasurer (9-0 each)
• Approved monthly and federal/state grants financial reports (9-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations, including a Communications Coordinator hire (7-2)
• Changed funding source for Communications Coordinator from ESSR III to General Fund (9-0)
• Approved recommendation for dismissal of a classified employee (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Board of Education will hold a work session to review a draft strategic plan for the district, discuss the upcoming regular agenda, and receive an overview of future items. The board will also vote to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.

• Review of ACSD#1 Draft Strategic Plan (5,947 KB attachment)
• Discussion of draft agenda for future regular meeting
• Action to adjourn into executive session for personnel and potential litigation (W.S. §16-4-405 (a)(ii)(iii)(ix))

The Board of Education conducted a work session involving a strategic plan review and agenda review. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board approved consent agenda items including donations totaling $9,432.58 to Rock River and Slade schools. They adopted Policy 5040 'Reduction in Force' on second reading and Policy 7005 'Public Records Request' on third reading. New course requests for the 2024-25 school year were approved. After an executive session for personnel and potential litigation, the board accepted a termination recommendation and approved a leave of absence request.

• Accepted $1,285 donation from PacifiCorp and $2,000 from Mortenson to Rock River School; $6,147.58 from Slade PTA to Slade Elementary
• Approved second reading of Policy 5040 'Reduction in Force' and third reading of Policy 7005 'Public Records Request'
• Approved new course requests for 2024-25 school year (e.g., Teaching Academy, Trigonometry, Digital Art)
• Held executive session for personnel and potential litigation under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii)(iii)(ix)
• Accepted termination recommendation and approved a leave of absence request

The Board of Education approved requests for new courses for the 2024-25 school year and adopted a public records request policy. The board also approved financial reports and a policy regarding reduction in force.

• Approved 24-25 new course requests (9-0)
• Adopted Policy 7005, 'Public Records Request' on third reading (9-0)
• Approved second reading of Policy 5040, 'Reduction in Force' (9-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (9-0)
• Approved federal and state grants financial report (9-0)
• Accepted $1,285 donation from PacifiCorp to Rock River School (9-0)
• Accepted $6,147.58 donation from Slade PTA to Slade Elementary (9-0)
• Accepted termination recommendation and leave of absence request (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a work session to review a revised strategic plan and receive reports from standing committees. The board will also vote to adjourn into an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Review of revised strategic plan
• Finance & Facilities committee report
• Policy & Governance committee report
• Teaching and Learning committee report
• Vote to adjourn into executive session for personnel and litigation

The Board of Education conducted a work session involving a strategic plan review and committee reports. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Education is deciding on personnel recommendations, financial reports, and policy updates. Key actions include releasing construction funds and transferring bond maintenance funds to a higher-interest account.

• Release of $924,376.13 in retention funds to RCI for Slade Elementary construction
• Transfer of bond maintenance funds from First Interstate Bank to The Wyoming Government Investment Fund
• First reading approval of Policy 5040, 'Reduction in Force'
• Acceptance of equipment donation from Laramie Mechanical & Heating valued at $3,650
• Acceptance of donations totaling $2,292 for LHS FFA and $1,000 for Rock River School

The Board of Education approved the release of retention funds for Slade Elementary construction and the first reading of a 'Reduction in Force' policy. The board also approved several financial reports and donations, while tabling a public engagement proposal.

• Approved release of $924,376.13 in retention funds to RCI for Slade Elementary construction (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Policy 5040, 'Reduction in Force' (8-0)
• Tabled facilitation/public engagement proposal with Carrie Bennett, Learning Through Difference, LLC (7-1)
• Approved transfer of bond maintenance funds to The Wyoming Government Investment Fund (8-0)
• Approved nomination of Dr. Michael Bowman for the WSBA Golden Bell Award (8-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports and federal/state grants financial report (8-0 each)
• Accepted donations: $1,292 from Alpha Gamma RHO, $1,000 from Independent Heating & Sheetmetal, Inc, and $1,000 from StagePoint FCU
• Accepted equipment donation from Laramie Mechanical & Heating to LMS CTE

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

This is a work session of the Albany County School District #1 Board of Education. The board will discuss the budget, review the strategic plan, and hear committee reports. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Budget Review discussion
• CD Maintenance discussion
• Strategic Plan Review
• Executive session for potential litigation per W.S. §16-4-405 (a)(iii)(ix)

The Board of Education conducted a work session covering budget review, strategic planning, and fundraising. No formal actions were taken, and the Board did not adjourn into Executive Session.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District Board of Education approved a School Resource Officer agreement amendment, financial reports, and donations totaling over $10,000. The board also discussed strategic planning and future cost-saving measures.

• Approve City of Laramie School Resource Officer MOU Amendment
• Approve monthly financial reports
• Accept $8,740 donation for Pack the BackPack Program
• Accept $10,000 piano donation to Laramie High School
• Approve LHS student part-time enrollment at LHS

The Board of Education approved an amendment to the City of Laramie School Resource Officer MOU and personnel recommendations. The board also accepted several donations and approved monthly financial reports. Policy 5040 regarding Reduction in Force was tabled for committee review.

• Approved City of Laramie School Resource Officer MOU Amendment (9-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (9-0)
• Approved stipulated agreement (8-1)
• Tabled Policy 5040: Reduction in Force (9-0)
• Approved monthly financial reports (9-0)
• Approved federal and state grants financial report (9-0)
• Approved LHS student part-time enrollment at LHS (9-0)
• Accepted donations from Stage Point FCU, Asay Customs ($1,450), and Markle Financial ($3,500)

BOARD OF EDUCATION RETREAT

The Albany County School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss board self-evaluation, a draft policy on reduction in force, and various operational topics including scheduling and demographics.

• Discussion of draft Policy 5040 'Reduction in Force'
• Review of board self-evaluation results
• Presentation on Davis demographics
• Discussion on scheduling for PE, health, and sex ed curriculum
• Discussion on bullying and Hope Squad

The meeting consisted of informational reviews and discussions. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a special meeting to interview candidates for an open trustee position and voted to appoint Cecilia Aragon to fill the vacancy. The meeting also included procedural items and an executive session.

• Interviewed four candidates for vacant trustee position
• Voted to appoint Cecilia Aragon to fill board vacancy
• Adjourned into executive session to discuss vacancy
• Approved agenda as presented
• Held meeting at Central Office Board Room

The Board of Education met to fill a vacant trustee position. Following candidate interviews and an executive session, the board voted to appoint Cecilia Aragon to the vacancy.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved motion to adjourn into executive session to fill board vacancy (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Cecilia Aragon to fill board vacancy (7-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a special meeting on August 21, 2023. After approving the agenda, the board entered an executive session to address a board vacancy under W.S. 16-4-405 (a)(ii)(ix). Members voted to interview five candidates—Cecilia Aragon, Abigail Fournier, Lynne Ipina, and Tom Witkop—with interviews set for 5 p.m. on August 23, 2023. The board also approved the location and time for its retreat at Ft. Sanders Event & Conference Center, scheduled for 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Motion to approve the meeting agenda (carried).
• Motion to adjourn into executive session to fill board vacancy (carried).
• Motion to interview five candidates for the vacant board seat (carried).
• Motion to approve board retreat location at Ft. Sanders Event & Conference Center, 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. (carried).
• Adjournment of the special meeting.

The Board of Education approved a list of candidates to be interviewed for a board vacancy. The board also set the location and time for a board retreat.

• Approved interviewing Cecilia Aragon, Abigail Fournier, Lynne Ipina, and Tom Witkop for board vacancy (6-0)
• Approved board retreat at Ft. Sanders Event & Conference Center from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved adjournment into executive session to discuss filling board vacancy (7-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved its agenda and consent items, adopted Policy 4001 on entrance requirements, and approved several financial and procurement actions. New business included awarding an autonomous scrubber to Cowboy Supply House for $76,663.95, an autonomous vacuum for $74,391.61, and change orders for ESSER HVAC projects. The board also awarded the Employee Assistance Program contract to Pathways of Laramie at $75 per session and set dates for a board vacancy selection meeting before adjourning to executive session.

• Award autonomous scrubber to Cowboy Supply House for $76,663.95 (ESSER II)
• Award autonomous vacuum to Cowboy Supply House for $74,391.61 (ESSER II)
• Approve Change Order 1 for Whiting ESSER HVAC Project, $30,136.00 (ESSER III)
• Award Employee Assistance Program provider services to Pathways of Laramie, $75.00 per session
• Adopt Policy 4001, "Entrance Requirements", on third reading

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Board of Education is meeting for a work session to review reports and discuss administrative processes. The session includes a report on athletic training services and a discussion on the board vacancy process.

• Premier Bone and Joint annual update on athletic training services
• Discussion of board vacancy process
• Reports from Finance, Policy & Governance, Teaching & Learning, and WSBA committees
• Executive session for personnel and potential litigation

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring reports on athletic training services and committee updates. The board adjourned into executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.

• Adjourned into Executive Session for personnel and potential litigation

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and moved the session into a fiscal year 2023‑2024 budget hearing. It adopted an amendment to the FY 2022‑2023 budget and then approved the FY 2023‑2024 budget, including a motion to continue the Alpine Ski program at LHS. Public comment was offered after the budget presentation.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Adjourn into FY 2023‑2024 budget hearing
• Approve FY 2022‑2023 budget amendment
• Approve FY 2023‑2024 budget and continue Alpine Ski program at LHS

The Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The 2023-2024 budget was amended to continue the Alpine Ski program at LHS. A motion to cut the School Resource Officer Program was denied.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget amendment (8-0)
• Approved amendment to 2023-2024 budget to continue Alpine Ski program at LHS (8-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget as amended (8-0)
• Denied motion to cut School Resource Officer Program (4-4)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board approved a consent agenda including personnel and a $2,545.53 donation. It approved on second reading a new entrance requirements policy and tabled a public records request policy for further review. The board also awarded fuel and propane bids and a $123,239.23 contract to SynLawn for Harmony School playground surfacing.

• Approved Harmony School playground surfacing contract to SynLawn for $123,239.23
• Approved on second reading Policy 4001, 'Entrance Requirements'
• Tabled Policy 7005, 'Public Records Request', sending it back to committee
• Awarded gas/diesel fuel bid to Dooley Oil for FY2023-2024
• Accepted $2,545.53 donation from AAU Volleyball to Rock River Volleyball

The Board approved several fuel bids for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and awarded a playground surfacing contract to SynLawn. Policy 4001 regarding entrance requirements was approved, while Policy 7005 on public records requests was tabled for further review.

• Awarded Harmony School Playground Surfacing to SynLawn for $123,239.23 (8-0)
• Approved Dooley Oil as low bid for Gas & Diesel fuel FY 2023-2024 (8-0)
• Approved Panhandle COOP as low bid for Centennial School Propane at $1.29 per gallon (8-0)
• Approved Panhandle COOP as low bid for Rock River School Propane at $1.29 per gallon (8-0)
• Approved Policy 4001, 'Entrance Requirements' on second reading (8-0)
• Tabled Policy 7005, 'Public Records Request' for committee review (6-2)
• Accepted $2,545.53 donation from AAU Volleyball to Rock River Volleyball
• Approved monthly and federal/state grants financial reports (8-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a special meeting on July 12, 2023. The board first adjourned into executive session to conduct the superintendent’s evaluation under WS §16-4-405(a)(ii)(x). After reconvening, the board approved a two‑year renewal of the superintendent’s employment contract. The meeting then adjourned.

• Adjourn into executive session for superintendent evaluation per WS §16-4-405(a)(ii)(x)
• Approve renewal of superintendent's two-year employment contract

The Board of Education met for a special session to evaluate and renew the Superintendent's contract. The Board voted to extend Superintendent Goldhardt's contract through June 30, 2025, with no change in salary.

• Approved adjournment into Executive Session for Superintendent's Evaluation (8-0)
• Approved renewal of Superintendent Goldhardt's contract to June 30, 2025, without salary change (8-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The board is reviewing the FY24 draft budget, including anticipated cost reductions and potential reduction estimates. Attachments detail proposed cuts. This is a discussion item; no final action is scheduled. Public audience communications are also on the agenda.

• FY24 Budget Summary attachment
• FY24 Draft Budget Anticipated Cost Reductions attachment
• FY24 Draft Budget Potential Reduction Estimates attachment
• Public audience communications period

The Board of Education conducted a special meeting on July 5, 2023. The session consisted of a budget review and procedural items; no substantive decisions were recorded.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved two sole-source HVAC contracts totaling $1,691,664 for Indian Paintbrush and Spring Creek elementary schools, using ESSER funds. The board also approved a $127,501 food service contract with Sodexo America and adopted a new policy on federal procurement procedures. Items such as donations, audit reports, and early graduation applications were also approved.

• Awarded sole-source bid to Johnson Controls for Indian Paintbrush Elementary HVAC upgrades ($830,332)
• Awarded sole-source bid to Johnson Controls for Spring Creek Elementary HVAC upgrades ($861,332)
• Approved Food Service Management Contract with Sodexo America for 2023-2024 ($127,501)
• Adopted new Policy 2016 'Procurement and Procedures Using Federal Fund Monies' on third reading
• Approved Fiscal Year 2020-2021 CPA audit report

The Board approved several facility contracts, including HVAC upgrades for two elementary schools. It also adopted a new policy regarding federal fund procurement and scheduled two budget-related meetings for July 2023.

• Awarded $830,332.00 HVAC project at Indian Paintbrush Elementary to Johnson Controls (8-0)
• Awarded $861,332.00 HVAC project at Spring Creek Elementary to Johnson Controls (8-0)
• Adopted Policy 2016 'Procurement and Procedures Using Federal Fund Monies' (8-0)
• Approved Food Service Management Contract with Sodexo America, LLC for 2023-2024 (8-0)
• Awarded $27,817.00 storefront window replacement to Snowy Range Glass (8-0)
• Approved $28,719.21 Change Order #39 for New Slade School (8-0)
• Awarded $24,666.00 scoreboard replacement at Rock River to Daktronics (8-0)
• Approved Policy 7005 'Public Records Request' on first reading (6-2)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the draft FY24 budget. Recognitions will be given to LHS Track, Paul Street, and Debbie Fisher. The board will also review the draft agenda for the upcoming regular meeting and consider adjourning into executive session for personnel matters.

• Recognition of LHS Track
• Recognition of Paul Street
• Recognition of Debbie Fisher
• Discussion of ACSD#1 Draft FY24 Budget (General Fund)
• Motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel pursuant to W.S. §16-4-405 (a)(ii)(ix)

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring budget review and recognitions. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the open session. The board adjourned into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Adjourned into Executive Session for personnel purposes (W.S. §16-4-405 (a)(ii)(ix))

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education met to decide on facility demolitions, insurance rates, and HVAC project change orders. The body also reviewed a draft FY24 budget and approved several student trip and fundraising requests for the 2023-2024 year.

• Approval of demolition of Old Slade Elementary and sale of property at 1212 Baker Street
• Approval of $25,770.00 change order for LMS ESSER HVAC Project
• Approval of $105,874.00 change order for Linford ESSER HVAC Project
• Acceptance of $3,000 donation from Jankovsky Family Trust to Rock River High School
• Approval of 2023-2024 WEBT Insurance Premium Rates

The Board of Education approved the demolition of old Slade Elementary and the sale of the property at 1212 Baker Street. Members also approved HVAC project change orders, insurance premium rates, and updated board policies.

• Approved demolition of old Slade Elementary and sale of property at 1212 Baker Street (9-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Linford ESSER HVAC Project for $105,874.00 (9-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 for LMS ESSER HVAC Project for $25,770.00 (9-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 WEBT Insurance Premium Rates (9-0)
• Adopted Policy 1007, 'School Board Meetings and Quorum' on third reading (9-0)
• Approved New Policy 2016, 'Procurement and Procedures Using Federal Fund Monies' on second reading (9-0)
• Accepted donations of $3,000 (Jankovsky Family Trust), $1,000 (Anonymous), and $1,000 (Lyman, WY FCCLA)
• Approved 2023-2024 annual student trip requests and fundraising projects (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a work session on May 3, 2023, to review committee reports, budget updates, and the Rock River presentation. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn into executive session for personnel and confidential matters.

• Student and employee recognitions
• Rock River presentation
• Budget update
• Committee reports (Finance, Policy & Governance, Teaching and Learning)
• Executive session for personnel and confidential matters

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring student and employee recognitions and various presentations. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned into Executive Session for personnel, litigation, donor, and student discipline matters

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a special meeting and approved insurance plan options for WEBT Medical and Dental for the upcoming fiscal year. The board also received a budget update and later adjourned into executive session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Wyoming statute.

• Approved insurance plan options for WEBT Medical and Dental (motion carried, 9 yeas)
• Received a budget update (report, no action taken)
• Adjourned into executive session for personnel matters under W.S. §16-4-405(a)(ii)(ix)

The Board of Education approved the insurance plan options for WEBT Medical and Dental. The board also approved the meeting agenda and received a budget update.

• Approved insurance plan options for WEBT Medical and Dental (9-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Education is voting on several action items including a $145,672.72 social studies curriculum for grades 6-12, a $315,700 generator contract for Beitel Elementary and Central Kitchen, a $301,504 PA system upgrade for Rock River and Whiting schools, and a $61,200 enrollment projection contract. Consent agenda items include personnel recommendations, student trip requests, and acceptance of a $1,600 donation to LHS FFA.

• Approve Social Studies G6-12 In-depth Recommendation at $145,672.72
• Award Beitel Elementary and Central Kitchen Generators Bid to Fremont Electric, $315,700
• Award Rock River School and Whiting High School PA System Bid to Fremont Electric, $301,504
• Approve 3-year contract with Davis Demographics for enrollment projections, $61,200
• Accept $1,600 donation to LHS FFA from Fremont Electric

The Board approved several infrastructure bids for generators, PA systems, and transportation. It also authorized a three-year contract for enrollment projections and approved a new procurement policy on first reading.

• Awarded $315,700 generator bid for Beitel Elementary and Central Kitchen to Fremont Electric, Inc.
• Awarded $301,504 PA system bid for Rock River School and Whiting High School to Fremont Electric
• Awarded $138,200 bus replacement bid to McCandless Truck Center
• Approved 3-year contract with Davis Demographics for enrollment projections
• Awarded $85,575 Culinary Arts food trailer bid to Quality Trailers
• Awarded $47,210 bus GPS and safety device bid to ZONAR
• Rejected Whiting High School roof replacement bid from Best Line Roofing for $298,670
• Approved Policy 1007 regarding Board Meetings and Quorum on second reading

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to facilitate a focus group for its strategic plan, led by the consulting firm 2 Revolutions.

• Strategic plan focus group facilitated by 2 Revolutions
• Meeting at Central Office Conference Room
• Scheduled for 5:00-6:30 P.M. on April 5, 2023

The Board of Education conducted a focus group for the Strategic Plan facilitated by 2 Revolutions. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Conducted Board of Trustees Focus Group for Strategic Plan facilitated by 2 Revolutions

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education will review the state legislative session and adjourn into an executive session for personnel and potential litigation matters.

• Review of state legislative session
• Executive session for personnel and potential litigation
• Draft agenda review
• Update on Old Slade project

The Board of Education held a work session consisting primarily of procedural items and a review of the draft agenda. The board took action to enter an executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.

• Adjourned into executive session for personnel and potential litigation

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education approved two new policies regarding curriculum and public complaints, approved monthly financial reports, and recognized student and staff achievements.

• Adopt Policy 3005: Teaching of Controversial Issues
• Adopt Policy 3015: Handling Communications, Suggestions, and Complaints from the Public and from District Personnel Regarding Library/Media Material
• Adopt Policy 3016: Virtual Education Days and Inclement Weather Days
• Approve monthly financial reports
• Approve student trip requests for Laramie Middle School and Rock River

The Board of Education approved two major HVAC upgrade contracts for Linford Elementary and Laramie Middle School. The board also adopted policies regarding controversial issues, library materials, and virtual education days, and approved the 2024-2025 school calendar.

• Awarded Linford Elementary HVAC upgrades to Climate Control LLC for $2,470,068.00 (8-0)
• Awarded Laramie Middle School HVAC upgrades to Independent Heating and Sheetmetal for $1,390,900.00 (8-0)
• Adopted Policy 3005, 'Teaching of Controversial Issues' (8-0)
• Adopted Policy 3015 regarding library/media material complaints (8-0)
• Adopted Policy 3016, 'Virtual Education Days and Inclement Weather Days' (8-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 School Year Calendar (8-0)
• Approved 2Revolutions contract (8-0)
• Approved Snowy Range Academy Phase One Expansion Project (8-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Albany County School District Board of Education held a work session to review a proposed Phase One expansion for Snowy Range Academy and discuss several draft policies regarding controversial issues, library materials, and virtual education days. The meeting also included updates on the budget, employee work schedules, and a draft agenda for the next regular meeting.

• Snowy Range Academy Phase One Expansion presentation
• Draft Policy 3005 'Teaching of Controversial Issues'
• Draft Policy 3015 'Handling Communications... Regarding Library/Media Center Material'
• Draft Policy 3016 'Virtual Education Days and Inclement Weather Days'
• Summer 4-Day Work Week Proposal for 12-Month Employees

The board reviewed a presentation on the Snowy Range Academy Phase One Expansion and received information on several district policies. A proposal for a summer 4-day work week for 12-month employees was discussed. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The board approved Policy 3016 on temporary virtual education days (7-1) and adopted Policy 3006 on handling complaints about instructional material. It tabled Policy 3015 on library/media center material complaints and Policy 3005 on teaching controversial issues. The board also approved a $38,696 contract for overhead heaters, a UW WIND MOU, a Red Cross training agreement, and rec mill grant priorities for schools.

• Approved Policy 3016 'Temporary Virtual Education Days' on second reading (7-1)
• Tabled Policy 3015 on handling communications about library/media center material
• Tabled Policy 3005 on teaching controversial issues
• Adopted Policy 3006 on handling complaints about instructional material
• Approved $38,696 overhead heaters contract with Laramie Mechanical

The Board of Education approved a new policy for temporary virtual education days and a contract for overhead heaters. Members also adopted a policy regarding instructional material complaints and approved several financial reports and agreements.

• Approved Policy 3016 'Temporary Virtual Education Days' (7-1)
• Adopted Policy 3006 regarding instructional material complaints (8-0)
• Tabled Policy 3015 regarding library/media center material (8-0)
• Adopted Policy 3005 'Teaching of Controversial Issues' (7-1)
• Approved $38,696 contract to Laramie Mechanical for overhead heaters (8-0)
• Approved UW College of Health Sciences WIND MOU (8-0)
• Approved American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider Agreement (8-0)
• Approved Rec Mill priorities for ACSD1 Schools (8-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION

The Board of Education held a work session to discuss the Old Slade building and a presentation regarding the City of Laramie. The meeting included a legislative update and a debriefing on WSBA professional development. The Board also voted to adjourn into an executive session for potential litigation and personnel matters.

• Presentation on Old Slade
• Old Slade Building Discussion
• Motion to adjourn into executive session for potential litigation and personnel

The Board of Education held a work session consisting primarily of presentations and discussions. The only formal action taken was a motion to enter executive session.

• Approved motion to adjourn into executive session for potential litigation and personnel (9-0)

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education holds a special meeting featuring a leadership development presentation by Dr. Rod Kessler from the Wyoming School Boards Association (WSBA). The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, roll call, and adjournment) and the informational session.

• Leadership development presentation by WSBA's Dr. Rod Kessler

The Board of Education held a special meeting on January 19, 2023. The session focused on leadership development presented by Dr. Rod Kessler of the WSBA. No substantive decisions were recorded.

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Albany County School District Board of Education approved new policies regarding virtual education days and public complaints, as well as the completion of the Slade Elementary School project. The meeting also covered personnel recommendations and financial reports.

• Approve Policy 3016: Temporary Virtual Education Days
• Approve Substantial Completion on Slade Elementary
• Approve Second Reading Policy 3005: Teaching of Controversial Issues
• Approve Second Reading Policy 3006: Handling Public Complaints
• Approve Second Reading Policy 3015: Handling Library/Media Complaints

The Board of Education approved Resolution No. 2023-01 to authorize legal action against the State of Wyoming. Other key actions included approving the substantial completion of Slade Elementary and passing several policy readings regarding instructional and library materials.

• Approved Board Resolution No. 2023-01 authorizing legal action against the State of Wyoming
• Approved substantial completion on Slade Elementary
• Approved first reading of Policy 3016, 'Temporary Virtual Education Days'
• Approved second reading of Policy 3005, 'Teaching of Controversial Issues'
• Approved second reading of Policy 3006 regarding instructional material complaints
• Approved second reading of Policy 3015 regarding library/media center material complaints
• Approved affiliation agreement with Priority Nutrition Care, LLC for dietetic internship program
• Appointed Beth Bear and Amy Fluet to the Albany County Recreation Board

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 4, 2023 HAS BEEN CANCELED

The Board of Education work session scheduled for January 4, 2023, has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.