Laramie County School District Number 2 public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will hold its December 14, 2020 meeting, covering routine business like reorganizing board leadership, approving warrants and financial reports, and acknowledging hires and resignations. They will also vote on first readings of revised policies for junior high requirements, high school activities, and staff leaves, and consider adding indoor track and a virtual meeting format.
- Reorganize board leadership per Wyoming statute
- Approve warrants including CARES federal fund expenditures
- First reading of revised policies IKFB, JJIC, GCC|GDC
- Add indoor track for 2020-2021 school year
- Approve virtual viewing/recording of board meetings
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and take action on several items. Key actions include electing new board officers as required by state statute, appointing members to the Recreation Board, and approving the meeting agenda. The board will also discuss revisions to policies on junior high requirements and high school activities, as well as receive updates on facilities, curriculum, and COVID guidance.
- Reorganization of board leadership (chairman, vice-chairman, clerk, treasurer) per Wyoming Statute 21-3-110(a)(iii)
- Appointment of Recreation Board members; terms expire 12/31/2020 for Taft Love, Todd Fornstrom, Esther Davison
- Revision of Policy IKFB (Jr. High Requirements) to align with seven-period schedule for 2021-22
- Revision of Policy JJIC (Participation in High School Activities) to align with WHSAA standards
- Discussion of changes in COVID guidance
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss routine business including the annual audit report, financial reports, and warrants. The board will also discuss a class schedule change, staff Christmas gift, and receive updates on facilities, curriculum, and parent-teacher conferences. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major policy decisions listed on the agenda.
- Audit report for year ending June 30, 2020, presented by auditor Paul Stille
- Approval of warrants and acceptance of financial and enrollment reports
- Discussion of class schedule change
- Discussion of staff Christmas gift
- Executive session for personnel and legal matters
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on several action items, including a new methodology for extra duty assignment payments (clubs, sponsors, and coaching) in case assignments cannot be completed, and a stipend payment methodology for virtual education. The board will also consider approving a contract for student services with Spark, and will hold second and final readings on multiple policy revisions related to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, Section 504/ADA, and complaint procedures. The agenda also includes routine approvals of warrants, financial reports, and minutes, plus informational updates on facilities, curriculum, and other topics.
- Extra duty assignment payment methodology for clubs, sponsors, and coaching
- Virtual education stipend payment methodology
- Spark contract for student services
- Policy AC (Nondiscrimination) revision on second reading
- Policy ACA (Sexual Harassment) revision on second reading
COW/Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will meet to approve the agenda, consent agenda, warrants, and financial report. They will also vote on 2020-2021 bus routes, WHSAA membership, and 2021 meeting dates. The board will consider first readings of several revised policies on nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and Section 504. The meeting includes an executive session on personnel and a list of hires, transfers, and resignations.
- Approve 2020-2021 bus routes and exceptions
- Approve first reading of revised Policy AC (Nondiscrimination) and Policy ACA (Sexual Discrimination/Harassment)
- Approve hire of Britt Bath as Jr High Girls' Basketball Coach and other staff positions
- Approve warrants and financial report for the month
- Discuss Albin Elementary School Virtual Academy guide book and contract
Board Work Session Meeting
The Laramie County School District Number 2 Board is holding a work session to discuss the school reopening plan, budget outlook, and goals for the upcoming year. The agenda includes Q&A and plan review for reopening, a budget outlook discussion, and a review of 2019-20 goals with discussion of 2020-2021 goals. All items are for discussion and information only; no formal decisions are listed.
- School Reopening Plan: Q&A and plan review
- Budget Outlook discussion
- Goal review for 2019-20
- Goals for 2020-2021 discussion
COW/Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is meeting to approve financial actions, including the 2019-20 amended budget and an amendment to the capital projects reserve fund. The board will also vote on renewing special service contracts and approving new staff hires for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, the board will finalize revised student age requirement policies effective August 1, 2021.
- Approval of 2019-20 amended budgets including general fund transfers for buses and capital facilities
- Amendment to Capital Projects Reserve Fund to include technology, vehicles, and machinery
- Renewal of special service contracts with Associates in Therapy, Children’s Therapy, Peak Wellness, and STRIDE
- Approval of revised Policy JEB (Student Age Requirements) effective August 1, 2021
- Approval of hiring Leo Riley and Co. for the audit ending June 30, 2020
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 board will vote on closing school buildings and moving to an Adaptive Learning Environment due to COVID-19, along with approving warrants, financial reports, and several contracts. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, designating banks, and acknowledging staff resignations and hires.
- Approve closing school buildings and moving to an Adaptive Learning Environment until deemed safe by health officials (item 4.4)
- Approve awarding Pine Bluffs High School parking lot bid to Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavation (item 4.5)
- Approve Title I School Wide Grant Applications for Pine Bluffs, Burns, and Carpenter Elementary Schools (item 4.3)
- Approve cancellation of unpaid warrants totaling $410.95 (items 3.3)
- Approve reappointing Misty Gallegos as SRRP representative for 3-year term (item 3.5)
Emergency Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board is holding an emergency meeting by conference call to discuss and vote on a single action item: closing all district schools through March 29, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda lists this as new business with action, discussion, and information types, and the recommended action is to approve the closure.
- Vote on closure of all district schools through March 29, 2020
- Emergency board meeting held via conference call on March 15, 2020
- COVID-19 related action item
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss and review several items, including a new policy on administering stock opiate antagonists, a COVID-19 parent letter, and various updates. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and warrants, as well as informational discussions on facilities, curriculum, and the Perkins Grant allocation. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.
- Review of new Policy JLCF and Regulation JLCF-R on Administration of Stock Opiate Antagonist
- Discussion of COVID-19 parent letter and informational materials
- Approval of warrants and financial report
- Facilities and curriculum updates
- Perkins Grant allocation acknowledgment
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on an alternative 4-day school calendar for 2020-2021, approve replacement of up to 4 buses using general funds, and consider a new policy for administering stock opiate antagonists. They will also approve financial reports, warrants, and a RFP for food service management, and acknowledge resignations and hires.
- Alternative 4-day school calendar for 2020-2021
- Replacement of up to 4 buses using general fund monies in 2019-20
- New policy JLCF & regulation JLCF-R on stock opiate antagonist administration
- Issue RFP for food service management services (current contract with Chartwells ends June 30, 2020)
- Resignations: Pamela Shults (School Nurse) and Jessica Lacy (SPED Para at Burns Elementary)
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several new business items, including an alternative 2020-2021 school calendar, a new policy for administering stock opiate antagonists, bus replacements, a district facility plan, and the process for bidding a new food service management contract. The board will also consider consent agenda items, financial reports, and annual disclosure of interest forms. This is a discussion and information meeting, with decisions likely to come at a later regular board meeting.
- Discussion of alternative 2020-2021 school calendar
- New policy JLCF and regulation JLCF-R for administration of stock opiate antagonist
- Bus replacements discussion
- Food service management company contract RFP: current Chartwells contract ends June 30, 2020; bids expected April or May
- Annual disclosure of interest required by Wyoming Statute 6-5-118
Board Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board will vote on the third and final reading of Policy JIH, which replaces Policy JFG on student interviews, searches, and arrests. The board will also approve warrants, financial reports, and personnel changes, and discuss updates on facilities, curriculum, and other topics.
- Final approval of Policy JIH (Student Interviews, Searches and Arrests) replacing Policy JFG
- Approval of warrants and financial reports
- Resignations: Lisa Gilbert (Pine Bluffs Volleyball Coach), Sherri May (Para-Educator at Burns Elementary)
- Hires: 6 paraprofessionals, 1 substitute teacher, 1 substitute bus driver
- Discussion of cell phones in the classroom and 2020 legislative forum
COW Meeting
The Laramie County School District #2 Board of Trustees will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to discuss replacing the current student interrogation policy (JFG) with a new policy on student interviews, searches, and arrests (JIH). The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, warrants, and financial reports, as well as updates on facilities, curriculum, and other operational matters. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-oriented meeting.
- Discussion of new policy JIH (Student Interviews, Searches and Arrests) to replace JFG (Interrogations and Searches)
- Approval of minutes from December 9, 2019, and clarification of November 11, 2019, minutes
- Approval of warrants and acceptance of financial and enrollment reports
- Discussion of cell phones in the classroom
- Scheduling of Recreation Board meeting for February 10 at 5:30 PM