Laramie County School District #1 public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $400,000 contract for custodial supplies, renewing electrical contractor services for up to $500,000, and renewing contracts for mass notification systems and warehouse stock supplies. The board will also recognize students of the week and award winners, hear public comments, and receive reports from the superintendent and board members.
- Permission to contract for custodial supplies from multiple vendors for up to $400,000
- Renewal of electrical contractor contract with Simpson Electric and WG Dale Electric for up to $500,000
- Renewal of mass notification system contract with Alertus Technologies for up to $50,000
- Renewal of warehouse stock supplies contract for up to $500,000
- Approval of November 2024 payroll and bills
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees is conducting an organizational meeting to elect officers and administer oaths of office. The body is also deciding on several administrative resolutions regarding financial representatives, bonding, and meeting schedules.
- Election of Board officers including Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, Assistant Clerk, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer
- Proposed $500,000 Government Crime Policy coverage for officers and Superintendent, with $100,000 named bonds for the Superintendent and Treasurer
- Designation of First Interstate Bank as primary depository through December 31, 2025
- Authorization of Superintendent Dr. Stephen Newton to sign for federal programs, grants, and special projects
- Approval of home schooling curricula for the 2023-2024 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss interest in new committee assignments and officer positions. Voting on these assignments will occur at the subsequent regular board meeting. The session is scheduled to adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m.
- Discussion of new committee assignments and officers for the Board of Trustees
- Voting on assignments will occur at the Regular Board meeting following the work session
- Reference to last year's committee assignments, including Legislative Liaison, Cheyenne Schools Foundation Board, and Audit Committee
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including renewing a two-year contract for Mitel VoIP phone system maintenance and equipment for up to $400,000, approving architectural services for restroom remodels at two elementary schools for $57,000, and approving the FY2023-24 audit. The board will also consider approving a student trip to Japan and appointing a WSBA Area 1 representative. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, home school curricula, certificated contracts, resignations, and school improvement plans for nine schools.
- Renew two-year contract for Mitel VoIP phone system maintenance with Xtelesis/Protelesis, not to exceed $400,000.
- Approve architectural services contract with Plan One Architects for restroom remodels at Alta Vista and Henderson Elementary, total $57,000.
- Approve FY2023-24 financial audit by McGee, Hearne & Paiz, LLP.
- Approve East High School art students' travel to Japan from June 27 to July 7, 2025.
- Approve 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans for nine schools identified as 'Not Meeting Expectations'.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive a presentation on math instruction from the assistant superintendent and math coordinators. The session is scheduled to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Math update presentation by Jim Fraley, Amy Kassel, and Tory Lesher
- Work session runs 5–5:50 p.m. in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees is interviewing three candidates for a vacant South Triad Area representative seat on the school board. The board will hold an executive session to consider the appointment and will vote on the candidate at the November 4 regular meeting. No public comments will be taken during the interviews.
- Interviews with candidates Marilyn Burden, Keavy Burkart, and Nora Tamez for the South Triad Area representative position
- Board will vote on the appointment at the November 4 regular meeting
- Executive session to consider the appointment of a public officer
- Meeting is open to the public but no comments will be taken
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2024, at 6 p.m. Key actions include setting an informal hearing to consider an appeal regarding the book 'Monday's Not Coming' by Tiffany D. Jackson, which the Superintendent determined contains sexually explicit material. The board will also vote on a contract for cellular service and hardware with T-Mobile for up to $175,000. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, home school curricula, payroll and bills for September 2024, and certificated contracts.
- Set informal hearing for Nov. 4, 2024, to consider appeal of Superintendent's determination that 'Monday's Not Coming' contains sexually explicit material
- Contingent motion to affirm Superintendent's determination that 'Monday's Not Coming' contains sexually explicit content if hearing motion fails
- Permission to contract with T-Mobile for cellular service and hardware not to exceed $175,000
- Approval of payroll and bills for September 1-30, 2024
- Recognition of October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month via resolution
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive presentations on the Elevate Sports program and a health insurance retirement option. The session is scheduled to adjourn at approximately 5:50 p.m. before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on Elevate Sports update by Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Jim Fraley
- Presentation on Health Insurance Retirement Option by Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Vicki Thompson and CFO Jed Cicarelli
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including renewing a data network contract for up to $975,000, purchasing four portable bleachers for Central High School for $189,620, and concurring with the state's Most Cost Effective Remedy (MCER) study. The board will also consider a health insurance retirement option for employees and approve routine consent agenda items such as minutes, home school curricula, and resignations. An executive session is planned for student discipline, personnel, and legal matters.
- Renew contract for data network hardware, software, and services for up to $975,000
- Purchase four portable bleachers and remove old ones at Central High School for $189,620 from Norcon NM LLC
- Concur with state's Most Cost Effective Remedy (MCER) study recommendation
- Make Retirement Health Insurance Option available for 2024/2025 school year
- Approve home school curricula list for 2024-2025 and resignations/retirements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will vote on a $1,216,922 contract for a livestock building addition at Clark Allen Ag Farm and an easement at South High School for Black Hills Energy. The board will also consider consent items including payroll, bills, and a $200,000 contract increase with NEWBOCES. A 45-day public review of K-12 assessment platform materials is announced.
- Vote on $1,216,922 contract with GH Phipps for Clark Allen Ag Farm Livestock Building Addition
- Vote to grant 0.35+/- acre easement at South High School to Black Hills Energy
- Consent agenda includes $200,000 increase to NEWBOCES contract (not to exceed $1,100,000)
- Approval of August 2024 payroll and bills (purchase orders 2250446-22500479)
- 45-day public review of K-12 Assessment Platform materials begins
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive an update on summer school programs. The meeting is procedural and includes a welcome and adjournment before the regular board meeting.
- Summer school update presented by Director of School Leadership Eric Jackson
- Work session scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to approximately 5:50 p.m.
- Regular board meeting to follow at 6:00 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will consider several consent agenda items including renewing a contract with NEWBOCES for up to $900,000 and approving a $700,000 access control contractor on a time-and-materials basis. The board will also vote on an administrator appointment and hear public comments on agenda and non-agenda topics.
- Renew contract with NEWBOCES for up to $900,000
- Permission to contract for access control contractor up to $700,000
- Renew classroom supply catalog contracts up to $500,000
- Renew art supply catalog contracts up to $75,000
- Renew PE supply catalog contracts up to $300,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will vote on proposed revisions to policies on parental rights in education and library media services, and consider a consent agenda including bus purchases and contract renewals. The meeting also includes recognition of a South High School FBLA national award winner and public comment periods.
- Vote on proposed revisions to Chapter 9, Section 16 Parental Rights in Education and Chapter 2, Section 10 Complaint Procedure
- Vote on proposed amendments to Chapter 7, Section 21 Library Media Services procurement process
- Approval of purchase of 12 school buses from Elder Equipment Leasing of WY, Inc. for up to $2,191,480 and declaring 13 buses surplus
- Permission to renew contracts for environmental assessment and asbestos abatement with Excel Environmental, Inc. and ARC Abatement for up to $1,000,000
- Permission to renew lease of real estate for CLAS Program for up to $102,585
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session on August 5, 2024, at 5 p.m. The main item is a presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli on the Trust Fund Update. The work session is scheduled to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. for the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Trust Fund Update presentation by CFO Jed Cicarelli
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will vote on several action items including a $2 million contract for therapy services, a $750,000 dual enrollment MOU with LCCC, and a three-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Stephen Newton. The board will also consider legal services agreements totaling up to $300,000 and approve routine consent agenda items such as payroll and bills.
- Contract for therapy services with AMN Healthcare up to $2,000,000
- MOU with LCCC for concurrent/dual enrollment not to exceed $750,000
- Superintendent contract extension for Dr. Stephen Newton through June 30, 2027
- Legal services with Parker Poe and Lemish Law, each up to $150,000
- Permission to purchase Apple devices up to $600,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and budget hearing, where they are expected to adopt the FY2025 budget. The agenda includes a public comment period on the budget, followed by a vote on the budget resolution. Several routine items are bundled into a consent agenda, including contracts, budget amendments, and recognitions.
- Adopt FY2025 budget: General Fund $286,372,088; Special Revenue $30,763,320; Major Maintenance $15,000,000; Capital Projects $67,747,405; Special Building $19,688,322; Enterprise Funds $9,768,550; Trust Funds $2,900,000; Custodial Funds $3,150,000
- Budget amendments: transfer $3,000,000 from General Support to Fund Transfers; $1,000,000 from Instruction to General Support; $1,200,000 from Capital Outlay to Fund Transfers
- Renew contract with Cheyenne Police Department for School Resource Officers and a Supervisor, not to exceed $705,000
- Permission to contract for custodial equipment from HD Supply, Waxie Sanitary Supply, and Western Paper Distributors, not to exceed $150,000
- Increase contract for financial audit services with McGee, Hearne and Paiz, LLP by up to $7,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several administrative actions, including updates to parental rights policies and library procurement processes. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine items such as payroll, staff contracts, and high school activity representatives.
- Amendment of Board Policies regarding Parental Rights in Education
- 45-day public comment period for Library Media Services procurement process
- Contract for transportation parts not to exceed $105,000.00
- Contract for nutrition services supplies not to exceed $130,000.00
- Renewal of cellular service and hardware contract with Verizon Wireless up to $100,000.00
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. The board will consider consent agenda items including contract increases for facility planning, plumbing, and legal services, as well as approve PODER Academy charter school contract amendments. The meeting also includes recognition of student achievements, public comment, and a possible executive session on student discipline and personnel matters.
- Increase contract with By Architectural Means by up to $100,000 for facility project planner services
- Increase contract with Mechanical Systems, Inc. by up to $500,000 for plumbing contractor services
- Renew legal services contract with Coal Creek Law, LLP on billable hours basis
- Approve contract amendments for PODER Academy Secondary and Elementary Schools
- Recognize East High School track champion Taliah Morris and Arp Elementary pledge class
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss reading interventions, with a presentation from district instruction and special services staff. The session is procedural and informational, and will adjourn before the regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Presentation on reading interventions by Assistant Superintendent Jim Fraley and other staff
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Meeting accessible via Zoom and YouTube
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2024, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a resolution to accept a donation of more than one million dollars from the Maurie Brown Estate to each high school for athletic programs, as well as recognition of students and staff. The board will also receive a preliminary FY25 budget report and consider routine consent agenda items.
- Resolution to accept Maurie Brown Estate donation of more than $1 million to each high school for athletic programs
- Preliminary FY25 Budget Book presented by CFO Jed Cicarelli
- Recognition of Teacher of the Year Katie Wheeler and nominees
- Recognition of DECA, SkillsUSA, and robotics state champions
- Consent agenda includes approval of May 6, 2024 minutes and home school curricula
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 6, 2024, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes recognition of students and staff for achievements such as the Seal of Biliteracy, DECA, FFA, and FBLA champions, as well as Educational Support Personnel of the Year. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items including approval of minutes, home school curricula, and certified contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. Public comment is limited to agenda topics.
- Recognition of World Language Seal of Biliteracy winners
- Recognition of East High School 4A State FFA and FBLA champions
- Recognition of Educational Support Personnel of the Year winners
- Approval of certified contracts for 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive a presentation on instructional technology from the Executive Director of Technology. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Presentation on instructional technology by Kyle McKinney
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Meeting accessible via Zoom and YouTube
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 22, 2024, at 6 p.m., in person and virtually. The agenda includes routine consent items, recognitions of students and staff, and several action items, including purchases and contract renewals. The most consequential item is a request to purchase two regular cab pickups with snowplows for $127,654.
- Purchase two regular cab pickups with snowplows from Ken Garff Cheyenne for $127,654
- Purchase commercial kitchen steamers for Central High School from Culinary Depot for $78,013.67
- Renew Nutrition Services comprehensive software contract for up to $111,465.46
- Renew employee assistance program contract with Deer Oaks EAP Services, LLC for up to $50,000
- Increase contract with NEWBOCES by $200,000 to a total of $800,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive a presentation on Special Education from Assistant Superintendent Jim Fraley and Director of Student Services Stacey Kern. The session is procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Special Education Update presentation by Jim Fraley and Stacey Kern
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Meeting accessible via Zoom and YouTube
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes recognition of student achievements, public comment, and a consent agenda with routine items such as approving minutes, home school curricula, resignations, and a $237,011.20 purchase of classroom edge switches using E-Rate funding. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Approve purchase of classroom edge switches for up to $237,011.20 from Capitol Communications, Inc. using E-Rate funding
- Approve minutes of March 18, 2024 regular meeting and executive session
- Recognize home school curricula for 2023-2024 school year
- Approve resignations/retirements and secure replacements
- Declare four district vehicles surplus and one bus as insurance loss
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, payroll, and bills, as well as several recognitions of student achievements. The most significant action items are the approval of wireless access points and monitoring devices funded by E-Rate, totaling $286,287.60.
- Approve purchase of wireless access points from Capitol Communications for up to $198,637.60 using E-Rate funding
- Approve purchase of wireless monitoring devices from Wyebot, Inc. for up to $87,650.00 using E-Rate funding
- Approve payroll and bills for February 2024, including purchase orders 22403851-22404518 and checks on First Interstate Bank
- Recognize home school curricula for 2023-2024 school year
- Recognize student achievements including state champions in swimming, speech and debate, basketball, and track
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the funding model from Chief Financial Officer Jed Cicarelli. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Presentation on funding model by CFO Jed Cicarelli
- Work session in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Meeting accessible via Zoom and YouTube
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes recognition of student achievements, public comment, and reports from the superintendent and staff. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, payroll, and contracts, and will receive an annual update from PODER Academy Charter School.
- Approval of January 2024 payroll and bills, including purchase orders 22403234-22403850 and warrants on First Interstate Bank
- Approval of resignations/retirements and leaves of absence for the 2023-2024 contract year
- Notification of intent to offer contracts to school administrators, superintendent's cabinet, and other staff for 2024-2025
- Recognition of home school curricula for 2023-2024 school year
- Annual update from PODER Academy Charter School and PASS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The LCSD1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, home school curricula, contracts, and resignations. New business includes approving the superintendent's contract, reassigning boundaries for Hobbs and Coyote Ridge Elementary Schools, and approving a playground equipment contract. The meeting also includes recognitions and reports.
- Approval of Superintendent Dr. Stephen Newton's contract (Reference #5345)
- Reassign boundaries for Hobbs and Coyote Ridge Elementary Schools, area from Powderhouse Road to Converse Avenue (Reference #5346)
- Renew security alarm system contract with VTI Security, not to exceed $96,000
- Renew student information system software maintenance with Computer Information Concepts, not to exceed $315,000
- Approval of playground equipment and fall surface contract at various sites
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the Pre-Kindergarten program from the Director of Instruction. The meeting is informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Pre-Kindergarten update presentation by Director of Instruction Amanda Hall
- Work session held in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- Meeting accessible via Zoom and YouTube
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, to consider several action items, including approving contracts for roof repairs at three elementary schools, kitchen renovations at two schools, a library renovation, and the purchase of three school buses. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, home school curricula, contracts, resignations, and payroll. Public comments on agenda topics are permitted.
- Contract with Front Range Roofing Systems, LLC for roof repairs at Baggs Elementary School, not to exceed $905,000 plus 10% contingency
- Contract with Superior Roofing, Inc. for roof repairs at Sunrise Elementary School, not to exceed $944,260 plus 10% contingency
- Contract with Big Horn Roofing, Inc. for roof repairs at Rossman Elementary School, not to exceed $817,445 plus 10% contingency
- Contract with Reiman Corp. for kitchen renovations at Henderson and Hobbs Elementary Schools, not to exceed $1,067,570
- Approval to purchase three school buses from Elder Equipment Leasing of WY, Inc. for not to exceed $499,300
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, to consider routine consent agenda items and several new business actions. The board will vote on contracts for USDA commodities, concrete work, warehouse supplies, and professional services, as well as approve curriculum materials and school program applications. Public comments on agenda topics are permitted, and the meeting is accessible in-person and via Zoom.
- Approve USDA commodities contract for school lunch program, not to exceed $410,000
- Approve concrete contractor contract with S & S Builders, LLC and Reiman Corporation, not to exceed $750,000
- Approve warehouse stock supplies contract, not to exceed $500,000
- Approve professional services contract for East HS Okie Field & Track Replacement with AVI Professional Corporation, not to exceed $75,000
- Approve purchase of HMH Read 180 and Lexia PowerUp for secondary reading interventions, not to exceed $110,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2014- 2025
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees is holding a work session on January 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. The main item is a presentation on District Goals by Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephen Newton. The session is procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions listed.
- District Goals Update presentation by Interim Superintendent Dr. Stephen Newton
- Work session scheduled 5:00–5:50 p.m., followed by regular board meeting at 6 p.m.
- Meeting held in Executive Board Room #131, Storey Gym, 2811 House Avenue, Cheyenne WY
- All board members present; no absences