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What the board approved (summary of actions):
- Motion to convene the board meeting and recite the pledge; motion passed by voice vote.
- Approval of the agenda as presented; motion passed by voice vote.
- Approval of the consent agenda (which listed minutes, payments of bills, administrative contracts and SPED‑related service contracts); motion passed by voice vote.
- Personnel items: the board approved listed resignations and leaves of absence; approved certified and other contracts presented to the board; and approved lifetime-of-service stipend awards discussed in executive session. Each motion carried by voice vote.
- Policy and regulations: the board approved second reading of policies and regulations noted in the packet (EFR‑1 mill charge policy/regulation and EFCA health and wellness policy); motion carried.
- Special leave donation: the board approved a certified‑staff special leave donation for Clark Elementary (donated hours would return to donors if unused); motion carried.
- Student discipline: the board approved disciplinary recommendations that had been considered in executive session; motion carried.

Vote summary: Each action was adopted on a voice vote with the chair calling “Aye” and noting “Ayes have it.” The meeting record included standard voice-vote phrasing; no roll‑call tallies or named recorded no votes were provided in the public transcript.

Why it matters: These routine approvals allow the district to proceed with personnel onboarding, contract execution and policy updates. The actions recorded in executive session (personnel and student-discipline items) were acted on in open session as required by board procedure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","USCD #1 March 11, 2025 School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a slate of routine agenda, consent, personnel and policy items by voice vote during the meeting, allowing the district to finalize contracts, personnel actions and two policy second readings.","taxTitle","Uinta County School District #1, School Districts, Wyoming","taxId",39961,"location","Wyoming","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285698,"Superintendent briefs board on legislative session: homeschool changes, charter cap fight and repeal of gun‑free zones among outcomes",3526,2650000,6176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2568409-09c6d87431a699725831087b3eafcf42&start=2650&end=6176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2568409-09c6d87431a699725831087b3eafcf42/thumbnail_2650000.jpg","/articles/6285698/Wyoming/Superintendent-briefs-board-on-legislative-session-homeschool-changes-charter-cap-fight-and-repeal-of-gunfree-zones-among-outcomes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285698-1e7717fbee0babb0bc2fecb809279c19/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185049&Signature=iZdrBRzeDKQm6fk4-EuFniZWbtn4ae9ohuJ~A-NT5u1JgByU6xGk3JUQUenTfyB4FI8IyQCdrr8YYGa6vhuZknlSzjYNlSP7mrPd9JmH3OVXWXPVDxXXn23MQ59gLoghArkYzQIUygDN35Tv0hT0gwHP7n5MuqLbMDo4Coum-wsJ~bo3iwP0enpAOxAak88e1JskGYDMklAfn9dsWVscT3ZRzSLPYQ-OmawH-fxuRORV~mXtfn1wZv325zESdh5HsFvib0X1C47WON3cIgBmhHGrkY92Kv~M-LCpFleB9CrUxR-lTIpe~K2jOhrk3cN6skNToY0ILZ~MUro-Wopv1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Thomas summarized recent state legislation and how it may affect district operations.

Key points he reported:
- House Bill 46 (Homeschool Freedom Act): removes the longstanding requirement that homeschool parents submit curricula to the district annually. The superintendent said the district will still have to offer required federal programs outreach and that the change may reduce visibility into home‑educated students.
- House Bill 94 (charter‑school authorization): the governor vetoed a version that lifted the statewide charter cap; the superintendent read excerpts of the governor’s veto letter. The House overrode the veto on the bill’s broader elements, and the superintendent said an override in the Senate was likely. The governor’s concern, as read to the board, was that expanded charters without sustainable funding would worsen K‑12 finance strain following the court ruling.
- House Bill 172 (repeal of gun‑free zones): the superintendent described the governor’s veto letter from the prior year and said this session the measure became law without the governor’s signature. He explained that the law leaves some local options in place (district policy CKA) but that the statutory change means the legislature now controls where firearms are allowed; districts will discuss how to apply existing local policies and training for employees who choose to carry.
- Supplemental funding and recalibration: following the court ruling described earlier, the superintendent said senators restored the full external cost adjustment ($66,300,000 cited in the presentation) via an amendment to the recalibration bill. He described that change as direct relief influenced by the litigation and legislative advocacy.

Other bills and outcomes were summarized briefly; the superintendent said many proposals that would have imposed additional reporting or sanctions on schools (for example, proposals tied to reading assessments and trustee requirements) failed to pass.

Why it matters: The legislative changes will affect district compliance, notification of homeschool families, school safety policies and state funding. The superintendent told the board district staff will follow up to implement or respond to statutory changes and to seek clarifying guidance where needed.","The superintendent briefed the board on several bills from the recent legislative session — including removal of homeschool curriculum notification, a renewed charter‑school authorization debate and the repeal of statutory gun‑free zones — and explained potential operational implications for the district.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285703,"Activities director warns mandates and rising costs strain athletics budget; shot clocks, helmet testing and filming singled out",737,2707000,3444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2568409-09c6d87431a699725831087b3eafcf42&start=2707&end=3444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2568409-09c6d87431a699725831087b3eafcf42/thumbnail_2707000.jpg","/articles/6285703/Wyoming/Activities-director-warns-mandates-and-rising-costs-strain-athletics-budget-shot-clocks-helmet-testing-and-filming-singled-out","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285703-af285823421cc05ac54210a29518f24f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185049&Signature=Ii6eAvguu4acn0RryCMqKTqKhbSu2rABGFry75uudG3-SghD2L8-x2iBdVMBy3YqxHZFsJinxbc0zN3qBt18XaybpgfTkXCAYFn8jD0fr8e8UyryEd3Z9Sto0XHLr31SJ4Q8vJG5lDS6eOruDdnizlNHNxbXotd1TVaXtKnIjiULNJ-7gHQmRnLPvVzacm9Or5dGTEVF8ye5fA1UtLRYojguMOT6tFyWEwcEo1S0Ed4jstzU5iO95eywaQjSFu-sg~QzPu58W7IzQvhDJ1smCZgo885vpd1wADJORNbsN-pj1wR9CFL1JWfrCdgqjfmh6NzelB7nkU8XRZ03aK0llg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mr. O’Neil, the district’s activities director, told the board about rising operating costs driven by governing-body mandates, equipment replacement and new program additions.

Mandates and cost estimates cited during the presentation included:
- Shot clocks: quoted vendor pricing of roughly $7,000 per clock (installation wiring estimated about $2,000 per clock). Mr. O’Neil said installing shot clocks in three gyms would be “just under $30,270” and four gyms about $36,000; the board discussed the possibility of prioritizing which facilities to equip.
- Helmet testing: an annual testing requirement was described at about $80 per helmet; the activities director reported the district manages roughly 200–240 helmets, and testing annually would be a recurring, significant expense.
- Hudl (filming) and “Huddle”: the district already uses filming services; Mr. O’Neil estimated an annual cost in the roughly $10,000 range for mandated game-film obligations in football, basketball and other sports.

Mr. O’Neil said those costs, together with rising officials’ fees, medical supplies, concussion testing and growth in participation, have pushed the activities budget beyond prior years. He asked the board to note an upcoming request for a replacement “shock box” (a required item) and raised the possibility of budgeting decisions for shot clocks and related staffing (he said someone would need to be paid to operate shot clocks at events).

Other points covered:
- Coaching-pay schedule: the district uses a points-based system (points for years of experience, number of participants, weeks coached and other responsibilities); the director said the system is negotiated and remains preferred by many coaches.
- Coach certification: most required courses are online but one course — care and prevention of athletic injuries — requires in-person attendance; the activities director said the district supports employees seeking certification but that some travel or out-of-district attendance is still required.
- Participation and program philosophy: middle-school participation numbers are high; the director and several board members defended keeping two middle schools to maximize student opportunities, rather than consolidating teams.

Why it matters: The combination of one-time capital needs and recurring unfunded mandates could require reallocation of local funds or additional board budget approvals. The activities director asked the board to be aware of specific upcoming requests and to consider funding choices that balance district priorities and fiscal constraints.","Activities Director Mr. O'Neil told the board that new and expanding mandates — including shot-clock installations, annual helmet testing and subscription filming services — are producing substantial unbudgeted costs for the activities department. He also reviewed coaching-pay structure, certification requirements and participation trends.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285707,"District outlines special-education staffing, services and data; says 19% of students receive IEPs",1517,897000,2414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2568409-09c6d87431a699725831087b3eafcf42&start=897&end=2414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2568409-09c6d87431a699725831087b3eafcf42/thumbnail_897000.jpg","/articles/6285707/Wyoming/District-outlines-special-education-staffing-services-and-data-says-19-of-students-receive-IEPs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285707-948413d1335f78036e41057c716ec355/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185049&Signature=eXA86KXiit0DI8QTdAWHHwveEh1HCHKoAZEudhubg3LgwcSORClEfGYQ0ehLQ9JZm7gyalwkH~NLqXnG5QDiqgRrze7Eid9dGoi60l7ZnN43CZo4TTEmYKK1S9YWkRN5NqI9Wptmsd2wVK1DrhTyDK8WscFPkXYV79dClltzpnvltw399xmiDcre6TvED31Agg3q9kShLinufnhJA-TKQBu6BG83Q1SmfeY1DhHGeAxZo9xCwZmbuantZGJ~mmsE2ZaDevyeyx-ha9RN4vSW~FQhnY3j4NqSHPJsZh-NpxRJtOI2zWYdVgQCnHmElOxtR3KX4rJQWUpdX7jjEWKf6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Matt Williams, the district’s special-education presenter, told the board the department currently lists 44 certified special-education teachers, 83 support staff (full- and part-time), about six to seven speech and language providers, two full-time psychologists, two interventionists (board-certified behavior analysts), occupational therapists and other contract providers.

Williams reviewed performance indicators from the 2023–24 reporting year: participation in statewide assessments, proficiency rates for grade bands, suspension/expulsion rates, least restrictive environment (LRE) placement percentages and post‑secondary outcomes for graduates. He said the district meets many state targets but identified two ongoing concerns: timely completion of required evaluations and how the state counts graduation and dropout status for students with IEPs.

On timely evaluations, Williams said the district missed a state target (the presenter described it as a percent threshold set by the state) and emphasized the need to meet specific evaluation deadlines so services can be started or continued without interruption.

On graduation counting, the presenter and another district official explained that Wyoming’s state reporting treats students who do not graduate with their cohort within the standard four‑year period as non‑completers even if the district continues to serve them into ages 19–21 under IDEA. The district called this discrepancy an additional accountability challenge and said it can depress reported graduation rates for students with disabilities.

Services and supports described:
- Contract partners: audiology, behavior specialists, bilingual psychologists and outside consultants (named in the meeting as Bethany Scheidler and a psychologist, Dr. Henshark, among others).
- Districtwide programs: teletherapy access for students, a summer elementary social-emotional learning program, consulting teachers and team-teaching supports, assistive technology, and a statewide navigation service called Care Solace that helps families find mental-health providers.
- Transition services: special-education staff work on postsecondary transition planning; Williams said follow-up calls to graduates show most (he estimated in the 80s, in discussion) are employed; fewer are enrolled in postsecondary education.

Williams told the board that about 19% of the district’s students have IEPs — a figure he said is within a plausible national trend for increasing identification and usage of services. Board members asked clarifying questions about homeschooling, dropout definitions and evaluation timeliness; Williams and another administrator provided explanations and said the district will continue to focus on LRE, standards-based IEP goals and improving evaluation timelines.

Why it matters: Special-education staffing and timely evaluations directly affect student access to services, instructional placement and state accountability measures. The district described several in-district and contracted supports but identified ongoing policy and reporting challenges at the state level that complicate local work and the interpretation of outcome data.","District staff presented a special-education overview including staffing counts, contracted services, program highlights and performance indicators. The presenter said about 19% of students are currently served through IEPs and noted challenges with timely evaluations and the state’s graduation-counting rules for students with disabilities.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285713,"Board hears reading of court ruling that finds Wyoming public school funding unconstitutional",287,540000,827000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2568409-09c6d87431a699725831087b3eafcf42&start=540&end=827","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2568409-09c6d87431a699725831087b3eafcf42/thumbnail_540000.jpg","/articles/6285713/Wyoming/Board-hears-reading-of-court-ruling-that-finds-Wyoming-public-school-funding-unconstitutional","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285713-3e617663c39b4a1be82cef225c4105b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185049&Signature=MEtueo7rOAoPRaYgrYJ38KnxhgYUcQXxd8FOPpn8cdQQFgWKF5STvW5EE8DYd9-cl~XiDVBqtsqLQBxWuCTNShr78K5o5D~gF6Y2fAW-J~UuIzKI7~esLTZGyN-l0~Sv~iG4MB-9ScrAxPmi-~L-oZp0BwxfptYT~F5Y9EQApPworcn9lHU5dec6IxvBacbGvPmSltVJVniL87ypAzI6ntYHDq7eOOcCwohayds86hG533OMVUxnPEKjHaWjURGcTZNk8EMFpNwnyhYDMWXzl5iuwMcghvpHxYc4fZq8-~ygLJEfocAbVFIdSObF~lJBwrC~-sxf6BCImoX6iOzIRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A district staff member read a press release at the Uinta County School District No. 1 board meeting announcing that on Feb. 26 a state district court ruled Wyoming’s public-school funding model unconstitutional.

The release, read aloud to Chairman Peterson and the board, said the court agreed with six claims made by the educators’ lawsuit: the state has not funded the actual cost of providing education; has not properly adjusted the funding model for inflation; has failed to provide adequate salaries to recruit and retain staff; has underfunded mental-health counselors, school resource officers, nutrition programs and technology; has not adequately assessed facilities; and has allowed unequal facilities to persist. The court ordered the state to modify its funding model and said it will retain jurisdiction until that change occurs.

Board members were told Uinta County School District #1 was one of eight districts named in the lawsuit and that recalibration of the school finance model will begin in April. The presenter said state Sen. Tara Nethercott is on the recalibration committee and that the district’s documents and testimony — and specific work by a district employee, identified in the meeting as Mr. Williams — were persuasive to the court.

Why it matters: The court ruling could change how the state allocates education funds and affect long-term budgets for staffing, facilities and services across Wyoming. The presenter cautioned the ruling is only the start of a process; recalibration and any appeals could change the timing or scope of relief.

Details from the release and the board meeting:
- The press release quoted a superintendent from another district saying the ruling would “prevent students from attending unequal and inadequate school facilities” and ensure access to mental-health support, nutrition and technology; the presenter read that quote as part of the release.
- The court found for plaintiffs on all six arguments listed in the release, and ordered the state to remedy the constitutional violations.
- Recalibration will begin in April; the presenter said the committee includes at least one legislator sympathetic to the districts’ position.
- The presenter identified Kelly Pearson of the law firm Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein as counsel for the eight districts.

The board did not take any formal action on the ruling at the meeting; the item was presented for information. The presenter said the district will continue to monitor recalibration and possible appeals and will participate in the process.

For follow-up: board members asked for updates as recalibration proceeds; the presenter noted there had been no final decision yet about appealing the district-court ruling to the state Supreme Court.","At a regular meeting, a district staff member read a press release summarizing a Feb. 26 district court ruling that Wyoming's public-school funding model is unconstitutional. The board was told Uinta County School District #1 was one of eight districts involved and that a recalibration process will begin in April.","actionData","errors"]

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Activities director warns mandates and rising costs strain athletics budget; shot clocks, helmet testing and filming singled out

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Board hears reading of court ruling that finds Wyoming public school funding unconstitutional