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A food‑insecurity committee led by Trustees Franks, Dr. Sebby and Miss Wood is consolidating a list of local programs and usage data so the district can map services and identify gaps. Trustee Franks said the group relies on Miss Fletcher to gather information and that a community food drive and backpack program are in place; Franks reported roughly 95 students currently benefit from the weekend backpack program that provides two meals per weekend.

The student engagement subteam reported on strategies to identify at‑risk students earlier and expand extracurricular exposure to improve belonging and reduce discipline issues. Trustees discussed outreach to juvenile probation and courts to better welcome students returning from out‑of‑home placements and said they plan to coordinate with juvenile services to strengthen re‑engagement.

Trustees on the communications subteam said they are reviewing ParentSquare usage, the district website and are exploring hiring a dedicated communications representative to improve outreach and ensure critical messages reach targeted audiences. Board members described the website as “archaic” and indicated a refresh is underway.

Trustee Carnahan and others reported on BOCES 5 work and adult learner programming through Western Wyoming Community College; Carnahan said BOCES grants are funded from property tax revenue and operate on a reimbursement basis requiring receipts before reimbursement. He also said the district is pursuing expanded CTE opportunities in Farson with new hires in shop and agriculture expected to bring new programs.

Trustees announced committee events and community items including a Color Me fun run and barbecue scheduled for May 2 with registration via ParentSquare, and a foundation scholarship application deadline on April 18; trustees urged community members to encourage seniors to apply because scholarships sometimes go unclaimed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025_04_14_SCSD1 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees reported on committee work April 14, including a food drive and backpack program, student engagement efforts, communications improvements, BOCES programming and a May community wellness event.","taxTitle","Sweetwater County School District #1, School Districts, Wyoming","taxId",38338,"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},6271838,"Superintendent reports enrollment decline, school moves and policy work; concealed‑carry policy review scheduled",218,1444000,1662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028522-59b3dfe35d3c00d87a29efac4e119277&start=1444&end=1662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028522-59b3dfe35d3c00d87a29efac4e119277/thumbnail_1444000.jpg","/articles/6271838/Wyoming/Superintendent-reports-enrollment-decline-school-moves-and-policy-work-concealedcarry-policy-review-scheduled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271838-a7bc5343d98ced3781c464b86aeb8165/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165148&Signature=pATEDSHqjjn2HpPNJdIywjblXNL4TdKHCvNOqFGvCVA8jSBzxhqp28kze7NGPtof5bXIbJuvTyiTaWEvYPS-B2bBnEQz0khMfvMYHV5Dh2LEt1TcMUM3~kOHUHlM1dgPsShhQ4Njo1iJfm0uan5i7VtG~8tm8JtPNwtvv-priVl-XHwYWzXX6nvvCLItMjRXWAErMuSPh1X7siLcolAKC3kQptmS3Y8uJUkmwJDwRJpEQIzH4JJM9xmbtBtZmCdd-pIQK4h2kbBXj5DDfochCQmnonNwwWB2q0fKRYBOJO5HKCDzxm3meC6L6kPJxxxgh5dt8B1-zlIwPRmP23Ow6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Libby delivered routine highlights on April 14 and told the board the district continues to see a month‑to‑month enrollment decline that staff will investigate by reviewing student exit coding to determine whether students are moving, transferring to other districts, or otherwise coded out of the system.

Dr. Libby said district enrollment dropped from 4,981 at the beginning of the school year to a lower total (staff quoted ongoing declines but did not provide an exact current head count in the meeting). He asked staff to review exit codes so the district can better track whether students are leaving the district or are otherwise miscoded.

Construction and program updates included progress at Desert View and North Park timelines: Desert View is nearing re‑occupancy and North Park will be renovated and students temporarily moved to Westridge (see separate item). Dr. Libby congratulated Sage Elementary for earning a statewide Prodigy recognition for February and reported athletic and activity highlights including indoor track and junior high swim results.

Dr. Libby also reported there are approximately 242 students receiving at‑risk supports concentrated in primary grades (K–3) and noted the district is coordinating parent supports as part of those interventions.

On policy, Dr. Libby said the Washington State School Boards Association (WSBA) released a template for policy CKA after changes to concealed‑carry law that revoked Safe Schools zones; the district has until July 1 to review and adopt updated procedures. He recommended a board workshop with the police chief, school resource officers and district legal counsel to review the WSBA template and identify which elements the district can implement within the revised legal framework.

Dr. Libby closed by noting successful transportation emergency drills and donated buses used for fire‑suppression training; he said staff are continuing curriculum and consolidation meetings for Title funds and will post additional data and reports on the district webpage as they become available.","Superintendent Dr. Libby reported a month‑to‑month enrollment decline and updates on construction, athletics, at‑risk student supports, and a required review of the district firearm policy (CKA) after state changes to concealed carry law; he recommended a board workshop with law enforcement and WSBA guidance.",{"_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},6271843,"District presents four‑day week survey results; state calendar submission pending",303,2669000,2972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028522-59b3dfe35d3c00d87a29efac4e119277&start=2669&end=2972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028522-59b3dfe35d3c00d87a29efac4e119277/thumbnail_2669000.jpg","/articles/6271843/Wyoming/District-presents-fourday-week-survey-results-state-calendar-submission-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271843-8406347f14b49db47b89b0caf5ea5bc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165148&Signature=hW1vCfPwDx1vU2scbks9c1GE5aFmV3ccW5eQPQ3GY3ClVKB48P24kcXXzlCmFubU16Kbe0n2VuKhwXJEZU6HsULBL5HYE2-iiySJ2hB7UrGhTtGMSmXn75apOFgrxh2kIzFfmh82CEWSsjI48-uqxCXsJriPBnfEiw5irk~isKPrk6E9hRqrSMVr297F27OUnqK-6VBdOjSZ3~Wtm0rO8010ibmsCqZQ-nK4zuMzPQmA2ZOHL6KZkc7VxrhfHGHEqUBpk7~nfqkeP5ed22kBvCjtKORcs2QVrG9NJjwNiUCc3PpFVKsOBU8dilnUgNACRy38nDLRxCcaC1kLQJRxgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Bolton, the district staff member who oversees calendar reporting, presented the Sweetwater County School District #1’s annual survey findings on the alternative four‑day calendar during the April 14 board meeting.

Bolton said the district submitted the next two school calendars to the state and expects State Board review in May. The survey — given annually to students, staff and parents — measured whether the alternative calendar met district goals: more professional development time, fewer teacher hours outside the classroom, and uninterrupted PLC (professional learning community) planning time. Bolton said participation in the survey increased across parents, students and staff this year and she added a neutral response option for staff in the current survey to improve clarity.

Bolton cautioned that longitudinal academic trends were not solely attributable to the calendar. \"I would be very hesitant to say that the 4 day week has is the reason for an increase or decrease in scores,\" she said, noting that research generally finds instructional time and teacher effectiveness are stronger predictors of achievement than calendar alone. She said district English language arts scores have increased in most grades over 14 years while math has shown a slow decrease; she recommended against attributing those trends only to the calendar.

Board members asked for source citations and disaggregated survey reporting. Trustee Sorensen asked whether increased participation could be explained; Bolton said staff and students were asked to take the survey during the school day and the district pushed parent outreach on ParentSquare. Trustee Seppey asked for attendance and achievement measures tied to the calendar; Bolton said she would pull corrected data and make it available. Board members also asked that future reporting distinguish instructional and support staff responses — Bolton said she can sort results by respondent group and supply source citations (including the Oregon study she referenced) for the board.

Bolton said the annual survey results are submitted to the state each June; she will include the references and provide requested disaggregations in follow‑up materials.","Director Miss Bolton presented the district’s annual survey of the four‑day (alternative) calendar, showing increased participation and mixed academic signals; the district has submitted the next two years’ calendars to the State Board for approval and will publish detailed sources and data on request.",{"_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},6271848,"Board approves temporary closure of North Park Elementary for two school years; students to relocate to Westridge",212,3268000,3480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028522-59b3dfe35d3c00d87a29efac4e119277&start=3268&end=3480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028522-59b3dfe35d3c00d87a29efac4e119277/thumbnail_3268000.jpg","/articles/6271848/Wyoming/Board-approves-temporary-closure-of-North-Park-Elementary-for-two-school-years-students-to-relocate-to-Westridge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271848-9c7f6dfd5f28faf7168c3520dac10498/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165148&Signature=AQZQpbR3XH-Ddu7MghaV1DA4-VBlOuk4ST2ctAZaFowaYSGSrcExACl8Izjalq0yDWsqHM3bY0cCnITrcUmAk2SIJeCLab-nlP2l~4U2vIlAZ9DTQPNPOAhVTmxWBRzneu3~83tG73HG2ARrosSul9tsT2GfPIr2ZYphz2saVAUvb47Bvz3pzShR1BpM6rMzR3PQtOIXzX~q7U5Cavw9YXdqgw9QBvZF8fVMU3GYiF9ECxXqZYKxdnfSpLmIWg2VUBylJcro6DWLWbJ~Bq~z32xfTRjWQ65A-9GsQ7kiFcvukvSduABXkOSqo-OB3LOT3LYP5PhzBJOp-NrZav0NnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Trustees approved a motion April 14 to temporarily close North Park Elementary for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 school years so the district can complete major renovations and repairs. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

Trustee Dr. Franks moved the closure; Trustee Miss Wood seconded. Chair Wright called for the ayes and recorded no opposition. Trustees instructed staff to relocate North Park students and staff into Westridge for the two school years and to move students back into the renovated North Park at the start of the 2027–28 school year.

District facilities staff explained the extended timeline stems from mechanical and roof work that requires engineering, long lead times for equipment, and potential transformer upgrades. The facilities update described an aging cooling system — a large evaporative cooler — that must be replaced and noted industry delays on equipment procurement and transformer lead times that can extend project schedules. Officials said North Park’s building footprint differs from the district’s standard school model, which adds design complexity.

During discussion a board member confirmed North Park was built about 42 years ago and staff noted the unique footprint requires bespoke engineering and roofing work. The board approved the closure and relocation motion after the facilities explanation and trustee questions.

Staff will next pursue engineering, bidding for roof and mechanical replacements, and scheduling to coordinate students’ move back into the renovated facility in 2027–28. The board did not provide a detailed cost estimate during the meeting; trustees noted equipment procurement timelines and potential tariff impacts as drivers of schedule risk.","The board voted unanimously to close North Park Elementary for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 school years for renovations tied to major equipment and roof work, relocating students and staff to Westridge and returning to the renovated site in 2027–28.",{"_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},6271853,"Sweetwater County School District to open Ninth Grade Center half‑day schedule to ease 8–9 transition",423,698000,1121000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028522-59b3dfe35d3c00d87a29efac4e119277&start=698&end=1121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028522-59b3dfe35d3c00d87a29efac4e119277/thumbnail_698000.jpg","/articles/6271853/Wyoming/Sweetwater-County-School-District-to-open-Ninth-Grade-Center-halfday-schedule-to-ease-89-transition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271853-8540050f962cbc817a628c02f484833a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165148&Signature=Dj2HM2utpEBLMCsYF79eD~WLVpWiCL0myDVEFBluFGji~-AQMLNAy2uWetI81IGz2OHxwC-UdwkwPsWpoJTn7DVeC7LRS1SHmpVwnBnvdBC1nAZ52jWD4MAmCTWFEkMs0AZqIoZYYMmF4AVEkoUlSwSw1o5UI9FBjIjbJBLOH-F5RxBm1QyaWjOsLgczPD33~8rpsf4Gh~nRuFxQemDkLuBqUmknP-tYz-EF4k6AIRPJ9bSIPs4ji7rBspglwOu-6kL93jyTRxUZfdzROC40cpZG0HXm-NV4I09yvQduWkThHqmTjh2ifJDieEYNsmP0vvOmLQcsBmCbRdQKZo-V0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Libby said at the April 14 Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Trustees meeting that the district will open a Ninth Grade Center using a daily half‑day split schedule intended to support students transitioning from eighth to ninth grade.

Dr. Libby said the district’s enrollment and budget review showed “the transition between eighth and ninth grade” is a place where students historically struggle and that current ninth‑grade numbers permit running smaller, team‑based groups. \"We have numbers in our ninth grade that are actually conducive to running a split, a split schedule on a daily basis,\" Dr. Libby said.

The plan calls for half of ninth‑grade students to begin their day at the Ninth Grade Center for core instruction while the other half start at the high school for electives; students will switch at lunchtime and the district will provide busing. \"We'll feed everybody at the Ninth Grade Center,\" Dr. Libby said, adding the district is working with transportation staff to limit multiple mid‑day trips and reduce across‑campus junior and senior movements.

Dr. Libby said the district will keep ninth graders on campus (no open campus) and provide dedicated administrators and counselors at the Ninth Grade Center. The district also plans to maintain consistent cell phone and discipline policies and allow academy students to continue electives and collaborations at the high school. Dr. Libby said research data supporting the change will be posted on the district website and linked to a PowerPoint and Google Sheet for community review.

Trustee Schumacher, who said she proposed separating ninth graders years before joining the board, voiced support based on her review of research and asked for patience during the transition year. Chair Wright said the change is part of a larger plan that includes a future connected high school; the board envisions retaining a ninth‑grade pod when the new high school connects to the satellite site.

District staff said individualized scheduling questions raised by students — for example, 0‑hour classes or athletics — will be accommodated where feasible so a student may remain at the high school for an early elective or be bussed to the Ninth Grade Center if needed.

The district will publish the full presentation, data and a FAQ on the district’s webpage and invited parents and students to contact Dr. Libby with additional questions.

The presentation and subsequent trustee remarks took place during the Education Corner and Superintendent Highlights portions of the April 14 meeting; board members indicated operational details (transport, staffing, lunches, and posted data) will guide implementation in the coming months.","Superintendent Dr. Libby outlined a plan to place ninth graders in a dedicated Ninth Grade Center on a half‑day split schedule to reduce dropout risk and support academic transition. Trustees expressed support and said operational details — transportation, lunch, staffing and data backing the change — will be posted to the district webpage.","actionData","errors"]

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