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Trustees voted to approve the updated job titles and salary schedule and to add one step to returning employees' pay. The administration told the board it had corrected a misplaced placement for a central office staffer and adjusted pay scales where experience had been misaligned. \"We uploaded a new salary schedule today,\" the business manager said; trustees approved the amended schedule that included the larger $1,800 teacher base increase.

The board also appointed Roy Brown to a federal-programs role. \"Congratulations, Roy,\" board members said during the meeting when the appointment was announced.

Separately, trustees voted to begin a policy adoption process to align district personnel firearms policy with current state statute. The motion explicitly directed the administration to adopt language that follows statutory requirements rather than pursue rule making that would restrict statewide concealed-carry rights; the board clarified the chosen option does not institute additional training or notification requirements beyond state law.

Why it matters: The salary-schedule changes and step increases are immediate payroll and personnel commitments tied to the adopted 2025–26 budget. Aligning firearms policy to state statute responds to legal changes and reduces the risk of local policy conflicting with state law.

Next steps: The administration will implement the approved salary schedule, effect the one-step increases for returning employees, and proceed with the policy alignment process; the district will also file or post any position-title changes and updated job descriptions as hires are completed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved updated job titles and an amended salary schedule with one-step increases for returning employees, appointed Roy Brown as Native American Education and Federal Programs Director, and authorized a policy process to align district firearms policy with state law.","taxTitle","Fremont County School District #25, School Districts, Wyoming","taxId",53291,"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},6166175,"District plans bus replacements, DERA engine disabling and weighing air-conditioning retrofits",280,1095000,1375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415973-a53a4ef571a62acfc126c29b9d925534&start=1095&end=1375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415973-a53a4ef571a62acfc126c29b9d925534/thumbnail_1095000.jpg","/articles/6166175/Wyoming/District-plans-bus-replacements-DERA-engine-disabling-and-weighing-air-conditioning-retrofits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166175-160dbc57f142a64a6b1878a7559f71b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775479406&Signature=kIyazSsvJmTIH0GLZhrhz30wydytj1FNuvhAHfRIdMmahiyqoW1S-c9qQYxSw1M0WCI7exQy443uQKyI4WPPW6~FmVUupWSAYz5mUv6l3uLGsh7aniSVpEhna~HFmPJbHvlxJJdsQcGhts9sNDNLme0svEPv-dYy4AWRlVOwySrOeu3ZqHtc6SBz9HtV5yNIGXAnbwTa3VfLXoSQkiWi7kaMR-b6bSjWn~wG9Jh0EB8-zDCK259NX8GpeB5H0L4m6Br8h2UVzbIwrM2Yu3ilFtQMDggXqPBOkIeVBBMLOvpfJXJg8lSct3UbeErB9MO3fa5MKjbbUprfgC5Db7yjeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverton — The board reviewed a multi-year plan for vehicle replacements and discussed a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) reimbursement that requires disabling an engine before funds are released.

The district plans to replace one rear-engine bus with an estimated cost of $234,000, and two gasoline buses for about $439,000; most of those purchases are expected to be partially reimbursable over five years. \"That is going to be reimbursable for us over 5 years,\" the business manager said, adding the district also expects a DERA reimbursement of roughly $52,000 for a bus that required engine disposal.

Trustees asked about adding air-conditioning to activity/long-trip buses. Administration reported retrofit costs in the range of $28,000–$30,000 per unit and said retrofit work could be scheduled when buses are out of service to limit downtime. Board members noted adding retrofits would reduce an available reserve target (the district estimated a $1.4 million reserve plan could drop to about $1.3 million if retrofits are approved).

Why it matters: Replacing aging buses and complying with DERA requirements are recurring capital needs that affect student transportation safety and operating budgets. Adding air conditioning to long-trip buses would address comfort and safety on multi-hour runs but requires capital decisions.

Next steps: Administration will provide more detail on which buses routinely travel long trips and the anticipated downtime and scheduling for retrofits; staff will present an action item if trustees want to proceed with AC retrofits next fiscal year.","Trustees heard the administration’s plan to replace buses over five years with partial reimbursement, to apply Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) requirements for engine disablement, and to explore installing air-conditioning retrofits on long-trip buses.",{"_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},6166180,"Trustees hear district strategy to reduce out-of-district special education placements",1599,396000,1995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415973-a53a4ef571a62acfc126c29b9d925534&start=396&end=1995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415973-a53a4ef571a62acfc126c29b9d925534/thumbnail_396000.jpg","/articles/6166180/Wyoming/Trustees-hear-district-strategy-to-reduce-out-of-district-special-education-placements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166180-821a495d980deea1b54e7052f55ab8b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775479406&Signature=bbYJxDMPuVdr46TIWpZQJ8BOXTK0NX8ZvcixB5gv~zaj6Wy9O4NNJOYQ4pG8nUCicosb7TqTE~f3GmYFw5tk8gwjyQGMRlxJd~41ESvFsFxI~2Jw6dS0N9QFkFJf172vB9m~1S5xzOELP5YMM7HuuLwtCXiZzZ2xtFyV~gtE9CFWzZC6XGsZlFdQbo3XFLSPikNCWyn138jj4hGTV9ou7IM~4SIUNOs4G0AORTkZz6f0D1BvVGZj-l2k~-Md5whTzT~VRPCtYgx9y2yGSkZMlWwze7YTWO~LaU~Gka~i-pC0~pNnGtwP1JipE4ZAp~FZvrXF~f99v1bJj58Rr-VOFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverton — Trustees were briefed that the district spent significantly less on special-education reimbursable placements in 2024–25 because some students returned to district schools and the district strengthened in-district services.

The business manager reported a nearly $1.2 million underspend in special-education reimbursable costs for the prior year, attributing the change largely to transitions from out-of-district placements back to Riverton schools. Board members were told the state had been monitoring the district for earlier rates of out-of-district placements and that reducing those placements was a priority.

District staff and trustees said they will expand in-district supports: enhancing programs at Jackson School, Step Up Day School and other local placements, improving behavior plans, and exhausting in-district options before pursuing out-of-district placements. The board asked for and was offered a future presentation with more details; the superintendent's office indicated Katrina and Courtney could present program specifics and compliance status at a later meeting.

Why it matters: Out-of-district special-education placements are typically more costly and can trigger state monitoring and corrective action. The district told trustees it has been reshaping services to keep students in-district when appropriate and to comply with state monitoring requirements.

Next steps: Administration will bring a follow-up report on enhanced in-district supports, behavior programming and compliance measures and may invite special education leaders to present operational details to trustees.","Board members were told the district reduced reimbursable out-of-district special education placements in 2024–25 and is strengthening in-district behavior and placement supports to meet monitored compliance.",{"_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},6166185,"Board plans for loss of federal Title II/Title V funds; administration assumes $570,000 shortfall",42,1590000,1632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415973-a53a4ef571a62acfc126c29b9d925534&start=1590&end=1632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415973-a53a4ef571a62acfc126c29b9d925534/thumbnail_1590000.jpg","/articles/6166185/Wyoming/Board-plans-for-loss-of-federal-Title-IITitle-V-funds-administration-assumes-570000-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166185-1b4ccf264c1ce9556a2d3acdba7c973e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775479406&Signature=Vsjs8I3pyM0Tfpkxh7lRliSQY0u3jQNBgBjEMWhtCrkwCdMXcMcJknqrN7DVi14lSBJZAwQ0ZYlYu6iqk4RzhSJ6DdeHOm-BPLKVtKZDqgPw7BUr4dcXZJEdUmKsNQt7mEemk6pe8of3IgQ-GbvJk64GEmiVa~8lbOVY7ER5EFhf7oHR-zcApTjm-k9DwHuGka5C~AuS~6dJeS-Na0c3upaEHZfED~ThY2tYcEDkNsHiJNZSFy1EoiI-LWQugqCr1TReJdHi7Hjx8L4bBmfg3R1~1p3rH5C7c~x4JOjHBCHj~jjuBCcjDP4ibT-4u0jDSIsA3YCeJ3vefWZlcTCvDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverton — During the budget hearing the district's business manager told trustees the 2025–26 budget was written conservatively, assuming the district might not receive Title II and Title V grants from the federal government.

\"It's about 570,000 or so, approximately,\" Colton said when asked about the total of the Title funds the district could lose. He said the budget was prepared without relying on that money and that the district had set aside reserves and tightened nonlabor spending to protect wage increases and steps if the grant awards do not arrive.

Colton explained the district planned the adopted budget so that, if the federal dollars are restored later, the district would be \"happily surprised\" rather than forced to cut programs; if not, the administration estimated the gap at roughly $609,000 in one slide, and the budget preserves a cushion in reserves to absorb that risk.

Why it matters: Title II and Title V funds typically support professional development, class-size reduction strategies and other programmatic costs. The loss of those funds would shift costs to the local budget and potentially affect service levels unless other sources are identified.

Next steps: The administration will monitor state and federal notifications about Title allocations and report any confirmed awards or shortfalls to the board; trustees and staff said the district prefers conservative planning rather than contingent assumptions about federal awards.","District staff told trustees the budget assumes no Title II and Title V federal funding in a precautionary move; the administration estimated the potential loss at about $570,000 and built contingency reserves accordingly.",{"_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},6166189,"Riverton board adopts 2025–26 budget, raises teacher base and sets aside reserves",4190,133000,4323000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415973-a53a4ef571a62acfc126c29b9d925534&start=133&end=4323","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415973-a53a4ef571a62acfc126c29b9d925534/thumbnail_133000.jpg","/articles/6166189/Wyoming/Riverton-board-adopts-202526-budget-raises-teacher-base-and-sets-aside-reserves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166189-7b9077068de419b862d3d388726dfb4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775479406&Signature=XWq0Wp~kzNvwLY1hV2qh7a2TM30ZBmAR7fwlTiNrsuwns5V9NFrclSXHTdq-Eu9Pwx6Sw7t9ilLxMbSGWKSHoKGaLSHU07ctWUhiIJGlulyv1lnirb-iEr1Rg3LKGFfjGbSvgi7nSi0oQvoRmerXjAgcSM~NwY2kGco31s46089~RlxxS7Pg~HF4DJvWKIiqmXF22knq-9T5SaqmwlUaK~tyrPn~K-GvqM3WfA3p6OJZS9JcBVu78KjZ-4rJqUPjVM1gNRY0Jr1lxzFRwiAljOez3rTYVDJX6tHxSg5aYoMNAsQimJKtJWUkZ8uT2wKoZEbGz05m0esFjxWT3a0-tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverton — The Riverton School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the 2025–26 budget on the amended document the administration uploaded during the meeting, approving a general fund of about $47,375,000 and a package of wage increases and reserve allocations.

The budget includes a proposed $1,800 increase to the teacher base pay, a pool for frozen step increases of $325,000, and transfers of $200,000 to food service and $170,000 to the district day-care operation. \"Even with that said, we felt like we're we could put in reserves $1,100,000,\" said Colton, the district business manager, during his presentation. He added that if Title II and Title V funding is lost the district would assume roughly $609,000 in additional costs and had planned for that contingency.

Board adoption followed the district's public hearing on the budget and an earlier motion authorizing the administration to request a 25-mill levy to fund local support. The board also approved a separate motion to levy three-quarters of a mill for cooperative BOCES services (one-half mill to Fremont County BOCES and one-quarter to Northwest BOCES) and one mill for the recreation district.

Colton told board members the district closed fiscal year 2025 with receipts a bit above budget and spending below projections: the district budgeted to receive about $46,857,000 and spent about $44,479,000 in 2024–25, and actual receipts year-to-date were reported at about $47,083,000. He said the district planned to put roughly $2.45 million into reserves when accounting for food service and daycare funds but described a working plan that itemized reserve uses including bus replacements and turf depreciation.

Why it matters: The wage increases were prioritized after comparing local districts and addressing recruitment and retention pressures, especially for teachers and bus drivers. The board and administration said they tightened non-labor budgets to create room for wages and steps while keeping a reserve cushion in case state recalibration or federal grants change.

Board and next steps: The motion to adopt the budget used the amended salary schedule uploaded during the meeting; trustees approved that salary schedule and added one step to returning employees. The administration will monitor the state decisions on recalibration and Title funding and report back if revisions are required.

Sources: presentation and motions during the Riverton School District Board meeting; remarks by Colton, district business manager.","The Riverton School District board adopted a $47.4 million general-fund budget for 2025–26 that raises the teacher base pay, funds step increases, and earmarks more than $1 million for reserves while planning contingencies if certain federal Title grants are lost.","actionData","errors"]

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