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Therese, who tracks pool usage, recommended cutting evening hours during slow weeks to save on staff and to consolidate usage. She also said the usual multi-week shutdown for maintenance will not take place this year and provided a cost estimate for keeping the pool open those weeks. Therese recommended closing the pool on the second or third Sunday of the scheduled interval to align with the outgoing pool manager's last day (August 4) and proposed Kaylee as a secondary supervisor if Therese took on the manager role; Therese noted Kaylee is already a certified lifeguard employed by the district.

The board asked for the recommendation to be scheduled as an action item at a future meeting; no final action was taken at this discussion. Board members also discussed a recent closure schedule confusion for local events (drag races/autocross) and asked staff to clarify communications.

Facilities updates and logistics

Adam Erdman reported roof work on the middle school is near completion and that a roof inspection contractor from Oregon had walked all district roofs to generate an insurance report. He described parking/closure plans while gym and roof work complete, including locking gates and using chains and barriers to secure the football field and gym areas.

Ending

The rec board asked staff to place pool-hours and maintenance recommendations on a future action agenda and to improve communications about facility closures and event scheduling.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Weston County School District #1 regular meeting. Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Newcastle, Wyoming.","oneSentenceSummary","The Eastern Western County Recreation Board reviewed pool usage and a recommendation to reduce hours and close for maintenance; staff recommended a limited seasonal shutdown and proposed successor staffing plans.","taxTitle","Weston County, Wyoming","taxId",28920,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6508995,"Board debates concealed-carry policy vs. procedure, seeks insurer and legal guidance",740,1792000,2532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443385-7a5d9955b75f1ef53dfb355fb0c14f2c&start=1792&end=2532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443385-7a5d9955b75f1ef53dfb355fb0c14f2c/thumbnail_1792000.jpg","/articles/6508995/Weston-County/Wyoming/Board-debates-concealed-carry-policy-vs-procedure-seeks-insurer-and-legal-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6508995-2f0640939a99539ba20f9016945a59cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770458386&Signature=lPJ4pZHzxDK5bi1ZP22FT9H-ysBRvOw3gdX0fGMecW7La0WKUi8xvxj3wkw5-FnOpN3l0im~luxw1wjs6i1WWgsXo4-x~ILN3mQWPDgKCVa7O2L9eJm5GyhUrEfxnKFSkcqRyIBTPO40m2d7N-VyvWfwdT3gCwFpD0M0oaCsLvKVfRaXEpUTdRx05vv~M4f6qHIASs6UiyhJfOz5hYHELuve9-8cMhdzq8HVM0Nzrsq60MrCVwH5LJI4LHRYWjQsM9GZdmIsQMEZj-iVAR0IyeVaqFV~Cv~7pKuSq6XOrdM9cNwAsxxH1lNcmx8UBODVSVR4EELXTrqoiCaes5H3sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Weston County School Board members discussed whether to adopt a formal policy or an internal procedure to govern staff who choose to carry firearms on campus and how to secure liability coverage. The board did not adopt a policy and directed staff to consult the district's insurer and legal counsel about what documentation and coverage would be required.

Board members said the district's liability insurance currently does not cover accidental or intentional discharge without a specific rider and that the district needs clarity from the insurer about what information (name, permit number, position) an insurer would require to underwrite coverage. One board member urged asking whether a procedure (kept in staff guidelines) could accomplish the same insurance and operational objectives as a formal policy.

Tyler, a board member, said he has reservations about creating policy without knowing precisely what the insurance rider would cover. \"Does it cover accidental discharge? Does it cover purposeful discharge? What is it not going to cover?\" he asked.

Another board member advocated for investigating \"less-than-lethal\" response tools (described in the meeting as commercially available launchers and pepper-ball systems) and asked staff to query insurers about those devices as well. The board directed finance/administrative staff to request specific information from the insurer and to consult district legal counsel on whether a procedure would meet the district's needs.

Ending

No final policy was adopted. The board asked staff to report back with the insurer's requirements, sample rider language and legal advice on whether a procedure could meet liability and operational needs before bringing a draft policy/procedure back for adoption.","Board members discussed crafting a policy or procedure to address staff concealed carry on campus, requested insurance company and legal counsel input, and heard proposals for less-lethal options; no policy was adopted.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6509000,"Board warns federal uncertainty could cut \"Double Aces\" after‑school and summer programs; asks staff to notify families",284,3272000,3556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443385-7a5d9955b75f1ef53dfb355fb0c14f2c&start=3272&end=3556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443385-7a5d9955b75f1ef53dfb355fb0c14f2c/thumbnail_3272000.jpg","/articles/6509000/Weston-County/Wyoming/Board-warns-federal-uncertainty-could-cut-Double-Aces-afterschool-and-summer-programs-asks-staff-to-notify-families","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509000-ff1647d015a495fe72b2628a25d7c349/orig.mp4?Expires=1770458386&Signature=ZaCBZOX0E2J1lXKzLHendQgrGhCI4frPD24eejSVLEpXObYehWWf2b-JlU~yGD~OPh4jcQHRj0IV7x733Fyb7e8IKSZ7ShZH50Te16imh7earQxFX2UU~KH8AUZbbFvfeWY9QDWovaqyDddnF~FwS0McKNx6UMpNiY1-YiKetTBdN-JaiLPdKaRzzuK5oXvFW7vsFgQL9nje6qnHSe6BKsXAvXNR2ncn8ePZEQ4pIADKDYKawykajFLVEZcu5-fri-YLIOVxLxPiGeFDy8EdFBP7S8MJXLrt5zq6FXRIbv8nbhURlHQ~pZPDAMbtvWy2tasLjqyCRt17y3zsxIBMPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members and staff told the public the federally funded after‑school and summer program known in the meeting as \"Double Aces\" could lose funding if pending federal decisions are not resolved. Board members asked for immediate community notification and provided contact information for state and federal elected officials so families can seek help.

Angie, district finance staff, told the board earlier in the meeting that the status of federal grants (including Title II) was unknown and that some federal grants had shortfalls; she said the district could not plan without final federal notices. Later in the meeting the chair said a judge has told officials they cannot issue $7,000 ECA vouchers at this time, a separate statewide matter the board said is frozen.

Board members said the Double Aces program is currently processed through payroll (the district runs payroll and grants reimburse general fund), and that there was only about $1,000 left in the grant at the time of the meeting. The chair asked staff to publish a notice to families that the program's funding is uncertain and to provide contact numbers for legislators and state officials. The chair read a list of phone numbers for elected officials and encouraged the public to contact them. That list included phone numbers for U.S. senators and the state governor (numbers provided in meeting remarks).

Board members repeatedly warned against using one-time carryover to permanently replace federal funds for payroll, noting that once the district uses general funds to pay wages in lieu of federal grants it cannot revert those wages to federal payment if the grant is later restored.

Ending

The board called for transparency to families given the proximity of the school year and the difficulty parents face arranging alternative childcare. Board members instructed staff to follow up with federal funding offices and to return with clarifying information at the next board meeting.","District leaders said a federally funded after‑school/summer program (\"Double Aces\") may lose grant support; board asked staff to notify families and provided contact numbers for federal and state officials.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6509004,"Weston County board adopts 2025–26 school budget and approves multiple personnel and policy items",931,81000,1012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443385-7a5d9955b75f1ef53dfb355fb0c14f2c&start=81&end=1012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443385-7a5d9955b75f1ef53dfb355fb0c14f2c/thumbnail_81000.jpg","/articles/6509004/Weston-County/Wyoming/Weston-County-board-adopts-202526-school-budget-and-approves-multiple-personnel-and-policy-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509004-bb1d30addde05606fac393b95e9c784c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770458386&Signature=cM8S9hMwyZZq03oiMCNs2mLs-TL2Ey16FrN6eqSkKhwPbqsNk5a8kqTs5EAOxW1aNliB3GzowpxXALMlZ7SWGiOM81HEdAFKct-2NmLFiRx2EWAMnpXPHvgp-VjcQopLiZeCW2y5l0-1A6k2f9hW7AxT0vLm71aNozMggGRbmXUBr4c5AJ1nQPXegzsZNLa-81J-qzNVXOAFj-83NujE5pQ4imweeTJ3KFYwl7Aqdkw2EEL12pDA3be--5RvNJe5IWXSAiljvRvaSEILQ1bJ9Sw1y6Vzs8kTmJZU3gla82oPcYj99caN7zmjlSG460pH9FvzNIHMxdGWWe8OphnUbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Weston County School Board approved the district's 2025'26 budget and a slate of personnel and policy actions at its meeting. District finance staff presented projected revenues and the board voted to adopt the budget by voice vote.

District finance staff member Angie told the board the proposed general fund revenue estimates include $3,500,000 in local revenue, $600,000 in county revenue and $12,852,000 in state revenue (including reimbursements). Angie said the district's estimated general fund carryover is $2,000,000 but cautioned that figure is not final because there are outstanding June bills. Angie described the 2025'26 total general fund expenditure budget as $16,952,000 and said the figure includes wages and benefits.

Board members approved the budget after brief discussion; the action was carried by voice vote. Several board members stressed the uncertainty of federal and state grant funding and urged caution using general fund carryover to replace federal-supported positions.

Votes at a glance

- Adopt 2025'26 budget (general fund $16,952,000; federal fund $1,000,000; major maintenance $1,400,000; lunch fund $455,000; recreation fund $273,018; BOCES/agency fund $69,179; capital construction $2,468; special revenue fund $13,823): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Approve early graduation request for one student (name withheld from packet): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Accept certified resignation of Alondra Munoz (elementary teacher): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Transfer Jackie Guzman from elementary kitchen assistant to middle/high school kitchen assistant: motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Transfer Tracy Lam from a 5-hour to a 6-hour kitchen position: motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Accept classified resignation of Lawrence Edgar (custodian) and authorize posting: motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Approve classified hire Mikaela Stevenson (special education paraprofessional): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Approve classified hire Clasey Domina (special education paraprofessional): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Accept classified resignation of Loline Carter (middle school special education paraprofessional) and authorize posting: motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Approve certified hire Lolin Carter (one-year elementary teacher position): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Approve certified hire Lexus Volker Ingle (elementary teacher): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Approve classified hire Scott Garhart (maintenance tech): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Approve classified hire Kelly Wellman (kitchen assistant): motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Approve revisions to the school district athletic and activities handbook for 2025'26: motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved. Discussion clarified that some activities may count Saturdays as contest or activity days but not Sundays, and the district contracts with hospital staff for sports medical coverage.

- Eliminate policy LBC-e (relations with homeschool standardized reporting form) to align with changed state law: motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

Board discussion and context

Board members and staff repeatedly emphasized uncertainty in federal grants. Angie said Title II (staff development) funding was unknown at the time of the meeting and that Title I had a $40,000 shortfall; she explained that using general fund dollars to replace federal-funded positions leads to long-term obligations because federal funds cannot be restored to cover wages once the district pays them with general funds. \"If you take something that is funded by a federal grant and you use general funds ... you are stuck paying with that out of the general fund,\" Angie said.

Multiple board members urged fiscal caution and noted falling student counts (ADM) reduce state funding per teacher. One board member said the district must plan to raise teacher base pay to remain competitive and that smaller cohorts will eventually force program reductions.

Ending

Board members moved from budget business into personnel and other agenda items after the vote. Several personnel recommendations were handled by unanimous voice votes; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting minutes. The board flagged several items for future attention, including follow-up on federal funding uncertainties and committee assignments.

","At a regular meeting the Weston County School Board approved the 2025–26 budget, accepted several resignations, approved transfers and hires, and adopted handbook and policy changes; board members warned federal grant uncertainty may force program cuts.","actionData","errors"]

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