Facilities director outlines capital projects, playground priorities and timeline for Campbell County High School request

Campbell County School District #1 facilities staff presented a detailed capital‑projects update to the Board of Trustees on Jan. 13, describing how state ranking and condition assessments determine which schools receive planning, design and construction funding and giving timelines for several district projects.

Why it matters: capital construction funding is largely driven by statewide condition and capacity rankings and then routed through the Wyoming School Facilities Commission and the state legislature. Facilities staff told trustees that projects proceed in three phases—planning, design and construction—and that the district prioritizes life‑safety and the worst condition items first.

Key projects and schedules cited by the district: - Little Powder Elementary: gym walls and structural work were in place, two slabs remained to be poured and the district expected to move in on Jan. 26 (timeline described as subject to construction conditions). - Aquatic center: deep‑end excavation and rebar work were underway, tile and locker room finishes were in place, and staff gave a late‑April completion estimate dependent on weather. - Transportation facility: design kickoff held Jan. 8; staff scheduled site visits and a design charrette for Jan. 23 and anticipated design completion in June with bid documents in July and construction in 2026 if funding is approved by the legislature. - Campbell County High School (CCHS): staff said the capital request is in the supplemental budget and the project agreement was awaiting review by the attorney general; district planned an RFP for design services and aimed to bring a design team selection to the board in March. - Conestoga Elementary: the district awaits a cost‑effective remedy study from the state; staff said the project's timing has been affected by the CCHS funding push. - Wright Junior‑Senior High turf project: funding by the county parks and recreation district was approved and staff anticipated a design‑to‑build procurement with concrete and irrigation repairs coordinated to reduce duplicate work. - Other projects mentioned: Sage Valley kitchen renovation (estimated ~$900,000), perimeter sidewalk replacements at Rawhide, fire alarm upgrades, HVAC phase work and a districtwide LED lighting program.

Playgrounds and prioritization: facilities staff described an annual inspection and ranking process for playgrounds performed by certified safety inspectors (CPSI). Playgrounds are scored and placed on a five‑year rotation; safety issues (fasteners, surfacing, trip hazards) are prioritized over cosmetic concerns. The board will receive the prioritized list when the facilities team completes the building walk‑throughs with principals.

On surplus land: staff said they are updating the district's surplus land inventory to identify parcels that might be too small or create liability; state rules require public hearings and commission approvals for disposals, and parcels bought before 1998 may revert to the state.

Budget and bidding notes: district policy requires bids for projects over $50,000 and three quotes for projects between $25,000 and $50,000. Staff said the district sometimes defers non‑critical maintenance on buildings likely to receive state capital funding so funds can be used most effectively.

Next steps and board action: facilities staff said the district will return with project lists for 2026 projects in March and will bring contract approvals and bid awards to the board on consent agendas as projects move from design to construction.