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Board approves curriculum purchases, calendar and multiple contracts; votes summarized
Summary
The board approved a package of procurement, staffing and calendar motions, including a Spanish language arts curriculum purchase (up to $325,838), the 2026–27 school calendar, multiple equipment purchases and a purchase‑card contract.
The Laramie County School District #1 Board of Trustees approved a series of motions on routine and procurement items during the meeting. The following summarizes each approved action and the outcome recorded on the meeting record.
Votes at a glance
- Spanish language arts curriculum and materials (Meridibus) for dual language immersion and DLI programs (K–4) — motion to adopt not to exceed $325,838 for curriculum and materials (includes additional grade levels and consumables over six years). Outcome: approved (motion moved and seconded; board voice vote recorded as all in favor).
- Declare Facilities Department vehicle a total loss and process recovery through the district’s insurance carrier — motion to declare vehicle insurance loss. Outcome: approved (motion moved and seconded; voice vote, all in favor).
- 2026–27 school calendar — motion to adopt proposed calendar for school year 2026–27 (committee reviewed calendar changes including front‑loaded staff development and revised conference timing). Outcome: approved (motion moved and seconded; voice vote, all in favor).
- Administrator/professional contract approvals — motion to approve administrator/professional contracts for 2025–26 and place on appropriate salary schedule steps. Outcome: approved (motion moved and seconded; voice vote, all in favor).
- Wrestling and cheer mats procurement (two wrestling mats for Kearney? [Kerry] Junior High, two for Johnson Junior High; two cheer mats for East and Central) — not to exceed $105,508; funding noted as coming from the Cheyenne Community Recreation District (CCRD). Outcome: approved.
- Multimedia equipment and supplies contracts (multiple vendors) — permission to contract for multimedia equipment not to exceed $505,000. Outcome: approved.
- Purchase card program (commercial card program with First Interstate Bank) — permission to contract for a no‑fee purchase‑card program expected to generate rebates to the district. Outcome: approved.
- Playground addition at East Ridge (Star Playgrounds) — purchase not to exceed $162,981.50; funding indicated as a CCRD project and ADA‑compliant equipment. Outcome: approved.
Meeting procedure notes: most motions were moved and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote; the record shows “all in favor” for the approvals mentioned. No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript for these votes.
Ending: The board moved into an executive session at the end of the meeting for student disciplinary and legal matters; the procurement and calendar approvals above were the formal actions recorded during open session.
