School board adopts 2025–26 calendar, approves budget amendment and authorizes trust distribution; all motions pass 7–0

The Fremont County School District #2 board unanimously approved several action items at its February meeting, voting 7–0 on each motion.

The board adopted the 2025–26 school calendar (draft number 1) after committee review and a show of hands in favor of the early‑start option. Supporters cited a balanced semester calendar and a Thanksgiving break that aligns with staff preferences; opponents noted potential childcare and practice‑scheduling challenges for families and athletics. The motion to approve "the 2526 school calendar draft number 1" passed 7–0.

The board approved the 2024–25 budget amendment No. 1 as presented. Business manager Amanda (surname not specified in the transcript) explained the largest item: a student vehicle payment that increased the general fund amendment and a net general fund change of roughly $21,000. Additional line‑item adjustments addressed grants, food service revenues and rental property maintenance. The motion to approve the amendment passed 7–0.

The board authorized Superintendent Steve Sweenle to execute a trust distribution agreement related to the Helen Petersdorf Trust, which Wells Fargo (the trustee) has petitioned the court to dissolve. The district's share, conditioned on the court approval, is reported in the meeting documents as about $27,014; terms require funds be used for scholarships for "worthy boys and girls who reside in Fremont County." The board voted to give the superintendent authority to sign the agreement and directed the policy committee to draft scholarship policies and application procedures. Motion passed 7–0; Janine (surname not specified) seconded the motion to authorize the superintendent to execute the agreement.

The board also voted to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and to invite Steve and Ted to participate. The motion to enter executive session and to invite those staff members was approved 7–0.

Earlier routine items included approval of the meeting agenda and the consent agenda; those motions also passed unanimously. The board scheduled public candidate forums for principal finalists the week of the 25th–27th, with evening forums at 3:30 p.m. in the Ox Gym and Facebook Live audio for viewers who cannot attend in person.

Next steps noted in the meeting: the superintendent will sign the trust distribution agreement (subject to the judge's approval in April), the policy committee will draft scholarship guidelines if funds are received, and staff will continue to finalize budget amendments for capital projects (including a generator project) later in the year.