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Trustees give committee updates: food insecurity, student engagement, communications, BOCES and wellness events
Summary
Trustees reported on committee work April 14, including a food drive and backpack program, student engagement efforts, communications improvements, BOCES programming and a May community wellness event.
Multiple trustees reported committee work and community programs at the April 14 Sweetwater County School District #1 meeting.
A food‑insecurity committee led by Trustees Franks, Dr. Sebby and Miss Wood is consolidating a list of local programs and usage data so the district can map services and identify gaps. Trustee Franks said the group relies on Miss Fletcher to gather information and that a community food drive and backpack program are in place; Franks reported roughly 95 students currently benefit from the weekend backpack program that provides two meals per weekend.
The student engagement subteam reported on strategies to identify at‑risk students earlier and expand extracurricular exposure to improve belonging and reduce discipline issues. Trustees discussed outreach to juvenile probation and courts to better welcome students returning from out‑of‑home placements and said they plan to coordinate with juvenile services to strengthen re‑engagement.
Trustees on the communications subteam said they are reviewing ParentSquare usage, the district website and are exploring hiring a dedicated communications representative to improve outreach and ensure critical messages reach targeted audiences. Board members described the website as “archaic” and indicated a refresh is underway.
Trustee Carnahan and others reported on BOCES 5 work and adult learner programming through Western Wyoming Community College; Carnahan said BOCES grants are funded from property tax revenue and operate on a reimbursement basis requiring receipts before reimbursement. He also said the district is pursuing expanded CTE opportunities in Farson with new hires in shop and agriculture expected to bring new programs.
Trustees announced committee events and community items including a Color Me fun run and barbecue scheduled for May 2 with registration via ParentSquare, and a foundation scholarship application deadline on April 18; trustees urged community members to encourage seniors to apply because scholarships sometimes go unclaimed.
