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Sheridan County School District No. 2 leaders urge caution on several pending state education bills
Summary
Superintendent Stultz and trustees discussed multiple Wyoming bills affecting reserves, certification and curriculum, urged legislative fixes and reported outreach with lawmakers; public commenters warned against measures they said would lower teacher standards and allow guns in schools.
Superintendent Stultz told the Sheridan County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees on Jan. 27 that several bills before the Wyoming Legislature could affect district finances, staffing and curriculum, and he urged caution and further revision.
Stultz said House Bill 30 (which in 2022 increased district reserve requirements from 15% to 30%) currently sunsets in 2026; he described House Bill 137 as a proposal that would extend that reserve requirement to 2028. He told trustees the district’s reserves are about 23.5% under current accounting and that the district is monitoring benefits and salary-schedule work aimed at retaining staff.
Why it matters: The bills discussed would change district budgeting timelines and staffing flexibility at a state level and could affect local operating reserves and the district’s ability to budget for personnel and benefits.
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