Fremont County School District 25 approves travel, audit, policies, grants and multiple personnel actions; board delegates clerk to oppose House Bill 199

Fremont County School District #25 trustees on Jan. 27 approved a slate of routine and substantive items including out-of-state travel for Riverton High School’s indoor track team, acceptance of the fiscal-year audit, several policy changes, a state mental-health grant and a package of resignations and retirements.

The board also voted to delegate the board clerk, Lori (Laurie) Morrow, to testify in Cheyenne in opposition to House Bill 199 (the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act); trustees recorded unanimous opposition and directed Morrow to represent the board at the legislature.

Why it matters: The audit and the federal and state grant flows discussed during the meeting represent substantial revenue streams for the district. Board action to oppose HB 199 and earlier ratification of an email poll opposing House Bill 100 indicate active district engagement with state-level proposals the board says could shift public funding away from district operations.

Key actions and outcomes - Consent agenda approved. The consent agenda included minutes, payment of bills (including late pays and automatic payments), preauthorization of payroll/insurance/utilities, and ratification of an email poll of board members (Jan. 25, 2025) related to an amended action item opposing House Bill 100. (Motion carried; voice vote recorded as "Aye," no…