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Board approves resignation, hires, bids and a broad slate of new or revised policies
Summary
Trustees approved a certified resignation, two new certified contracts, bid awards for fuel and fluids, holiday designation for 12‑month staff, multiple handbooks, and a long list of new and revised policies ranging from disease prevention to procurement and graduation requirements.
At its meeting the Sweetwater County School District #2 Board of Trustees approved routine and policy business including personnel transactions, procurement awards and a large policy package.
Personnel and procurement: The board approved the certified resignation of Bradley Skinner (Green River High School drama/English teacher) and approved two new certified contracts for Cassandra Becker (Truman Elementary) and Kelsey Wild (Green River High School). Transportation staff recommended—and the board approved—bid awards for gasoline, diesel and fluids for the 2026–27 school year to Homemax, Kenworth of Rock Springs and Bombguards.
Holiday and handbooks: Trustees approved an additional July 2 holiday for 12‑month employees and approved 2026–27 handbooks for Expedition Academy, Lincoln Middle School and district elementary schools; the Green River High School handbook was held for review by the incoming principal.
Policy slate: Administrators presented a long list of new and revised policies. New policies approved (first reading or final reading as noted in board remarks) included health and safety items (EBBA prevention of disease transmission; EBBA‑R bloodborne pathogen exposure control), security evaluation (ECA), procurement certifications (EFAB‑E2), nutrition records (EFI), copyright and duplicating materials (EGA/EGA‑R), graduation requirements revisions (IKF/IKF‑R and IFK‑R), emergency plans and bomb‑threat procedures, and others. The board also reviewed EGAB (inspection and copying of public records) after a public commenter raised fee and timing concerns; staff said the super eight committee will revisit prices and request timing before the next reading.
Vote mechanics: Most items were approved by motion, second and voice vote; where the board conducted first readings, the item will return for subsequent readings per policy. No contested votes were recorded on the floor; several policy items were approved as final readings where noted.
Why it matters: The approvals complete routine staffing and procurement for the coming school year and implement policy updates tied to statutory changes and operational needs. The policy package addresses safety, procurement compliance, nutrition and graduation standards—areas that will shape district operations and student services in 2026–27.
What happens next: Several policies will return for additional readings as required; board committees will refine EGAB fees and response time guidance following public feedback. Staff will continue to implement approved contracts and prepare reports on procurement and personnel.
