Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
At a special board meeting the Uinta County School District #1 Board of Trustees voted by voice to appoint Dr. Joe Ingalls as superintendent and approved his contract, which the board said will begin July 1, 2026.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
Uinta County School District #1 leaders told trustees a proposed statewide recalibration of the school‑funding model would shift which districts win and lose money, producing a net negative impact of about $78,000 for the district and risking cuts to class‑size–funded positions and local programs.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
District staff told trustees the Wyoming Department of Education peer review commended the district’s assessment culture and systematic use of data; presenters highlighted six review criteria and a goal of near‑universal K–3 literacy proficiency for specified measures.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
A draft audit was presented and staff warned that a state recalibration proposal could add about $4 million to the district's general fund but pair that increase with changes such as proposed class‑size rules and reductions in student‑activity funding; trustees plan meetings with legislators in January.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
The Uinta County School District #1 Board of Trustees elected David Peterson as chair and selected Jenny Welling as vice chair for the 2026 year; Dan Wheeler and Caleb Veil were confirmed as clerk and treasurer. All motions passed by voice vote.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
Trustees approved a retirement/resignation, set the 2026–27 meeting schedule, renewed property insurance at a higher premium, and approved student disciplinary actions discussed in executive session.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
Davis Middle School reported improved accountability, expanded RTI interventions and daily attendance monitoring; Aspen Elementary presented MCLASS and YTOP results by grade and described HRS accreditation progress and family‑engagement activities.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
The board recognized Amanda Linford, a 38‑year music teacher at North/Evanston Elementary, and read a nomination recommending her for the Wyoming Music Educators Association Teacher of the Year award. Linford reflected on her career and thanked the board.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
Two Clark Elementary students described their Uinta Science Camp experiences, telling the Uinta County School District #1 board that the camp turned classroom science into practical lessons with rangers, firefighters and field work that inspired careers and strengthened teamwork.
Wyoming / School Districts / Uinta County School District #1
The Uinta County School District #1 Board approved roughly $80,345 to complete electrical work for a center-pivot irrigation system at the district’s Red Devil Ranch after discussion about transformer and Rocky Mountain Power costs, water rights and long-term operations.