A staff presentation described adaptive math-assessment results showing roughly 15% growth and classroom performance near 50%; staff and board members discussed a full-time substitute position and clarifying business-office responsibilities.
At a public meeting, parents warned that mandatory participation in the district's house system is prompting families to withdraw students and urged a public forum; students defended the program as a community-builder while some parents criticized district staffing and decision-making.
Sheridan County School District #3 approved purchases and installation contracts for HVAC mini‑splits and electrical upgrades, accepted a $45,000 Wyoming Energy Authority grant for equipment, and authorized Daktronics shot clocks — all by voice vote.
Students described the school's new house system—highlighting inclusion, student voice and competitions—and FFA officers recapped learning and networking at the national convention in Indianapolis and Louisville.
The board received a detailed October 2020 financial report showing $270,541.75 in general fund expenditures, fiscal‑year revenue of $1,003,544.97 and a $35,555.61 state 'short tax' makeup that replaces unpaid local taxes.
Trustees approved purchasing shot‑clock displays from Daktronics for $10,682 after administrators warned the Wyoming High School Activities Association mandate could make the district ineligible to host varsity competitions if clocks are not installed by the required date.
A student leader described the school 'house' program and FFA students recapped the national convention. The board also approved creation of a life‑skills/social‑emotional curriculum review committee and appointed members including Steve Hackett.
The board reviewed October 2020 finances: $270,541.75 in monthly expenditures, fiscal‑year revenue of $1,003,544.97 and a $35,555.61 state short‑tax makeup payment that offsets prior local tax shortfalls.
The board approved buying heat‑pump mini‑split equipment and a separate installation contract with TS Mechanical and discussed contracting electrical upgrades; a $45,000 Wyoming Energy Authority grant will cover much of the equipment cost.
Sheridan County School District #3 trustees spent a large portion of their meeting reviewing proposed state "recalibration" language and its potential effects on very small districts.