Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
The board approved policy 2004 (purchase and supply) and policy 4001 (entrance requirements) on their latest readings, advanced policy 5005 (certified employee salary) on second reading and took first reading of policy 5019 (classified employee workday requirements).
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
Students and staff at Linford Elementary presented quarter‑one place-based and project-based learning experiences — field trips, UW partnerships and service projects — and trustees applauded the work while staff noted communication and pacing as areas for refinement.
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
Community members and local organizations urged the Albany County School District #1 board to favor workforce or permanently affordable housing for the Old Slade site; at the same time the board authorized property dispositions, surveying and listing and began negotiating offers for multiple district properties.
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
After hours of debate about timing and whether proceeds from property sales should fund renovations, the Albany County School District #1 board approved a motion to consolidate central administration, special services and Transition Academy into the Bridal building with renovations capped at $3,500,000 pending School Facilities Commission approval.
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
External auditors issued three clean opinions and the district's single-audit testing returned no findings; CFO Tristan Green reported a net position increase of $11 million and reviewed monthly financials and reserves while trustees approved routine financial motions.
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
Trustees reviewed three options for maintenance and operations, including building at Laramie Athletic Fields (estimated ~$2M), and a $1.075M transportation renovation with parts potentially covered by a transportation block grant; trustees asked staff for budget guidance and timelines for SFC approvals.
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
Trustees reviewed staff recommendations to relocate the Transition Academy and consolidate central office functions at the vacant Bridal building to address ADA gaps, reduce rental costs and centralize services; no final vote was taken but staff were directed to prepare motions and budget ranges for next week.
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
Staff laid out conservative appraisal totals (~$5M) plus $1M in special reserves to fund up to ~$6M in facility work; trustees discussed appraisal vs market value, parceling options, and the requirement to reduce general-fund reserves to 15% by July 30, 2028.
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
WSBA presented a custom district climate survey showing high participation but flagging bullying, student fatigue and inconsistent counseling access as priority issues.
Wyoming / School Districts / Albany County School District #1
The Albany County School District #1 board on Nov. 10 approved listing contracts with a real-estate firm for multiple district properties — including Old Slade Elementary — after hours of public testimony and trustee debate over whether to prioritize a city-led workforce housing project or maximize sale proceeds for district facilities.