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District officials reported a 90.8% graduation rate for Lincoln County School District #2, an increase from 85.7 the prior year; Cookeville High reported 100% and Star Valley High 93.2%, while the district's alternative program rose to 72.2%.
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District safety lead reviewed the difference between "secure" and lockdown procedures and summarized two January events: a 26-minute secure alert at Thane and a multi-district anonymized hoax call that required remote incident coordination with law enforcement.
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The board approved multiple consent and action items including personnel and minutes, a memorandum of understanding for specialized counseling services, the district's 2026 major maintenance list (authorization to bid), curriculum adoptions, the Star Valley Alaska football trip, final school calendars, graduation/ procurement policy amendments, and a $17,640 wrestling mat bid for Cokeville High.
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Trustees approved a fundraising-backed proposal for Star Valley High varsity and JV football to travel to Soldotna, Alaska for a game and educational trip, with coaches and activities director stressing no additional taxpayer cost and a supervision plan; trustees discussed precedent and fairness for other programs.
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School board members reviewed the district's drug-testing policy and procedures after public concerns about privacy and female athletes. District testing administrator Mrs. Martin described current practice (individual collection, DOT guidelines, instant urine with lab confirmation) and told the board staff will research saliva alternatives and costs.
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The board chose personnel (section G) and student (section J) policy sections as priorities for the district policy audit and discussed options for the district calendar — with a formal direction expected next month on whether to pursue four‑day, hybrid or five‑day school-week models for future years.
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Superintendent and finance staff reported flat month-to-month enrollment at 2,881 ADM but declines from prior years, a $1.4 million roof project at the middle school and discussion of the statewide funding model recalibration.
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District facilities staff briefed the board on completed and planned projects including a recently completed middle-school roof, a re-scoped discus throw renovation at Star Valley High, turf maintenance equipment, Osmond lunch tables delivery and winter readiness work.
Wyoming / School Districts / Lincoln County School District #2
At its regular meeting, the Lincoln County School District #2 board approved consent agendas including personnel appointments, several bids, an Idaho-border student contract, a donor gift for Star Valley High School track and a memorandum of understanding with the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind.
Wyoming / School Districts / Lincoln County School District #2
District presenters reiterated recent assessment results showing Lincoln County School District #2 ranked among the top comparable districts: 82% ELA proficiency k‑12, 80% math proficiency k‑12, and 61% proficiency in science for grades assessed; the board heard the data as context for calendar deliberations.