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Facilities director Adam and the superintendent explained that the district's major maintenance funding is limited and that about $90,000 per year (10% of major maintenance allocations) is the maximum the district may use for non-classroom venues such as pools and sports fields. Administrators said the school's square footage does not align with state funding formulas and that enrollment declines will further reduce future revenue, leaving the district to \"rob Peter to pay Paul\" to cover essential building needs.

The meeting cataloged a string of specific maintenance concerns: two plow pickup trucks out of service, high-cost HVAC and roofing service contracts, a boiler that experienced a gas-control failure and expensive replacement-parts lead times, and rising inspection and preventative-maintenance costs that the state will not allow to be funded from major-maintenance money. Administrators said some preventative-maintenance contracts previously covered by state funds now must be paid from general funds.

Board members and staff discussed short-term and longer-term responses: pursue grants (including the Daniels Fund and recreation grants), solicit private donations and sponsors, explore cooperative purchasing and co-op contracts, or prioritize essential classroom maintenance over recreational venues. Several trustees suggested charging modest facility or event fees (for non-student community events) to help offset custodial and utilities costs; others warned that fees could reduce participation in youth programs.

Special programs were raised in the context of cuts: Special Olympics participation, previously funded by special-education grant money, can no longer be paid from that grant and will require outside sponsorship; administrators asked the board to consider community appeals if local sponsors cannot be found.

What was said in the meeting: One board member summarized the dilemma succinctly: \"We're gonna have to give up something,\" noting that if state aid does not increase, the district must prioritize staff pay and benefits and essential building systems over some extracurricular amenities. Administrators said they will present a prioritized, sequenced plan for maintenance and repairs and continue pursuing funding options.

Ending: Staff will return with grant applications, cost estimates and a prioritized maintenance plan; board members urged outreach to state legislators and the community to explain the funding constraints and seek solutions.

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The policy, presented to the board as a third-reading action, permits voluntary carriage of naloxone and requires personnel who carry it to complete a brief training. The packet indicates an incident usage report will be completed after any administration and routed to Homeland Security and public health as required.

During discussion board members asked about where naloxone would be stored for rapid access. A district presenter said the policy specifies designated storage locations and that staff who choose to carry naloxone will be identified in the policy. Board members asked staff to explore additional placement outside the main office and the possibility of lockboxes with access codes used in some cities so naloxone is quickly available in hallways or at each end of a building.

A district official noted there is no charge to individuals who choose to carry naloxone and that Homeland Security and public health were involved in developing the procedures. After discussion the board approved the policy by voice vote.

Why it matters: The policy formalizes procedures for responding to suspected opioid overdoses on school property, establishes training and reporting rules, and directs staff to consult public health about storage options to reduce response time.

Ending: Staff will follow up with Public Health/Homeland Security about additional secure storage sites and return to the board with recommendations for placement and any related costs.

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Board members elected Jason Jenkins as chair; subsequent officer votes installed board leaders for vice chair, clerk and treasurer. The board approved its agenda and consent items by voice vote. On separate motions the board approved the district's fiscal audit for the year ending June 30, 2024; adopted a Narcan (naloxone) administration policy on third and final reading; and accepted revisions to the EFA health and wellness policy. The board also accepted the resignation of bus driver David Taylor and authorized posting the vacancy.

The packed meeting included several information items that board members said point to tighter finances for 2025. Administrators reported major maintenance shortfalls, aging boilers and equipment, and a potential $1.2 million delay in tax receipts tied to state legislative changes. Facilities staff warned the district may need as much as $500,000\t60,000 to repair the pool and its exterior; board members discussed seeking grants, private donations and program changes to cover costs. The board also scheduled public forums and follow-up items on the 2025\t626 calendar proposals and on forming a wellness advisory committee required by the health and wellness policy.

Board chair and staff emphasized that several follow-up actions are administrative (staff to seek grant and maintenance options) while others will return to the board for decisions tied to the budget. No new levies or cuts were adopted at the meeting.

Votes at a glance
- Officer elections: Jason Jenkins elected chair; other officers elected by voice vote. (Outcome: approved by voice.)
- Approval of agenda and consent agenda. (Outcome: approved by voice.)
- Financial audit (fiscal year ending June 30, 2024): motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote. (Outcome: approved.)
- JLCF-E Narcan/naloxone administration policy and procedures (third reading): motion moved and seconded; approved. (Outcome: adopted.)
- Revisions to policy EFA, Health and Wellness: motion moved and seconded; approved. (Outcome: adopted.)
- Classified resignation: David Taylor, school bus driver; motion to accept and post vacancy: approved. (Outcome: accepted; position to be posted.)
- Yearly meeting dates and times: approved. (Outcome: approved.)
- Motion to enter executive session under Wyo. Stat. 16-4-405(a)(ix) for a student issue: approved; board entered executive session and later returned (discussion confidential).

What happened next: The board set a public forum schedule to collect community input on two draft 2025-26 calendars and asked staff to return with more precise budget options and grant-search results for facilities work, including targeted figures for pool repairs and major maintenance priorities.

Ending: The board closed the business meeting and immediately convened a recreation board meeting, where trustees elected officers for the rec board and discussed an event request from the city.","At its Jan. 8 reorganization meeting the Weston County School District Board elected officers, approved its annual financial audit and several policy revisions, and heard extended discussion about facilities and budget pressures.","actionData","errors"]

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District officials warn of major maintenance shortfalls, aging boilers and potential pool closure without funding

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