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Representatives from the Cheyenne Teachers Education Association made multiple presentations. “We need to bring back the salary schedule joint committee with the full intention of rolling out the new salary schedule for the 26–27 school year,” Dylan Ford, speaking for the association, said. Ford said the district’s salary schedule still uses fixed-dollar step increases set in the 1990s and that the structure does not keep pace with current compensation markets or retain mid-career teachers.

Substitute teachers: Shanda Terrell, another CTA speaker, described daily substitute shortages that leave regular teachers absorbing extra classes on short notice. “On any given day, a school could be short three to 10 subs,” Terrell said, and urged the district to “pay more for subs” and expand pipeline programs that prepare local high-school students to serve as substitutes.

Student behavior and safety: Mason Magana and other CTEA speakers pressed the board to address worsening student behaviors and safety concerns that they said increase burnout and reduce instructional time. Magana thanked the board for recent work on the district’s gun policy but asked that educators be included in any planning to check armed visitors and that the district produce actionable plans to curb classroom disruption.

Four-day week proposal: CTA speaker Jennifer Ponce urged the board to form a team to explore a four-day school week, arguing it would reduce Friday substitute shortages, support student-athletes and extracurricular participation, improve recruitment and retention and create focused intervention time for students who need extra help.

Board response and next steps: Trustees acknowledged receipt of the comments. Several trustees and Superintendent Dr. Newton said the board and administrators are reviewing staffing and policy issues. Trustee Cook asked for clarity on next steps for the district’s cell phone policy (a separate but related concern among staff); Dr. Newton reported principals had met and the administration would compile their comments for the board ahead of any policy changes.

What the speakers asked the board to do: Reinstate or reconstitute a salary-schedule committee with CTA participation; increase pay for substitutes (and for hard-to-fill assignments); expand substitute pipelines and certification programs; include educators in behavior and safety committees and produce concrete, actionable interventions; and form a district team to explore implementing a four-day school week within two years.

Formal actions: These public comments were not agenda items and did not result in board votes at the June 2 meeting. Trustees said some of the issues raised — notably behavior and the cell-phone policy — are already under review and would be scheduled for follow-up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LCSD1 School Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting - June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Educators from the Cheyenne Teachers Education Association urged the Laramie County School District #1 board on June 2 to act on teacher pay structure, substitute shortages, student behavior and to explore a four-day school week as tools to recruit and retain staff.","taxTitle","Laramie County School District #1, School Districts, Wyoming","taxId",13150,"location","Wyoming","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218024,"Laramie County trustees concur with East High capacity study, recommend additions and reconfiguration",5927,648000,6575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633904-5d61e802adb7b0ae6efff001b6847728&start=648&end=6575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633904-5d61e802adb7b0ae6efff001b6847728/thumbnail_648000.jpg","/articles/6218024/Wyoming/Laramie-County-trustees-concur-with-East-High-capacity-study-recommend-additions-and-reconfiguration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218024-b29f593cf65e1ceefec923b82c1b3a35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105481&Signature=G5K7ZBQNEmSAAz-9BqcTAc3YNunAYkJ09BXuPTWCMCJLuzu6gq3Nol5MuhLrGtwvGvOI6fN9j2g47qx~RRvU6JiusvQEF7k9QVc-esBqRCiuX-Dgt8BgUS0hsZh652Vj2i2QBlp6~04uHECui7h9bCLNXK1oqlXQ~Ei1D4Vw4~NYk-0-eEZDyE5TsNkaoIi9SkaVc5Iytnl8lPfu~a1ohdWwbZWCGNBhNHttdkuKY7P7V0PSDi0THK-HZiHr5bXCIkSs8p-ZMxtiicL3lfrumAQcRp7elKTB7eG2SpSVroxO1zytG8-TMFXL70M84PJ9Ei5dg3sWg7zSPy66ibG05g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laramie County School District #1 board of trustees on June 2 concurred with a state-backed capacity study that recommends adding 413 seats to East High School through additions and selective interior reconfiguration.

The study, prepared by FDA and presented to the board, concluded that an addition plus targeted reconfiguration is the most cost-effective remedy compared with building a new school on the existing site or on a new site. “Addition and select space reconfiguration of East High School to address the capacity needs, both now and in the future,” Maureen Raszewski, vice president with FDA, summarized for the board.

Why it matters: East High is currently overcapacity and projected to remain so under the district’s enrollment projections. The recommended remedy aims to relieve overcrowding in areas cited in the study — notably cafeteria throughput and parking availability — while keeping capital and long-term maintenance costs lower than the other options.

Details of the recommendation and process: The FDA analysis estimated the addition would provide about 413 seats, roughly 17 new classrooms, including general science and CTE/lab space where needed. The consultant said the approach preserves design flexibility so the district’s architect can finalize classroom adjacencies and program spaces at design phase. The study used a 20-year present-value analysis comparing first-cost, maintenance and operating costs to reach its conclusion.

Next steps and timeline: With board concurrence, the state construction department will present the study to the School Facilities Commission (scheduled June 25) and prepare a legislatively driven budget request for design money. Shelby Carlson, municipal facilities division administrator with the State Construction Department, told trustees the district will seek design funding in the 2026 legislative cycle and, if design is approved, could request construction funding in 2027. Construction of an addition/reconfiguration was estimated by state project staff at roughly 16 to 18 months once funded, and district staff said the overall timeline from now to project completion would likely be about three to four years under the expected funding sequence.

What the board and staff highlighted: Board members and district staff stressed that the recommendation was driven by capacity projections that look eight years from implementation to meet statutory and rule-based review windows. Trustee questions focused on parking, locker space and the longevity of a reconfigured solution versus a wholly new building. John Rexworth, project manager supervisor with the state construction department, said construction time will depend on the final design—e.g., adding a wing is different from adding a third story in the middle of the building.

Funding context: Shelby Carlson said the district will seek roughly $3.5 million for design (final figure to be confirmed) in the 2026 session; construction funding would be requested separately in 2027. Board members noted that legislative funding is uncertain and that prior statewide projects had fluctuated in the biennial process.

Discussion vs. decision: Trustees held an extended discussion during the work session on alternatives — including boundary (triad) changes — before making the formal concurrence vote. The board’s concurrence is a formal step that allows the state to request design funds; it does not itself appropriate construction money or set a final design.

Board action: The motion to concur with the most cost-effective remedy study pertaining to East High passed on a board vote at the June 2 meeting. The concurrence forwards the study to the School Facilities Commission and supports a future design funding request to the legislature.

Looking ahead: District and state staff said design-phase work will be used to finalize answers to outstanding questions raised by trustees — especially parking, specific classroom breakdowns and how construction will minimize program disruption. If the legislature approves design and later construction funds, district officials expect to involve the architect and the East High community in detailed programming and site choices before construction begins.","The Laramie County School District #1 board of trustees voted to concur with a state-led capacity study recommending an addition and select space reconfiguration at East High School to add 413 seats (about 17 classrooms). The district will request design funds in 2026 and could seek construction funding in 2027.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218015,"LCSD #1 board approves design and maintenance contracts for South triad elementary and facility repairs",75,6579000,6654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3633904-5d61e802adb7b0ae6efff001b6847728&start=6579&end=6654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3633904-5d61e802adb7b0ae6efff001b6847728/thumbnail_6579000.jpg","/articles/6218015/Wyoming/LCSD-1-board-approves-design-and-maintenance-contracts-for-South-triad-elementary-and-facility-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218015-cd35d1dc3aeb55018695e1d7a6e9c73a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105481&Signature=BshRuJ3a0qaj-33H-uymxM55ONwgjO7F69iH~3~GaHCzlbmL0BeDG8ZSaL8VCRcvl8qN4gqYjWGXuc6m0BnvQqEQwDhCU6GvV4PjoKiSTJfiyC7uQKswkIh8LLcEfdV9sWFW0uky3ArKj0x47z~1N~R02mVHohOFgVd~gxUPW7npOrqFfc1RHkTC1bXt5SW9GgXcn~FclleEUBiWR086pC0k8gB4HYeEdEMQQt8RWodMP0fgbQ-OzkWrSjwjlO5UZfI5HH8jzJFeaLb8JquBl8r3hC2aG4wvJ8n9llgW1AwvRTMGdMkqpYGJWQyTkD~8YnsuIL2EBTydeSc6VVKEgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Laramie County School District #1 board on June 2 approved multiple facilities actions: it authorized the administration to proceed with a list of facility maintenance projects, approved professional services for design of a new South-triad 5–6 elementary school, and approved a consulting contract referenced in the consent agenda.

Contracts and approvals: Trustees approved a contract with FDL Consulting LLC for architectural and engineering services for design and construction administration of the new South Triad 5–6 elementary school. The board also authorized administration to proceed with a district-maintenance project list that the administration said is sized to fit approximately $10.9 million in major maintenance allocations plus a one-time state improvement amount of about $4.5 million. The projects include roofing, HVAC, flooring, exterior repairs, asbestos abatement where required, and security upgrades as designated by the state.

Funding and prioritization: District staff explained the state performs a four-year facilities assessment that ranks buildings by need; district technicians and supervisors help determine which tasks are most critical. The maintenance list presented to the board reflects that ranking with the highest-need items prioritized and other projects staged if remaining funds allow.

Process: For the South 5–6 project, trustees were told the design contract permits the district to move from planning to detailed design; the design money for this project has already been allocated, the presenters said. Separate state funding buckets apply to the other projects (ARP and major maintenance) and each ask follows its respective approval and appropriation path.

Board action: Motions to approve the consulting contract, the professional services for the South 5–6 school and the facility maintenance list all passed during the June 2 meeting with aye votes recorded in the public session.

What’s next: With design contracts approved, the district will engage design teams and begin design work. For maintenance projects, staff will solicit professional services and call for bids as needed to complete the highest-priority repairs within the available budget.","The board approved professional services for design of a new South triad 5–6 elementary school, authorized a list of facility maintenance projects funded largely by state major maintenance allocations, and approved a contract for architectural services for the new 5–6 school.","actionData","errors"]

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