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At the start of the new-business discussion, Chairman Simpson said the board supports a parental-leave policy in concept but wanted to refine details with the district's policy committee and the teachers association so the policy could be adopted and made effective this school year. \"We do support this type of policy,\" he said, and asked trustees for feedback on conditions the board might require.

Several trustees suggested requiring some form of employee \"buy-in\" or commitment before eligibility. Suggestions included a short service requirement (trustees mentioned possibilities such as six months to one year) or a one-day donation to a separate parental-leave sick bank. Trustees consistently emphasized the goal of using the benefit to recruit and retain staff.

Superintendent (unnamed) summarized the discussion as \"absolutely 100% support\" while acknowledging trustees want a period of commitment or a small donation to indicate employee buy-in. The superintendent and trustees agreed to ask the policy committee to draft language incorporating the board's direction and to consult the teachers association.

Teachers association representative Missus Johns said the association appreciated the board's consideration and asked for clarity on why a waiting period would be required when other benefits (for example, health insurance) typically become available without a long wait. \"Any other benefit that we have in the district, they don't wait for a year or 6 months to get health insurance... I just don't know why the 6 month wait or definitely not a year,\" she said.

Legal counsel also noted potential legal and liability considerations that could support having an eligibility period; trustees said those considerations should be addressed as the policy is drafted.

Next steps
Board members directed staff to schedule a Zoom meeting within the next two weeks including representatives from the policy committee and the teachers association to draft the policy language. Trustees indicated they aim to have a first reading in August and proceed to a second reading in September if the policy committee and association reach agreement, which would allow the district to implement the policy for the coming school year if the board adopts it.

The discussion did not result in a formal vote; the board recorded direction to staff and the policy committee rather than a final policy adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LCSD#2 School Board Meeting for July 9th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees expressed unanimous support for a parental-leave policy proposed by the teachers association but asked the policy committee and association to define eligibility requirements such as an employee commitment or a one-day donation to a separate sick bank before the board adopts formal policy.","taxTitle","Lincoln County School District #2, School Districts, Wyoming","taxId",67522,"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},6486624,"Lincoln County School District No. 2 board approves 2025–26 budget, equipment purchase and contracts",1229,2046695,3276125,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5531345-377d8966995087623e94156b0305db06&start=2046&end=3276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5531345-377d8966995087623e94156b0305db06/thumbnail_2046695.jpg","/articles/6486624/Wyoming/Lincoln-County-School-District-No-2-board-approves-202526-budget-equipment-purchase-and-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486624-1486e9cf1bed6e91e8ff43454b1d804c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770420187&Signature=ieBn2QDmZ9TIAO3-zXxAKjLf~Z3fXCf07rmbC5tKSawG2sP9YL1gWgYqvLjtBhmdaafdcGBJGdhteFGshHoWJvErh2xCTUGfyvNCAf0LBTDfaPtiDl0bPsvw5WHktMxyoEGuFwrdmxCyQzO9~7ziRdJLQBdYrxoB9TvQrIZgf3c4M58lol9UasNQxdgtqxw5NoUGUM-FeXF0tV~MioTcg4WF5hAVGe6IzatC1m0ReCZQLHfb9B0F7iHUEfbUYZ-NZtlAEZrVDaq4eZTRSXoAJDFV0RLusPWDavzfJ3d55WMCyAzoOF3-U6RY1SCLPw5QKQNH-wZXjRtz6LVbfLkN6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lincoln County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees approved the district's 2025'16 budget and a series of contracts and purchases at a regular meeting where staff also reviewed summer facilities work and monthly financial details.

Business manager Mr. Inskeep presented the district's financial overview and told trustees the district is \"right where we need to be,\" describing how the district tracks salaries and benefits by general-ledger codes and how staff can show costs by school and program. He cited items including roughly $1,960,000 set aside for capital construction and said staffing at Affton Elementary is \"just over $2,000,000,\" the presented cost of staffing at that location.

The board approved an MOU with Bear Lake Memorial Hospital to provide speech-language pathology services in Cokeville; authorized purchase of a Bobcat articulated loader to replace an aging Toro mower/attachment unit; approved phase-3 transportation contracts and related bus procurement; accepted two donations; and approved athletics items including adding soccer at Star Valley Middle School and membership in the Wausau Wyoming High School Athletic Association.

Facilities director Mr. Warren gave the board a summer update, saying crews have been deep cleaning buildings, refinishing gym floors and completing LED lighting and bleacher projects. Warren said work at the middle school and the Copeville High School weight room is underway and that the district plans additional bids this summer for projects including a throwing area at Star Valley High School.

On vehicles and transportation, staff noted one existing bus is 16 years old and will remain in service until the replacement arrives; the district said the state has recently allowed ordering buses at 16 years because of extended production lead times. The Bobcat purchase is primarily for sidewalk snow removal and will include a bucket and blower attachment; staff said they tested the machine in Kemmer and compared models before selecting a Bobcat.

The board conducted routine personnel approvals under the consent agenda, including resignations and multiple new hires and reassignments, and approved payment of bills and minutes. Donations accepted included $500 from the Star Valley Ladies Golf Association to support Star Valley High School women's golf and $5,000 from Lincoln County Weed and Pest to support Caulkville High School football.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda, section 1 (payment of bills and minutes): motion by Mr. Call, second by Mr. Jenkins; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.
- Consent agenda, section 2 (personnel): motion by Mr. Call, second by Mr. Long; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.
- MOU with Bear Lake Memorial Hospital (speech-language pathology, Cokeville): motion to approve by Mr. Tigert, second by Mr. Jenkins; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.
- Bid approval for Bobcat articulated loader (Star Valley High School use): motion by Mr. Call, second by Mrs. Day; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.
- 2025'16 budget approval: motion by Mr. Johnson, second by Mr. Call; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.
- Phase-3 transportation bus contracts (Cokeville families and Heiner Suder Road): motion by Mr. Call, second by Mrs. Day; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.
- Donation from Lincoln County Weed and Pest ($5,000 to Caulkville High School football): motion by Mrs. Day, second by Mr. Long; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.
- Approval of soccer at Star Valley Middle School: motion by Mr. Tigert, second by Mrs. Day; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.
- Membership approval in the Wausau Wyoming High School Athletic Association: motion by Mr. Call, second by Mr. Johnson; voice vote \"Aye,\" motion carried.

Several motions were passed by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript. Where motions identified movers and seconders, those names are recorded above; the meeting transcript records unanimous \"Aye\" voice votes and no recorded oppositions for the listed items.

Board and staff comments
Mr. Inskeep described the district's ability to drill down from the district general ledger into subledgers and offered to present a fall work session demonstrating how costs trace back to employee IDs, benefits and program codes. \"Any any questions? We're right where we need to be,\" he said.

Facilities director Warren said contractors met schedules for gym-floor refinishing and that the district had completed bleacher work at Star Valley Middle School and a round of athletic-field maintenance. He asked the board to consider a bid for a throwing area at Star Valley High School next month.

Next steps and context
Superintendent and staff said they will provide additional budget detail and breakdowns of reserve accounts later this summer upon board request. The business manager offered a fall work session to let trustees select a school and view staffing and benefit costs down to employee IDs and function codes. The board scheduled further review of capital projects and anticipated receiving bid documents for several facilities items in coming weeks.","The Lincoln County School District No. 2 board approved the district's 2025'16 budget, authorized purchase of a Bobcat loader for snow removal, approved transportation contracts and several routine items, and accepted donations. The board also received a facilities update and heard staff financial briefings.","actionData","errors"]

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