District to accept two donated welders; board hears schedule, grants and executive session motion

Laramie County School District #2 trustees on Jan. 8 were informed that Casper Community College offered two replaced welding machines to the district and were asked to approve acceptance between the meeting and the board’s Monday session.

A district staff member told the committee that Casper Community College had replaced many welders and reached out to local districts about older units they could donate. “Both… were able to secure 1… for each building. Each one of them is worth approximately $15,000,” the staff member said. The staff member said the only condition was that the district pick up the machines; the donors attached letters and staff asked the board to approve acceptance online.

Board members also covered several scheduling and calendar items: the next regular board meeting will be at Alvin Elementary (the elementary report will be moved earlier so students can present and travel home), the rec‑board grant application deadline is Jan. 30 at 4 p.m., and the district will host CAL meetings in Carpenter and at the district office on specified dates. The board chair noted the CASPA conference attendance and other training opportunities, and the board agreed to schedule accreditation report presentations across upcoming CAL meetings.

Formal action: The board voted by voice to recess into executive session to discuss personnel, legal and safety matters. The motion to enter executive session was made by Michael (mover) and seconded by Julianne. The chair called the question and those present said “Aye.” The meeting recessed to executive session and no continued open meeting followed.

Ending: Staff will post the donated‑equipment acceptance for board approval and proceed with logistics for pickup. The board will receive follow‑up materials on the rec‑board grant applications, the Alvin Elementary presentation logistics and accreditation presentation scheduling.