ACSD#1 Board of Education Business Meeting Summary
Meeting Overview
Meeting: ACSD#1 Board of Education Business Meeting
Date and Time: August 12, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Location: Administration Office, Board Room, 1948 Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070
The ACSD#1 Board of Education Business Meeting agenda included special recognitions, public comment, superintendent updates, committee reports, consent agenda items, new business, and policy review items. The agenda identified the meeting as a Board of Education Business Meeting held on August 12, 2026.
Special Recognition: Garrid Halsey — Milken Educator Award
The Board agenda included recognition of Garrid Halsey for receiving the Milken Educator Award for Excellence in Teaching.
According to the agenda materials:
- Halsey was identified as the sole Wyoming recipient in the 2025–26 Milken Educator Awards.
- The recognition highlighted project-based STEM instruction, including robotics, flight/space, and computer science experiences that engage middle school students.
- The agenda connected the recognition to district strategic goals focused on learner-centered education, empowered educators, and belonging for all.
The agenda included a public comment period.
Community members were invited to provide comments during the “Audience Communications” portion of the agenda. The guidelines stated that speakers should limit comments to three minutes, complete the public comment form to be recognized, and approach the podium after being recognized by the Board Chair.
Superintendent’s Report
The Superintendent’s Report included:
Culture/Climate Survey Update
The agenda listed a Culture/Climate Survey Update presented with supporting documentation titled “Culture_Climate_Follow-up.” The contact person listed was Dr. Goldhardt, Superintendent.
Financial Q&A
The Superintendent’s Report also included a Financial Q&A item.
Board Leadership and Committee Reports
The agenda included Board leadership updates and committee reports.
Standing committee information listed:
- Finance — Steve Gosar
- Teaching & Learning — Emily Stanton
- Governance — Kim Sorenson
The agenda also included a WSBA Update from Nate Martin.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda included items for Board consideration. The agenda stated that approval of the consent agenda signifies approval of all included items, with items potentially removed for separate consideration and vote under New Business.
Items listed included:
Meeting Minutes
The agenda included minutes from:
- July 15, 2026 — Board of Education Business Meeting
- July 8, 2026 — Board of Education Work Session
Personnel Recommendations
The agenda included personnel recommendations and an additional duties glossary. Listed examples of additional duties included:
- ACT preparation tutoring
- After-school tutoring
- Community Support Specialist
- Construction courses
- Driver’s education
- Extended School Year services
- Kindergarten Kickstart planning
- Pathways to Capstone planning
- Project-Based Learning training
- School Success Liaison support
- SchooLinks initial training
- Summer school programming
- Translator services
- Winter Academy tutoring
The agenda described these assignments as including voluntary roles, application-based roles, and qualified staff assignments depending on the activity.
Monthly Financial Reports
The agenda included monthly financial reports with Trystin Green, Chief Financial Officer, listed as the contact person.
The recommended action stated that the Board consider approval of the monthly financial reports and payment of bills, including late pays and pre-authorized payroll, insurance, utilities, officials, and automatic payments.
District Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
The agenda included a District Property and Liability Insurance Renewal item.
The item was connected to strategic goals related to:
- Facility and environmental safety
- Risk management
- Fiscal stability
Trystin Green, Chief Financial Officer, was listed as the contact person.
WHSAA Activities and Insurance Items
The agenda included items related to the 2026–2027 Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA):
- Activity enrollment for Laramie High School and Rock River
- Catastrophic/liability insurance for Laramie High School and Rock River
The agenda connected these items to student-athlete protection, safety, and co-curricular participation.
The agenda included Administrative Regulation 4050-AR1: Prohibition of Deepfake Images and Other Media.
The agenda explained that administrative regulations are directives developed by district administration to implement Board policies and provide operational clarity. It stated that administrative regulations are not Board policy and do not require adoption by the Board of Education, while also describing an oversight process involving review by the Policy & Governance Committee.
The item was connected to strategic goals involving:
- Digital citizenship instruction
- Health and wellbeing support
- Protection from online harassment and harm
New Business
Laramie Montessori Charter School Renewal
The agenda included consideration and action on charter renewal for Laramie Montessori Charter School for 2026–2031.
The agenda stated that Laramie Montessori would provide a brief presentation. The recommended action was for the Board to approve a five-year charter renewal term effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
School-Level Cell Phone Expectations
The agenda included School Level Cell Phone Expectations.
The agenda stated that, pursuant to ACSD#1 Policy 4025, school-level regulations governing student possession and use of cellular telephones and smart devices, including substantial revisions, are subject to Board approval.
The agenda connected the item to:
- Classroom focus and instructional integrity
- Bullying and digital privacy protections
- Consistent administrative enforcement
- Parent communication and site flexibility
The recommended action was for the Board to approve school-level cell phone expectations pursuant to ACSD#1 Policy 4025.
Policy Review and Actions
Third Reading — Final Adoption
The agenda included policies presented for final consideration after completing required readings and a 45-day public comment period.
Items included:
The recommended action was for the Board of Education to adopt Policy 4050 as presented.
Policy 4055: Graduation Ceremonies
The recommended action was for the Board of Education to adopt Policy 4055 as presented.
Second Reading
Policy 3016: Temporary Virtual Education Days and Inclement Weather Days
The agenda stated that this policy was presented for second reading and would have one additional reading prior to final consideration and possible adoption. The recommended action was approval of the second reading as presented.
First Reading
Policy 3018: Equivalence Among Schools
The agenda identified this as a new policy presented for first reading. The agenda stated that it would have two additional readings prior to final consideration and possible adoption.
The policy’s strategic goal alignment included:
- Equitable curriculum and resources
- Balanced support personnel allocation
- Equitable staffing structures
- District-wide educational equity
The recommended action was approval of the first reading for introduction, consideration, and public inspection.
Meeting Close
The agenda concluded with a meeting adjournment item.
