The Campbell County School District Board of Trustees met on July 15, 2026, at the Educational Services Center in Gillette for a meeting focused largely on budget decisions, annual planning, operational approvals, and district business for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting included public budget hearings before the board considered approval of the FY2027 Annual Budget.
A major purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for public review and comment on proposed budgets, including the Campbell County School District budget, the Board of Cooperative Higher Education Services (BOCHES) budget, and the Campbell County Community Public Recreation District budget. After those hearings, the regular board meeting was scheduled to continue with formal district business.
The board agenda included several operational items affecting students, families, employees, and district services. These included staffing actions, contracts, insurance and service renewals, facility-related projects, technology and student support programs, special education agreements, and grant opportunities.
Several items were presented through the consent agenda, which allows routine matters to be approved together unless a board member requests separate discussion. Among the items were human resources actions, bids and quotes, special education service agreements, a proposed trauma-informed services grant application, a lease agreement involving Rozet Elementary, and approval of procedures allowing district business to continue between scheduled board meetings.
Major Discussion and Action Items
FY2027 Budget Hearings and Annual Budget Approval
The most significant financial item on the agenda was the review and approval request for the Campbell County School District FY2027 Annual Budget.
Before regular business resumed, Chairman Lisa Durgin planned to recess the board meeting for separate budget hearings. These hearings included the Board of Cooperative Higher Education Services budget hearing, the Campbell County Community Public Recreation District budget hearing, and the Campbell County School District budget hearing.
During the hearings, proposed budgets were to be reviewed and members of the public were invited to provide comments. Following the hearings, Mr. Bartlett was scheduled to request board approval of the FY2027 Annual Budget as presented.
The budget process is important because it establishes the district’s financial priorities for the coming fiscal year and guides funding decisions affecting classrooms, staffing, student services, facilities, and district operations.
District Operations, Warrants, and Routine Financial Oversight
The board considered ratification and approval of warrants released between the June 9, 2026, and July 15, 2026, board meetings. These payments were processed under the district’s previously adopted Resolution to Conduct Business.
The item provides the board with an opportunity to review financial transactions that occurred between regular meetings and maintain oversight of district expenditures.
The agenda included multiple facility and equipment-related purchases and services.
Previously ratified bids and quotes included services connected to the new Campbell County High School and Transportation Facility, including commissioning agent services. Other facility-related items included Sage Valley painting, HVAC services for Campbell County High School and Twin Spruce Junior High School, and playground equipment projects at Rawhide Elementary and Stocktrail Elementary.
The district also considered vehicle-related purchases involving new mid-size and full-size multi-purpose vehicles for pool vehicles.
These projects and purchases support district operations, building maintenance, transportation needs, student environments, and long-term facility functionality.
Student Support, Technology, and Educational Services
The board considered renewal of FastBridge student software. FastBridge is used as a student assessment and support tool, and renewal of the software supports ongoing academic monitoring and intervention efforts.
The agenda also included multiple special education agreements. These agreements covered residential services, related services, and additional educational support for students with disabilities. The listed agreements involved providers including Liahona Academy, Beverly Poirier, Servio Carroll, Tessie Rose Bailey, Kids Behavioral Health of Utah, Inc. DBA Copper Hills Youth Center, The Devereux Foundation, and Lakemary Center.
These agreements allow the district to provide specialized services when student needs require support beyond standard district programs.
The district requested approval to apply for the Trauma-Informed Services in Schools (TISS) grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The purpose of the grant is to increase students’ access to evidence-based support services and mental health care. The proposed effort would focus on developing initiatives and programs connecting local schools with trauma support and mental health resources.
If approved and funded, the grant could support expanded student assistance and partnerships between schools and community-based support services.
Employment Actions and Human Resources Matters
The consent agenda included approval of Human Resources actions based on supervisor recommendations.
The listed categories included educational support personnel actions such as regular hires, substitute and temporary hires, transfers, resignations, and terminations. Certified employee actions included recommendations for hire, resignations, extra duty recommendations, and extra duty resignations.
The packet did not provide individual names or details for these personnel actions. The board’s role was to approve the actions submitted through the district’s established process.
Contracts, Agreements, and District Partnerships
The board considered several agreements, including a Special Use Lease for Rozet Elementary with the State of Wyoming.
The meeting also included approval of the 2026-2027 Grant Request and Agreement with the Board of Cooperative Higher Education Services (BOCHES).
These agreements support district partnerships, shared services, and continued educational operations.
Financial Matters
The primary financial decision was consideration of the FY2027 Annual Budget after public budget hearings. The packet did not provide the total budget amount or detailed category breakdowns.
Additional financial matters included:
- Ratification of warrants issued between June 9, 2026, and July 15, 2026.
- District Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance renewal.
- Renewal of FastBridge student software.
- Commissioning agent services for the new Campbell County High School and Transportation Facility.
- Purchase of new pool vehicles.
- Playground equipment purchases for Rawhide Elementary and Stocktrail Elementary.
- HVAC services for Campbell County High School and Twin Spruce Junior High School.
- Renewal of district audit and legal services.
- Approval of special education service agreements.
- Approval of a BOCHES grant request and agreement.
Specific dollar amounts were not included in the available packet text.
Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance
The board considered adoption of a Resolution to Conduct Business between the July 15, 2026, meeting and the next scheduled board meeting on August 25, 2026.
This resolution allows district business activities to continue during the period between regular board meetings under the authority previously established by the board.
The meeting also included consideration of surplus and recycling of obsolete and outdated items for FY2027.
The available packet primarily consisted of the meeting agenda and did not include detailed staff reports, presentations, audit findings, or statistical reports.
The meeting did include budget hearings, which provided an opportunity for review of proposed financial plans and public comment.
Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters
The board considered Human Resources actions submitted by district administration.
The agenda included approval of staffing changes involving educational support personnel and certified employees. These included hiring recommendations, transfers, resignations, terminations, and extra duty assignments.
The packet did not provide additional information about individual personnel matters.
Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations
Several operational projects were included on the agenda.
Facility-related items included HVAC work at Campbell County High School and Twin Spruce Junior High School, painting at Sage Valley, playground equipment projects at Rawhide Elementary and Stocktrail Elementary, and commissioning services for the new Campbell County High School and Transportation Facility.
The district also considered vehicle purchases and insurance-related services needed to support ongoing operations.
The meeting included budget hearings for:
- Board of Cooperative Higher Education Services
- Campbell County Community Public Recreation District
- Campbell County School District
The hearings occurred during the July 15, 2026, board meeting beginning at 6:00 PM at the Educational Services Center, 1000 West 8th Street, Gillette, Wyoming.
The public was invited to comment on the proposed budgets before the regular board meeting continued.
Residents and taxpayers were most directly affected by the district’s FY2027 budget process, which determines how available resources will support schools, programs, staffing, and operations.
Students and families may be affected by decisions involving educational software, special education services, trauma-informed support programs, and facility improvements.
Employees may be affected by approved staffing actions, hiring decisions, transfers, and employment-related recommendations.
The broader community may benefit from continued investment in district facilities, transportation resources, student support services, and partnerships with outside organizations.
- What are the major priorities and largest spending areas included in the FY2027 budget?
- How did public comments during the budget hearings influence the final budget decision?
- What timeline is expected for the new Campbell County High School and Transportation Facility work?
- What student outcomes will be measured from the FastBridge software renewal?
- How will the TISS grant, if awarded, expand trauma-informed and mental health support?
- What criteria are used when selecting special education service providers?
- What maintenance needs led to the HVAC and painting projects?
- How will the district evaluate the effectiveness of new equipment and facility investments?
- What obsolete items are included in the FY2027 surplus and recycling request?
- How will the district communicate future budget updates to families and residents?
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- July 15, 2026: Campbell County School District Board of Trustees meeting and budget hearings held at 6:00 PM at the Educational Services Center in Gillette.
- July 15, 2026: Board consideration of the FY2027 Annual Budget.
- July 15, 2026: Consideration of consent agenda items, including staffing actions, contracts, grants, bids, and agreements.
- August 25, 2026: Next board meeting date referenced in the Resolution to Conduct Business.
Key Takeaways
- Campbell County School District held FY2027 budget hearings on July 15, 2026.
- The board considered approval of the FY2027 Annual Budget after public comment opportunities.
- Multiple facility projects and service agreements were included on the agenda.
- The district considered HVAC services, playground equipment, painting, and facility commissioning services.
- The board reviewed staffing actions including hires, transfers, resignations, and other personnel recommendations.
- The district considered renewal of FastBridge student software.
- The board considered a SAMHSA Trauma-Informed Services in Schools grant application.
- Special education agreements were presented for approval to support students requiring additional services.
- The district considered insurance, audit, legal service renewals, and other operational contracts.
- A resolution was considered to allow district business between regular board meetings.
- The public had an opportunity to comment during budget hearings and the public comment period.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Campbell County School District
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Gillette, wyoming
- County: Campbell County
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