Regular Board Meeting — August 17, 2026
Meeting Date: August 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Shoshoni Schools Board Room, 404 Wrangler Way, Shoshoni, WY 82649
Meeting Type: Regular Board Meeting
Overview
The board meeting agenda included opening procedures, public comment, recognition of students, staff, and community contributors, presentations, superintendent and leadership reports, consent items, action items, personnel matters, policy discussions, governance activities, an executive session, and board roundtable items.
Community and Staff Recognition
The meeting agenda included recognition of several individuals and groups for their contributions to the school community.
Sherry Good
The district recognized Sherry Good for donating travel books to the World Cultures class. The recognition highlighted the value of providing students with opportunities to explore different places and cultures through classroom resources.
Custodial Staff
Custodial staff were recognized for their summer cleaning work and efforts maintaining the school facilities. The recognition also thanked Stacie for helping during the summer.
The district recognized community members who donated resources to the Auto Mechanics class:
- Bill Jennings — Loader
- Bo Kasper — 1992 Chevy Truck
- Family of Greg Gardner — 1968 Ford Truck
The agenda noted that these contributions provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and practical experience.
The district recognized High School Head Football Coach Tony Treumpler, High School Assistant Football Coach Jody Good, and Junior High Head Football Coach Skylar Rambo for their continued involvement with the football program. The recognition noted their willingness to continue supporting students and athletics.
Staff Members Completing Advanced Degrees
Three staff members were recognized for completing advanced degrees:
- Jordan Becker — Master of Arts in History Education
- Kelsey Brown — Master of Arts in English Education
- Amy Mason — Education Specialist in Educational Diagnostician
The recognition highlighted their continued learning and professional growth.
Presentations
The agenda included a presentation item for the EF Tour Greece Trip. No additional details about the presentation content were included in the packet text.
Superintendent’s Report
2026–2027 Strategic Planning
The superintendent’s report included an overview of the proposed strategic planning process for the 2026–2027 school year.
Daycare Update
The agenda included a daycare update noting declining enrollment.
WDE Peer Review — Accreditation
The board received information related to the Wyoming Department of Education peer review and accreditation process.
The agenda noted:
- The onsite review is scheduled for October 20–21.
- Board involvement was requested for criteria related to governance and leadership.
- Topics included governing board responsibilities, district purpose, planning processes, board training, policy review, and collaboration between the board and superintendent.
Track Re-surfacing Update
The agenda included an update regarding the track resurfacing project. It noted:
- Multiple scheduling delays from the company.
- A recent determination that the existing track surface was not the type originally understood when the project was proposed.
- The district is reviewing options and determining next steps.
Wyoming School Boards Association Updates
The superintendent’s report included information about upcoming Wyoming School Boards Association events:
Board members were asked to notify Misti regarding attendance.
Upcoming Events
The agenda listed the following upcoming dates:
- Open House — August 17, 5:00–7:00 PM
- First Day of School — August 19
- WSBA Fall Round-Up — August 27, 5:00 PM
- New Superintendent Training — September 16–17 in Casper
Administrator and Leadership Reports
The agenda included reports from:
- K–12 Principals
- Director of Special Services
- Activities Director
- Business Manager/CFO
- Human Resources
Activities Update
The Activities Director report included:
- Football update
- Possible track proposal
Business Manager/CFO Update
The Business Manager/CFO report included:
- Crisis meeting update
- New staff meet-and-greet scheduled for September 21 at 5 PM
- State reports
Human Resources Update
The HR report included:
- Red Rover
- Fall Round-Up schedule
- Open enrollment
- Substitute trainings
- Finalizing WHSAA passes
Consent Items
The agenda included consent items covering financial reports, meeting minutes, policy readings, and related district business. The agenda recommended approval of Consent Items 9a through 9r.
Included items covered:
- Accounts payable warrants
- Income and expense statements
- Bills of note
- Prior meeting minutes
- Fremont County BOCES mill levy reimbursement
- Policy and regulation readings related to parent travel reimbursement and community use of school facilities
Action Items
The agenda included two action items:
Substitute Handbook 2026–2027
The board was scheduled to consider approval of the Substitute Handbook for the 2026–2027 school year.
WHSAA Membership Application and Activity Enrollment
The board was scheduled to consider approval of Wyoming High School Activities Association membership, insurance, and designation of the FCSD #24 Activities Director as the WHSAA 2026–2027 representative.
Personnel Items
The agenda included personnel recommendations involving:
- Accepting the resignation of Teresa Dewitt, Secondary Special Education Teacher
- Hiring Rachel Tate as Elementary Special Education Teacher for 2026–2027
- Hiring Skylar Rambo as Head Junior High Football Coach for 2026–2027
- Approving Amy Mason as NHS Sponsor for 2026–2027
- Approving Cassidy Eastman as FBLA Sponsor for 2026–2027
- Approving Extra Duty Contracts for 2026–2027
Policy Discussion
The agenda included policy items involving:
- Policy IHAR: Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Programs
- Policy IJOA: Field Trips and Excursions
- Related regulations and exhibits
- Annual review of Policy JO: Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Policy
Board Governance and Evaluation
The agenda included leadership governance activities related to:
- Budget and Finance
- Facilities, Transportation, and Food Services
It also included board self-evaluation activities for those areas.
Executive Session and Closing Items
The agenda included an executive session item for superintendent evaluation, followed by a return to open session.
The meeting agenda concluded with:
- Roundtable and committee reports
- Adjournment
Summary
The August 17, 2026 regular board meeting agenda focused on preparing for the upcoming school year, recognizing contributions from staff and community members, reviewing district planning and accreditation activities, discussing operational updates, considering personnel actions, reviewing policies, and addressing governance responsibilities.
