Shaelyn Whitlock

The meeting includes recognitions for the District Teacher of the Year, student athletes, and updates on school activities. The agenda covers district reports, a facilities update, and presentations regarding graduation standards, the Sheridan High School College Connection Center, and a literacy bill update. Action items include the renewal of a dairy milk vendor, approval of budget amendment number three, and the selection of a general liability insurance provider. Additionally, the board will convene for an executive session to address personnel matters and confidential information.

The meeting included recognitions for various state champions in wrestling, indoor track, and skiing, as well as awards for good sportsmanship and language biliteracy. Business items covered the review of board goals and norms, policy considerations, updates on budget timelines, and the approval of the school calendar. The board also addressed reappointment to the School Risk Retention Program and held an executive session to discuss personnel and confidential legal matters.

The board retreat covered a review of the superintendent hiring process, discussion of board norms and goals, and an evaluation of the Governance Core 2.0 book study format. Additionally, the board conducted a self-evaluation, reviewed the upcoming board meeting schedule and work session topics, received a legislative update, and viewed a presentation on the preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. An executive session was also held to discuss personnel matters and confidential information.

The Board meeting included several recognition segments celebrating student and staff accomplishments, including Sheridan Junior High School activities, the high school marching band's superior rating, and the District's top ranking on Niche.com. The Board held an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by the approval of personnel reports and a student expulsion. The Superintendent provided district updates, including ACT and WY-TOPP score performance, public meeting opportunities, and preschool initiatives. Action items included the approval of several board policies, the denial of a charter school application, the authorization to participate in the Wyoming Government Investment Fund, approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Community Impact, and the awarding of bids for the Story Elementary playground and the Bus Barn wash bay. Additionally, the Board reviewed school improvement plans and heard presentations from school principals regarding collaborative culture and ongoing school initiatives.

The meeting included recognitions of the Information Technology Department and a student tennis team. District reports were provided by the Superintendent, followed by the approval of bills for payment. Old business included a facilities update, approval of district policies, and a status update on the Next Level initiative. New business focused on a budget amendment and the review of elementary school improvement plans. The Board also discussed appointments to the Whitney Board and drafted board norms, followed by an executive session for personnel and confidential matters.