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Goshen County School District #1 public hearing, Jul 14, 2026

2 h 38 min · 3 public speakers

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Goshen County School District #1 board approves 26⁠-⁠27 budget and mill levies 1:45:36

  • The board held hearings on the amended FY26 budget, the annual mill levy and the FY27 budget, and no one offered public comment at any of them. 54:03
  • The board also approved policy revisions, fee schedules and a series of purchases and contracts. ~1:28:18
  • The board approved the amended 25⁠-⁠26 budget, the mill levies and the 26⁠-⁠27 fiscal year budget. ~1:44:33
  • A district staff member presented the 26⁠-⁠27 budget, saying revenues were budgeted at $40,333,000 and the budget totaled $40,633,000, including $300,000 from carryover. ~1:51:28

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Item by item (14)
  1. Budget and mill levy hearings 54:03
    • Lena Moeller opened a hearing on the amended FY26 budget and invited members of the public to speak. 54:03
    • With no comments offered, the hearings on the FY26 budget, the annual mill levy and the FY27 budget were each closed. 54:59
  2. Call to order and agenda 54:59
    • Lena Moeller called the meeting to order at 6:02, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 54:59
    • A staff member said there were no changes or amendments to the agenda. 56:51
    • The board approved the agenda as presented. ~57:00
  3. Teacher of the Year recognition 57:22
    • The board recognized the district's 2027 Teacher of the Year, an art teacher from Troyton High School. 57:22
    • A staff member said the teacher's instruction was phenomenal and that classroom management was excellent. 59:11
  4. GEAR UP program presentation 1:03:59
    • The GEAR UP presentation described the program as helping students in 7th grade to 12th grade and freshmen in college or trade school, and said everything involved is free. 1:04:48
    • A presenter said the program served 119 students in Goshen County last school year, 32% of its service area, and that FAFSA completion among its students rose from 47% to 64%. 1:06:36
    • Kelly Strampe asked when it becomes too late for students to take part, and a presenter said students can join even in the spring semester of their senior year. 1:11:16
  5. Public comment 1:12:55
    • A speaker at public comment described a volunteer day for a backpack food program that drew 40 community members and packed 1,100 backpacks. 1:13:18
    • A speaker at public comment raised the $23,419 tuition figure, asked about meal prices and asked whether the 5-minute time limit is a rule that is enforced. 1:17:32
    • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about a board member's social media posts and asked the board to adopt the social media standards that county staff follow. 1:20:45
  6. Superintendent's report 1:24:43
    • A staff member said the district cyber liability invoice was paid before June 30 and listed open certified and classified positions, including 7 vacancies across the district. 1:24:48
    • The staff member said board members were welcome to observe active threat training next Tuesday and Wednesday. 1:26:34
  7. Consent agenda 1:27:01
    • No consent agenda items were pulled for separate discussion. 1:27:01
    • The board approved the consent agenda as presented. 1:27:25
  8. Policy revisions on final reading 1:27:38
    • The board considered revisions to District Policy 5117.10 on assignment of students to schools, a new administrative regulation on school bus scheduling and routing, and revisions to District Policy 5113 on student attendance. 1:27:38
    • The board also considered revisions to District Policy 5113.50 on students withdrawing from school and District Policy 5131.70 on interscholastic athletics and school activities. 1:29:25
    • The board approved proposed revisions on second and final reading, with motions carrying in separate votes. 1:28:18
  9. Item 1:36:36
    • A staff member said the amendments result from additional revenue, with the general fund increasing $345,000 and revenue coming in higher by $379,000. 1:36:49
    • Asked about the BOCES fund, the staff member said the legislature set aside additional money for dual instruction but the district's share is not yet known. 1:40:41
    • The board approved the amended 25⁠-⁠26 budget as presented. 1:44:24
  10. Item 1:44:33
    • A staff member said the district is required to present the mill levies for approval each year. 1:44:47
    • The board approved a 1 mill recreation levy, a half mill BOCES levy and a 25 mil operational levy. 1:45:14
  11. 26-27 fiscal year budget 1:45:14
    • Chris Alexander asked why the retirement reimbursement rose to over $3 million, and a staff member said recalibration changed how districts are reimbursed, with $3.1 million budgeted for fiscal year '27. 1:43:15
    • The staff member estimated cash reserves at $4.41 million, or 15.3% of the fiscal year '26 foundation guarantee. 1:48:31
    • The staff member said revenues were budgeted at $40,333,000 and the budget totaled $40,633,000, including $300,000 from carryover. 1:51:28
    • The board approved the 26⁠-⁠27 fiscal year budget. 2:02:27
  12. Tuition, meal and admission prices 2:02:23
    • Lena Moeller said the tuition is calculated under a Wyoming statute, and a staff member said it is used when students from outside of Goshen County wish to enroll in Goshen County schools; the motion carried. 2:02:54
    • The meal price item covered adult meals and à la carte items, and a staff member said there was not an increase this year. 2:04:07
    • The gate admission item kept prices at $5 per person, excluding district students and employees, and $25 per year for the annual pass. 2:06:02
    • The board approved the meal prices, the continued suspension of District Policy 3642 and the gate admission prices. 2:04:59
  13. Computer purchase and contracts 2:08:09
    • The board considered a $201,432.90 purchase of replacement student computers from the general fund, and a staff member said the devices follow a 5-year rotation. 2:08:09
    • A speaker asked about giving Chromebooks to 3rd graders, and a staff member said the state requires computer skills to be taught at every grade level. 2:08:57
    • Other contracts included student vision services not to exceed $25,080 and a 6-year digital commitment for $106,000, to be paid half this year and half next year. 2:13:36
    • The board approved the purchase of replacement student computers and the contract with Franklin Covey Education for PD, the latter on a show of hands. 2:13:06
  14. Board topics and upcoming events 2:21:29
    • After a speaker said the guidance is in Section 49, one board member said a preference to form a committee to memorialize specific rules within Robert's Rules, with a goal of presenting something at the September meeting. 2:22:34
    • Lena Moeller said the staff back-to-school in-service will be Monday, August 10th at THS, with lunch hosted by the board. 2:25:47
    • A staff member said the Sports Summit is set for August 21st, and Lena Moeller said the next regular meeting is Tuesday, August 11th at 6 PM. 2:34:11

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