LCSD1 Board of Trustees Meeting - May 18, 2026

The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees held a meeting on May 18, 2026, which included multiple recognitions of student achievements and staff contributions. The meeting featured a detailed presentation of the district's preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year by the Chief Financial Officer, highlighting a total expenditure request exceeding $553 million, including $146 million allocated for capital construction projects. Key budget discussions covered enrollment declines, funding model adjustments, salary increases for certified and classified staff, health insurance cost containment measures, and reductions in school and department non-personnel budgets. The board approved several procurement-related motions, including awarding a $37.55 million contract to FCI Constructors of Wyoming LC LLC for a replacement facility general contractor, authorizing a purchase of AP Psychology textbooks and resources for up to $25,000, approving additional security fencing expenditures of $11,585, and ratifying negotiated agreements for various employee units. The board also granted permission for contracts related to crisis response counseling services with the City of Cheyenne Youth Alternatives for up to $300,854 and approved student travel for leadership and theater events. A work session and further budget deliberations were scheduled for June.