JCSD#1 Board Work Session
Legislative Session Discussion
Jan 8, 2025
Preparing for the upcoming legislative session, Senator Barry Crago and House Representative Marilyn Connolly attended JCSD# Board work Session on Wednesday. They engaged in a comprehensive discussion with the School Board Trustees, exchanging views and questions addressing several critical issues poised to impact schools, communities, and state policies, including:
- Funding for the Kaycee HVAC Project: Efforts are underway to secure $4.5 million for this initiative.
- School Safety: ensuring the security of educational environments.
- Concealed Carry Laws in Schools: Proposed changes to these laws were examined.
- Property Tax Amendments: Trustees expressed interest in understanding the potential effects of these amendments.
- Mental Health Funding: The importance of financial support for mental health services was emphasized.
- Recalibration of School Funding Models: Discussions focused on adjusting the models that determine school funding.
- Transgender Sports Legislation: Legislative measures concerning transgender participation in sports were considered.
- Nuclear Energy Taxation: The implications of taxing nuclear energy were discussed.
- Cell Phone Policies in Schools: Policies regarding cell phone use within schools were reviewed.
Contact:
Senator Barry Crago
Email Barry Crago
Tel: 307 267-9789
House District Representative Marilyn Connolly
Email Marilyn Connolly
Tel: 307 217-0345
JCSD#1 Supt. Charles Auzqui
Email Charles Auzqui
Tel: 307 684 9571
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