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Tackling the Challenges In Public Education?
Supt. Auzqui, JCSD#1
March 13, 2025

March 17, 2025
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Download One of the hottest topics in recent legislative action is the end of gun-free zones in schools from July 1, 2025.  What does this mean for staff, students, and community members? How will the district respond? Superintendent Auzqui shares his…

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JCSD#1 Board Meeting
March 10, 2025

March 11, 2025
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Download Regular SessionPledge of Allegiance 0:45Roll CallAdditions/Accept Agenda Spotlight School of the Month 1:55Kaycee k-12 Alternative Calendar (25/’26 & ’26/’27) 19:00New West Alternative Calendar (’25/’26) Consent Agenda 20:00MinutesWarrantsEmploymentBuffalo Calendars (’25/26, ’26/’27 & ’27/’28) Action ItemsPolicy Revision – 2nd reading 20:25Policy Revision – 1st reading 32:10Administration Contract Renewal 51:55Smart Device Pilot…

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JCSD#1 Board
Work Session
March 5, 2025

March 6, 2025
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Download OpenPledge of Allegiance 0:30 Public Comment (none) 1:30 Discussion & Information Items– PLC’s & Evaluation Information with Mitch Craft 1:35– JCSD1 Evaluation Update  1:24:50– Leadership Governance       Review/Discussion 1:33:10– Board Meeting Agenda 2:00:10 Recording Ends Executive SessionW.S. 16-4-405 (a)(ii)(iii) Personnel & Legal Matters…

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Education & New Legislation?
with Supt. Auzqui
Jan 24, 2025

January 25, 2025
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Download Superintendent Charles Auzqui at  Johnson County School District #1 discusses the potential implications of proposed legislation being decided at the current Wyoming Legislative Session.  With significant changes to laws regarding the concealed carry of firearms in schools on the…

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Screen Time Struggles?
‘Screenagers’
Jan 2025

January 18, 2025
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Download Are you concerned about your child’s screen time?  If you’ve ever felt uncertain about managing your child’s digital device use or worried about the influence of technology on their well-being, you are not alone.  Many parents share these concerns,…

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Precious Memories of Johnson County
World War II and The Great Depression
Jan 13, 2025

January 16, 2025
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Download “Precious Memories of Johnson County” walked back the decades as local residents shared their personal stories of growing up in Johnson County, Wyoming, during two of the most defining eras in American history: the Great Depression and World War…

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JCSD#1 Board Meeting
Jan 13, 2025

January 16, 2025
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Download Regular Session Pledge of Allegiance 0:45Roll CallAdditions/Accept Agenda Consent Agenda 1:40MinutesWarrantsEmploymentProcurement Purchases Action Items 3:50Policy Revision Second Reading General ReportsPrincipal Reports 4:55District Ops Team Reports 52:55District Admin Reports 1:07:55Board Level Reports 1:26:15 Other BusinessFrom the Board 1:27:25Reminder of Feb 7 & 8 Board Training 1:29:35Feb 5, 2025 Work Session 1:32:35Feb…

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Challenges for JCSD#1
Supt Auzqui
Jan 10, 2025

January 11, 2025
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Download Barely at the end of the first week of the new semester, JCSD#1 is already meeting significant challenges.  A massive hacking incident involving Powerschool requires an immediate and significant response, and the upcoming 68th Session of the Wyoming Legislature could…

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JCSD#1 Board Work Session
Legislative Session Discussion
Jan 8, 2025

January 10, 2025
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Download 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…

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JCSD#1 Board Work Session
Jan 8, 2025

January 10, 2025
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Download Pledge of Allegiance 1:00Roll Call 1:30 Public Comment (none) 1:40 Discussion & Information Items– Legislative Discussion with Senator Crago, HD Representative Connolly 1:50– WDE Budget 100 1:07:00– Combination School Agreement – Softball 1:38:10– Cell Phone Survey Discussion 1:52:35– Leadership Governance Discussion 2:09:45 Board Meeting Agenda 2:16:55 Adjourn 2:20:30 For details…

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What Comes Next?
JCSD#1 Cellphone Policy & Graduation Credits
Dec 20, 2024

December 22, 2024
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Download As the final bell rang, we wrapped up the first semester of the school year with Superintendent Auzqui, asking about two hot topics; JCSD#1’s review of it’s cellphone policy, and what comes next as as the district moves towards…

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JCSD#1 Board Meeting
Dec 9, 2024

December 15, 2024
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Download Regular SessionPledge of Allegiance 1:00Roll CallAdditions/Accept Agenda Board Officer Elections Consent Agenda 4:00MinutesWarrantsEmploymentProcurement PurchasesBank DepositoriesResolution for Board Signers at banksRecreation Board AppointmentEarly Graduation Request Action Items 9:15District Annual AuditPolicy Revision – 2nd Reading 14:00Policy Revision – 1st ReadingBoard Meeting Schedule 44:30Board Committees General Reports  51:35Principal…

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