Tag: LCSD1

LCSD1 officials highlight educational funding gaps in trial lawsuit against Wyoming

Jun. 4—CHEYENNE — Testimony from employees of Wyoming’s largest K-12 school district this week highlighted where they say gaps in state funding have disrupted education services. The Wyoming Education Association filed a lawsuit against the state of Wyoming in 2022, alleging the Legislature underfunded its public education system in violation of the state Constitution. Eight […]

LCSD1 delays book procurement policy decision

May 24—CHEYENNE — The decision on a policy aimed to keep books that contain “sexually explicit content” from entering Laramie County School District 1 libraries has been delayed. A legal notice from LCSD1 announced a final action on the addition to the process for the selection/procurement of library materials would be held June 3. However, […]

LCSD1 interim superintendent makes case for why he should keep the job

Jan. 25—CHEYENNE — Since former Laramie County School District 1 Superintendent Margaret Crespo resigned last year, Stephen Newton has been the interim superintendent. Wednesday night, he answered questions prepared by a committee to make his case for keeping the job. “You’re called to this life because you have a commitment to serve,” Newton said at […]