The majority of Wyoming schools are not planning to implement the 2017 Original House Bill NO. 194, “School Safety and Security” Act which allows possession of firearms by school district employees on school property. HB194; authorizes local school boards to approve employees of their school district to carry firearms on…
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Many of us have raised questions with Park County School District #6 School Board about the possible conflict of interest Trustee Scott Weber may have while they are considering the implementation of HB 194,“Armed Security” in our schools. As you may know, Weber owns a gun store in the district…
Guns in Schools public discussion at School Board meeting on Oct. 17 at 5:30. Thank you to all who attended the work session last week. It was a polite group and we all heard many comments by the School Board members that should be addressed at the regular board meeting…
CALL FOR ACTION Most Wyoming Rising – Northwest members have deep misgivings about allowing school staff and/or volunteers to carry loaded weapons in the classrooms and hallways of our schools. Help the Cody School Board pass sensible policy that creates safer schools and communities. WRN Member Nicki Tisthammer is tracking…
Folks: The Wyoming State Legislature’s “Special Committee on School Finance Recalibration” is asking for comments from citizens about public education funding. Wyoming public schools face a roughly $250 million annual budget shortfall due to decreases in mineral tax revenues. This is after the State Legislature cut $55 million from the…
In coming months, Wyoming lawmakers may trim more funding from schools, create new taxes or change what K-12 education looks like for students statewide. Before then, they want to hear from you. During four public meetings around Wyoming next week, stakeholders can discuss the impact of the state’s educational program…