School District Board Gathers, Endorses Financial Plan
In a recent meeting on July 14, 2025, the Sheridan County School District #2 (SCSD#2) Board of Trustees gathered to discuss various matters, including the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget, outstanding achievements by sports teams, and ongoing school projects.
Business Manager Brandon Finney presented a slide show on the proposed budget, shedding light on the district's financial plans for the upcoming academic year. However, the specific budget figures, percentage increases, or enrollment trends were not disclosed in the available search results.
Trustee Shelta Rambur raised concerns about the budget increasing each year while student numbers are decreasing. This issue, though not directly addressed in the search results, could potentially signal various scenarios, such as fixed costs, inflation, investments in programs or infrastructure, or state/federal funding formulas.
In a positive note, the state championship boys outdoor track team, under the guidance of Assistant Coach Chuck Walters, clinched the top spot, making it two years in a row as regional champions. The girls outdoor track team, despite having fewer team members, put in a commendable effort, finishing in fourth place.
Coach Taylor Kelting, the head coach of the boys outdoor track team, was named WAC Spring 2025 4A boys Outdoor Track Coach of the Year. Assistant Coach Alex Lassle, who joined Head Soccer Coach Wade Kinsey in recognising Lassle's contributions, was awarded the WAC Spring 2025 Boys Soccer Assistant Coach of the Year.
The meeting also touched upon other matters, including bus routes and the approval of the SHS woodshop dust collector design. Additionally, several schools in the district have qualified for free breakfast and lunch through The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
Troy Decker, in his report, highlighted several projects underway at the schools, including a new playground at Story Elementary School, ready for fall.
The Sheridan County School District #2 Board of Trustees took the opportunity to recognise the sports teams and coaches for their achievements, further emphasising the district's commitment to nurturing and supporting its students.
The Sheridan County School District #2 Board of Trustees showed their commitment to both education-and-self-development and sports, as they recognized the accomplishments of the state championship boys outdoor track team and Coach Taylor Kelting, while also highlighting ongoing school projects like the new playground at Story Elementary School. In the midst of discussions about the increasing budget despite decreasing student numbers, Trustee Shelta Rambur raised concerns that could potentially signal investments in programs or infrastructure related to sports and education-and-self-development.
