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The School Facilities Division (SFD) assists school districts in the assessing, planning, financing, construction, and maintenance of educational facilities across Wyoming.
As a division of the State Construction Department, the SFD works collaboratively with the School Facilities Commission (SFC) to facilitate: implementation of policies, guidelines, and standards adopted by the Commission; helping districts develop comprehensive, long range facility plans; maintaining a school facilities database comprised of building and facility specific information; and many other duties as outlined in W.S. 21-15-123.
Established as part of the SFC in 2002, the SFD became an independent agency in 2011 when the Legislature enacted Senate File 0110. Further legislation in 2016 made School Facilities a division of a new agency: the State Construction Department (SCD), who also oversees the Construction Management division (CM).
Throughout its evolution, the SFD's core mission has been to provide quality K-12 educational facilities for children across Wyoming.
School Facilities Safety and Security Door-Locking Hardware
School Facilities Safety and Security Door-Locking Hardware
The State of Wyoming provides several funding options to help school districts address security needs related to door-locking hardware. The appropriate funding path depends on the condition of the existing system and whether the work qualifies as major maintenance or a security upgrade.
Major Maintenance (MM):
If a district already has a functioning door-locking system, regular MM funds may be used to repair, replace, or upgrade hardware that has reached the end of its service life.
10% Security Major Maintenance:
If the needed upgrade does not qualify as standard MM—such as adding new security features or addressing safety concerns where no system currently exists—districts may use their remaining 10% security MM funds for that work.
Capital Security Funding:
For needs similar to those covered by 10% security MM, or for more complex or specialized door-locking systems, districts may use capital security appropriations when available. These projects must meet the Legislature’s criteria for intended use of the funds and qualify as allowable security upgrades.
The State Construction Department (SCD) is requesting funding during the 2026 Legislative Budget Session, that amount currently in the budget is $10,000,000 in capital security funding for the 2027–2028 biennium. Door-locking systems will be eligible if this request is approved.
Across all three funding options, SCD approval is required. Districts should contact their regional project manager with any questions about eligibility or the application process. For further information please see the attached memorandum from the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety regarding Approved Classroom Locking Hardware.
2023 Condition Assessment Webinar
2023 Condition Assessment Webinar
In case you missed it, the State Construction Department hosted a webinar introducing Districts to the new tools available on Operate (formally AiM), and how to browse their 2023 condition assessment data and information. This one-hour webinar includes a brief presentation and demonstration, and some questions from District personel.
Your School Districts - Our Clients
Your School Districts - Our Clients
The SFD serves a unique clientele of 48 school districts. These are home to over 92,000 K-12 students and over 26 million square feet of educational facilities.
Since 2002, the state has allocated over $3.6 billion for school facilities program, including appropriations for planning, design, construction, land purchases, and infrastructure (roads, sewers, water supply, telecommunications).
School districts are found in each of Wyoming's 23 counties. Explore the websites below to learn more about our district clients.
To learn more about specific School projects shown below and which are currently accepting bids, please visit our SF Procurement page and view bids in Quest CDN. NOTE: Bids for Laramie County SD#1 projects are available separately here.
Annual Reports & Budget Requests
Annual Reports & Budget Requests
Annual Reports & Budget Requests
As required under W.S. 21-115-19, each year the School Facilities Commission and SFD submit an Annual Report and Budget Request to the Legislature and sitting governor. This includes funding recommendations for capital construction, component, and major maintenance projects, along with other important information.
Special Reports & Studies
Special Reports & Studies
Most Cost Effective Remedy (MCER) Reports 2025-2026
Reports & Studies
Report to the Joint Education Interim Committee - June 14, 2016
Opinion Report of Wyoming K-12 Security Assessment_June 2015
2014 University of Wyoming Estimation of WSFD Future Revenue Streams and Department Expenditure Needs: 2017-2022
Adequacy Standards Draft Report to the Select Committee October 29, 2014
Capitalization & Asset Preservation Study
In October 2014, the Select Committee on School Facilities directed SFD to review current policies and practices regarding the maintenance of school facilities with the purpose of further preserving the assets invested by the State of Wyoming.
In response, SFD contracted 21st Century School Fund to develop a white paper on asset preservation and capitalization, along with an introductory brochure about the School Facilities Program. Below are links to each:
School Safety and Security Study
Following a direct request from the Wyoming Legislature, the SFD hired a consultant to conduct a comprehensive security assessment of K-12 school facilities throughout the state.
The assessment was performed by Facility Engineering Associates, PC (FEA) from March through mid-May 2015. Below are documents associated with this assessment.
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