School Facilities Commission
Upcoming Meeting: July 23 12:45pm & July 24 10:30am Big Horn CSD #2, Lovell
Planning Session & Business Meeting
As the result of rulings made by the Wyoming Supreme Court, the responsibility for school construction shifted from local school districts to the state, which created a need for an oversight agency.
The School Facilities Commission (SFC) was established in 2002 when the 56th Legislature enacted House Bill 0043. It was created to ensure adequate and equitable K-12 educational facilities throughout the state, aided by the School Facilities Department. In 2016, the School Facilities Department became a division under the newly formed State Construction Department.
The Commission consists of seven voting members who are appointed by the sitting governor and approved by the Legislature. In addition to the voting members, the state Superintendent of Public Instruction serves in an ex officio, nonvoting capacity. Each appointed member serves a four-year term.
Commission Meetings & Materials
Wyoming statute requires the School Facilities Commission to meet at least once per quarter. However, the current Commission meets on a bi-monthly basis; with meetings taking place over a two-day period.
The first day is an informal work session where Commissioners are briefed on 1) items that will require official action and 2) items that are only being presented for informational purposes. Then, on the second day, the Commission holds a formal business meeting to vote on various action items on the agenda.
If you would like to present an action or information item to the Commission:
Send an email request to shelly.lovato@wyo.gov. Your email should be accompanied by a letter that is: 1) composed on district letterhead, 2) clearly outlines your request/issue, and 3) signed by the district superintendent.
Due dates for requests vary from month to month.
Also provide any supporting information that will help the Commission better understand the request/issue being presented.
Since the information you provide will be included in the SFC meeting packet, we ask that documents be submitted in an electronic format and limited to 10 letter sized pages.
SFD will review and forward your information to the Commission Chair for further review and final inclusion on the agenda.
To help ensure the Commission has time to address all agenda items, please limit your presentation to 15-20 minutes.
2024 SFC Meeting Schedule
A typical work session begins at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and on Thursdays the business meeting typically begins at 8:30 a.m. The business meetings usually adjourn by noon on Thursdays. If only one day is required for a meeting, the Chairman and SFD Administrator will determine that date. Each meeting will have the option of attending virtually. All dates and locations are subject to change.
June Meeting – Preview of SFC budget. July Meeting – Approval of SFC budget for the Select Committee meeting in September
March 27-28
Cheyenne, Capitol Extention PMR5
Work Session & Bussiness Meeting.
May 9-10
Sweetwater CSD #1 - Rock Springs
Work Session & Business Meeting
June 5
Fremont CSD #25 - Riverton
Business Meeting
July 23-24
Big Horn CSD #2 - Lovell
Planning Session & Business Meeting
September 25-26
Casper
Work Session & Business Meeting
November 6-7
Virtual
Work Session & Business Meeting
2023 SFC Meeting Materials
June 7-8
Business Meeting