BOARD EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 2024-25

10 days ago

February - Tracy Notgrass


Tracy Notgrass, library paraeducator at Rossman Elementary, has been selected for the Laramie County School District 1 Board Employee Spotlight for the month of February. 

Notgrass has been a dedicated LCSD1 employee for 27 years, consistently going above and beyond in her role. Supervisors note that Notgrass strives to make the Rossman library an enjoyable place for students and plans lessons that are educational and fun. 

Notgrass is also known for being willing to mentor new library paraeducators so they can be successful.


January - Milo Gurule


Milo Gurule, head custodian at Freedom Elementary, has been selected for the Laramie County School District 1 Board Employee Spotlight for the month of January. 

Gurule has been a valued member of the custodial team since 2002, consistently going above and beyond in his role. Supervisors note that they can always rely on him to assist at other buildings, confident that he will treat each one with the same care and attention as his own.

Gurule is known for being willing to assist whenever and wherever help is needed.

Teacher of the Year

Nomination deadline is February 7, 2025.

Nominee must be a full-time Wyoming Certified classroom teacher in a state-approved or accredited school, kindergarten through 12th grade, who plans to continue an active teaching career with LCSD1 through the 2025–2026 school year.

One finalist from each level (elementary, junior high, high school) will be selected. One of the finalists will then be nominated for Wyoming Teacher of the Year.

For more info call Community Relations, 771-2192.

Educational Support Person of the Year

Nomination deadline is Monday, Feb. 3.

Your nomination form for this award will be scored to determine finalists. Be detailed!

Nominees must be staff members who have a minimum of one year of continuous employment with LCSD1 prior to nomination. They must also continue to work in LCSD1 through the 2024-2025 school year. Supervisors are ineligible.

The Selection Committee will present two awards. One, the Student Support Person of the Year, will be presented to a support person who works directly with students as their primary duty. Other support staff are eligible for the District Support Person of the Year award.

Nominations may be made by anyone, including administrators, supervisors, staff, students, parents, and community members.