School District Waits for Legislative Response

The reduction of staff when Cabela’s was sold to Bass Pro lead the Sidney School District to plan cost-saving efforts. The plan included a reduction in staff, primarily by attrition.

Between retirements and resignations, the plan has worked. However, Cheyenne County Assessor Sybil Prosser announced a decrease in valuation, resulting in less revenue from property taxes. Monday night, Sidney Schools Superintendent Jay Ehler was asked what the impact will be and if the State will increase it’s support to the school district.

“Our allotment is going to go down,” he said referring to th...