Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board Seeks Public Comment for Proposed New Public Charter School Applications

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board (WCSAB) seeks public comment regarding two new charter school applications for the 2025-26 school year. Three schools are currently board authorized and operating in Wyoming.

Applications have been accepted from American Preparatory Academy of Alpine and Vitalis Charter Academy in Cody.

For each applicant, the WCSAB will hold both a Capacity Interview and a Public Hearing. A Capacity Interview is an opportunity for the authorizer to ask clarifying questions of the proposed schools. A Public Hearing is for the public at large to provide comment.

In-person meetings will be held (with a virtual option).

• Vitalis Charter Academy
  Cody Auditorium
  1240 Beck Ave.
  Cody, WY 82414
  • Capacity Interview: September 17 from 1–2:30 p.m. Attend virtually.
  • Public Hearing: September 17, 2024 4–6 p.m. Attend virtually.

• American Preparatory Academy of Alpine
  Alpine (Donn Wooden) Civic Center
  121 Highway 89
  Alpine, WY 83128
  • Capacity Interview: September 18 from 2:30–4 p.m. Attend virtually.
  • Public Hearing: September 18 from 5–7 p.m. Attend virtually.

View the Application for American Preparatory Academy of Alpine.
View the Application for Vitalis Charter Academy.

If you are unable to attend a comment session, written comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. on September 25. Written comments can be submitted online or mailed to:

Elaine Marces
Wyoming Department of Education
122 W. 25th St. Suite E200
Cheyenne, WY  82002

– END –

Media Contact:
Linda Finnerty, Chief Communications Officer
307-777-2053
linda.finnerty@wyo.gov