Board meeting, February 19, 2025

• Dr. DePrima (former member)Present
• Dr. JacksonPresent
• Mr. ChristiansenPresent
• Ms. DugginsPresent
• Ms. PendletonPresent

From the roll call in the minutes. Read the minutes

As recorded in the public minutes. 2 procedural motions (opening, closing, or entering a session) are not listed.

• Updates Central Campus Renovations and Change Orders (Resolution No. 25-084) (item 3.01)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. Jackson.

  the board adopted Resolution No. 25-084 approving Change Order E5-01 ALN Construction Inc. in the amount of $307,082.00.

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• Presentation – ABHA Architects- William Henry Campus (Resolution No. 25-085) (item 3.02)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. Jackson.

  the board adopted Resolution No. 25-085 approving the site considerations for the William Henry Campus – Kent County Intensive Learning Center and Kent County Community School as presented with the request to add two board members to the construction committee to be determined at a later date.

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• Proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 25-072) (item 3.03)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. Jackson.

  the board voted to suspend the rules according to Policy #100-25 and vote on the proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar after the second reading.

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• Proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 25-072) (item 3.03)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. Jackson.

  the board adopted Resolution No. 25-072 approving the 2025-2026 School Calendar Option A.

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• FY 2025 Final Budget (Resolution No. 25-086) (item 3.04)

  Outcome not clear. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins.

  and on a vote of 4/1; Ms. Pendleton – yes; Dr. DePrima – no; Dr. Jackson – yes; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes, the board adopted Resolution No. 25-086 approving the FY 2025 Final Budget.

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• National School Boards Association Conference April 4-6, 2025 (Resolution No. 25-087) (item 3.05)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Dr. DePrima, seconded by Dr. Jackson.

  the board adopted Resolution No. 25-087 approving attendance of board members who choose to attend the National School Boards Association Conference April 4-6, 2025.

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• Ratification of Termination of Ray & Associates (Resolution No. 25-089) (item 3.08)

  Passed, roll call 5 yes, 0 no. Moved by Dr. DePrima, seconded by Dr. Jackson.

  the board adopted Resolution No. 25-089 approving the Ratification of Termination of Ray & Associates.

  • YesMs. Pendleton
  • YesDr. DePrima (former member)
  • YesDr. Jackson
  • YesMr. Christiansen
  • YesMs. Duggins

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• Appointment of Superintendent of Schools – Capital School District (Resolution No. 25-090) (item 3.09)

  Passed, unanimous vote. Moved by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. DePrima.

  the board adopted Resolution No. 25-090 approving the appointment of Dr. Victoir T. Cahoon as Superintendent of Schools for Capital School District effective February 19, 2025.

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