September 17, 2025

![Linda's blue logo]() BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. Chanda Jackson, President Sean P. M. Christiansen, Vice President Felecia R. Duggins Vickie L. Pendleton Donna J. Geist Board Members Present: Also Present: Dr. Jackson Dr. Victoir Cahoon, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Christiansen Ms. Duggins Ms. Pendleton Ms. Geist - Absent 1.0 Open Session On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board entered open session at 5:30 p.m. 1.01 Roll Call – Establishment of a Quorum On a roll call vote of 4/0: Ms. Geist – absent; Ms. Pendleton – present; Ms. Duggins – present; Mr. Christiansen – present; Dr. Jackson – present, quorum was established. [Executive session items are not shown.] 1.03 Reconvene Open Session President Jackson reconvened the meeting at 7 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1.04 Presentation – Navigating the Future: Harnessing AI for Capital’s Next Chapter Mr. Ben Wells and Dr. Ryan Fuller shared a presentation regarding the AI Frontier including: - • Challenge of AI in K-12 schools: balancing innovation with safety, standards and strategy - • Why does AI matter for Capital School District? - • Prompting and Professional Learning for AI in Capital School District - • Magic School Demo and Data - • Best Practices with AI Use - • Capital School District Policy Advisor GPT - • Capital School District AI Goals 2025-2026 1.04 Superintendent Update Dr. Cahoon presented the Superintendent Update as follows: - • Attendance at meetings and events - • Updates on Central Elementary School - • Updates on Grade Configuration - • NSBA CUBE Conference attendance - • Let’s support our students participating in extra-curricular activities including sports, band, chorus, clubs, etc. 1.05 Board President – Member Updates Ms. Pendleton - • Opening Day ceremony at Dover High School was great. - • Serves as the board representative for the Murphey School; attended meeting there on August 27.

- • Participated with the Welcome Back event sponsored by The Village – supported the 6th grade students at DMSC, Central Elementary students, and Dover High School students. - • Volunteered at Central Elementary School on September 3, 4, and 5, really enjoyed this opportunity to interact with students and staff. - • Attended the National School Boards Association CUBE Conference. Was a great conference, lots of valuable information was shared. Ms. Duggins - • Welcome back to a new school year. Board members are here to support students, staff and parents. - • Also attended CUBE Conference, participated in an AI session at the conference which was very informative. - • Attended the William Henry Alumni meeting. Mr. Christiansen - • Recognized Mr. Allan Angel, former member of the Capital School Board and President of Dover High School Alumni Association. - • Opening day for staff was phenomenal. Thank you to staff who planned the ceremonies. - • Reminder of the Dover High School home football game on 9/19 vs. Lake Forest. - • Don’t forget! October 3, homecoming parade begins at 5:30 pm. Still trying to get Jeeps for the parade. Dr. Jackson - • Attended many events same as board colleagues. Visited Hartly and Central Elementary Schools. - • Attended CUBE Conference. Former principal Amen Rahh, founder & CEO of Knowlej, speaker the conference, gave a wonderful message. Would like to bring him to Capital. Grateful for the opportunity to attend and meet with educators from across the country. - • Welcome back. We are here for you. - - 1.06 Public Comment

2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 26-029) Approval for Administrative Personnel, Certified Personnel, and Classified Personnel as listed, pending criminal reference checks and verification of certification as needed. ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION. V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested A. Disability 1. NONE B. Service Pension 1. Williams Irica Assoc. Principal October 1, 2025 KCSILC C. Vested Pension 1. NONE CERTIFIED PERSONNEL BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION. - I. APPOINTMENTS - A. New – Regular - 1. Allan John Teacher – CTE Ag Power 25/26 SY DHS - 2. Allston Tyshawn Teacher – Art 25/26 SY East/TP - 3. Feeny Cara EC/Lawsuit Coord. 25/26 SY DO - 4. Johnson Brandon Hybrid School Psych 25/26 SY Hartly/TP - 5. Park Seungri Teacher – Social Studies 25/26 SY MSI - 6. Seither Melissa Hybrid SLP 25/26 SY North - 7. Smith Donald Teacher – Culinary 25/26 SY DHS - B. New – Temporary - 1. Bergin Molly Math Intervention October 1, 2025 South - 2. Coursey Donna Teacher – Immersion Eng. 25/26 SY East ECC - 3. Denham Mitchell Teacher – Spec Ed September 22, 2025 DHS - 4. Eisel Genevieve Teacher – ELA September 17, 2025 MSE - 5. Lawson Morgan Teacher – Grade 4 September 22, 2025 Hartly - 6. Reed Andrea Teacher – Reading 25/26 SY Central Elem

- C. Rehire – Regular - 1. Carr Megan Assistive Tech Specialist 25/26 SY DO - 2. Todd Sean VILS Coach 25/26 SY MSE - 3. Young Tanya Dean 25/26 SY KCSILC - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. Batty Branden Teacher – Spec Ed 25/26 SY MSI - 2. Wright Brandi Support Liaison 25/26 SY South - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Aldridge Takia Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 2. Allen Danielle Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 3. Baker Camethia Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 4. Batson Adriya Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 5. Chandler Vincent Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 6. Dolce Victoria Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 7. Eanes Mary SEC – 33.9 hours Summer 2025 EC - 8. French Brandy Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 9. Gomer Shemiah Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 10. Green Shannon Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 11. Greene Tanisha Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 12. Harris Carmen Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 13. O’Keefe Jennifer Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 14. Pennington, Amber Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 15. Pollard Natasha Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 16. Reilly Amanda Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY Hartly - 17. Ridgway Sarina Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 18. Thompson, Beramiesha Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 19. Warner Eric Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem b. Non-District Employees - 1. Brown Shaquan Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 2. Patterson Aniah Teacher – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Armstrong Tracey Dean 25/26 SY KCSILC From Teacher MSI - 2. Chandler Vincent Dean 25/26 SY East ECC From Teacher - 3. Cooper Jennifer Spec Ed Coordinator 25/26 SY Hartly Was Teacher - 4. D’Antonio Lauren Teacher – Spec Ed 25/26 SY South From Immersion - 5. Harman Jill Hybrid SLP 25/26 SY EC From SLP - 6. Hasan Denine Guidance Sept.15, 2025 Centra Elem

From DHS - 7. Hudson Alan Teacher 25/26 SY SSU From LCSW - 8. Lloyd Chad Teacher – Spec Ed 25/26 SY Hartly From regular ed - 9. North Sara Teacher – Itinerant 25/26 SY DO From East - 10. O’Keefe Jennifer Reading Specialist 25/26 SY DO From North - 11. Pollard Natasha Teacher – ELA 25/26 SY DHS From Spec Ed. - 12. Solomon Crystal Teacher – Music 25/26 SY North From KCCS - 13. Thompson Beramiesha Teacher – Immersion 25/26 SY South From General Ed - 14. Tomalesky Isaiah Choir/Orchestra Tchr 25/26 SY MSI Was general music - 15. Turner Sirjana Specialist SS/Science September 5, 2025 DO From DMSC - 16. Vaughn Phillip Teacher 25/26 SY KCSILC From MSE - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Irving Tyrah Teacher August 20, 2025 MSE - 2. Morgan Rebecca School Psych. September 8, 2025 DO - 3. Nicholas Dara Teacher August 20, 2025 DHS - 4. Schukoske Gavin Teacher September 2, 2025 DHS - B. Leaves – Personal - 1. NONE - C. Leaves - Military - 1. NONE - D. Leaves - Educational - 1. NONE - E. Leaves - Sabbatical - 1. NONE - F. Leaves - Extension of Leave - 1. NONE

- G. Return from Leave - 1. D’Antonio Lauren Teacher September 11, 2025 South - IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Buck Amber Teacher October 1, 2025 South - B. Dawson-Young Marquisha Support Liaison June 30, 2025 MSI - C. Lovelace Mariayna Teacher June 30, 2025 South - D. Murray April Spec Ed Coord. September 12, 2025 Hartly - E. Steed Kelley Spec Ed Coord. October 3, 2025 KCCS - V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. NONE - C. Vested Pension - 1. NONE - VI. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT - 1. NONE - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. NONE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION. - I. APPOINTMENTS - A. New – Regular - 1. Adams Dyamond Bus Aide 25/26 SY DO - 2. Canteen Jada Support Liaison 25/26 SY SSU Non certified scale - 3. Garcia Elizabeth Para – PreK 25/26 SY East ECC - 4. Griffin John Bus Aide 25/26 SY DO - 5. Harris Selinda Senior Secretary Sept. 9, 2025 TP - 6. Howard Trey Support Liaison 25/26 SY SSU Non certified scale - 7. Jean Wilner Bus Driver 25/26 SY DO - 8. Kennedy Arianna Bus Aide 25/26 SY DO - 9. Marvel Sheila Bus Aide 25/26 SY DO - 10. Olt Ronald Bus Driver 25/26 SY DO - 11. Phifield Irving Bus Driver 25/26 SY DO - 12. Ringgold Antione Custodian – Night 25/26 SY BTW - 13. Rivera Kristina Bus Driver 25/26 SY DO - 14. Trader Laketa Bus Aide 25/26 SY DO - 15. Ward Georgiann Bus Aide 25/26 SY DO

- B. New – Temporary - 1. Ayers Ashley Support Liaison 25/26 SY MSI Non certified scale - 2. Brittingham Sylvia General Worker 25/26 SY TP - 3. Burgest Karen ESP – FT October 1, 2025 FV ECC - 4. Carpenter Jake ESP – FT 25/26 SY KCCS - 5. Davis Mary Library Para 25/26 SY FV ECC - 6. Gordon Rebecca Para – PreK September 22, 2025 FV EC - 7. Hayes Alyson ESP – FT 25/26 SY KCCS - 8. Hreha Scott ESP – FT 25/26 SY KCCS - 9. Johnson Chelsea ESP – FT 25/26 SY DHS - 10. Pollard Laura General Worker 25/26 SY BTW - 11. Taylor Cynthia Para – MLL September 22, 2025 DHS - 12. Taylor Jonathan ESP – FT 25/26 SY KCSILC - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. Fenwick LaToya Paraprofessional 25/26 SY KCCS - 2. Healy Donna Paraprofessional 25/26 SY SSU - 3. Lewis Jaleel Para – Tech 25/26 SY South - 4. Thomas Jeanine Office Para – FT 25/26 SY KCCS/BTW - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. Ashley Donya Paraprofessional 25/26 SY SSU - 2. Benson Coraja Paraprofessional 25/26 SY South - 3. Burgoyne Alanna Paraprofessional September 22, 2025 MSI - 4. Copes Tiarra Paraprofessional 25/26 SY TP - 5. Dickens Ashley ESP – FT 25/26 SY North - 6. Fisher Autumn Title I Para – PT 25/26 SY TP - 7. Holden Eric ESP – FT 25/26 SY DHS - 8. Jones Jocelyn Para for Virt SLP 25/26 SY Hartly/East - 9. Kemmerle Jenna Paraprofessional 25/26 SY East ECC - 10. Lilly Kayla ESP – FT 25/26 SY KCCS - 11. Loveland Karen Title I Para – PT 25/26 SY North - 12. Martin Kafi Paraprofessional 25/26 SY South - 13. Monsanto Allannio Paraprofessional 25/26 SY KCSILC - 14. Paxton Heather Para – PAES Lab 25/26 SY MSI - 15. Price DaeQuan ESP – FT 25/26 SY South - 16. Rinehart Ayanna ESP – FT 25/26 SY BTW - 17. Roark Kaitlyn Paraprofessional 25/26 SY East ECC - 18. Seeney Tanisha Paraprofessional September 22, 2025 KCCS - 19. Shelton Justin ESP – FT 25/26 SY Central Elem - 20. Tinger Johnathan ESP – FT 25/26 SY KCCS - 21. Walker Shamika Paraprofessional 25/26 SY SSU - 22. Washington Janay Para – McK Vento 25/26 SY DO - 23. Williams Ziah Para for Virt SLP 25/26 SY BTW/Central Elem - 24. Wilson Brittany Paraprofessional 25/26 SY East ECC - E. E.P.E.R. - a. District Employees

- 1. Benson Coraja Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 2. Carey Jada Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 3. Corley Darnell Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 4. Griffin LaWanda Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 5. Hall Zoe Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 6. Harris Carmen Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 7. Harris Gloria Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 8. Hebert Andrea Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 9. Kibler Katelyn Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Hartly - 10. Kijowski Michele Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 11. Lambert Candice Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 12. Lewis Jahleel Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 13. Martin Kafi Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 14. McCullough, Savannah Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 15. Miller Carline Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 16. Powell Kim Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 17. Roach Tia Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 18. Robinson Darien Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 19. Seabrooks Michelle Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 20. Solomon LaToya Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 21. Swartzentruber, Mary Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Hartly - 22. Ventura Angel Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 23. Walker Christopher Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY South - 24. Welsh Samantha Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - b. Non-District Employees - 1. Austin Trinity Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Hartly - 2. Bray Lyrissa Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Hartly - 3. Colder Kevin Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 4. Daniels Elizabeth Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY North - 5. Johnson Jourdyn Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Central Elem - 6. Kanneh Mamou Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY Hartly - 7. Long Briana Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 8. Smith Kim Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - 9. Tomoney Raheem Para – 21st Century 25/26 SY DHS - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Morse Kevin Custodian Sept. 2, 2025 Hartly From East ECC - 2. Rinehart Ayanna Paraprofessional Sept. 22, 2025 East ECC From BTW - 3. Summers Kailani Paraprofessional September 22, 2025 East ECC From KCCS - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment

- 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Baker Lauretta Secretary August 18, 2025 MSI - 2. Dallas Eleni Paraprofessional August 21, 2025 KCCS - 3. Eiler Katherine Paraprofessional September 11, 2025 East - 4. Harden Starlet Secretary September 15, 2025 DO - 5. Howell LaDaija Paraprofessional September 10, 2025 KCCS - 6. Trott Adrian Paraprofessional August 20, 2025 MSI - B. Leaves - Personal - 1. NONE - C. Leaves - Military - 1. NONE - D. Leaves - Educational - 1. NONE - E. Leaves - Sabbatical - 1. NONE - F. Leaves - Extension of Leave - 1. NONE - G. Return from Leave - 1. Neil Jonathan Custodian August 28, 2025 Hartly - 2. Passivo Jessica Paraprofessional September 15, 2025 KCCS - IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Brinkley Keyonna Paraprofessional August 21, 2025 KCSILC - B. Brittingham Sylvia Child Nutrition September 15, 2025 TP - C. Cseke Diane Transportation August 25, 2025 DO - D. Drago Jeremy Custodial August 18, 2025 DO - E. Jackson Nikki Child Nutrition June 30, 2025 DO - F. Kidd-Schmidt Carolyn Transportation August 31, 2025 DO - G. Lindale Lorelei Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 KCCS - H. Peeler Charles Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 KCSILC - I. Ridgway William Chief Custodian September 11, 2025 DMSC - J. Westly Kenderlyn Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 DHS - K. Wich Jocelyn Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 KCCS - V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. Cagle Kathleen Paraprofessional September 1, 2025 KCCS

- 2. Huaranca Flavia Custodian January 1, 2026 DHS - 3. Miller Lorraine Secretary – Transp. October 1, 2025 DO - 4. Osborn James Child Nutrition July 1, 2025 DO - C. Vested Pension - 1. NONE - VI. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT - 1. McCaskill Tawanna Child Nutrition June 30, 2025 DO - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE - 1. FY26-04 Transportation Personal Reason September 17, 2025 DO 2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 26-030) School Choice Accept Good Cause 2025-2026 School Year School Choice Deny Good Cause 2025-2026 School Year 2.03 Financial Report – August 31, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-031) Financial Reports for August 31, 2025 were approved. 2.05 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting August 20, 2025, minutes of board retreat on August 11, 2025 and August 12, 2025, special Board of Education meeting August 28, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-032) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting August 20, 2025, minutes of board retreat on August 11, 2025 and August 12, 2025, and minutes of special Board of Education meeting August 28, 2025 were approved. 2.06 Field Trips (Resolution No. 26-033) Central Elementary School 2nd Graders to Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA, October 15, 2025 and November 5, 2025 Dover high School Band to SECU Stadium, College Park, MD, September 28, 2025

2.07 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 26-034) None 3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 3.01 Updates Central Campus Renovations and Hartly Roof Replacement3 Mr. Mark Johnson presented the updates for Central Campus renovations as follows: Interior Renovations - • All inspection were completed by 8/19/25. Canopy will be delivered in October and will be coordinated with CSD for install on Winter Break. Mr. Mark Johnson presented updates on Hartly roof repair as follows: - • DEMO is 100% Completed. - • Shingles are 100% Completed. - • Windows have been ordered. 3.01A Change Orders Central Campus (Resolution No. 26-035) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-035 approving the following change orders: L Wilson E2-02 Front Sign; Front Steps; Basement Damp proofing; Roof Drains; Misc. Items - in the amount of $155,773.00; and Degli E6-06 Mechanical Fixes, Ongoing tickets, 9484. 9483, 9499, 9501, 7757, 9500, 9565, 7772, 9566, 9581, 9583, 9584, 9588, 9587, 9585, 9589, 9412, 9590, 9591, 9592 in the amount of $59,165.80. 3.02 William Henry Campus Project – Schematic Design Approval (Resolution No. 26-036) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a roll call vote of 4/0: Ms. Pendleton– yes; Ms. Duggins – yes; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Dr. Jackson – yes, the board adopted Resolution No. 26- 036 approving the Schematic Design for the William Henry Campus Project. 3.03 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Capital School District Board of Education and Capital Paraprofessionals Association (Resolution No. 26-037) On a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a roll call vote of 4/0: Ms. Pendleton –yes; Ms. Duggins – yes; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Dr. Jackson – yes; the board adopted Resolution No. 26- 037 approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Capital School District Board of Education and Capital Paraprofessionals Association. 3.04 Memorandum of Understanding Paraprofessionals as Teachers (Resolution No. 26-038) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a roll call vote of 4/0: Ms. Pendleton – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes; Mr. Christiansen – yes; Dr. Jackson – yes, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-038 approving the Memorandum of Paraprofessionals as Teachers. 3.05 Revised Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2025-2026 (Resolution No. 26-039) On an amended motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-039 Revised Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2025-2026 to move the October meeting date to one of two dates – October 20 or October 22. Since board member Donna Geist was absent, a poll will be conducted with members of the board to select the date. [Executive session items are not shown.] [Executive session items are not shown.] Reconvene Open Session President Jackson reconvened the meeting to open session at 9:15 pm.

4.0 Adjournment 4.01 Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.