Public minutes
August 20, 2025
Capital School District, Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
This text was pulled from the district file by a computer and may have mistakes, especially in tables. The district file is the official version.
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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
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 5/0: Ms. Geist – present; 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 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
- • Dover High School Summer Graduation
- • Upcoming Events
1.05 Board President – Member Updates
Ms. Geist
- • Excited to be digging in and becoming familiar with data
- • Attended School Board Partners Conference which focused on how the board and district can
collaborate regarding student outcomes.
- • Wants to hear from constituents and will connect constituent with the proper district person,
following the chain of command. Looking into resources to assist the board with policies such as
First State Educate.
- • Looking forward to connecting with teachers and community members.
- • Attended the Delaware School Board Association Annual Meeting and National Night Out - thank
you to community partners, first responders.
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Ms. Pendleton
- • Looking forward to the beginning of school year.
- • Attended Dover High School summer graduation ceremonies.
- • Volunteered to assist East Dover ECC with a painting project.
- • Attended Back to School event held at Booker T. Washington Elementary School on August 9.
Attended first day of New Teacher Orientation on August 13.
- • School board retreat was informative and engaging.
- • Wanted to share with all Eagles fans that she went to the Eagles football camp.
Ms. Duggins
- • Attended events: board retreat, New Teacher Orientation and met all new staff members, summer
graduation, NAACP banquet
- • Volunteered at East Dover ECC painting.
- • Welcome back to a new school year and hope everyone is revitalized and ready to move forward.
Please let board members know if they can be of assistance.
Mr. Christiansen
- • Board retreat was very inspiring.
- • First year all 5 board members attended the summer graduation, Class of 2025.
- • Has been relaxing at the beach this summer.
- • Reminded Dr. Cahoon that at the August 26 opening day event the theme of the homecoming
parade will be revealed. Hope to have lots of representation at the parade from schools and
organizations. Winners of the floats will be judged by the board members and prizes will be
awarded.
Dr. Jackson
- • Attended most of the events as mentioned by other board members. Looking forward to Opening
Day next week on August 26 at Dover High School.
- • Welcome Back and let’s be excited for a new school year.
- - 1.06 Public Comment
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2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 26-017)
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.
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. Alascia Jamie Library 25-26 SY MSI
- 2. Anderson Lyanna Teacher – Art 25-26 SY KCSILC
- 3. Babcock Courtney Teacher – Spec Ed 25-26 SY DHS
- 4. Bennett Marquaya Teacher 25-26 SY South
- 5. Briscoe Kaylah Teacher 25-26 SY North
- 6. Church Cartina Teacher – Kinder. 25-26 SY FVEC
- 7. Covert Meredith Teacher – Social Stud. 25-26 SY MSE
- 8. Curtis Brian Teacher – Spec Ed 25-26 SY MSI
- 9. Davis Jaisri Teacher – Art 25-26 SY South
- 10. Dorsey Charles Teacher – PE/Health 25-26 SY DHS
- 11. Edwards Sureya Teacher – Spec Ed 25-26 SY DHS
- 12. Evans Andrea Teacher – Kinder. 25-26 SY East EC
- 13. Gortman Rachel Teacher – Spec Ed Sci 25-26 SY DHS
- 14. Graves Tyrrea BCBA Coordinator 25-26 SY DO
- 15. Haro Miranda Teacher – Kinder. 25-26 SY East ECC
- 16. Hernandez Johana Teacher – Science 25-26 SY MSI
- 17. Holland Mariah Teacher – Social Stud. 25-26 SY DHS
- 18. Jones Thomas Teacher – Spec Ed 25-26 SY DHS
- 19. Lamarre Candice Teacher 25-26 SY South
- 20. Lenton Jordan Teacher 25-26 SY Central El.
- 21. Malstrom Rebecca Teacher – Art 25-26 SY North
- 22. Minton-Turley Heather Teacher – Spec Ed 25-26 SY Central El.
- 23. Olley Haylee Teacher 25-26 SY South
- 24. Padgett Shirley Teacher – Spec Ed 25-26 SY Central El.
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- 25. Roberts Carli Teacher 25-26 SY North
- 26. Rodriguez Corpas Montserrat Teacher – Immersion 25-26 SY MSI
- 27. Rodriguez Sanchez Ana Teacher – Immersion 25-26 SY FV EC
- 28. Smith Shirena Teacher – Science 25-26 SY DHS
- 29. Sneller Courtney Teacher 25-26 SY Central El.
- 30. White Jennifer Spec Ed Coord. 25-26 SY SSU
- 31. White Paul Teacher Chorus/Orch. 25-26 SY MSI
- B. New – Temporary
- 1. Gaylord Morgan Teacher – Science 25-26 SY DHS
- C. Rehire – Regular
- 1. Whitney Elizabeth Teacher – Science 25-26 SY MSI
- D. Rehire – Temporary
- 1. Thomas Jaimie Lee Counselor 25-26 SY MSE
- 2. Trott Jamel Teacher – PLTW 25-26 SY MSI
- E. E.P.E.R.
a. District Employees
- 1. Analore Tara Building Prep Summer ’25 South
- 2. Cooper Jennifer Summer work 3 hours Summer ’25 Hartly
- 3. Dottin Chavon Summer work 32.5 hrs. Summer ’25 Hartly
- 4. Downes Kristen Summer work 3 hours Summer ’25 Hartly
b. Non-District Employees
- 1. NONE
- II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT
Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment
- A. Classification
- 1. Bahel Aubrey Teacher – PreK 25-26 SY East EC
From Kindergarten
- 2. Bowen Amy Instructional Coach 25-26 SY North
From Teacher
- 3. Burger Kristine Reading Specialist 25-26 SY FV EC
From Teacher
- 4. Chandler Vincent Dean from Teacher 25-26 SY East EC
- 5. Clark Heidi Teacher 25-26 SY KCCS/FV
From Instructional Coach
- 6. Dennis Ashley Spec Ed Coordinator 25-26 SY East EC
From FV EC
- 7. Gillespie Judith Spec Ed Coordinator 25-26 SY FV EC
From teacher - Annex
- 8. Green-Pearl Doreen Reading Specialist 25-26 SY East EC
From Teacher at North
- 9. Guthrie Maya Teacher – Spec Ed 25-26 SY KCCS
From North
- 10. Hickmon Javon Teacher 25-26 SY MSI
From Support Liaison at East
- 11. Huttie Alexis Dean 25-26 SY South
From Teacher
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- 12. James Renata ELA Specialist 25-26 SY MSI
From teacher
- 13. McClane Cailin Instructional Coach 25-26 SY East EC
From Teacher
- 14. Moore Heidi Instructional Coach 25-26 SY FV EC
From East
- 15. Pizza-Sampogna Louise Teacher 25-26 SY FV EC
From WH
- 16. Quiroz Emily Instructional Coach 25-26 SY Central El.
From North
- 17. Robles Ruby Teacher 25-26 SY Hartly
From East
- 18. Teachey Shanika Instructional Coach 25-26 SY South
From Teacher
- 19. Walden Jamelah Teacher Spec Ed 25-26 SY SSU
From Spec Ed Coord
- 20. Willoughby Ebonee Spec Ed Coordinator 25-26 SY KCSILC
From teacher
- B. Job Title
- 1. NONE
- C. Condition of Employment
- 1. NONE
- III. LEAVES
- A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp
- 1. Butler Amanda Teacher August 20, 2025 Hartly
- 2. Freeman Danielle Occup. Ther. August 20, 2025 KCCS
- 3. Turner Sirjana Teacher 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. NONE
- IV. RESIGNATIONS
- A. Albright Madeline Teacher June 30, 2025 North
- B. Boyd Cheston Dean June 30, 2025 KCSILC
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- C. Brown Tyshea Teacher June 30, 2025 East EC
- D. Cetnar Katheryn Teacher June 30, 2025 East EC
- E. Cox Jalen Support Liaison June 30 2025 SSU
- F. Drayton Jestine Teacher June 30, 2025 BTW
- G. Hamblin Gail Teacher Sept. 5, 2025 FV
- H. Hearne Tynisha Teacher June 30, 2025 North
- I. Hobby Sabriya Teacher June 30, 2025 East
- J. Lovelace Mariayna Teacher June 30, 2025 South
- K. Luiken Benjamin Teacher June 30, 2025 MSI
- L. Mallard Justice Nurse June 30, 2025 WH
- M. Manion Ashley School Psych June 30, 2025 KCCS
- N. Mavrogeorge Jaime Teacher June 30, 2025 MSI
- O. Miller Mary Counselor June 30, 2025 East EC
- P. Mulholland Derek Teacher June 30, 2025 Central
- 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. FY26-1 Teacher Inappropriate Conduct South
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. Brooks Gareth Constable 25-26 SY MSE
- 2. Certain Valerie Bus Driver 25-26 SY DO
- 3. Christopher Camilla Bus Aide 25-26 SY DO
- 4. Cseke Alexandra Bus Aide 25-26 SY DO
- 5. Duggins Octavian Constable 25-26 SY DHS
- 6. Fenner Charlene Custodian Night Shift 25-26 SY DMSC
- 7. Hinkle Roger Bus Driver 25-26 SY DO
- 8. Kennedy Arianna Bus Aide 25-26 SY DO
- 9. Lewicki Henry Constable 25-26 SY Hart
- 10. Mewborn Ernest Constable 25-26 SY KCSILC
- 11. Mullen Herbert Bus Driver 25-26 SY DO
- 12. Nelson Mark Custodian – Night 25-26 SY Central
- 13. Russ Sharon Bus Aide 25-26 SY DO
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- 14. Sage Jessica Instructional Para 25-26 SY KCCS
- 15. Santiago Aida Bus Driver 25-26 SY DO
- 16. Scotton Samuel Bus Driver 25-26 SY DO
- 17. Snead Dwayne Custodian – Night 25-26 SY TP
- 18. Vivas Claudia Night Supervisor 25-26 SY Central
- 19. Warnick Grace Bus Aide 25-26 SY DO
- B. New – Temporary
- 1. Beideman Marygrace Extra Support Para 25-26 SY KCCS
- 2. Bell Kathleen CN Gen Worker – PT 25-26 SY TBD
- 3. Elzey Vinyetta Extra Support Para 25-26 SY KCCS
- 4. Giddens Toriana Office Para – PT 25-26 SY TP
- 5. Griffin Anyssa Extra Support Para 25-26 SY North
- 6. Hildalgo Alma CN Gen Worker – PT 25-26 SY BTW
- 7. Hill Lakeshia Office Para – PT 25-26 SY BTW
- 8. Johnson Briasia CN Gen Worker – PT 25-26 SY DMSC
- 9. Pawlawski Jacqueline CN Gen Worker – PT 25-26 SY TBD
- 10. Stevens Jaunice CN Gen Worker – PT 25-26 SY Hartly
- 11. Sturgis Rhoslyn Extra Support Para 25-26 SY KCCS
- 12. Waters Quanesha CN Gen Worker – PT 25-26 SY DMSC
- 13. Whitenight Janna Para – PreK 25-26 SY East ECC
- C. Rehire – Regular
- 1. Brown Ranisha Instructional Para 25-26 SY KCCS
- 2. Cagle Kathleen Instructional Para 25-26 SY KCCS-FV
- 3. Kelbaugh Debrah Instructional Para 25-26 SY KCCS-FV
- D. Rehire – Temporary
- 1. Allen Jordan Extra Support Para 25-26 SY DHS
- 2. Ayer Martha Title I Para – PT 25-26 SY Hartly
- 3. Beachy Olivia Instructional Para 25-26 SY MSI
- 4. Benson Shanetta Instructional Para 25-26 SY MSI
- 5. Bryant Amber Extra Support Para 25-26 SY DHS
- 6. Cohen Matthew Instructional Para 25-26 SY BTW
- 7. Conard Mary Title I Para – PT 25/26 SY FV ECC
- 8. Coverdale Miyesha Extra Support Para 25-26 SY DHS
- 9. Dabney Christopher Instructional Para 25-26 SY MSE
- 10. Dickens Monica Title I Para – PT 25-26 SY South
- 11. Fisher Anthony Instructional Para 25-26 SY Central El
- 12. Foster Amaya Extra Support Para 25-26 SY KCCS
- 13. Green Quintel Para Restorative Ambas. 25-26 SY MSE
- 14. Guinn Marie Extra Support Para 25-26 SY KCCS
- 15. Hall Zoe Extra Support Para 25-26 SY South
- 16. Hammond Dametra Para Restorative Ambas. 25-26 SY MSI
- 17. Harris Evan Instructional Para 25-26 SY MSI
- 18. Harris Zelena Instructional Para 25-26 SY Central Elem
- 19. Heath Dominique Extra Support Para 25-26 SY South
- 20. Hebert Andrea Title I Para Full Time 25-26 SY East ECC
- 21. Hendricks Diamond Extra Support Para 25-26 SY BTW
- 22. Kemmerle Jenna Extra Support Para 25-26 SY BTW
- 23. Kennedy Matthew Instructional Para 25-26 SY MSI
- 24. Lumpkin Jonathan Instructional Para 25-26 SY South
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- 25. Mobley Aaron Title I Para – PT 25-26 SY South
- 26. Moore Krystal Instructional Para 25-26 SY BTW
- 27. Morris Tiffany Extra Support Para 25-26 SY BTW
- 28. Phillips Tanisha Instructional Para 25-26 SY MSE
- 29. Porter Melinda Extra Support Para 25-26 SY MSE
- 30. Roach Al Instructional Para 25-26 SY MSE
- 31. Seacord Kayla Instructional Para 25-26 SY TP
- 32. Simpers Mary Title I Para – PT 25-26 SY Hartly
- 33. Solomon LaToya Extra Support Para 25-26 SY South
- 34. Stewart Delayne Extra Support Para 25-26 SY BTW
- 35. Trott Adrian Instructional Para 25-26 SY Central Elem
- 36. Tueros Doris Title I Para – PT 25-26 SY South
- 37. Waddington Ann Extra Support Para 25-26 SY DHS
- 38. Walker Christopher Instructional Para 25-26 SY South
- E. E.P.E.R.
- a. District Employees
- 1. Arrington Brandon Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DHS
- 2. Ayer Martha Planning – 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 3. Coleman Jessica Asst Coach Volleyball Fall 2025 DMSC
- 4. Collins Jackie Planning 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 5. Cooper Jenn Planning 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 6. Covert Meredith Head Coach – Cheer Fall 2025 DMSC
- 7. Cromwell-Neal Kace Head Coach Football Fall 2025 DMSC
- 8. Downes Kristen Planning – 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 9. Eichler Brianna Asst Coach – Soccer Fall 2025 DHS
- 10. Guthrie Maya Head Coach Flag FB Fall 2025 DHS
- 11. Halls Bethani Head Coach Cross Country Fall 2025 DMSC
- 12. Hamilton Jalyn Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DMSC
- 13. Hoover John Head Coach – Soccer Fall 2025 DMSC
- 14. Kilby James Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DHS
- 15. Lawson Karen Head Coach Cross Country Fall 2025 DHS
- 16. Murray April Planning – 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 17. Parks Hailey Head Coach – Field Hockey Fall 2025 DMSC
- 18. Phillips Molly Asst Coach – Field Hockey Fall 2025 DMSC
- 19. Roach Ken Head Coach – Volleyball Fall 2025 DMSC
- 20. Shukur Brianni Head Coach – Cheer Fall 2025 DHS
- 21. Simpers Mary Planning – 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 22. Skripko Robert Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DHS
- 23. Solomon James Asst Coach – Cross Country Fall 2025 DHS
- 24. Spadafino Nick Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DHS
- 25. Swann Trae Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DHS
- 26. Toto Sara Planning – 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 27. Trott Charles Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DHS
- 28. Turner Kevin Weight Coach Fall 2025 DHS
- 29. Vidrine Hayden Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DHS
- 30. Whitebread Laura Planning – 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 31. Wilson Erin Planning – 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- 32. Youse Corinne Summer Para Summer 2025 KCCS
- 33. Zajackowicz Antonia Planning – 12 hours Summer 2025 Hartly
- a. Non-District Employees
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- 1. Brown Richana JV Coach – Field Hockey Fall 2025 DHS
- 2. Johnson Chelsea Head Coach – Field Hockey Fall 2025 DHS
- 3. Luong Jon Asst Coach – Volleyball Fall 2025 DHS
- 4. Paulley Layvaon Asst Coach – Football Fall 2025 DMSC
- 5. Riehl Eric Head Coach – Volleyball Fall 2025 DHS
- 6. Soto Christian JV Coach – Soccer Fall 2025 DHS
- 7. Stanley Taziah JV Coach – Volleyball Fall 2025 DHS
- II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT
Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment
- A. Classification
- - 1. Bushee Caitlin Instructional Para - temp 25-26 SY South
- - 2. Davis Jeffrey Constable 25-26 SY East ECC
- - 3. Lopez Bianca Mail Courier 25-26 SY DO
- - 4. Richards Shena Constable 25-26 SY Central Ele
- - 5. Vasquez Russell Night Shift Supervisor 25-26 SY DMSC
From KCCS
From Central
From Custodian
From East
From Custodian
- B. Job Title
- 1. NONE
- C. Condition of Employment
- 1. NONE
- III. LEAVES
- A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp
- 1. Hampton Devon Paraprofessional August 20, 2025 East
- 2. King Tammy Paraprofessional August 20, 2025 KCCS
- 3. Passivo Jessica Paraprofessional August 20, 2025 KCCS
- 4. Sammons Mark Custodian June 24, 2025 DO
- 5. Yoder Melissa Paraprofessional August 20, 2025 KCCS
- 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. Newman Shaqueena Custodian July 8, 2025 South
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- IV. RESIGNATIONS
- A. Berry Shaune Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 KCCS
- B. Cox Jalen Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 KCSILC
- C. Duke Daniel Constable June 30, 2025 Hartly
- D. Luffman Samantha Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 KCCS
- E. McMillan-Evans Travis Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 DMSC
- F. Moore Ronald Transportation August 25, 2025 DO
- G. Sturgis Geria Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 East ECC
- H. Wilson Kourtney Paraprofessional June 30, 2025 East ECC
- V. PENSIONS
Disability/Service/Vested
- A. Disability
- 1. NONE
- B. Service Pension
- 1. Moffett Shelley Secretary September 1, 2025 TP
- C. Vested Pension
- 1. NONE
- VI. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT
- 1. NONE
- VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE
- 1. FY26 – 1 Custodian Inappropriate Conduct BTW
2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 26-018)
School Choice Accept 2025-2026 School Year
School Choice Accept Good Cause 2025-2026 School Year
School Choice Deny Good Cause 2025-2026 School Year
School Choice Deny 2025-2026 School Year
School Choice Waitlist 2025-2026 School Year
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2.03 Financial Reports – June 30, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-004)
Financial Reports for June 30, 2025 were approved.
2.04 Financial Report – July 31, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-019)
Financial Reports for July 31, 2025 were approved.
2.05 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting
July 7, 2025 and minutes of special Board of Education meetings July 16, 2025 (corrected) and July
23, 2025 (Resolution No. 26-020)
Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting July 7, 2025 and minutes
of special Board of Education meetings July 16, 2025 (corrected) and July 23, 2025 were approved.
2.06 Field Trips (Resolution No. 26-021)
None submitted.
2.07 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 26-022)
None
3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I)
3.01 Updates Central Campus Renovations and Hartly Roof Replacement
Mr. Mark Johnson presented the updates Central Campus renovations as follows:
Window/ EXT Door Replacement-Completed Final Inspection
Interior Renovations –
- • Int Painting 90% completed
- • Sitework is 100% completed
- • Acoustical Tile Replacement 100% completed
- • Flooring 85% completed
- • Sheet rock 100% completed
- • Door Frames 100% completed
- • Elevator install 90% completed
- • Wood Door Install 75% Completed
- • Final Electrical and Plumbing Inspections are completed
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Mr. Mark Johnson presented update on Hartly roof repair as follows:
DEMO is 45% Completed
Shingles are 45% Completed
Windows have been ordered
3.02 14 Del. C. §1704(4) Waiver of Schools receiving not less than 98% of the Opportunity Funding
it generates for School Year 2025-2026 (Resolution No. 26-023)
On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted
Resolution No 26-023 approving 14 Del. C. §1704(4) Waiver of schools receiving no less than 98% of the
Opportunity Funding it generates for School Year 2025-2026.
3.03 Unit Count
Ms. Chenee’ Brooks, Director of Human Resources, presented an overview of the Unit Count process.
Slides included school enrollment summary from 2021-2025, summary of units by school for September
30, 2024 unit count, district unit summary, and unit management
3.04 District Financial Position Report (Resolution No. 26-024)
On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board
adopted Resolution No. 26-024 approving the school district financial position report as required under
Section 1507, Title 14 Delaware Code, for submission to the Department of Education August 31, 2025.
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3.05 Revised Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2025-2026 (Resolution No. 26-025)
On a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board reinstated
September 17, 2025, as the date for the September board meeting.
3.06 Attendance of Board Members to National School Boards Association CUBE Annual
Conference September 11, 2025-September 13, 2025, Los Angeles, CA (Resolution No. 26-026)
On a motion by Ms. Pendleton, seconded by Ms. Duggins , and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted
Resolution No. 26-026 approving attendance for Dr. Chanda Jackson, Ms. Felecia Duggins, and Ms.
Vickie Pendleton as well as Dr. Cahoon to attend the National School Boards Association CUBE Annual
Conference September 11, 2025-September 13, 2025, Los Angeles, CA.
VII . NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE
1. FY26-1 Teacher Inappropriate Conduct South
On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a roll call vote of 5/0: Ms. Geist –yes; Ms. Pendleton – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes: Mr. Christiansen – yes; Dr. Jackson – yes; the board adopted
Resolution No. 26-027 approving Certified Personnel No. VII., Non-Renewal/Termination/Reduction In
Force #1 as presented.
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 8:15 pm