February 18, 2026

![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 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 5:32 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 Recognitions - • Fairview Elementary School – 2025 Delaware Recognition School Award Winner for Closing the Achievement Gap - - o Fairview Elementary School – recognized for being named by the Delaware Department of Education as a 2025 Delaware Recognition School Award Winner for closing the achievement gap. - • LETRS Training - - o Capital School District teachers and principals were recognized for completing LETRS-Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling professional development. LETRS was sponsored by the Delaware Department of Education at no cost for public schools. The following individuals were recognized: - - - ▪ LETRS Volume 1 Completed: - - - - • Jennifer Cooper - - - - • Kristen Downs - - - - • Casey Huffman - - - - • Jennifer Jensen - - - - • Erica Richard - - - - • Jennifer Watterton - - - ▪ LETRS Volume 1 & 2 Completed: - - - - • Stacey Goodson - - - - • Doreen Green - - - - • Heidi Moore - - - - • Emily Quiroz - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • Nicole Ickes - - - ▪ LETRS Early Childhood Completed: - - - - • Ashley Dennis - - - - • Adrienne Gomez - - - - • Morgan Jewell - - - - • Elizabeth Temple - - - ▪ LETRS for Administrators Completed: - - - - • Stacey Goodson - - - - • Raquel Jacotowicz-Perez - - - - • Jessica Lauver - - - - • Jennifer Christman - - - - • Nicole Ickes 1.05 Presentations 1.06 Superintendent Update Dr. Cahoon presented the Superintendent Update: - • Attendance at meetings and events - • Upcoming Events - - o DHS Boys Basketball playing in Henlopen Championship, February 21, at DHS. - - o DHS Indoor Track participating in DIAA Championship, University of Pennsylvania, - - o Playoffs start next week for DHS boys’ basketball and unified basketball. - - o DHS individual swimmers qualified for the state championship meet at University of Delaware, February 25 and 26. on February 21. 1.07 Board President – Member Updates Ms. Geist - • Thank you to everyone for their efforts during the tremendous snow event, including Voshell Bros. Welding and Kent Construction who assisted through the United Church. - • Attended the NSBA Legislative Policy Conference, which included meetings with the National AI Academy, staff members of the House and Senate legislative committee, and staff members of the US Dept. of Education. Received updates on federal funding. Also attended the DSBA Board of Directors Meeting. - • Noted that the Governor’s State of the State address referenced additional funding for science and readingin schools. - • Attended a few sports and arts events at our schools. - • Really appreciate the staff in our schools providing the best opportunities for our students. Ms. Pendleton - • Attended the Attendance Committee meeting. - • Goal in the future is to add at least 2-3 visits to schools. - • Good luck to our Dover High School boys’ basketball team as they compete in the playoff games. Ms. Duggins - • Handling the cleanup from the snow and ice storm was quite a task. Thank you to all staff members who worked through this situation to ensure our facilities and parking lots/sidewalks were clear and safe for students and staff to come back to school. - • Thanks to Dr. Cahoon for putting our students and staff first, making the best decisions for their safety and security. - • Attended the Teaching and Learning Committee meeting. - • Attended the Dover High School basketball game Senior Night.

Mr. Christiansen - • Thank you for everybody’s efforts during the snow, Booker T. Washington building issue, and Dover High School/Kent County Secondary ILC bomb threats. - • Request that our Superintendent challenge and ask for forgiveness for the first and second days January 26 and 27, 2026 to be forgiven for staff and students. - • Observed during his presentation at the Career Day held at the Dover Middle School Campus that the students were well mannered, and applauded the staff and administration for the work with these students. - • Education for Capital’s students begins at the Early Childhood Centers and continues through our elementary schools, middle schools, and high school. Keep doing what you’re doing. Board members appreciate all staff. Dr. Jackson - • Expressed gratitude to Capital’s leadership for the hard work during the snow/ice storm and emergencies that occurred at our schools. - • Attended: - - o Dover High School boys’ basketball game - - o Meeting at Dover High School regarding the Financial Literacy Course requirement - • Looking forward to visiting schools. - • Invited to participate in the Mayor’s blue Ribbon Opioid Task Force Committee, partnering with Dover High School and possibly the Dover Middle School Campus through a campaign addressing the use of opioids and substance abuse. - • Thank you to all staff for your dedication. - - 1.06 Public Comment 2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 26-083) 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. III. LEAVES

A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp 1. NONE 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. Mitchell Donna Administrator February 6, 2026 DO 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. NONE - B. New – Temporary - 1. NONE - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. DeBraux Ashley 21st Century Teacher February 18, 2026 DMSC - 2. Palmore Elizabeth 21st Century Teacher February 18, 2026 DMSC - 3. Warner Erik 21st Century Coord. February 18, 2026 Central b. Non-District Employees - 1. NONE - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. NONE - B. Job Title - 1. NONE

- C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Ewell Earvin Teacher February 11,2026 DHS - 2. Francia Megan Teacher February 2, 2026 South - B. Leaves – Personal - 1. NONE - C. Leaves - Military - 1. NONE - D. Leaves - Educational - 1. NONE - E. Leaves - Sabbatical - 1. Moved to Action/Discussion/Information item 3.07 with Resolution No. 26-092. - F. Leaves - Extension of Leave - 1. NONE - G. Return from Leave - 1. Todd Sean Teacher February 9, 2026 MSE - 2. Turner Markland Teacher January 26, 2026 MSI - IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Coursey Donna Teacher January 30, 2026 East - B. Groom Elena Guidance February 27, 2026 FV - C. Hughes Shannon LCSW March 16, 2026 East - D. James Renata Teacher February 20, 2026 MSI - 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 CLASSIFIEDPERSONNEL AS LISTED, PENDING CRIMINAL REFERENCE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATION. - I. APPOINTMENTS - A. New – Regular - 1. Fox Braylyn Cust.-night shift February 18, 2026 DHS - 2. Granitto Savio Cust.-night shift February 9, 2026 DHS - 3. Hampton Jordan Cust.-night shift February 18, 2026 BTW - 4. Marvel Darnell Cust.- night shift February 9, 2026 DMSC - 5. Woolman Christopher Cust.-night shift February 18, 2026 DMSC - 6. Wisher Duane Cust.-night shift February 18, 2026 FV - B. New – Temporary - 1. Ansons Perri Extra Support Para February 1, 2026 KCCS - 2. Bogdon Anthony Extra Support Para February 9, 2026 KCCS - 3. Johnson-Wilmore Patricia CN – General Worker February 9, 2026 MSE - 4. Shields Trenita Instructional Para February 8, 2026 DHS - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Clark Robert Golf Spring 2026 DHS 2. Davis Hiram Asst Coach – Baseball Spring 2026 DHS - 3. Eichler Briana JV Coach – Girls Soccer Spring 2026 DHS - 4. Elmore-Lodvil Zalarie 21st Century Para February 2026 DMSC - 5. Engel Lily Asst Coach – Softball Spring 2026 DHS - 6. Griffin JoAnn 21st Century Para February 2026 DMSC - 7. Halls Bethani Asst Coach – Track Spring 2026 DMSC - 8. Hoover John Asst Coach – Girls Soccer Spring 2026 DMSC - 9. Jones Denzel Asst Coach – Track Spring 2026 DHS - 10. Mann Carter Golf Spring 2026 DHS - 11. Palmer Cole Head Coach - Boys LAX Spring 2026 DHS - 12. Parks Hailey Head Coach – Girls Soccer Spring 2026 DMSC - 13. Phillips Molly Head Coach – Girls LAX Spring 2026 DHS - 14. Pierce John 21st Century Para February 2026 South - 15. Price Michael Asst Coach - Boys LAX Spring 2026 DHS - 16. Reyes Heidi 21st Century Para February 2026 South - 17. Rislin Schneider Asst Coach – Girls Soccer Spring 2026 DHS - 18. Rivera Gabe Asst Coach – Baseball Spring 2026 DHS - 19. Sijan Nikola Head Coach – Boys Tennis Spring 2026 DHS - 20. Skripko Robert Asst Coach – Girls LAX Spring 2026 DMSC - 21. Solomon Amane Asst Coach – Track Spring 2026 DHS - 22. Solomon James Head Coach – Track Spring 2026 DHS - 23. Spadafino Nick Head Coach – Baseball Spring 2026 DHS - 24. Synoski Karin Asst Coach – Track Spring 2026 DHS - 25. Vidrine Dalton Head Coach – Boys LAX Spring 2026 DMSC - 26. Wilson Stephen Asst Coach – Baseball Spring 2026 DHS - 27. Wooley Andrea Asst Coach – Softball Spring 2026 DHS

b. Non-District Employees - 1. Adams Jalen Asst Coach – Boys LAX Spring 2026 DHS - 2. Burris Ramon Classroom Support February 2026 KCCS - 3. Courtney Sam Asst Coach – Baseball Spring 2026 DHS - 4. Failing Ryan JV Coach – Boys LAX Spring 2026 DHS - 5. Henry Sierra Classroom Support February 2026 KCCS - 6. Huong John Asst Coach – Boys Volley Spring 2026 DHS - 7. Lopez Lauren Asst Coach – Softball Spring 2026 DHS - 8. McKinney Zack JV Coach – Baseball Spring 2026 DHS - 9. McQuaide Riley Asst Coach – Girls LAX Spring 2026 DHS - 10. Newsome Wayne Head Coach – Track Spring 2026 DMSC - 11. Ngegba Nyla Asst Coach – Girls Soccer Spring 2026 DHS - 12. Papen Kevin Head Coach – Girls Tennis Spring 2026 DHS - 13. Riehl Eric Head Coach – Boys Volley Spring 2026 DHS - 14. Sann Alexis Head Coach – Softball Spring 2026 DHS - 15. Savage Brandon Asst Coach – Boys LAX Spring 2026 DHS - 16. Scott Keyon 21st Century Para February 2026 DMSC - 17. Stamas Bryanna Head Coach – Girls LAX Spring 2026 DMSC - 18. Thardus Hunter Asst Coach – Boys Volley Spring 2026 DHS - 19. Williams John Asst Coach – Girls LAX Spring 2026 DHS - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Bell Kathleen Child Nutrition February 9, 2026 TP From North - 2. Everett Crystal Cust.– night shift February 1, 2026 CES From BTW - 3. Gibson Jesse Cust.– night Supv. February 1, 2026 DMSC From night shift - 4. Martin Antoinette Child Nutrition February 9, 2026 BTW From FV - 5. Robinson Celia Cust. – night shift February 1, 2026 South From DHS - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Ashley Donya Paraprofessional February 2, 2026 South - 2. Davis Zelena Paraprofessional February 12, 2026 CES - 3. Lilly Kayla Paraprofessional February 2, 2026 KCCS - 4. Rice Abbey Paraprofessional February 20, 2026 KCCS - 5. Shockley Urias Custodian February 9, 2026 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. Ayer Martha Paraprofessional February 2, 2026 Hartly - 2. Burgest Karen Paraprofessional February 11, 2026 FV - 3. Devitt Tammy Paraprofessional February 9, 2026 KCCS - 4. Fenner Charlene Custodian February 17, 2026 DMSC - 5. Hutson Nicole Child Nutrition January 20, 2026 North - 6. Masten Aimee Secretary February 9, 2026 KCSILC - 7. Melvin Perry Custodian February 2, 2026 DO - 8. Williams Ziah Paraprofessional January 30, 2026 BTW - IV. RESIGNATIONS - - A. Tate Marcel Custodian February 19, 2026 South - V. PENSIONS Disability/Service/Vested - A. Disability - 1. NONE - B. Service Pension - 1. Westergren Penny CN Coordinator July 1, 2026 DO - C. Vested Pension - 1. NONE - VI. EXPIRATION OF CONTRACT/TEMPORARY CONTRACT - 1. NONE - VII. NON-RENEWAL/TERMINATION/REDUCTION IN FORCE 1. NONE 2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 26-084) School Choice Accept SY 2026-2027

School Choice Deny SY 2026-2027

School Choice Accept K SY 2026-2027 School Choice Deny K SY 2026-2027

2.03 Financial Reports – January 31, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-085) Financial Reports for January 31, 2026 were approved. 2.04 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting January 21, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-086) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting January 21, 2026 were approved. 2.05 Field Trips (Resolution No. 26-087) The following field trips were approved: Dover High School 12th graders, Class of 2026, to Jackson Township, NJ, May 23, 2026 Dover High School Culinary Program students to Philadelphia, PA, May 8, 2026 Dover High School cheerleaders to Virginia Beach, VA, March 13-15, 2026 Dover High School student athletes to Gainesville, FL, April 2-5, 2026 2.06 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 26-088) None 2.07 Rental – Verizon Tower (Resolution No. 26-073) Rental – Verizon Tower was approved. 3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 3.01 New Delaware Financial Literacy Requirement Dover High School for Incoming Freshmen 2026- 2027 School Year (Resolution No. 26-077) On a motion by Ms. Geist, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, and on a vote of 3/2: Ms. Geist – yes; Ms. Pendleton –No; Ms. Duggins – No; Mr. Christiansen – Yes; Dr. Jackson – no, Ms. Geist’s motion failed which was to amendthe Dover High School graduation requirements from 24 to 24.5 with the additional .5 course to be the mandatory Financial Literacy Course and to include World History, or the equivalent class thereof, as part of the 3 credits needed in Social Studies classes for graduation. There was a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, to table Resolution No. 26-077 until the next board meeting and then amended with two options: Option A - amend the motion to create a schedule with Political Science as .5 credit and Geography as .5 credit for 9th graders for the 2026-2027 school year; Option B –amend the motion to accept the proposed course schedule as presented. Mr. Christiansen withdrew his second to this motion. Ms. Duggins withdrew the motion. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the board agreed to table action on Resolution No. 26-077 until a special meeting which was agreed upon by the board members and is scheduled for February 26, 2026, and will be properly posted with seven days’ notice. 3.02 Revisions Policy #500-28 Title IX Policy (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 26-080)

On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, in accordance with Policy #100-25, the board suspended the rules to vote on Revisions Policy #500-28 Title IX Policy after the second reading. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-080 approving the Revisions Policy #200-22 School Organization. 3.03 Policy #700-36 Crisis Response Policy (Second Reading) (Resolution No. 26-081) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, in accordance with Policy #100-25, the board suspended the rules to vote on Policy #700-36 Crisis Response Policy after the second reading. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-081 approving Policy #700-36 Crisis Response Policy. 3.04 Attendance Board Member National School Boards Association Conference April 10-12, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-089) On a motion by Ms. Duggins, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a roll call vote of 4/1: Ms. Geist – yes; Ms. Pendleton – yes; Ms. Duggins – yes; Mr. Christiansen – Recuse; Dr. Jackson – yes, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-082 approving the attendance of Vice President Sean Christiansen to the National School Boards Conference April 10-12, 2026. 3.05 Revised Date for Board of Education Meeting April 2026 (Resolution No. 26-090) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the April Board of Education meeting date was changed from April 15 to April 20, 2026. 3.06 Dover Middle School Campus (Resolution No. 26-091) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Geist, and on a unanimous vote, the board tabled any action on the Dover Middle School Campus (Resolution No. 26-091 until the July, 2026 Board of Education meeting. 3.07 Certified Personnel III. Leaves E-1 Leaves – Sabbatical (Resolution No. 26-092) On a motion by Ms. Geist, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a roll call vote of 4/0/1: Ms. Geist – No; Ms. Pendleton – No; Ms. Duggins – No; Mr. Christiansen – Recuse; Dr. Jackson – No, the board adopted Resolution No. 26-092 denying the request of Sabbatical Leave. 4.0 Adjournment 4.01 Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Pendleton, and on a unanimous vote, the public session [Executive session items are not shown.]