December 4, 2024

![Linda's blue logo]() BOARD OF EDUCATION Felecia R. Duggins, President Sean P. M. Christiansen, Vice President Dr. Chanda Jackson Dr. Anthony J. DePrima Board Members Present: Also Present: Ms. Duggins Dr. Victoir Cahoon, Interim Superintendent Mr. Christiansen Dr. Jackson Dr. DePrima 1.0 Open Session On a motion by Dr. DePrima, seconded by Dr. Jackson, 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: Dr. DePrima – present; Dr. Jackson – present; Mr. Christiansen – present; Ms. Duggins – present, quorum was established. [Executive session items are not shown.] 1.03 Reconvene Open Session Ms. Duggins reconvened the meeting at 6:20 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1.04 Recognitions – postponed until the January 15, 2025 meeting 1.05 Presentations Kent County Community School Mr. Ryan Matthews, Associate Principal, Kent County Community School, shared an overview of the KCCS program: - • Serves students with moderate to severe disabilities ages 2-22. - • Total of 283 students this school year attending the program across 8 sites: - - o Main site, BTW, William Henry Campus, Dover Middle Schools, Dover High School, STEPS, STRIVE and Project SEARCH - • An overview of the Booker T. Washington Satellite School which serves students in grades K-4, was presented which included: - - o Academic Performance, Attendance and Enrollment Trends - - o School Climate and Culture, Behavioral Data and Discipline - - o Students have access to inclusion opportunities at this site through lunch, recess, related arts, and general education academics - - o Challenges and action plans: BTW Playground - • Program-wide challenges and action plans Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Mrs. Cathy Schreiber, Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment spoke regarding her department including: - • Overview of instructional priorities - • Key achievements - • Current projects and initiatives

- • ELA and Math data highlights - • Beginning of the Year screening data - • Challenges such as staff retention, learning loss from COVID, student SEL and behavioral needs impacting instruction 1.06 Interim Superintendent Update Dr. Victoir Cahoon shared his memories of Mr. John C. Martin, Jr. and how Mr. Martin leaves a legacy of being able to connect with students and cultivating relationships with not only students but also with the staff and community in general. Greetings to all as we celebrate holidays in December. 1.07 Board President – Member Updates Dr. DePrima - • Wished everyone a great holiday season. See you in the new year. Dr. Jackson - • Attended the William Henry Thanksgiving event-great attendance and wonderful opportunity to connect with students and families. - • Happy Holidays to all. Mr. Christiansen - • Had a chance to visit Ms. Bordley’s classroom in the Pre-K program at Fairview Elementary. Ms. Bordley was engaging with her 3 and 4 year students, and you could just see her passion as a new teacher. - • Went to East Dover Elementary responding to a strange odor in the school, called 911, students and staff were evacuated but returned to school shortly thereafter. Odor was due to a construction employee working in the area of East Dover who inadvertently damaged a gas line. - • There was an issue regarding bus stops at Governors Avenue and Kirkwood Street. Had a meeting with the Transportation Department and new bus stops were assigned and shared with the families affected. Staff responded to City of Dover regarding the issue. - • Towne Point Elementary School Chorus will be singing at the City of Dover Tree LightingCeremony on December 5, 2024 at 6 pm. Also, the City of Dover is sponsoring a “Hometown Holiday” on December 14, 2024 from 12-4 pm at Legislative Mall. - • Expressed thanks to everyone for assisting with Mr. Martin’s service – his going away was really well done. And as Mr. Martin would say, the holidays are coming, take the time to vacate and Happy New Year! Ms. Duggins - • Board/District will be sending out a survey to stakeholders and community asking everyone to respond regarding what characteristics, experience, etc. are desired for the next Superintendent. - • Board/district will be following Board Policy #100-10 to appoint a replacement for Mr. Martin. - • Mr. Martin was responsible for Ms. Duggins deciding to be a candidate for the Board of Education to which she was elected. - • On behalf of Marty’s family, thank you to Mr. Christiansen and Capital staff who assisted in preparation of his funeral and also on the day of the funeral. Very much appreciated by the family. - • Happy Holidays, relax, reorganize, enjoy your family, and come back refreshed for a New Year and the remainder of the school year. 1.08 Public Comment

2.01 Personnel (Resolution No. 25-057) 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. VI. Extension of Administrative Contracts No action taken. 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. Rislin Schneider Teacher December 2, 2024 DHS - 2. Trahan Emma Teacher December 9, 2024 East - 3. Youse Corinne Behavior Liaison December 2, 2024 KCCS - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE

- E. E.P.E.R. a. District Employees - 1. Benton-Robinson Latisha 21st Century Teacher November 2024 BTW - 2. Farrell Austin 21st Century Teacher November 2024 BTW - 3. Moultry-Zayd Farrah 21st Century Teacher November 2024 BTW - 4. Reese Latoya 21st Century Teacher November 2024 BTW - 5. Tolson Sylvia 21st Century Teacher November 2024 BTW 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. 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. Bates Michelle Teacher November 18, 2024 MSE - IV. RESIGNATIONS - 1. Bates Chris Teacher November 25, 2024 KCCS - 2. Butz-Miller Melissa Reading Intervention December 20, 2024 DHS - 3. Kemp Morgan Teacher January 3, 2024 FV - 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. Banks Willie Custodian – Night Shift December 16, 2024 Middle - 2. Johnson Bryant Custodian – Night Shift December 16, 2024 WHC - B. New – Temporary - 1. Dunbar Quincson Instructional Para Dec. 9, 2024 WHSSU - 2. Lewis Deynesha Child Nutrition Dec. 2, 2024 North - 3. Passivo Jessica Extra Support Para December 9, 2024 KCCS - 4. Riley Harriett Reading Para – FT December 16, 2024 East - 5. Summers Kailani Instructional Para December 2, 2024 KCCS - 6. Webb Stephanie Extra Support Para December 2, 2024 MSI - 7. Williams Keturah Instructional Para December 2, 2024 KCCS - C. Rehire – Regular - 1. NONE - D. Rehire – Temporary - 1. NONE - E. E.P.E.R. - 1. District Employees - a. Gladden Michelle 21st Century Para November 2024 BTW - b. Martin Kafi 21st Century Para November 2024 South - c. Moxley Rebecca 21st Century Para November 2024 BTW - d. Roach Kenneth 21st Century Para November 2024 BTW - e. Roach Tia 21st Century Para November 2024 South - f. Roach Tia Social Media Manager December 2024 DHS - g. Stewart Delayne 21st Century Para November 2024 North - h. Thompson, Carole 21st Century Para November 2024 BTW - i. Zimmerman, Cori 21st Century Para November 2024 BTW - 2. Non-District Employees

- a. Daniels Elizabeth 21st Century Para November 2024 South - b. Evans Jesse 21st Century Para November 2024 BTW - c. Roach Lanai 21st Century Para November 2024 BTW - II. CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT Classification/Job Title/Condition of Employment - A. Classification - 1. Dawson Adrienne Reading Para December 9, 2024 East From Instructional Para - 2. Stevens Bruce Grounds Crew November 18, 2024 DO From Chief Custodian - WHC - B. Job Title - 1. NONE - C. Condition of Employment - 1. NONE - III. LEAVES - A. Leaves - FMLA/STD/Workers Comp - 1. Hutson Lisa Paraprofessional December 4, 2024 KCCS - 2. Walker Christopher Paraprofessional November 11, 2024 South - 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. Lilly Kayla Paraprofessional December 4, 2024 KCCS - 2. Paul Nickenson Paraprofessional December 2, 2024 MSI - 3. Perry Sonae Paraprofessional December 2, 2024 MSI - 4. Stevens Asha Transportation November 19, 2024 DO - IV. RESIGNATIONS - A. Martinez Jogeily Paraprofessional November 20, 2024 South - B. Neidig Elaine Child Nutrition November 22, 2024 DO - C. Shockley Ashley Paraprofessional December 9, 2024 WH SSU - 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. FY25-Dec-1 Constable Unprofessional conduct December 18, 2024 MSE - 2. FY25-Dec-2 Para Non-certification December 1, 2024 MSI - 3. FY25-Dec-3 Para Non-certification Dec. 1, 2024 KCCS - - 3.02 Revisions Policy #500-28 Title IX Policy (First Reading) (Resolution No. 25-055) 2.02 School Choice (Resolution No. 25-058) None 2.03 Financial Reports – November 30, 2024 (Resolution No. 25-059) Not available. 2.04 Minutes – Minutes of Executive and Public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting November 20, 2024 and Minutes of special Board of Education meetings November 13, 2024 and November 18, 2024 (Resolution No. 25-060) Minutes of executive and public sessions of regular Board of Education meeting November 20, 2024 and minutes of special Board of Education meetings November 13, 2024 and November 18, 2024 were approved. 2.05 Field Trips (Resolution No. 25-061) None 2.06 Waiver for Building Use Rentals (Resolution No. 25-062) None 3.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I) 3.01 Updates Central Campus Renovations Mr. Mark Johnson presented the updates for Central Campus renovations as follows: 1 Roof Project Bid Pack A - Completed with Final Inspection 2 Masonry Project Bid Pack B - Completed with Final Inspection 3 Roof Project Bid Pack C - Completed with Final Inspection 4 Window/ EXT Door Replacement - Window/ EXT Door Replacement-asbestos removal completed 5 Demo of existing windows & lintels completed, waiting on window delivery mid-December 6 Interior Renovations – Bid results approved at November Board Meeting, submittal process is ongoing. On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. Jackson, and on a unanimous vote, action on Revisions Policy #500-28 title IX Policy was deferred for a second reading at the January 15, 2025 meeting. 3.03 Revisions Policy #600-10 Grading and Reporting of Student Progress (First Reading) (Resolution No. 25-063) On a motion by Dr. DePrima, seconded by Mr. Christiansen, and on a unanimous vote, action on Revisions Policy #600-10 Grading and Reporting of Students Progress was deferred for a second reading at the January 15, 2025 meeting.

3.04 Proposal for Salary Increase for Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center Principal Position (Resolution No. 25-053) Action deferred until the January 15, 2025 meeting. 3.05 Approval of the Proposed Tiered Salary Scale Adjustment for Elementary School Principals with over 500 Students, effective July 1, 2025 (Resolution 25-064) Action deferred until the January 15, 2025 meeting. 3.06 Bid Pack E Central Campus Renovations (Resolution No. 25-065) On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Dr. Jackson, and on a unanimous vote, the board adopted Resolution No. 25-065 approving staff advisement to award bid for asbestos abatement at the Central Campus to Plymouth Environmental. Note: Board members requested an update on progress of construction at William Henry campus. 4.0 Adjournment 4.01 Adjournment On a motion by Mr. Christiansen, seconded by Ms. Duggins, and on a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.