red clay composite school district public meetings in 2020
23 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on December 16, 2020, via Zoom due to weather. The board approved administrative contract renewals for 2021-2022, two board policies (4005.1 on sexual harassment and 9005 on student representation), and a resolution on the board's role in hybrid reopening. It also approved consent items for personnel and heard public comments and reports.
- Approved 2021-2022 administrative contracts renewal
- Approved Board Policy 4005.1 (Sexual Harassment and Grievance Process)
- Approved Board Policy 9005 (Student Representation on the School Board)
- Approved Resolution on School Board Role in Hybrid Reopening (passed 5-2, with Bohm and Matthews voting no)
- Approved consent items for certificated and classified personnel reports
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session on December 16, 2020, via Zoom due to weather. The agenda includes only closed-session items: student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No public action or decisions are listed.
- Student disciplinary matters (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7))
- Potential litigation (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4))
- Personnel issues (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9))
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session on November 18, 2020, voting to approve a class size waiver and consent items for personnel actions. The board also heard public comments, received reports from the superintendent and committees, and reviewed draft policies on sexual harassment and student representation on the board.
- Approved Class Size Waiver (motion carried 5-2, with Adriana L. Bohm and Jose Matthews voting no)
- Approved consent items for certificated and classified personnel reports
- Heard public comment from eight individuals
- Reviewed draft policies: Sexual Harassment and Grievance Process (4005.1) and Student Representation on the School Board (9005)
- Received resolution on the Board's role in the plan for hybrid reopening
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel issues. The session is closed to the public and is scheduled for November 18, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., held in a hybrid format at Cab Calloway School of the Arts and via Zoom.
- Discussion of potential litigation under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
- Discussion of personnel issues under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District held an executive session on October 21, 2020, at Cab Calloway School of the Arts. The agenda lists three standard closed-session categories: student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel matters. No specific student names, case details, or employee names are provided in the document.
- Student Disciplinary Matters: Listed as 'None'
- Legal Matters: Discussion of potential litigation
- Personnel Matters: Discussion of personnel issues
Special Board Meeting
The Red Clay Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom to discuss and vote on a Phase 2 plan for reopening schools. After a presentation and public comment, the board voted to approve the plan, with a motion by Ashley E Sabo and a second by Jason P Casper. The motion carried 5-2, with Catherine H Thompson, Jason P Casper, Faith R Newton, Ashley E Sabo, and Martin A Wilson Sr voting yes, and Adriana L Bohm and Jose Matthews voting no.
- Approval of Phase 2 reopening plan for schools
- Public comment from numerous residents
- Presentation on Phase 2 reopening
- Vote: 5 yes, 2 no
Regular Session
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education held its regular session, approving the agenda, minutes, financial report, and consent items. The board also voted to support adding a student representative to the school board and recognized Hispanic Heritage Month. Public comment was heard from 14 individuals.
- Approved Financial Position Report as of Aug 31, 2020
- Supported addition of a student representative to the School Board
- Accepted Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (Sept 15-Oct 15, 2020)
- Approved consent items including personnel reports and a $1,000/month donation from The Speech Clinic (June-Oct 2020)
- Recognized four Delaware Today top teachers for 2020
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting virtually in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No specific items are listed under disciplinary matters, and the other agenda items are general categories with no public details.
- Student disciplinary matters (none listed)
- Potential litigation discussion
- Personnel issues discussion
Organizational Meeting and Regular Session - 7:00 p.m.
The Red Clay Board of Education held its organizational meeting and regular session, approving the FY 2021 preliminary budget and the appointment of Denise Parks as Assistant Principal at Cab Calloway School of the Arts. The board also approved consent items including personnel reports, fund transfers, and vendor contracts for facilities assessment and pavement rehabilitation. Organizational items included board reorganization and committee assignments.
- Approved FY 21 Preliminary Budget
- Approved Denise Parks as Assistant Principal at Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Approved consent items: personnel reports, fund transfers, vendor contracts (JAED Corporation, Gessler Construction Co.)
- Board reorganization and committee assignments for 2020-21
- Public comment by 14 individuals
Special Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The Red Clay Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on August 3, 2020, to reorganize with newly sworn-in members, hear public comment, and take action on several items. The board approved a modified 2020-2021 school calendar with a September 8 start date and approved four administrative appointments, including assistant principals at Linden Hill and Marbrook Elementary and acting assistant principals at Baltz Elementary and the Early Years Program. All votes passed, with one abstention on each administrative hire.
- Approved 2020-2021 student start date of September 8, 2020
- Approved Jennifer Lougheed as Assistant Principal of Linden Hill Elementary
- Approved Maya Aldas as Assistant Principal of Marbrook Elementary
- Approved Heather Townsend as Acting Assistant Principal of Baltz Elementary
- Approved Megan Bittner as Acting Assistant Principal of Early Years Program
Regular Session - 7:00 p.m.
The Red Clay Board of Education met virtually on July 8, 2020, to vote on several action items. The board rejected a resolution to terminate the contract for School Resource Officers, but approved the FY 2021 tax rate, DSBA membership renewal, and moving the board reorganization to August. The board also approved consent items for personnel reports and received presentations on the tax rate and preliminary budget.
- Resolution to terminate SRO contract failed (2 yes, 5 no)
- FY 2021 tax rate approved (5 yes, 2 no)
- DSBA membership renewal approved unanimously
- Board reorganization moved to August meeting
- Consent items for personnel reports approved (6 yes, 1 no)
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session via Zoom, approving the meeting agenda, minutes, and the 2020-2021 school board meeting calendar. The board also approved five administrative appointments, including acting principals for Stanton Middle School and Shortlidge Academy, effective July 1, 2020. A consent agenda covering certificated and classified personnel reports was approved, and the board received reports on the superintendent's COVID-19 update, choice program applications, and vendor contract extensions.
- Approved Corey Heacock as Acting Principal of Stanton Middle School, effective July 1, 2020
- Approved Deborah Ashton as Acting Principal of Shortlidge Academy, effective July 1, 2020
- Approved Diane Mahotiere as Assistant Principal of Shortlidge Academy, effective July 1, 2020
- Approved Megan O'Donnell as Assistant Principal of Meadowood School, effective July 1, 2020
- Approved Ann Marie Swift as Assistant Principal at Lewis Dual Language Elementary School, effective July 1, 2020
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session via Zoom. The agenda lists three closed-session categories: student disciplinary matters (with no specific items listed), legal matters, and personnel matters. No public action or discussion is scheduled.
- Executive session for student disciplinary matters (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7)) — no items listed
- Executive session for legal matters (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4))
- Executive session for personnel matters (29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9))
Regular Session
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education will hold a regular session via Zoom, primarily acting on routine items. Key actions include approving the district's financial position report, a confidential staffing report, and the appointment of Noreen Lasorsa as principal of Skyline Middle School. The board will also recognize student scholars and hear public comments.
- Approve Noreen Lasorsa as Principal of Skyline Middle School, effective July 1, 2020
- Approve District Financial Position Report (May 1, 2020)
- Approve Confidential Staffing Report as discussed in Executive Session
- Consent agenda: approve certificated and classified personnel reports
- Recognitions: Secretary of Education Scholars from multiple high schools; Cooke Elementary as Green Ribbon School
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session via Zoom. The agenda lists three closed-session categories: student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel matters. No specific items are listed under student disciplinary matters, while legal and personnel matters are noted for discussion and information only. The meeting is procedural and contains no public action items.
- Executive session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7) for student disciplinary matters (no items listed)
- Legal matters discussion under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
- Personnel issues discussion under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)
Special Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is holding a special executive session to discuss staffing and legal matters. The session is closed to the public and will cover potential litigation and personnel issues.
- Closed session on potential litigation
- Closed session on personnel matters
- Session held via Zoom from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Executive Session
The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education is meeting in a virtual executive session on April 8, 2020. The agenda includes only closed-session items: student disciplinary matters (with no specific cases listed), potential litigation, and personnel issues. No public action or decisions are scheduled.
- Student disciplinary matters (none listed)
- Potential litigation discussion
- Personnel issues discussion
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education will hold a virtual regular session via Zoom. Action items include approving a $500 donation from The Willis Group to Stanton Middle School and the 2020-2021 school year calendar. The board will also vote on consent items covering personnel reports, the employee holiday calendar, and a civil engineering services contract with Duffield Associates. The superintendent will report on the district's COVID-19 response, and the board will receive informational updates on choice program applications and vendor contracts.
- Approve $500 donation from The Willis Group to Stanton Middle School
- Approve 2020-2021 school year calendar
- Approve consent items: personnel reports (certificated and classified), 2020-2021 employee calendar, and civil engineering services contract with Duffield Associates
- Superintendent's report on COVID-19 district response
- Informational: choice program good cause applications and terminations; vendor contracts for school switches, patch cables, and supplies
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education will vote on the 2020-2021 school year calendar and a $500 donation to Stanton Middle School from The Willis Group. They will also consider a consent agenda covering personnel reports, vendor contracts, and the employee calendar. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and committee reports.
- Approve 2020-2021 school year calendar
- Accept $500 donation from The Willis Group to Stanton Middle School
- Approve consent items: personnel reports (certificated and classified)
- Approve vendor contracts/bid awards (e.g., school switches, science supplies, athletic supplies)
- Approve 2020-2021 employee calendar
District Workshop Session
The Red Clay Composite School District Board met for a workshop session on March 5, 2020, at the Administrative Offices in Wilmington. The agenda consisted of a presentation on student achievement and a discussion regarding administrative and school board members. No specific decisions, votes, or financial actions were recorded in the agenda text.
- Presentation on Student Achievement
- Discussion on Admin. & School Board Members
District Workshop Session
The Red Clay Composite School District is holding a workshop session to discuss Senate Bill 85 and administrative/school board member topics. The meeting is primarily a discussion and presentation session, with no formal votes or decisions listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, ending with adjournment.
- Presentation on Senate Bill 85
- Discussion on Admin. & School Board Members
Regular Session
The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session on January 15, 2020, at Warner Elementary School. The board voted to approve the agenda, previous minutes, and a tax abatement request for the Pilot School in the Brandywine School District. They also approved personnel actions and a contract for a chiller replacement at Richardson Park Elementary School. The meeting included a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2020 Final Budget and the Superintendent's report.
- Approved Tax Abatement request for the Pilot School in the Brandywine School District
- Approved contract with East Coast Plumbing and HVAC, Inc. for Richardson Park Elementary School Chiller Replacement
- Approved personnel actions for certificated and classified staff
- Presented Fiscal Year 2020 Final Budget
- Approved minutes from December 18, 2019 Executive and Regular Sessions
Executive Session
The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session on January 15, 2020, at Warner Elementary School. The agenda lists three discussion items: student disciplinary matters, a legal matter regarding a tax abatement for Pilot School, and personnel issues. All items are for discussion and information only, with no votes or decisions listed on the public agenda.
- Student disciplinary matters discussion
- Tax abatement for Pilot School (legal matter)
- Personnel issues discussion