red clay composite school district public meetings in 2024

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The board received a presentation on secondary attendance zones, enrollment, and programming. Members also approved several private donations for family meals and winter resources, as well as personnel reports and musical instrument contracts.

• Presentation on Secondary Attendance Zones, Enrollment & Programming Committee
• $2,000 donation from Theresa and Mark Forbes to Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School
• $750 donation from Goodchild Towing, LLC to the Office of Federal Programs
• $500 donation from Guy Campbell to the Office of Federal Programs
• Vendor contracts for musical instruments with Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, Music & Arts Center, and Sweetwater

Executive Session - 6:15 pm

The board is meeting in executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and student disciplinary matters. The session includes a discussion on a potential new bus yard contract.

• Potential new bus yard contract
• Personnel issues
• Student disciplinary matters

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session meeting on November 20, 2024, approving minutes from prior meetings, recognizing staff and students, and acting on several items including a $7,000 donation to the Just Mentoring Program and a five-year renewal of the Delaware Military Academy (DMA) Charter School. The board also approved legislative priorities and donations to individual schools.

• Renewed Delaware Military Academy (DMA) Charter School for five years
• $7,000 donation from Just Mentoring to support mentoring programs at A.I. Middle, Skyline Middle, Stanton Middle, Cab Calloway School of the Arts, John Dickinson School, and Thomas McKean High School
• $500 donation from Peter Abessinio to Warner Elementary School to thank staff
• Approved DSBA Legislative Priorities for 2024-2026
• Recognized Marbrook Elementary School as a 2024 Department of Education Recognition School for Excellence in Serving Special Populations

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board will hold an executive session to discuss confidential student disciplinary issues, legal matters, and personnel issues. No decisions are listed on the public agenda; the meeting will be held in hybrid format at Richardson Park Elementary School.

Board of Education Workshop - "Financial Resources Allocation" - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss financial resource allocation. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Red Clay Administrative Offices Boardroom, 1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE, with a Zoom option available. The workshop includes a presentation and discussion on financial resources.

Regular Session -7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session via Zoom and in person at Cab Calloway School of the Arts. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and a $3,500 donation from Westminster Presbyterian Church to three schools. It also authorized a $1.5 million transfer from state funds to cover additional work related to approved projects. Several recognitions for staff and students were presented.

• Approved $3,500 donation from Westminster Presbyterian Church to A.I. DuPont Middle, Shortlidge Academy, and Warner Elementary
• $1.5 million transfer from VSA funds to cover additional work not included in FY24 Certificate of Necessities
• Recognized Anna P. Mote Elementary counselors for early intervention program addressing chronic absences
• Awarded Delaware School Bus Safety Poster Contest winners for grades K-2 and 3-5
• Approved architectural/engineering contracts with firms including Becker Morgan Group and BSA+A

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board will meet in an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. These items are listed for discussion, information, and reporting.

• Student Disciplinary Matters
• Potential Litigation
• Personnel Matters

Board of Education Workshop - "Student Growth" - 6:00 pm

The Board of Education is meeting for a workshop focused on student growth. The session includes a presentation and a discussion between board members and administration.

• Presentation on Student Growth

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session on September 18, 2024, via hybrid Zoom and in-person at Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from prior sessions, a financial position report, a lease agreement with Charter School of Wilmington, and five revised board policies. They also approved $6,500 in donations to Johnson Elementary School from three organizations.

• Approved $6,500 in donations to Johnson Elementary School from Adopt-A-Classroom/Subaru of America ($3,000), Phillips & Cohen Associates/Tools for School ($1,500), and Westminster Presbyterian Church ($2,000)
• Approved revised board policies: 4005.1 (Harassment), 9002 (Parental Involvement), 9003 (Gifts & Donations from the Public), 9011 (Civility), and 8013 (School Choice)
• Approved Charter School of Wilmington lease agreement
• Approved Financial Position Report as required by Delaware Code
• Approved Standard Operating Procedures

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The board is meeting in an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues. These items are categorized as information or discussion.

• Student Disciplinary Matters
• Potential Litigation
• Personnel Issues

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Consolidated School District board will hold an executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held a regular session on August 21, 2024, approving the FY 2025 preliminary budget, revised board policies, and administrative appointments. The board also adopted new board priorities and accepted a $500 donation for a community event.

• FY 2025 Preliminary Budget approved
• Revised policies 1002 (Diversity & Equity), 4005 (Harassment), and 8002 (Equal Educational Opportunities) approved
• Dr. Corey Heacock appointed Manager of Teaching, Learning & Assessment
• Francis Gregor named Assistant Principal of Cab Calloway School of the Arts
• $500 donation from J & J Snack Foods Corp. for Red Clay Block Party on September 7, 2024 at Stanton Middle School

Board of Education Retreat - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Board of Education held a retreat to appoint school administrators and conduct governance and team-building exercises. The session included discussions on district data, strategic goal setting, and priorities for the 2024-25 school year.

• Approved Jacqueline Gallagher as Principal of Baltz Elementary School, effective August 26, 2024
• Approved Priceson Princilus as Assistant Principal of Warner Elementary School, effective August 12, 2024
• Discussion of Board of Education Handbook and Standard Operating Procedures
• Presentation on District Data and Strategic Goal Setting
• Team building session featuring CliftonStrengths Assessment

Organizational Meeting and Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education held its organizational meeting and regular session, swearing in a new member and reorganizing. The board approved the FY25 tax rate and tax warrant, a bond anticipation note for a capital project, a custodial contract, and several administrative appointments. A proposal to re-establish a Safety Committee failed.

• Approved FY 25 Tax Rate/Tax Warrant
• Approved State Bond Anticipation Note for Major Capital Improvement Project (voter-approved Feb 28, 2024)
• Approved custodial contract for FY25 through FY27
• Approved $1,500 donation from Panos Artemiadis to North Star Elementary for library shelves
• Approved Cordie Greenlea as Principal of Richardson Park Elementary and Shavonne Carter as Assistant Principal of A.I. DuPont High School

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. The agenda lists only these three broad categories with no specific details provided, so the meeting is entirely procedural and confidential.

• Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del.C. § 10004 (b) (7)
• Potential litigation under 29 Del.C. § 10004 (b) (4)
• Personnel issues under 29 Del.C. § 10004 (b) (9)

Special Board Meeting with Executive Session - 5:00 pm

The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board held a special meeting via Zoom, beginning with an executive session followed by a regular session. The board voted to approve a new contract for Superintendent Dr. Dorrell Green, covering 2024 through 2027. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved Superintendent Contract for Dr. Dorrell Green, 2024-2027
• Executive session held before regular session
• Public comment period included
• Motion by Catherine H Thompson, second by Martin A Wilson Sr
• Unanimous vote: 6 yes, 0 no

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel matters. All items are closed to the public under Delaware law, and no specific actions are listed.

• Student disciplinary matters (none listed)
• Potential litigation
• Personnel matters

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education is meeting to approve several action items, including collective bargaining agreements for FY2025, a new principal appointment, and various contracts. The board also approved the Opportunity Fund Waiver, DSBA dues renewal, and the 2024-2025 meeting calendar. Public comments were heard from multiple residents.

• Approved FY2025 collective bargaining agreements and salary scales for administrative, cafeteria, paraprofessional, secretarial, and teacher groups.
• Approved Tyler Downes as Principal of A.I. DuPont High School, effective July 1, 2024.
• Approved a $3,000 donation from Adopt-A-Classroom.org to Marbrook Elementary School for classroom supplies.
• Approved vendor contracts for substitute teaching (ESS), food service (Fifer Orchards), and bread (Morabito Baking Company).
• Approved the revised Student & Family Handbook (formerly Code of Conduct).

Special Executive Session - 5:30 p.m.

The Red Clay Composite School District board is holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted under Delaware law. The session is closed to the public and no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9) for personnel discussion
• Meeting at Administrative Offices Boardroom, 1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE

Executive Session - 6:15 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session (closed to the public) to discuss student disciplinary matters, legal matters, and personnel issues. The agenda lists no specific student disciplinary cases, and the legal and personnel items are for discussion and information only. This is a procedural, closed-session agenda with no public action items.

• Executive session held at Cab Calloway School of the Arts Library, 100 N. DuPont Road, Wilmington
• Student Disciplinary Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(7)) — no specific cases listed
• Legal Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(4)) — discussion/information
• Personnel Matters (29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(9)) — discussion/information

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session, approving revised policies on student information and suicide awareness, a facility and repair plan, and two donations. The board also approved personnel reports and vendor contracts via consent agenda, and heard public comments and recognitions.

• Approved revised policies 8018 (Student Information) and 8027 (Suicide Awareness & Prevention)
• Approved Facility & Repair plan per Senate Bill 270
• Accepted $2,800 donation from Jaimie Chapman to HB DuPont Middle School for baseball fence
• Accepted $2,575 donation from First State Tattoo to Early Years Program for Unified Arts
• Approved consent items including vendor contracts (e.g., Sam Tell & Sons $11,400 smallwares)

Executive Session - 6:00 pm

The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No specific items are listed under these categories, and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Student disciplinary matters (none listed)
• Potential litigation
• Personnel issues

Regular Session - 7:00 pm

The Red Clay Board of Education is meeting to approve revised board policies (1006, 8001, 8012, 8013), allow custodial employees to carry over an additional 14 vacation days, and approve the financial position report. The board will also consider consent items including personnel reports and vendor contracts for Chromebooks and food services. Public comment and recognitions are scheduled.

• Approval of revised policies 1006, 8001, 8012, 8013
• Custodial vacation carryover of 14 days between FY24 and FY25
• Financial Position Report approval
• Consent items: Chromebooks contract with CDW-G, US Foods prime vendor contract
• First reading of policies 8018 (Student Information) and 8027 (Suicide Awareness)

School Board Workshop: Student Success #3

This is the final part of a three-part workshop on student success. The board will hear updates on college and career readiness, instructional technology, end-of-year data, and a presentation on mathematics in Red Clay. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for information, discussion, or presentation.

• College & Career Ready updates by Mr. Mark Pruitt and Mr. Brian Mattix
• Techtastic Conference/Instructional Tech discussion
• End of Year Data Review by Mr. Shawn Snyder
• Mathematics in Red Clay presentation by Mrs. Jodi Albers

Regular Session

The Red Clay Board of Education is approving the 2024-2025 school year calendar, revised board policies, and two donations for Conrad Schools of Science. They are also recognizing staff and hearing public comment, with several items already passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved 2024-2025 school year calendar
• Approved revised policies on special education, multilingual learners, and more
• Accepted $10,500 donation to refinish Conrad's auditorium stage
• Accepted $12,000 gym equipment donation for Conrad Schools of Science
• Approved consent items including personnel reports and vendor contracts

Board of Education Workshop

The Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education is holding a workshop to review the past year, including a presentation on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to discuss equitable outcomes and the path forward. The meeting is a discussion session with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Year in Review presentation
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion discussion
• Equitable Outcomes & Path Forward discussion

School Board Workshop: Student Success #2

The Red Clay Composite School District school board is holding the second of three workshops focused on student success. The agenda includes a presentation on curriculum and student achievement, followed by discussions on assessment data, early literacy, the district data profile, and key performance indicators. This is a working session with no formal votes scheduled.

• Presentation on Curriculum & Student Achievement
• Discussion of Assessment Information by cross-departmental team
• Focus on Early Literacy led by ELA Supervisor Kelly Harkins
• District Data Profile presented by Dr. Tawanda Bond and Shawn Snyder
• Key Performance Indicator Discussion led by Shawn Snyder

Regular Session

The Red Clay Board of Education is meeting to approve the FY 2023-2024 final budget, school choice recommendations for 2024-2025, and to direct the superintendent to conduct an attendance zone analysis for traditional secondary schools. The board will also vote on donations, a strategic plan, and consent items including personnel reports. Several items are presented for information, including board policies under review and vendor contracts.

• Approve FY24 Final Budget
• Approve School Choice recommendations for 2024-2025
• Direct superintendent to conduct attendance zone analysis for traditional secondary schools
• Approve donations: $1,000 each to Conrad, Dickinson, H.B. DuPont, and $940 to Richey Elementary from Hertrich Auto Group; $5,000 anonymous donation to Richey Elementary
• Strategic Plan Approval (motion failed)

Executive Session

This meeting is an executive session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues.

• Student disciplinary matters
• Potential litigation
• Personnel issues

School Board Workshop - Strategic Plan

The Red Clay Composite School District School Board is holding a workshop to review and discuss the district's strategic plan. The meeting includes a presentation on the plan, followed by a discussion among administrators and board members. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific action items or votes listed.

• Presentation of the Strategic Plan (760 KB PDF attached)
• Discussion between administration and school board members

Executive Session - 6:00 p.m.

The Red Clay Composite School District board is meeting in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss student disciplinary matters, potential litigation, and personnel issues. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are marked for discussion and information only.

• Student disciplinary matters under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(7)
• Potential litigation under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4)
• Personnel issues under 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9)

Regular Session - 7:00 p.m.

The Red Clay Board of Education held its regular session, approving the agenda, minutes, financial position report, revised election notice for the upcoming referendum, a $10,000 donation to John Dickinson School, and consent items for personnel. The board also discussed a secondary feeder pattern analysis and received committee reports.

• Approved revised Notice of Election and sample ballot for February 2024 referendum
• Approved $10,000 donation from Richard Gross to John Dickinson School
• Approved Financial Position Report as required by Delaware Code
• Approved consent items for certificated and classified personnel
• Discussed secondary feeder pattern analysis for June 2024 presentation

Special Executive Session - 5:30 p.m.

The Red Clay Composite School District is holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted under Delaware law. The session is closed to the public and no decisions are expected to be made publicly.

• Closed session for personnel discussion under 29 Del. C. §10004 (b) (9)